grappling

How do you grapple in the smackdown vs raw 2008 demo?

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How do you graple in the smackdown vs raw 2008 demo?

lol i cant figure it out! the controls are so diffrent and you cant change them lol so can someone help me out? and they dont have a tutorial

And yes the demo has came out you have to go to game stop and reserve the game and they will give you the demo for Xbox 360

How do you grapple in the smackdown vs raw 2008 demo?
I don't know but thanks a lot for mentioning on how to get the demo!!!

Edit: I got the demo today. You hold the Right Bumper button to do the strong grapple. It's similar to SvR 2007 in some ways. But, from what I've figured out, only the left and right strong grapples trigger the Ultimate Control moves. In the end, if you've play SvR 2007, it's almost the same in this game.

Does Judo depend on the Gi for takedowns?

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I really like Judo, but I noticed that a lot of the takedowns are based on the Gi. I do NO Gi submission grappling( BJJ, JKD, Wrestling) and I have grappled some Judo guys. I noticed that they kept trying to use my shirt in there takedown attempts, but my shirt would just rip so I would end up taking them down with a double leg takedown. For some reason the single and double leg takedowns seem to present themselves against the Judo guys I grappled.

Personally I am starting to believe wrestling has the best takedowns for NO Gi grappling.

If you believe I am wrong please explain why? But lets keep the name calling out of it! Instead win me over by giving me valid points!

Does Judo depend on the Gi for takedowns?
I would agree that wrestling take downs are normally most effective and Judo relies heavily on the GI. However, when employing a wrestling take down against an opponent who is familiar with Judo/ Jiu Jitsu technique you need to avoid the choke; because it is often available to your opponent who you are trying to use the single or double leg take down against.
Reply:to the person above, if the person keeps their head in a correct position according to wrestling technique a choke is impossible, however many lower level people do not.

as to judo relying on the gi the best way I have heard it said is this "2/3 of judo takedowns can be performed without the gi, but you take away 3/4 of the ways to do them"

yes wrestling does have the best takedowns because, everything as far as takedowns in judo is legal in wrestling, they just don't work often, singles and doubles, while not usually flashy or cool looking(though some doubles are quite impressive) are much more relible, high percentage takedowns.
Reply:You really need to work on using the body grips if you want to use your judo throws. You can use the wrist like you were grabbing the sleeve of the gi. You can also brab the back of their head. I like to pummel and fit one of my arms under the arm pit around there back it gives me a feel similar to Gi.

I think you just need to practice alot. Look at Karo Parsian he always seems to win the takedowns.

Another thing without a Gi you need to be more conscious of level changes. The wrestlers will hit you every time if you stay high and they go low. In Judo it isn't as important because you can use the gi to stop there momentum more easily.
Reply:All the points are valid but a good judo guy should be able to adapt quickly to no gi.The throws use the same concepts of balance and execution, many have the same throwing 'shape' and that's 80% of the hard work. It's just a matter of learning the new grip, or lack of it :)
Reply:Some Judo takedowns do depend on the gi, but many can also be adapted relatively easily to a no-gi situation. For example, Koshi Gurama can be done using the gi, but the only adaptation needed to transistion to a no-gi situation is to grab the wrist of your opponent instead of the sleeve. Koshi Gurama uses a headlock in its basic form for the other hand and you can use the same grip in both a gi and a no-gi situation. Osoto Gari, Ippon seoi nage, and several others can be easily adapted to a no-gi situation.

It seems like the Judo guys you are facing in those grappling tournaments haven't put enough work into their no-gi training. It's not the style in this case, but the artist.

The Double Leg takedown is a valid Judo throw by the way. It is called Morote Gari, or Double Arm Reap.
Reply:First of all the gi is essential for Judo for both safety and to establish a non-lethal grip (as compared to Ju-jutsu which grabs the arms for the purpose of breaking). Ju-do is the humane form of Ju-jitsu.

Judo emphasizes 'throwing' (not take downs). There are real big differences between a wrestling take-down, and a Judo throw. One of the main reasons Judo is not wrestling or grappling. It really is a mistake to call Judo grappling or wrestling.

Trips, take-downs, knock-downs, and dashing down are really not Judo.

How do you grapple because i dont get the whole thing? what hooks it to the ring the a or the swinging?

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Your question doesn't make any sense.

How do you grapple because i dont get the whole thing? what hooks it to the ring the a or the swinging?
This is an advanced style of wrestling.
Reply:That makes no sense.

Therefore the answer is Chuck Norris.
Reply:i do submission grappling it is alot of hard work you need to think how to go about things grappling isn't easy by far but it is like wrestling but a little faster paced
Reply:Another classic example of why some girls shouldnt be asking sports questions I agree with the guy above

the answer is CHuck Norris
Reply:I'm afraid you may have the wrong idea about what Grappling is. Grappelling uses your arms and legs to get your opponent into a complex system of holds or "joint locks" to effectively hold them.

Grappling is basicly wrestling, but not like "professional" Wrestling, ground fighting as it is sometimes also referred to is often based on submitting your opponent through positioning yourself so that you can apply the techniques that can hinder your opponent (if applied properly) causing them pain or discomfort which is often called pain compliance. often the pain can be so severe, it will cause the opponent to "tap out" which means they are submitting.

sometimes if they do not submit and continue to struggle against the technique, an injury can occur, such as broken bones, or dislocating joints in the body (such as the shouder)

these techniques can wear an opponent (if they happen to manage to get themselves out of the technique) down over a short period of time or even completely incompacitate them by knocking them unconscience.

techniques that can render an opponent unconscience are known as blood chokes which means you can use your arms and/or legs to wrap around the opponents neck cutting off the blood flow (via the carotid and perotid arteries, located on either side of the neck) to the head/brain area.

without fresh blood flow to the brain the body passes out. thus they are no longer able to defend themselves.

so grappling is fighting by using your body in a completely different manner than punching or kicking

How do you grapple on Tomb Raider Legend for the Xbox 360?

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Better ask in the Games %26amp; Recreation section - %26gt; Video %26amp; Online Games

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How do you grapple an enemy in mortal kombat shaolin monks for PS2?

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Im trying to do smoke mission 4 where you have to throw an enemy into the two purple portals and whenever i throw them they go the wrong direction so i need to find out how to throw them into the portals

How do you grapple an enemy in mortal kombat shaolin monks for PS2?
My cousin had that game , I think you press the circle button , and aim at the portal , if they go in the wrong direction , go up to the portal and throw em' in.
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When it comes to verga and grapple rain & snow that don't hit the ground is all grapple once verga?

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what differentiates one from another and how can you tell if it never hits the ground?

