If its licensed KM, is it good?

Short version: If a dojo is a licensed affiliate of Krav Maga, should I feel reasonably safe that the instructors know what they are doing?

Longer version: I have studied a couple of different style- 2 years traditional Okinawan Karate, 2 years Kyokushin Karate, 1 year BJJ. I know I should have stayed with one style for a solid five years, but my wife keeps having kids and interupting things! Anyway, at 35, I am getting ready to start studying MA again after a year's absence. I enjoyed the constant sparring of BJJ, but missed the thrill of strikes (except when we DID strikes, or course). I have heard great things about KM, and would like to give it a shot. The challenge is that the only KM center near me is taught at a place that does KM...and Karate...and Kickboxing...and Gracie Jiu Jitsu. I am just somewhat suspicious that the KM program could be taught by someone truly an expert in the art.

I will send an email with the dojo link if you want to take a look at the place.

Thoughts? I suppose proof is in the pudding- I could just go take a class....

here is the thing - I haven't taken KM in the united states, I studied KM in Israel, in the army, where it was developed. there, it is very common that the instructors have studied, and practice, another style. the KM is a sort of "short course" or suppliment, to a lifelong study of one or more martial arts.

so I think that this school may be fine.

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here is the thing - I haven't taken KM in the united states, I studied KM in Israel, in the army, where it was developed. there, it is very common that the instructors have studied, and practice, another style. the KM is a sort of "short course" or suppliment, to a lifelong study of one or more martial arts.

so I think that this school may be fine.

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Outstanding response! I would add that you may study an additional MA, and still study Krav once or twice a week to keep your reaction skills sharp. Most dojo's that teach Krav, have it as an addition to whatever they regularly teach. Make sure they are certified to teach Krav.