[chris1]

I am taking lessons from a an instructor who has degrees in many arts and has sort of combined the best of each into a style that promotes concepts rather than "moves."

Most of the guys in the class are cops or military. The other instructor is a Marine Major who teaches Close Quarters Combat emphasizing strikes with elbows, palms, and fingers to the throat, eyes and neck. The theory is premised on what was taught to WWII soldiers going against the Japs.

The kicks are used mostly at or below the waist.

Like anything , it requires a lot of work.

Thanks for the reply.

[P8riot]

I am taking lessons from a an instructor who has degrees in many arts and has sort of combined the best of each into a style that promotes concepts rather than "moves."

Very good. You need to learn the the concepts behind the "kata". That is the only way you will excel. I only used the term "moves" because that is what most people can relate to.