When it comes to verga and grapple rain %26amp; snow that don't hit the ground is all grapple once verga?
If it's virga, it NEVER reaches the ground. It evaporates before reaching the ground. You can't always tell for sure that it didn't reach the ground, but if it looks like it's evaporating 8000 feet above the ground, it probably is. Or, maybe you can see it right over your head, and no raindrops are hitting the ground around you.

There's no connection, per se, between virga and grapple. The former describes the behavior of the precipitation, and the latter describes it's characteristics. Virga can be snowflakes, grapple or rain.

Bonus info!: Virga is good at creating microbursts.
Reply:Graupel can reach the ground:

http://amsglossary.allenpress.com/glossa...

Virga is precip of any type that evaporates before reaching the surface:

http://amsglossary.allenpress.com/glossa...

Grapple is nasty but they say that frpple is dasty rasty?

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so whats what?

Grapple is nasty but they say that frpple is dasty rasty?
oh yeah, its all in the reason of reasons!
Reply:For shizzle my nizzle.

IFL or WCL?

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I just finished watching both and they're both exciting. However the WCL (World Combat League) has absolutely no grappling and the Honorable Chuck Norris has said, "People want knock outs, not tap outs"...I'm not so sure Chuck. The IFL (Int'l Fighting League) is pure MMA with striking and grappling, and that's what I prefer. Martial arts as a whole are limited when you leave out key aspects to fighting. be it striking, grappling, footwork, conditioning, etc. So I'm wondering: Who likes which one better...and why? This isn't 'striking vs grappling', but a genuine question as to what you think is more entertaining. Is is just striking? Or a mix of striking and grappling? Or grappling?

IFL or WCL?
I like them both. Most I watch UFC, Pride Fighting, and WCL. IFL is all right but I have no time to watch it. WCL have a women's division in each team. I want to be a future WCL fighter one day.
Reply:i prefer both and ufc is pretty good 2.
Reply:CHUCK NORRIS IS RIGHT..IF U WANT TO GRAPPLE,WRESTLE!!!!!!!!!STRIKE,STRIKE,ST...
Reply:IFL is the dummest **** i've ever seen! who gives a **** about the "CONDORS" and the "TIGERS" noone cares about these noname fighters with their stupid name teams. WCL sounds stupid as hell! No grappling= NOT MMA!
Reply:IFL, great for young fighters and retired fighters who just want to teach what they know.
Reply:I prefer stand up fighting, but i also enjoy MMA.

How do you use standing grapple moves in SVR 2008?

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i do as it says and i still can't do any of the standing grapples

How do you use standing grapple moves in SVR 2008?
On ps2 you can either use the right anolog by pushing it up, down, left, or right for quick grapples. Also you can hold R1, then press the right anolog in any direction grabbing them and then use your right anolog again to do whatever.
Reply:use right analog stick.
Reply:yeah just tap the right analog stick up, down, left, or right
Reply:Yes, you have to move the right analog stick, in any direction, when you are near the opponent.
Reply:Yep, the right analogue stick in whatever direction you need it.

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Where do i find a Grapple?

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a grapple when an apple meets a grape in a burst geniticly motified deliciousness!

Where do i find a Grapple?
DEFINITELY Publix... You should be able to find them near the apples. They are normally in a clear container which holds 4 Grapples.
Reply:You can find Grapple in the dictionary:)
Reply:Most Publix in Atlanta carry them I think....

How do you get the grapple thing in Counter Strike (Condition Zero)?

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you know, where the web looking thing comes out of the guys crotches and then they go really quick

i think its called a grapple, and how do you use it?

How do you get the grapple thing in Counter Strike (Condition Zero)?
beats the **** out of me

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Tomb raider anniversary grapple?

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How do i climb up and down the grapple line after i have successfully attached it to a ring, what are the pc/ computer controls for it. Thanks

Tomb raider anniversary grapple?
- Swinging on Ropes/Grapple -

Also like Legends Lara can swing on ropes and her grapple. To swing on the

grapple jump towards a ring and shoot the grapple at it. You can swing back

and forth on it (you don't need to press back, just forward) and can also

climb up and down the rope, turn around on it, and jump from it. Lara also has

the new ability to run along the wall using her grapple. It's initiated by

jumping towards rings on walls and shooting the grapple at t. Use the 'up' and

'down' buttons to make her run back and forth and the directional buttons

along with the 'jump' button for her to get off (pressing left or right will

make her jump off the wall in that direction).

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How do you grapple in smackdown vs. raw 2007?

2011-11-18T04:28:00.002-08:00

I can't seem to grapple anyone

How do you grapple in smackdown vs. raw 2007?
hold R1 and move the right joystick up, down, left, or right to initiate the grapple mode. Then press up, down, left, or right to perform the grapple moves. Also to perform a special grapple, after you have initiated the grapple mode press R3 and follow the onscreen commands. Hope this helps

Batman's grapple hook...is it possible.?

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Could a grapple gun pull at least 200 pounds like in the movies?

Batman's grapple hook...is it possible.?
Yes, Batman is super rich and has access to all the latest and greatest technology. But the motor does exist and the encasing does as well. Batman trains, says his prayers and takes his steroids, so you know he can handle it. The great thing about batman is that, unlike most superheroes, he's kind of realistic; that's his appeal.

Oh, what do you think would happen if one of the Wonder Twins died? Would the remaining one lose all his/her powers? Has it been done? Now, that's a question that begs to be asked.
Reply:It is possible but still depends a lot on your weight too. If you are heavily equipped than its not advisable.

Commando or the elites force has that kind of gadgets. But its not like what you imagine it to be in the cartoon.
Reply:there are crossbows that can do 1000fps with harpoon arrow modifications

How are grapples ( apples+ grapes) grown?

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recently purchase grapple from local grocery store they are really good would like to know how they are grown

How are grapples ( apples+ grapes) grown?
How Is A Grāpple® Made?

Grāpple® brand apples begin as a Washington Extra Fancy Fuji Apple. Of all apples this is the one that takes on the grape flavor best.

This Patent Pending process is complex and the ingredient mix primarily includes concentrated grape flavor and pure water. All ingredients are USDA and FDA approved and the process has been licensed by the Washington State Department of Agriculture.

There is nothing but flavor being infused into the Fuji apple. The apple takes on no additional sugars or calories. They are not genetically altered in any way.

The apple is as healthy as ever but now has the new exciting grape flavor.
Reply:I think "naturefreak827" pretty much covered it.

What is grapple ?

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what is grapple ?

waternge?

pinealope ?

my friend speks fruittty?

i dont get it

What is grapple ?
Grapple is an apple that tastes a bit like grape.

