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Here's a recent question that was answered very well by one of my students.

Enjoy,

Al Abidin
Cutting Edge Combat

QUESTION on Yahoo! Answers

does anyone know what Hikuta is, is it for real and does it work? And how do you learn it?
Basically I am looking for a martial art that is easy to learn, based on the rational that if it is easy to learn i will be easy to use it in a tight situation.

A Freind found some infomtion on the internet relating to hikuta. This martial art claims to be very easy and quick to learn and makes some very good claims as to its effectivness. I have tried looking at all the major MA and infomation sites including (but not limited to) hikuta.net, hikuta.com, wikipediea, bullshido, the martialist, and am unable to make a decison about it.

Some people think it is the most effective martial art ever, others think it is a load of BS. So I was wondering if anyone could give me some more information please?

Including
1. is it easy to learn
2. does it work
3. does anybody train hikuta
4. has anybody used hikuta in a real fight
5. how long does it take to become proficient in this art
6. Is it worth the money and time
7. how can I learn it (if it is not bs)
8. can it be learnt from a DVD?

ANSWER by Richard G.

Best Answer - Chosen By Voters

My understanding about Hikuta is that it is a close combat style, like what they teach in the military, thus it's easier to learn.

In the military, they don't have years and years to teach a soldier how to survive a close quarter combat fight, so they focus on proven, very simple techniques that are easier to learn.

They accomplish this in just a few weeks.

My experience using Hikuta is that when something happened, I defended using a reflex action called the startle, so it was very quick.

When the attack came I didn't have time to think "am I supposed to up block or down block" it just happened and I was surprised at how fast I moved using Hikuta's transformed "Startle". One touch from me and the attacker was on the ground.

I spent time in martial arts and they are great! Wonderful discipline, balance, focus and a lot more.

However, to be good at defending in a real combat encounter it takes about 10 to 20 years or more of martial arts training.

I learned Hikuta in about 6 months using the materials put out by Al Abidin.

He has the second Hikuta website that you referred to in your question.

Hope this helps. Good luck.

An Observer

Last Saturday I went to observe combat hapkido founder John Pellegrini teach a seminar.

It had been awhile since I was in a traditional martial arts class, so it was an interesting experience. I had forgotten how complex the martial arts were until, John starting showing a series of moves.

As he counted off 1, 2, 3 I noticed that there were actually about 6 or 7 parts, thus making it difficult to follow, although he probably did make his version of hapkido simplier than the original.

John then proceeded to say that they use no stances, after which he stepped back into a stance. However, he did correct himself, saying that they just have the one stance.

I've always struggled with having to do 'things' before defending. (example: getting into a stance, bringing my hands up [which signals that I'm ready. So much for retaining the element of surprise. Oh well.]

Overall John did a great job of presenting his material and it was fun to watch.

Speaking of watching. Go check out what you missed at our 'Big Kuta seminar'.
Go to http://www.hikuta.com/DVD_BigKuta.html

All the best to you my friend!

Al Abidin
Cutting Edge Combat

Big Kuta DVD's are ready!

We have over 5 hours of video from the Big Kuta seminar.

Don't miss it.

To see it go to: http://www.hikuta.com/DVD_BigKuta.html

All the best to your as you continue your training.

Al Abidin
Director
Cutting Edge Combat

Lakewood YMCA Hikuta Self Defense

The Hikuta self defense class at the Lakewood YMCA is going very well.

The format we are using is very well balanced.

We begin with some exercises and stretches, followed by a self defense tip.
Then I bring everyone through the development of their power move.
From there we do techniques.

If you live in driving distance, don't miss your chance to attend this weekly
Hikuta class.

All the best,
Al Abidin
Cutting Edge Combat

July Self Defense Newsletter is up

Our latest newsletter is up.

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to see it.

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All the best,

Al Abidin
Cutting Edge Combat

http://www.hikuta.com/Newsletter/Improvised_Weapons_Newsletter.html

Dogs on the beach

The other day I was on the beach with my wife and children and I saw a big dog chasing a smaller one. Then suddenly the smaller dog stopped, turned around and lunged at the bigger dog. The bigger dog quickly backed away, because the the little dog had enough of the chase and decided to do something different.

If you're tired of being chased by bullies or living with the concern of wondering how you would defend against someone bigger than you, or if you were attacked by 3 or 4 people; try something different.

Try Hikuta. It will help you turn things around. You'll have a different point of view about attackers that no one will ever be able to take away.

It won't matter if there's one or several, big or small. You'll be able to stop them and get away.

Go here http://www.hikuta.com to find out how you can start.

All the best,

Al Abidin

New Weekly Hikuta Classes go well

Our new community Hikuta self defense class at the Lakewood YMCA went very well yesterday.

Go to http://www.hikuta.com/Events.html to find class location and times.

Children's class was explosive. Lot's of kids and lots of energy.
Adult class was great. They were really getting into the class.

If you live in driving distance. Come see for yourself what Hikuta is
all about and how you can use something different to defend yourself.

All the best,
Al Abidin
Cutting Edge Combat
Hikuta: Self Defense for the Real World!