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| Subject | Date Asked |
| Gene Lebell | 7/5/2010 |
| Q: Do you know if Gene Lebbell still teaches his arts to the public for self defense? I know that ... A: Raul, That's a really good question and a difficult one to give you an answer. I have searched all ... | |
| Kenpo & Kung Fu | 4/24/2010 |
| Q: I'm thinking that I'd like to learn a martial art. There are two schools about 10 min. from my house ... A: Zander, Sorry it took me so long to reply. I just bought a new home and have been spending my days ... | |
| Which Teaching is more accurate? | 2/4/2010 |
| Q: I had learned in my studies that the Best fighters end the fight in just 1 or 2 hits by targeting ... A: Dave, To be honest I don't believe in what most "Martial Artists" believe as far as pressure points ... | |
| Eskrima (spelling) | 1/22/2010 |
| Q: I am interested in taking up Eskrima; I have never taken up any martial art before, but a friend's ... A: Dan Inosanto or Paul Vunak are probably two of the best that I have ever heard of in this ... | |
| Freeze up | 12/28/2009 |
| Q: I was wondering what type of training or martial arts discipline/style would you recommend to best ... A: Happy New Year Danny!! There is no style or discipline that anyone can study to help them stop ... | |
| Styles and techniques | 11/24/2009 |
| Q: I am 31yrs. old been practicing martial arts on and off for over 20 years. I have studied pia lum ... A: Jeremiah, Thanks for asking me your question. I gotta be honest with you; you are a guy, who has ... | |
| question | 9/22/2009 |
| Q: I dont know if i already sent you this question but since im disabled and cant join the army were ... A: "There are the Sykes/ Fairbairn type systems, that do not rely on athletic potential or extreme ... | |
| question | 9/22/2009 |
| Q: I dont know if i already sent you this question but since im disabled and cant join the army were ... A: Hey man, Tough break about the anxiety, but I am glad to hear that you are pursuing a path in the ... | |
| question | 9/15/2009 |
| Q: I dont know if i already sent you this question but since im disabled and cant join the army were ... A: Raul, Thanks for choosing to ask me this question, as you may or may not know I am a former Green ... | |
| 42 and searching | 8/19/2009 |
| Q: What martial art would you recommend to a healthy 42 year old, 160lb, 5'-7" male? I've dabbled in ... A: James, First off, I would like to thank you and want to let you know, that I appreciate you coming ... | |
| FMA / wing chun in the ufc | 7/30/2009 |
| Q: The martial art of wing chun seems to get a lot of negative slack, especially from the mma world. ... A: Danny, Sorry for the late reply. I have been in Africa (Nigeria and Sierra Leone) and have been ... | |
| Caution against Overtraining | 6/25/2009 |
| Q: I have found myself in a frightfully common predicament but am lost as to how to get out. I am a ... A: Wow you are busy. I know the feeling. Well I can tell you from experience it is actually quite ... | |
| i need help with my little brother | 6/23/2009 |
| Q: hows it going ? i need help putting my 8 year old brother in something that can protect him on the ... A: Simran, Thanks for asking me. Well I can honestly say that there is no "perfect martial art" I ... | |
| Having problems deciding which martial art is correct for me | 6/19/2009 |
| Q: Currently I am a student that is not in the best shape but wishes to get there. I am 21, six one and ... A: Thad, Thanks for choosing me to assist you. Based on what you are telling me about your interests I ... | |
| self defense/fitness | 6/10/2009 |
| Q: I have a few good martial art options in my area. Just wanted to get your thoughts on them if ... A: Danny, My personal belief is that you definitely need to have some sort of physical contact ... | |
| self defense/fitness | 6/9/2009 |
| Q: I have a few good martial art options in my area. Just wanted to get your thoughts on them if ... A: Dan, Thanks for considering me to help you with your concerns. Well, I'd have to say that if you ... | |
| disciplines available | 4/21/2009 |
| Q: In my area I have a Hapkido school, a Modern Arnis school, a traditional Wing Chun school and Muay ... A: Dan, Andy Curtiss here. First off I would like to apologize for not answering sooner. I have been ... | |
| Which Martial Art is ideal for me? | 1/25/2009 |
| Q: I am looking to start training Martial Arts and I am looking for a martial art that will fit my ... A: Steven, Based on your background information that you have given along with your question; I see ... | |
Answers by Expert:
Andrew Curtiss
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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
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.
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