The others are watermelon and orange, pineapple and cantelope, and you have a fruity friend...get it?
Reply:a GRAPPLE is an apple that almost tastes like a grape.
Reply:its not a fruit, its to grab someone
Reply:grape %26amp; apple

watermelon %26amp; orange

pineapple %26amp; canolope

sounds good, would make wonderful drinks
Reply:grapple= grape/apple

waternge=watermelon/orange

pinealope=pineapple/cantaloupe
Reply:I am really grappling with this question!
Reply:USS Grapple, a navy salvage ship.

You could look it up.
Reply:they're all fruit drinks.

grapple= grape %26amp; apple

waternge= watermelon %26amp; orange

pinealope= pineapple %26amp; cantalope

They all sound good!
Reply:grapple- apples flavored to taste like grapes.you can get them in most supermarkets, but they are very disgusting; They smell like dentist's gloves. It can also be a drink mix grape+apple. The mix of natural juices is very good, and the mix of artificial flavors is hit-and-miss, depending on which brands you use

Waternge- watermelon/ orange mix

Pinealope- pineapple and cantaloupe

They are often used as names of smoothies,and mocktails where they refer to the names of the ingredients
Reply:Grape-flavoured apple

How do I do a grapple in jedi academy on PC?

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I don't know how to do the grapple command in JKA PC, I can do the jetpack, but I am stumped with the grapple. Anybody know?

How do I do a grapple in jedi academy on PC?
Jetpack and grapple hook cmds are not usuable in the gametype CTF, Siege, duel, power duel. WHen they are allowed this is only for Merc in JediVMerc or for all players depending on what you configured.

Grapple Apples?

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I bought some 'Grapples' at Wal-Mart and they taste really good! On the box thing it said that it 'Looks Like an Apple and Tastes Like a Grape', thats not really true though. However they are VERY sweet and crunchy and I was just wondering exactly what kind of apples are they?

They have a very bright beautiful red bottom and at the top is orangey-yellow and slightly greenish at the stem. Overall it is small and very round in size. Any guesses on what they are?

Grapple Apples?
The Grapples we get here are apples injected with grape juice. We get several different varieties of them.
Reply:Mmmm, they are good! They are either a mutated apple specimen or an artifically flavored apple.
Reply:Perhaps you are thinking of the Fiji Apple.
Reply:Famous in CHINA
Reply:You might want to stop eating them. They could be dangerous.
Reply:First thing you shouldn't be doing is shopping for Grapples at Wal-Mart. Don't you know by now that Wal-Mart has the best jewelry and lingerie selections that you should not be buying a grapple there.

Really, Grapples are grapple flavor infused Fuji apples.

Check out this:

http://www.grapplefruits.com/process.htm...

Enjoy and watch out next for banana flavored strawberries, then we will have people enjoying all the fruits of the earth and then some!! But whatever you decide to do just buy your lingerie at Wal-Mart.
Reply:Grāpple® brand apples begin as a Washington Extra Fancy Fuji Apple. Of all apples this is the one that takes on the grape flavor best.

This Patent Pending process is complex and the ingredient mix primarily includes concentrated grape flavor and pure water. All ingredients are USDA and FDA approved and the process has been licensed by the Washington State Department of Agriculture.

There is nothing but flavor being infused into the Fuji apple. The apple takes on no additional sugars or calories. They are not genetically altered in any way.

The apple is as healthy as ever but now has the new exciting grape flavor.
Reply:They sound like a hybrid fruit. I am looking at the fact that the packaging said they are, (but you say are not), like grapes.

Grape apples, crab apples, grapple apples!

Grapple - The Grape Flavored Apples

The Grapple! - The Washington Apple that looks like an apple and taste like a grape. ... Experience the wonderful new flavor of Grāpple® brand apples. ...www.grapplefruits.com
Reply:Read the label, baby, read the label. That info is required by law.
Reply:the kind of apple might just be grapple apple

What martal art conditions the wepons of the body,strikes vital points,has a good ground and grapple?defence?

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What conditions the wepons of the body and yet has some knowledge of grappling? im thinking about taking wing tsun because of the liner approach but i allways see people get diped by that i mean picked up and then somehow ended up on the ground then there getting pounded on. . .i dont want that to be me. . .but then again i sen gracie get his teqniques used againced him and other grappelers that arnt good on striking. . . i havent really heard anything bad about shotokan karate. . .my friend keeps telling me ninjutsu but the dojo seems like a cult and the seni doesnt seem like hes been teaching long?id want an expierianced teacher in an effective art. . .it also depends of body frame im 5'11 180 i like to use my hands but aknowledge being quick on the feet once a grapple gets you i think its over. . .so what im asking what is a martal art which has a stron defence quick offence and has some aces up the sleeves you know like a secret well rounded ground and grapple. . .No sports please

What martal art conditions the wepons of the body,strikes vital points,has a good ground and grapple?defence?
A good mix is hard to find, wing tsun is a good choice, but you have to find a good school. Another good choice is a school where they teach MMA. I'd also try freestyle karate, as they teach you standing and grappling. I like Shidokan karate alot, they train kyokushen karate striking, muay thai, and grappling, it's called the triathlon of martial arts, and it was founded by one of Mas Oyama's best pupils, as a matter fact the video game street fighter's main character (Ryu) is loosely based on this guy.

If you are going for one art, I'd go for one of those

wing tsun

freestyle karate

MMA

Shidokan Karate
Reply:Jiu-Jitsu sounds like what you're looking for. And they train through dojos and with regulated competition, so you wouldn't get pounded while on the ground (What does that prove anyway?)

Ninjutsu is a legitimate art, but I doubt you'll find many dojos that teach the genuine thing - it's got all these assassin and stealth techniques built into it.
Reply:Vale Tudo
Reply:But you sound like Sport is exactly your interest., you sound as if you are in it already a sport player .Todays world has changed the face of real world self defense, Guns play a major role, ask a cop. Alot of Toughs getting shot.

Talk to your local police dept, you'd be amazed at what they offer. In todays world real world fighting starts with a fist, with a Great Possibility it will end with a Gun. Many I mean Many people today will not hesitate to pull the trigger, the saying was said earlier, Better being taken away by 12 then by 6.

Jiu Jitsu , Judo, etc are Sports

Real World Self Defense has alot more than Hand to Hand

Ask A Marine
Reply:I might be a bit biased as I teach Aikijujutsu, But I feel that Aikijujutsu might be what you are looking for. Good Aikijujutsu has a strong defense and avoidance techniques, fast and powerful striking, stand up grappling, throws, ground fighting, defenses against takedowns and plenty of breaks, real pressure points(not the crazy death touch stuff, just weak points), chokes/strangles, weapon defenses, etc..

