Does anyone have any info/experience with Burton Richardson JKDU/ Battlefield Kali?

[EliasPFS]

Has anyone trained under him? I would like to know what experiences people have had with him because I am considering training under him.

[jwinch2]

Has anyone trained under him? I would like to know what experiences people have had with him because I am considering training under him.


Summary of Burton Richardson’s credentials:
Full Instructor in Jun Fan JKD under Tuhon Dan Inosanto

Full Instructor in Filipino Martial Arts under Tuhon Dan Inosanto

Full Instructor in the JKD Grappling Association under Sifu Larry Hartsell

Instructor in Thai Boxing under Master Chai Sirisute

Guro in Penjak Silat under Pendekar Paul De Thouars

Instructor in Kali Ilustrisimo under GrandMaster Ilustrisimo

Black Belt in BJJ (brazilian Jiu Jitsu) under Egan Inoue

I have seen him come up before and his credentials certainly appear unimpeachable. I am not sure how he runs his training program but I thought I remembered hearing something about distance learning or something like that. I do not know if direct testing and training is required or not so that would certainly be something to follow up on. His Battlefield Kali page suggests that they do video testing which is not something I am a big fan of. However, his BJJ page suggests that you have to roll to be promoted so there seems to be a bit of a contradiction there. I would suggest contacting him and seeing what the score is.



Good luck.

[eskrimakaliarnis.com]

I know he's quite active on this forum:

http://jkdunlimited.com/forums/index.php/board,1.0.html

So that might help.

Simon.

[Brian R. VanCise]

I have no experience with Burton but he does have a good reputation. If you are able to train in person then go for it and see if it is for you. If you are trying to learn from video tape then find someone closer as that is frankly impossible to do well.

[Datu Tim Hartman]

I worked out with him back in the day when he was still dating June Castro. I really liked what he was doing at the time. A few years later I took a couple my guys to see him and it was like watching him intimating Vunak's straight blast program. There is no quetion about his ablility. I was supprised to see the change. I don't know what he's been doing with his Battle Field Kali program. He's definitely worth a visit to see what he has to offer.

[EliasPFS]

oh I see. I actually about to get Apprentice Instructor-ship in Paul's system, but I am fascinated by the other first generation jkders self expression. Is it a copy of Paul's? I saw them de-fanging the snake but that's standard in jkd circles I think. ( unless your ojkd and then you crescent kick the knife)

[Kentao5]

Been in various MA since 1969. I have been with Burton since 1999, am currently a JKDU Level 3 Instructor, and quite pleased with the JKDU method of training. The new Battlefield Kali Stick & Knife programs are very well done. Strongly suggest you check them out. Don't think you'll be disappointed.

[EliasPFS]

wait how is the BJJ for street fighting and Silat for street fighting programs? Im an apprentice instructor in Paul Vunaks system, but I have no qualms with trying burtons stuff out

[Kentao5]

One of the biggest differences is the method of training with progressive resistance and also adding what is needed to survive a street encounter as opposed to winning or going for rounds. I have only seen a little of the Silat for the Street, but Burton just had a Silat For the Street seminar in Californina, so you might want to check out feedback from that. Check out JKDUnlimited forums.