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However, I wasn't sure where else to go.

Most
martial arts do not train for survival, the effects of adrenaline into
account - their training is for sport. So, I do not want to post on a
forum of theirs.



My hope is that there are gents here who are well versed in the area, and have also taken self-defense (hand combat).



My result is this: I have played around a bit with a friend, no striking - pull your punches before you make contact.

After this, I had a hard time making contact in boxing!



When
I start 'seriously' training Krav Maga: I will not be doing it in a
class room, there are none in my entire state. My plan is to learn from
a book, and have our work 'checked' by someone who does know it well.
(I am moderately well-versed in how to train, I have read a book by
Siddle and another by Grossman.)

Now,
how do I train to make contact, without actually harming my training
partner? Especially considering that this skill 'plays dirty?'



Thanks.