I'll also second the other guy who answered just before me, Jujutsu of many types would also fit the bill and has a description similar to the aiki above, but a different feel.

By strong defense, I'm assuming you mean a good avoidance of damage. Other styles such as krav maga and muay thai fit the bill also, but tend to block and absorb a bit more damage than adjusting the range and avoiding the impact. depending on your mindset and body-type, they may also be of interest to you. You mention shotokan, Good shotokan might possibly fit what you are looking for, but it is hard to find, usually you'll get the watered down crap that passes for karate lately unless you are lucky.

Ninjutsu falls in above shotokan by a good margin but is in the same situation. Good if you can find a good school.

Good luck with your search.
Reply:Krav Maga, Akido, Kuntao, Kempo.
Reply:Kajukenbo.
Reply:kajukenbo, it's a well rounded combination
Reply:free style karate and shotokan are very well rounded when it comes to a martial art to use in real life situations,i had the same problem as you, i practiced muay thai for two years and it was great i was able to use it very well but i got screwed whenever i ended on the ground with someone heavier than me,i think that a good martial art for you would be aikijujitsu it has an amazing combination of striking,grappling ground fighting and very effective counters,foget vale tudo and brazilian jiu jitsu,they r good in the ring where the are rules but loose in the real world, i would try enshin karate first or any other form of free style karate first (then try looking into aikijiujitsu to see if u like it) ninjutsu is more than just a martial art, it is about stealth,survival and assassination methods,I doubt that they really teach it every where,karate is definitely more available and u r more likely to find a good and experienced instructor in it (shotokan is also very good if u don t find enshin karate anywhere)
Reply:HAPKIDO

What is the mechanism of the grapple gun?

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How it shoot the grappling hook?What is the mechanism?

What is the mechanism of the grapple gun?
Inserts from the link.

Using compressed air had the disadvantage of being silent, other bidders almost universally preferring a gunpowder charge/flare which would attract the attention of the stricken sailor to the direction the line was coming from. It was Crappers belief however that the gunpowder charge was the component most likely to fail in the maritime environment, and indeed this had been the case with the previous model.

Effective Range: 30 yards horizontally/20 yards vertically

Ammo: One shot loaded in barrel. Once fired takes one complete round to winch in slack cord and fire again. 50 yards of strong silk cable can be dispensed from the gun. Crapper has made some adjustments to his grappling hook, padding it with Indian rubber to silence it from clanging on brickwork when he is trying to be clandestine.

Note you will see a photo and the article is at the very bottom of the page.

http://steampunk.wildwinter.net/index.ph...

Hope this was what you wonted, it’s all I had.

D58
Reply:No idea which one you're asking about, but Mossberg's line gun....it simply uses a blank 12ga shell to force a rod up and out of the barrel that has the hook on the far end. 12ga fires, rod gets shot at high speed, hook flies far.
Reply:just standard the same way a gernade launcher does i never liked them either but it was not a soecial weapon

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How can I find work partners to grapple for extra work without going through a dojo?

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I know sometimes people will do extra grappling work outside of the dojo. That way you don't have to pay for it and you can set up a flexible schedule. In my case I'm focusing on Judo but could use the extra no gi grappling work and all I would need is someone with similar interest.

How could I find people interested in extra grappling work. I'm in San Bernadino County.

How can I find work partners to grapple for extra work without going through a dojo?
You are in a mecca of grapplers. On Sunday most weeks I know a bunch of guys that roll at a Rancho Cucamunga school. there isn't much in the way of mats but they have two nice ones. There is some great talent that shows up.

Drop me an email. kenneth_knapp @ yahoo .com I can help perhaps if you don't mind a drive.

KK
Reply:1- bullshido.net has a throwdown section in the forums- try to see who wants to get together there.

2- craigs list????

3- the best source is always to see if people from class want to train with you outside, but since you said you don't want that then the other two- or similar situations (MA websites) might be your next best bet. I have no clue where san bernadino county is.
Reply:I'd say show up to a local mma match. Talk with the fighters and anyone who will talk. Most are really nice. sure you could hook up with a group like that. Check out the internet. Talk with any martial artist you can, you'll find one who at least knows someone. It may take some legwork but you'll find someone if you just let it be know your looking.

Is it silly to train in two different striking arts, even if you have a little bit of grappling training?

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I'm not sure the best answer to support you since there is no context given for why you're concerned that it's silly. What is the reason for it? To be the best Martial artist you can or because two striking arts catch your interest, or something else? Sometimes less is more and focus on one can enable you to master, and sometimes the more tools in your toolbag make you better when you need them. Have fun!

Is it silly to train in two different striking arts, even if you have a little bit of grappling training?
Why would it be silly? Many martial arts practice multiple arts in multiple ranges.

Bas Rutten had the standup hand striking of a boxer, but he openly said that he prefers to use kyokushin kicks most of the time, which is what he did. His standup has Thai boxing, Kyokushin, TKD, and pancrase wrapped into one.

It depends on what you look for. You might take a move or two from one system, and take 14 from another. You have to constantly mixed things around. If you stick to one striking style: It's fine, but if you don't, then that's also fine.
Reply:Well its hard to learn Chinese in the monring then go learn French in the Afternoon !

I would try to stay in one Art, or some schools now have MMA classes. You don't want to go to too many schools in a day and get mixed teaching, it can be very frustrating. So, if you would like to learn Striking and Ground game then you should try to find ONE school with both :)
Reply:If one stresses using the hands and the other stresses kicking, it's not only NOT silly, but almost a necessary step if you want to do well in MMA.

Has any body done ninjutsu, if so explain what u use (more hands than leg, mostly grappling, or what).?

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I've been a student within the Bujinkan for a hair over a decade now....

In terms of what we use? Well, everything.

Kosshijutsu - nerve, muscle, %26amp; arterial pathway attacking methods

Koppojutsu - bone, joint, and body structure attacking methods

Atemijutsu - striking, with the full range of body weapons (knees, elbows, hands, feet, shin, shoulders (for example, taiken or body movement strikes), head, etc.

Now, when it comes to atemijutsu, we don't have a preference on which weapon to use moreso than another, it all depends on the situation and what's needed.

Newaza- ground combat skills

Jutaijutsu - joint locks/breaks, throws, grappling, etc

Jimewaza - choking techniques

Now, I segmented the individual aspects of what we do so you could have a regimental understanding of certain things....but it's all surmised and combined within the system.

Collectively, it's called Taijutsu (body skills) and Taisabaki (body movement).

There's no one technique that's just grappling alone, or striking alone, or whatever alone...they're all intermixed. Different body movements on the part of both attacker and defender (and those lines are blurred....both ends are taught to think as both constantly while going through waza) create differing results even when the defense mindset is the same. We're taught to constantly improvise and use what's given to us.

