A co-worker of mine said he is training here in Delray Beach, FL, and asked my opinion. I'm a bit concerned, especially with unverifiable fight record for the instructor, Bernd Hartmann (sherdog and fcfighter had nothing):
I can find only one other reference to "I Shin" through google, being some German Web site that the guy is affiliated with. I'm guessing it's just isshinryu karate.
More warning signs:
On the other hand, the German site lists Kyukushin as an influence and the instructor, and Hartmann wrote this:
I'm curious to know if anyone has heard of Hartmann or his dojo and knows anything about either.
He accumulated a career record of 69 crushing wins with 60 knockouts in professional UFC style, no holds barred competition.
More warning signs:
Certified Sports Physical Therapist (Germany)
6th degree Black Belt - Full Contact I-Shin
2nd degree Black Belt - Kick/Thai boxing
1st degree Black Belt - Judo (DJV)
Honor Sifu (Master) degree - Shaolin Kung Fu
Pro Fight Trainer, Manager
6th degree Black Belt - Full Contact I-Shin
2nd degree Black Belt - Kick/Thai boxing
1st degree Black Belt - Judo (DJV)
Honor Sifu (Master) degree - Shaolin Kung Fu
Pro Fight Trainer, Manager
On the other hand, the German site lists Kyukushin as an influence and the instructor, and Hartmann wrote this:
Most of the instructors in south Florida have never been in real life situation to protect themselves or even been in professional fight ring to truly test thier abilities or their craft. How do you know what they are teaching truly works?
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