Bedz,
And BTW, I’m a little 205lb guy too…
Much like Shugart though, I was 157 when I graduated from HS, and was very quick… but still a skinny little guy. You will never be massive like a 300 pounder… so don’t try to be.
Like in football, many times we recruit a lineman based on Mass and Girth. But, if I had to pick, I’d be built like an outside linebacker. Explosive power, but, if the lineman gets those meathooks on my breastplate, I will probably lose.
You must fight with your own strengths. This is one area where many singular styles fall flat on their face. That is why so many schools blend styles.
It is one of the biggest overlooked aspects of coaching and fighting. You have to design your scheme around your talent.
If I were to wrestle an all-american wrestler… I lose. If I were to straight up box a golden gloves champ, I lose…
So I learn my strengths, and learn my weaknesses… and figure out what I can do to be successful.
I have heard that Krav M can be pretty effective, and is spreading to quite a few places. Sounds like that guy has done some good Tony Blauer type training… good stuff. Mindset is huge.
Anyway, I will shut my cakehole for now. But, I hope you do at least look into the martial arts Bedz, it will change your whole outlook.
I will make the first suggestion for schools:
My favorite instructor (and there have been quite a few) was:
Ron Kosakowski (sp?) in Waterbury Connecticutt. His web-site is PSDTC.com
His place is called Practical Self Defense Training Center.
I am not promoting his stuff, and I don’t believe he sells any videos or anything… a huge mistake in my opinion. I am simply listing his site so if you are in the area, you can look him up. I used to drive down from Hartford four nights a week (45 mins away).
I haven’t been there in a couple years, but he really is a pretty bad dude, and a real guy. No arrogance, just real world stuff. I am in Indy now, but I wish I still lived out east just because of him… I literally learned every day.
Anyway, good luck Bedz.
Coach H
CSCS