Then, if you throw weapons into the mix..the same basic principles of angles, distances, physics, etc are the same.

Whether we're training armed, or unarmed, it's the same thing.

Just something to also add onto this, by no means is Ninjutsu the only focus of our system. Sure, we have ninpo in our curriculum through the Togakure ryu, Gyokushin ryu, and Kumokokure ryu lineages.....but the larger majority of the system is comprised of Samurai bujutsu techniques.

Even when looking at ninjutsu itself and solely by itself, a large amount of the principles through body mechanics are the same. The differences are within the fine points and subspecialties that ninpo had that it's bujutsu cousins didn't operate with.

And that's moreso in exclusive weaponry and tools, concealment tactics and so forth. The combat itself, is basically exactly the same.

Has any body done ninjutsu, if so explain what u use (more hands than leg, mostly grappling, or what).?
Mostly kicks, and strikes look into the history of ninjitsu it is a dark art that was sinister and used for evil back in the early 16 century,Ninpo is another word for Ninjutsu-The martial arts of Ninja (or Shinobi and not well known Kancho). Ninpo represents the larger scale of ninjutsu-The spiritual aspects (including Amatsu Tatara, spiritual refinement ect) and the Physical aspects (Taijutsu, Bikenjutsu, Sojutsu, Naginatajutsu ect). Collectively they are called Bumon and Shumon, and make up Ninpo. Ninpo translated as *Ninja law* would be incorrect, Ninpo actually translates as *Higher order of Nin*, *Higher order of Ninja* or *The way of Nin/Ninja* ect. The Nin simboll consists of uper radical and lower radical's, upper being Yaiba being a sword, lower being Kokoro/Shin being heart. A misconceptional translation of the word Nin would to put the blade over the heart which sounds sinister, but actually it represents preservance and endurance. Po consists of two radicals, the left radical being Sansui meaning water and Saru meaning to go fourth. Putting them together literally means water going forth but on a deeper scale implies the water cycle, and when Po is used in Ninpo, relates to the term Do used in many arts meaning The Way.
Reply:It's like a combination of every thing! They have a few techniques that are great for anti grapple situations! There specialty is to attack you with moves you never expect! Like a quick duck down strike counter! The wrist and shoulder strike are unique! Shoulder tackle is effective if not expected! There combinations in striking are the best I have seen! For example after they do a punch then they elbow then decide to do a back fist and elbow over and over or shoulder tackle to a throw or take down! The foot work is great! They will mostly side step in on you and try to knock you out! They don't do great on grappling and also don't fight well off there back! They will be like judo fighters!The ninjutsu is mostly kill moves! It's only a MMA of mostly all the effective Asian Arts! They tell you when you throw someone to follow through and not release! So you'll make them get an injury that will KO them or injure them! There art is intended for Medieval style of guerrilla war fare! Now it's alright but should be up dated for today's world! Stand up fighting is it's main focus! Allot of strikes like karate and a little bit of judo!
Reply:The system is called Taijutsu or something along that line. It is a mix of strikes, grapples, traps and such. Elbow strikes, hammer strikes, kicks, knees, punches, evasions, etc. are all used.

Keep in mind if you were Ninja, you used what worked best with the least amount of effort.

It is taught to be situational (by a good instructor).

Ninjutsu is a system, within that system are sets of skills, hand to hand is only one of them. I can't think of one school that teaches all of them or why they would.
Reply:look it up in wikipedia
Reply:*limited knowledge ninjas were assassins.. kill without being seen... so now a days a sniper rifle?
Reply:It's useless, don't bother with it. learn a real art.

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On the legend of Zelda:phantom hourglass,how do you get the bow and grappling hook?

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By going to the dungeons/temples where you get them. Bow is in the Temple of Courage, and grappling hook is on the Isle of Frost.

On the legend of Zelda:phantom hourglass,how do you get the bow and grappling hook?
hey just keep playing through the game eventually you will find it trust me you dnt have to go out of your way and good choice that game is awsum

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Does anyone know where i can buy cheap tatami or puzzle mats for home grappling use?

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Preferably for a size around 10ft. x 10ft. or a little bigger. Also does anyone know a place where I can buy mats secondhand. I live in Orange County, CA so if anyone knows a place around here or someone that woll ship mats here please tell me.

Does anyone know where i can buy cheap tatami or puzzle mats for home grappling use?
Reslite sells reconditioned wrestling mats for home use for about $500 for at 10x10. A puzzle mat of similar size is about $350. The puzzle mat is 1/2 the thickness.

Don't buy cheap mats. The difference in price between a good mat and a cheap one is much less than the cost of a broken bone from landing on a cheap mat.
Reply:i bought 160square feet of .51 in puzzle mats for 100 dollars at sams club. there pretty solid Report It

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Who are the best grapplers in the history of the sport of grappling?

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Royler Gracie?

Rickson Gracie?

Gene Lebell?

Marcelo Garcia?

Who are the all time best submission wrestlers?

Who are the best grapplers in the history of the sport of grappling?
JJ Machado, Renzo Gracie, Leo Viera, Jacare, Saulo, Xande, Roger, Dean Lister,

Sim Go, Jeff Glover, and Lovato Jr are the up and comers!

E. bravo and Eduardo Telles will go down as the most unorthodox grapplers in history.

But my fav. is Marcelo Garcia 3x abu dhabi champ and his

game is still improving!!!!!!!!!!!!
Reply:Hoyce Gracie.
Reply:Gokor Chivichian over 400 career profesional victories without a lose... hmm i think he is pretty good
Reply:The best overall 'grapplers' are the 'Catch' wrestlers.

Catch wrestling is just about undefeatable.
Reply:Martin Burns, Frank Gotch, Karl Gotch(no relation actually changed his name to take advantage of frank Gotch's success, and known in japan as the god of wrestling), Joe Lewis
Reply:gene lebel frank gotch are both great as well as royce gracie I like rickson gracie as kimura form jpan was a great one
Reply:everybody's mentioned some great grapplers. Dont forget Jacare, Roger gracie, give Arona some props :p i know everyone hates him but whateva he's got damn good control.

Hidiheko yoshida. well some great great judo guys that do well in mma and judo have gotten destroyed against marcelo like Aoki and Shaolin. :p
Reply:Rickson, Royler, Renzo, Marcelo, Jacare, Xander, Saulo, Roger, Mike Fowler, and lots more.

How long does it a beginner at jeet kune do to learn grappling?

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There is no set form for JKD. The amount of grappling you do will depend upon how well suited you are to being a grappler.

