I studied with Joan Richart for 10 years, I have a black belt. Master Richart is one of the 10 dragons, which are villari's cream of the crop. I would sometimes punch in for Master Richart while she did her techniques, and although she never touched me with any of her strikes, I could feel every intent as if her strikes actually went through me. To this day, I not only respect her, I also learned to fear her. What she could do if she intended to hurt me, I dont even want to think about it.
@wardragonprime I've heard this before. How Villari's is "watered down". What exactly do you mean by that? I ask because I have seen Villari people practice techniques that crush the esophagus, break elbows, smash groins, break necks, gouge eyes, dislocate joints, et al. Techniques that maim and are lethal. What is watered down about that?
Rambamatic- I apologize if my comment upset you. I meant no insult to you or the undoubtely skilled martial artists you train with. My intent was to point out that to proclaim knowledge of something without knowing the facts is an error. I stand by my original statement. Uke for Mr. Villari and see what happens. Then your opinion will be respected. Until then the truth will remain elusive to you. Please empty your cup, for you don't know- what you don't know. Take care my friend.
First of all, you make a lot of assumptions about me and my training, so I'll give you a little background so that you can understand better. I trained in Villari Kenpo and associated type systems for a number of years, and obtained an advanced Black Belt rank. I have been to seminars with Mr. Villari and his teachers. I eventually LEFT that system because I could no longer, in good conscience teach what was being perpetuated because it is foolish and dangerous.
Thank you for you reply. Let us assume you are telling the truth, since there is no way to verify it. You have had a different experience than myself. I have trained with Mr. Villari and been a uke for him. I know what the man can do. I study with two of his best students. I know what they can do. If it were possible for you to sit in on ONE lesson with them, your opinion WOULD change. Therefore I stand by my post. You don't know what you don't know. Not your fault.
The point of this video is instructional. Therefore, Mr. Villari moves slowly, teaching as he goes. Rambamatic, I suspect, has never been a uki for Mr. Villari. IMHO, you cannot denounce this technique untill you feel it being done to you. Stand where Mark is standing, try to "kill" Mr. Villari, see what happens. Then, and only then, can you render an intelligent, informed opinion.
Nonsense. Bad technique is bad technique. Period. I have had MANY trainers, students, and ukes to work with over the years, most of whom are MUCH better martial artists than Fred Villari ever was.
I could take 10,000 words to explain to you exactly why a technique like this will get you killed. I could also slow down that tape and narrate point by point Mr. Villari's awful techniqe. However, that would be a waste of time, as I don't think you'd learn a damn thing.
Knife defenses should always be practiced "dynamic" and never "static"...The problem with this technique is that the uke is compliant...which your opponent will never be in real life. With a knife disarm, BS like this is going to get you killed.
I received my Black belt in Shotokan Karate in 1996. My only reason to get a Shodan in Kempo was because I wanted to integrate Kempo into my art. I have studied Praying Mantis in the Shandong Province of the People's Republic of China. I have been in Martial arts since 1984 regardless, I will not insult you. God bless you and your family. keep training, by the way I am not a p*ssy, I just like to cross train
just because someone is a little over weight doesn't mean he can't kick your ass.
daboodeef179 9 months ago
I studied with Joan Richart for 10 years, I have a black belt. Master Richart is one of the 10 dragons, which are villari's cream of the crop. I would sometimes punch in for Master Richart while she did her techniques, and although she never touched me with any of her strikes, I could feel every intent as if her strikes actually went through me. To this day, I not only respect her, I also learned to fear her. What she could do if she intended to hurt me, I dont even want to think about it.
neils68 11 months ago
@neils68 it's 7 dragons =)
Fanara1 2 months ago
@neils68 yeah, its 7 dragons not 10. spaced out there. lol
neils68 2 months ago
The Villari system itself is good.
The problem is that several of his schools have watered down the system to appeal to the masses.
The result is a neutered fighting art.
wardragonprime 1 year ago
@wardragonprime I've heard this before. How Villari's is "watered down". What exactly do you mean by that? I ask because I have seen Villari people practice techniques that crush the esophagus, break elbows, smash groins, break necks, gouge eyes, dislocate joints, et al. Techniques that maim and are lethal. What is watered down about that?
