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Andrew Curtiss

U.S.

On Vacation
returns 04/03/2010

Expertise

I am a subject matter expert in Self Defense; both armed and unarmed. I can also provide information on general martial arts, wrestling (Greco-Roman and Folk style),and mixed martial arts.

Experience in the area

I am a licensed professional mixed martial arts athlete with second degree black belt rankings in Tae-Kwan-Do and Shurite Kempo Karate. I have taught and instructed armed and unarmed combat to numerous military and law enforcement agencies. I am the author of “Combat Application Techniques: Principles of Destruction”; a book on knife and hand to hand combat. I am also a women’s self protection instructor. I have over 24 years of experience in both wrestling and martial arts. I have more than 16 years of experience in Muy Thai kickboxing and over 11 years of experience training women , military and law enforcement.

Organizations

I am a member of the Veterans of Foreign Wars, the Boonville rod and gun club (Boonville New York)and the International Self Defense Association.

Publications

Wiki How to, E line merchindising, Ezine articles, Authorhouse Publishing, Barnes and nobles.com, Amazon.com and Target.com

Education/Credentials

I have a high school diploma, second degree black belt rank in Tae- Kwan-Do, and Kempo, brown belt rank in Jujitsu and advanced military training.

Awards and Honors

1995 American Independent Karate Association; Men's National blackbelt champion in all divisions, Bronze Star with a "v" for valor in combat.

What do you like about this subject?

I love everything about the martial arts. I am inspired by the warriors of the past, and am fascinated by the way that practicing the martial arts cultivates the warrior spirit.

What do you still hope to achieve/learn in this field?

I will one day become a master and hope to contribute to the martial arts by possibly developing a method or ideology that allows for more efficient learning.

Something interesting about this subject that others may not know:

Pankration,(Translated from Greek meaning all powers) was a martial art and sport developed by the ancient Greeks and is the oldest known martial art in recorded history.Pankration is practiced to this day.

Average Ratings

Recent Reviews from Users

User	Date	K	C	T	P	Comments
Dave	02/09/10	10	10	10	10
Eskrima Seeker	01/22/10	10	10	10	10
Jeremiah	11/30/09	10	10	10	10	Thanks somuch for your answer, I think .....
Steven	01/26/09	10	10	10	10	Thank you!

Recent Answers from Andrew Curtiss

2010-02-04 Which Teaching is more accurate?:

Dave, To be honest I don't believe in what most "Martial Artists" believe as far as pressure points or Vitals. I am currently getting ready for a consulting trip I have to go on tomorrow in Africa.

2010-01-22 Eskrima (spelling):

Thanks for asking me about this matter. Dan Inosanto or Paul Vunak are probably two of the best that I have ever heard of in this discipline. Both men have a series of books and DVDs you can find anywhere

2009-12-28 Freeze up:

Happy New Year Danny!! There is no style or discipline that anyone can study to help them stop freezing up. In fact the "style" is not important, as long as the trainer uses sound principles and fundamentals

2009-11-24 Styles and techniques:

Jeremiah, Thanks for asking me your question. I gotta be honest with you; you are a guy, who has been studying and training for over 20 years. For me I also have been training for over 20 years and

2009-09-22 question:

"There are the Sykes/ Fairbairn type systems, that do not rely on athletic potential or extreme conditioning. In any event if you wish to contact me with further info on your disability I may be able to

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