How long does it a beginner at jeet kune do to learn grappling?
That depends on the student and the teacher. Jeet Kun Do is the Tao of martial arts. The Tao says that you must be like water, finding your own way. You can not force water to go a way it doesn't want to go, but people try to force themseleves to go ways others want them to.

Jeet Kun Do is the same way, it will be different for everyone who practices it. If you punch well, you will punch more, if you kick well you will kick more, if you grapple well you will grapple more. Expect it to take at least a year before you are exposed to all parts of Jeet Kun Do basic moves. If you want to grapple, tell your sensei. How will he know if you don't say something?

Keep in mind that most schools that claim to teach Jeet Kun Do actually teach Wing Chun or Kung Fu with an eye to Bruce Lee's methods rather then true JKD. This is because when Bruce died he left only one man capable and authorized to teach JKD. That man refused to teach for several years out of mourning and fear that he'd not be worthy to teach Lee's art properly. He has since started training, but only two or three schools are actually recognized by the world JKD organization as official dojos. The rest are fakes or are trying to teach JKD but don't have a proper and authorized teacher in charge.

So unless you are studying in Hawaii or San Diego you are not at an official dojo of JKD. Only those schools have masters at them. this is why i don't take JKD. It would be my prefered art, but San Diego is 3 hours from me and I'm not moving just so I can take JKD. The dojos closest to me are fakes, I've watched their classes and they are Wing Chun and Southern Fist, not JKD. The only part that they teach that is JKD is the one-inch-punch.
Reply:jkd isn't really a martial art, it is more of a philosophy.

to my knowledge jkd schools don't generally teach grappling.
Reply:Grappling is a part of JKD, as it is included in the title of one of the more important books written about the art, called, ENTERING TO TRAPPING TO GRAPPLING, by Larry Hartsell (I believe) one of Bruce's original students. While Bruce Lee intended to include more groundfighting in the art, but died before he got around to it, it is in there. Can you out-ground fight a BJJ guy with it? Probably, not. But is there enough grappling technique in JKD to use successfully against a boxer, karateka, or other stand up fighter? Yes.

Should you really train in both Gi and No-Gi grappling?

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Isn't it better to pick one or the other? How can you really expect to master both? Also don't the techniques get confusing when one works for Gi and one doesn't?

Should you really train in both Gi and No-Gi grappling?
Both are necessary. For self defense it is important to train in street cloths sometimes. You need to feel the difference. Street cloths are more restrictive and are harder to grab than most Gi. There is also a psychological thing that goes on sometimes in the fighters mind. I have seen some of my students hold back a little in their street cloths. The mind is a funny thing sometimes.
Reply:Definitely both are necessary!! I will not extrapolate for Frank gave you a good answer.
Reply:When I originally started training in BJJ under Carlson, it was expected that you would train some session with gi, some without. At that time they talked about fighting in 'Speedo's' rather than fight shorts. Basically BJJ has now become heavily gi oriented which I find disappointing. It used to be far more reality based but now it seems that if you are not wearing a gi/kimono it is MMA. It used to be no-gi.

My honest opinion is much of what is taught at BJJ schools these days is competition BJJ rather than the method/style taught back in the late 80's and early 90's when it was designed for the street, beach, etc. In my view, the no gi training was essential in making BJJ the art it became.

As far as how you can master it, it was taught in duplex where the instructor would say 'grab the sleeve or collar here. If he isn't wearing a kimono, hold him here or grab his wrist'. It worked the same when we worked without gi. We would be told to do it one way and if the opponent was wearing a gi, we could hold this or that. Sure, some techniques were made for the gi alone but there weren't that many.

Sadly, BJJ has become a shadow of what it was.
Reply:Absolutely you should train in both.

The principles aren't that hard to master, and aside from a few Gi chokes, nearly everything done with a Gi can be done without one by some small and simple modifications. In fact it is imperative in my opinion for you to do both, No Gi more so.

But wearing a Gi greatly increases your grip strength, makes you much easier to control (therefore learning much better defenses for positions and better ways to get out) as well as helping provide some solid fundamentals. It is much more technical with a Gi.

I promise you if you can avoid an armbar wearing a gi, avoiding an armbar without a Gi is MUCH easier. And because of those nuances in the amount of control you have, No Gi is very important. As a practitioner of both I can tell you it has helped incredibly.

Your Gi work helps your No Gi work greatly, as you are much more cognicent of bad positions, control points, etc. Your No Gi work helps you Gi work in your ability to not be hampered by Gi grips, or submissions requiring use of Gi.

The same as wearing a Gi helps you with escapes, not wearing a Gi helps you with control. If you can place a person in an armbar when they are wet, slippery, and you have to just use hand a wrist control, putting that same armbar on someone with a Gi is much easier and tighter.

If you can control and pin a guy by controlling a shoulder, hip, or using your bodyweight correctly, and not having that ability to use the Gi to hold them down, again your pins and controls WITH a Gi are even better.

They both compliment each other greatly.

Your Gi work helps you with defense, grip strength, conditioning, and fundamentals. Also gives you some options street wise with how to use clothing against an opponent.

Your No Gi works helps with your offense, controlling, use of body weight. Not to mention practical applications for MMA, or the street against a shirtless moron.

Just my experience.
Reply:Many people find that they prefer one over the other, but you should definitely train in both...for a number of reasons.

I train with both to prepare for simple practical application of skill. If you train in no-gi all the time, you are going to miss a lot of important details and grips that are available in a grappling situation when someone has more than just a t-shirt on. Vice-versa holds true too...if you train only with a gi, then have to use your skills in a situation where no one is wearing a jacket or pants, then you are going to wonder where all your grips went. Royler Gracie wrote that he usually trains with a gi because he feels it improves his technique, but when prepping for something like ADCC, he switches back to no-gi for about a month to get his mind used to the different grips available. I think most of the Brazilians are like that and consider the gi training most useful in developing the technical details of the game (maybe because it's a bit slower because of all the grips and you have a better chance of pulling off a clean technique).

There really isn't that much of a difference in most techniques between gi and no gi other than the grips (and the fact that your choices are more limited in no-gi than in gi because you can't do any chokes with the gi), but it's good to know the differences. And no, it's not much harder to do both...lots of people do. :)
Reply:I always thought it was important to learn both. Actually, have you heard of a man named 'Marcelo Garcia'? He is regarded by many in the Brazilian Jiu Jitsu and Submission Grappling community as the best pound for pound. He has a black belt in BJJ and Judo, and has won countless titles.

This is what he has to say about it, and I have proof with a link video down below.