Altair17ly 11 months ago
Rambamatic- I apologize if my comment upset you. I meant no insult to you or the undoubtely skilled martial artists you train with. My intent was to point out that to proclaim knowledge of something without knowing the facts is an error. I stand by my original statement. Uke for Mr. Villari and see what happens. Then your opinion will be respected. Until then the truth will remain elusive to you. Please empty your cup, for you don't know- what you don't know. Take care my friend.
mastersjh 1 year ago
@mastersjh
First of all, you make a lot of assumptions about me and my training, so I'll give you a little background so that you can understand better. I trained in Villari Kenpo and associated type systems for a number of years, and obtained an advanced Black Belt rank. I have been to seminars with Mr. Villari and his teachers. I eventually LEFT that system because I could no longer, in good conscience teach what was being perpetuated because it is foolish and dangerous.
Rambamatic 1 year ago
@Rambamatic
Thank you for you reply. Let us assume you are telling the truth, since there is no way to verify it. You have had a different experience than myself. I have trained with Mr. Villari and been a uke for him. I know what the man can do. I study with two of his best students. I know what they can do. If it were possible for you to sit in on ONE lesson with them, your opinion WOULD change. Therefore I stand by my post. You don't know what you don't know. Not your fault.
mastersjh 1 year ago
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One of Villali's master students fighting a 16 year old, it's the seventh clip on my home page...
alirahim1 1 year ago
He talks funny, but that was a way good technique
kaindoshi 1 year ago
thats how you do it. VILLARI rocks!
ItsNotSoVeryUnited 1 year ago
how about a real one???
hksargovernmentsucks 1 year ago
no disrespect this guy obviously he pretty good, but who attacks with a knife like that??? Just hold it to the guys throat??
jschae01 1 year ago
Fred Villari always comes up with some of the most esoteric ways of self defense. Good work
buzzardneckseahag 2 years ago
i am also with the fred villari style in Canada for about seven years now, I go in etobicoke, how about you>
GPrankG 2 years ago
The point of this video is instructional. Therefore, Mr. Villari moves slowly, teaching as he goes. Rambamatic, I suspect, has never been a uki for Mr. Villari. IMHO, you cannot denounce this technique untill you feel it being done to you. Stand where Mark is standing, try to "kill" Mr. Villari, see what happens. Then, and only then, can you render an intelligent, informed opinion.
mastersjh 3 years ago
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@mastersjh • Here is one of Villars’s master students fighting a 16 year old,,, it’s the seventh clip on my home page...
alirahim1 1 year ago
@mastersjh
Nonsense. Bad technique is bad technique. Period. I have had MANY trainers, students, and ukes to work with over the years, most of whom are MUCH better martial artists than Fred Villari ever was.
I could take 10,000 words to explain to you exactly why a technique like this will get you killed. I could also slow down that tape and narrate point by point Mr. Villari's awful techniqe. However, that would be a waste of time, as I don't think you'd learn a damn thing.
Rambamatic 1 year ago
This is one of the most ridiculous defenses ever.
Knife defenses should always be practiced "dynamic" and never "static"...The problem with this technique is that the uke is compliant...which your opponent will never be in real life. With a knife disarm, BS like this is going to get you killed.
Rambamatic 3 years ago
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alirahim1 1 year ago
much love mark!! (the guy with the knife)
jamespatrick91 3 years ago
Thank you for making these available.
~Cg~
graychuan 3 years ago
alamid martial arts is a pure filipino of self-depense watch on youtube alamid-intro.ty
sheramid26 3 years ago
i dare him to try this on me......
Ello501 3 years ago 2
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musashi71 3 years ago
Wow, Musashi? Is that you?
zeeboo56 3 years ago
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musashi71 3 years ago
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musashi71 3 years ago
BTW, I learned from Leo Michaud, not Fred Villari. Leo is not part of Fred's organization...Just the same form of Kempo
xylsvoss 3 years ago
Fred Villari make me proud to be a Shaolin Kempo Karate blcak belt
xylsvoss 3 years ago
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musashi71 3 years ago
I received my Black belt in Shotokan Karate in 1996. My only reason to get a Shodan in Kempo was because I wanted to integrate Kempo into my art. I have studied Praying Mantis in the Shandong Province of the People's Republic of China. I have been in Martial arts since 1984 regardless, I will not insult you. God bless you and your family. keep training, by the way I am not a p*ssy, I just like to cross train
xylsvoss 3 years ago 5