"I train everyday with the gi, and once a week with no-gi. It's CRUCIAL to train with the gi, to have the finest technique. An athlete that wants to be good in no-gi, must train also with gi." - Marcelo Garcia
Reply:both are good to train by as you know street clothes will rip as the gi will not. you would have to refine the techniques just alittle bit to get the effect you want with a technique while in street clothes.and then alomst every takes there shirt off b4 getting into a fight. go as far as to train with out having a shirt on as well.
Reply:You are absolutely right, you should pick one or the other and once you have MASTERED the one then pick up the other. Only an advanced martial artist can differentiate between techniques in the heat of combat/competition, for this is an extremely difficult concept to learn. As a matter of principle my personal grappling training only involves non-gi or "plain clothes" grappling. I want to learn more street effective grappling techniques so I don't even bother with the Gi moves, I will learn them in class but then either adapt them for plain clothes or just not practise them at home. For instance, a collar choke is pretty effective with a lot of plain clothes items: t-shirt, dress shirt, jacket, etc. But a belt throw is rarely an effective move because regular belts rarely have enough grabbing room, and not a lot of men and very few women wear belts. So my personal suggestion would be to do the same thing, because the street defense aspect is the more important side of martial arts (IMO) and you can still compete without using Gi techniques if you so desire. By the way, I still learn Gi defensive techniques because they are important for both street and competition, (i've had guys grab my shirt, sleeve, or even pant legs, in fights before).

Happy Training!
Reply:For street, you need both. For sport, one or the other would be fine, but even then knowing both will you get you more points on either side.
Reply:Have you met many people who are good at No-Gi but suck at Gi? Probably, but have you ment many people that are good at Gi and suck at No-Gi? I bet the number is much fewer if not at all present

Whats the point of wearing a rash gaurd for grappling?

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Rash guards are a great invention. They came originally from the space program but then made their way into sports via American Football.

They tend to have two uses in MMA/BJJ (and therefore other grappling/gi arts);

1. When worn under a kimono/gi they will stop you getting sore arm pits, neck, etc by acting as a barrier between the rough gi material and your skin. My company used to sell them and manufacture them and we also found that a lot of ladies wore them in preference to t-shirts under their uniforms. They looked better and held everything in place better than t-shirts.

2. When worn during MMA fights/practise they pull moisture (sweat) away from the body while allowing the air in. This allows your body to cool better than normal and warm up quicker. Compared to a t-shirt, they allow much less in the way of 'handles' (the ability for your opponent to grab your clothing to manipulate or restrict you). Additionally, they are tougher (well, good quality ones are!) than t-shirts and will last a lot longer.

On thing is for sure though, they need washing after each use. Those things with stale perspiration on them are TOXIC.

Also, they look pretty good providing you get a good quality one (such as Gameness, Sprawl, NoGi) just don't buy ones which have too much in the way of design images on as most will bleach out or peel off after a couple of washes.

Whats the point of wearing a rash gaurd for grappling?
Helps wick moisture away from the skin. Don't want to get a nasty rash training before a fight.
Reply:when you roll the mats cause abrasions on your skin. I tend to get them on my shoulders. If the mats aren't cleaned regularly bacteria from people sweating can cause staph infection. Rash guards help guard against this.
Reply:'cause it looks cool. ;]

IDoes anyone know how I can get a better grappling hold on my Bran Muffin?

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I can knock the stuffin' off your bran muffin.

IDoes anyone know how I can get a better grappling hold on my Bran Muffin?
just grab it and bite it that will take the strenght out of bran muffins
Reply:Grab him in the nuts!
Reply:full nelson
Reply:I would highly suggest abrasive gloves.
Reply:Clothes pins

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What is the difference between wrestling and grappling ?

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grappling and wrestling are basically the same thing. I guess you could say that grappling goes under the category of wrestling, and vice versa. In order to have a wrestling match, the beginning of the match when the two lock is called grappling, as is the whole time that they struggle against each other.

wrestling is a part of grappling because grappling is used in almost all types of fighting, with the exception being straight hitting, no holding boxing. MMA, jiu-jitsu and many other types of martial arts begin or contain with a form of grappling.

hope that helped.

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Who deserves the real credit for adding grappling skills to American Kenpo?

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Hey

Thats a good question. I am in American Kenpo also and Ive been to some grappling seminars and such but to who brought it to the orginazation? I do not know. In my early years of Kenpo 12-20 we had NO grappling, it was not until the last 15+ years that I have seen more and more grappling in Kenpo and other arts.

So it could have been several Masters in the system that worked together and created a format or each school has it methods dependant on teacher.

Sorry I cannot tell you who should get the credit. Maybe it was his Son Ed Jr? I once watched Speakman do a grappling technique and as much as I like the guy the technique was horrible lol.

I hope you find your answer, Ill check back here and see if you found one!!

Who deserves the real credit for adding grappling skills to American Kenpo?
i would have to say Ed Parker. that is the style i study.
Reply:I believe it was the Gracie's from Brazil.

It looked to me that everyone(styles) jumped on the band wagon to try these new "wrestling" moves , and incorporate them into their techniques.

Kenpo-ist are more ( such as myself) of a street fighting combat fighters.

I know I didn't answer exactly the question, but I hope I gave you an idea of your answer.
Reply:Our kempo school(New Zealand) has always taught take-down ,locks, holds.......fighting on the ground stuff, from when I started way back in 1985, but with our school it goes back to the 1950's because back them there were only to styles around..Kempo and Judo/Jujitsu , and the two schools held regular test so to say against each other.

But now-days i think it comes down to the popularity of the Gracie's and all the ground fighting that you see in all the competitions and alot of people seeing how effective it can be and Kenpo's natural ability to evolve and add extensions to techniques, have jumped on the band-waggon and have forged the two styles together.

I believe you cant solely credit one person to achieving this and id have to say it comes down to a multitude of people and factors.

Just to add..........

Id just like to point out that I'm not saying that the Gracie's put the grappling in Kenpo but they did make it popular and that some in Kenpo did pick up on it and added it to the American system, who I don't know!!

My school although in New Zealand was under the IKKA , and my teacher Robert Gemmell was a first generation Black Belt under Mr Parker, And at that stage was the only authority to teach his Kenpo in the pacific region.
Reply:There was NO grappling back in '67. It must have been added into the system by others after I left the States in '87.

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Reply:Filipinos!

What are some good exercises to improve grappling?

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including everything, weights, kettlebells, cardio, muscles to place some emphasis on, stretching etc.

much love.

What are some good exercises to improve grappling?
Everyone is right here. My bjj gym does crossfit which is an awesome workout. There is nothing like experience though. In high school wrestling I wasn't the strongest or fastest but I won nearly all my matches because you had to kick me out of the gym.

technique, leverage, flexibility %26gt; brute strength, speed
Reply:Flexibility and strength are important aspects, but grappling is all about technique. To have good technique you need to truely understand all aspects of the sport--get a good coach.
Reply:I can not say this enough. SIT UPS. to be a good grappler you need good good core strength. you have to have good hips(wrestling term) to be able to maneuver yourself and your opponent. so sit ups will help tremendously
Reply:Isometric work to enable long lasting strength.
Reply:Basics are the best exercises. You would still be doing them even at your advanced stage.

Animal walks, isometric stretches, prawns/reverse, bridge etc. But all these exercises can't replace the fact that you need to know your control and submission.

If you think your basics are covered then you should be focusing on your grappling. You need to get a partner, Analyze a technique, Drill it till it sticks and Pressure Test it. John Will call it the "ADAPT" principle.

That way you can really say you own that move and you will see real substantial improvement, not just in fitness but in skill.

Judo or Aikido? (For Stand-up grappling)?

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Both are good, Id worry more on finding a teacher of one or the other that is good and you can get too more so.

Try the classes out and you will know which one is for you!

good luck

Judo or Aikido? (For Stand-up grappling)?
Judo is far superior to Aikido in grappling...

(VERY biased opinion)

Judo works speed, setups, strength, and actually has competitions allowing the judoka to improve their skills. Aikido is more of a philosophy and operate using misdirection.

I respect Aikido but it simply is not nearly as effective at grappling.

Bottom line - Judo is simply more physically challenging and more realistic.
Reply:both arts are excellent. the problem is people are familiar with judo so they're going to say judo. as if you were to as which is better bjj or judo, most are going to say bjj (i prefer judo overall). if you looking for a good arts of the two look into aiki-jujitsu, combination of jujitso and aikido. i dont know the state that you are in but google/yahoo it.
Reply:If you talk about grappling, it is mostly on the ground...in which case, judo is best to use.

Aikido however, is efficient if the opponent is not so skilled in martial arts. It is mostly used for defense, disarming and nuetralizing an opponent.

Imagine if you are attacked by a person you know you can topple..it is overreacting if you put him to the ground and grapple using judo technique. Aikido can do the neutralizing in that case.

I agree with Niki D, Judo is strong. I say, Aikido is fluid.

I practice both. I discovered Judo is too much just for defense but Aikido is short of real technique for the ground.

Finger locking is useful for standup...it is practiced in aikido.
Reply:Man, that is a great screen name. I think I commented on that before...

Fingerlocking is great for standup? Seriously? Have you ever actually finger locked a live resisting opponent? Probably not, because you would realize that while you are working on his digits using one hand to control the other to lock, that you are missing a key component (a hand to protect your face from being hit).

There is no comparison for stand up grappling. Aikido is completely unrealistic. Certain styles are a bit more realistic, such as Tomiki, because they actually spar with full resistence and tend to have an idea of what works and what doesn't. Small joint manipulation isn't really effective until you have complete control of an opponent, and only then it works for pain compliance such as getting him to place his armbs behind his back.

But in reality, multi step, long circular throws that require different phases of direction do not work, even against unskilled people, because unskilled people do not follow. They do not allow you to move them all over the place, and they will pull away instead of remaining gripped.

Aikido doesn't work for a number of reasons. Number one, you have to be doing it for YEARS to acquire any real skill at it. Even after acquiring that skill against most people it will not be effective. MANY Aikido techniques REQUIRE complete cooperation between Uke and Tori. (Throwee and thrower perspectively). In reality most of the techniques were designed for wearing armor, and weilding a sword. So defenses against wrist grabs, and long circular throws were required. However, now a days you are not wearing armor, or weilding a sword. Opponents aren't trying to grab your wrist, they are trying to punch your face, and they aren't encumbered by armor, so long circular throws are very hard to pull off. You need short, fast, dynamic throws that place a person on his back with speed and intensity, with real kime. Otherwise he will resist and defend, and since you are not trained for that, you are pretty much stuck.

Judo trains with 100 percent resistance. They train at full speed, full instensity against resisting opponents who are also trying to throw them. They get to practice against total strangers in an adrenaline based situation in tournaments. Judo is constantly evolving, new throws developed, new ways of throwing developed, many many Judoka cross train in BJJ now, and enter No Gi grappling competetions. Hell there are plenty of Judo places that are training both with, and without Gi thanks to guys like Gokor.

Aikido you get magic pants, ineffective techniques that haven't changed in 100 years, and an art that requires your opponent to cooperate with you in order to pull off.

You want to know what works, look at what is out there and where there is success. U.S. Military Modern Army combatives, throws are Judo based. USMC MCMAP Program, throws are Judo based, ground techniques Sambo and BJJ based.

MMA: throws/takedowns Judo, Sambo, Wrestling based.

Krav Maga: Takedowns, throws, Judo and wrestling based. (Could be because Imi Lichtenfield also did wrestling)

Law Enforcement: Takedowns, Judo based, minimal pain compliance techniques Jujitsu based.

In nearly every aspect of effective range, grappling is primarily Judo based. Brazilian JiuJitsu was taught to Carlos Gracie by a Kodokan Gosen Judo based Judoka.

In every aspect where unnarmed fighting is tested, no one uses Aikido techniques. To me that speaks volumes.

But that is just my opinion, biased or not. I have a Dan ranking in Judo, and have reached Brown Belt in Tomiki Aikido. Even though I consider Tomiki to be more realistic, I still found it lacking in comparison to Judo. I did enjoy it, and the only reason I didn't stick with it was because the school moved and we no longer shared dojo space with them. However I enjoyed it, but did not find it incredibly realistic or effective, it is super fun for party tricks and putting pain compliance moves on drunk friends. However I wouldn't have, and have never used any of it in a real fight.

That is my opinion, take it for what it is worth.
Reply:I stand with what I've started with 10 years ago nl aikido. The first truth in aikido is also the fundamental truth when on the defensive: whatever comes get out of it's way. Aikido teaches you to handle an attack from a safe angle and process an attack without your opponent being able to get back at you. It's true that there's a lot of people that question the true effectiveness of aikido but I can only say that these people haven't really understood aikido. The basic techniques are external and indeed pretty unpractical at times. The thing you learn is to transform these techniques to their inner form and use as little technique as possible to handle your opponent. It's a process that takes years to master but a master of aikido is very hard to beat. (there's many stories of MA demo's where aikido masters beat various other MA and even when faced with multiple opponents). Oh BTW just as to react to the guy above. You should really try to follow a course with one of the aikido greats. What does a fighter do when he does not see, does not feel and thus does not know what is happenig untill he is subdued. Just try it and be amazed (I did and that's what has kept me going for the last 10 years) Aikido surprises the opponent and that's it's succes
Reply:judo definatly. i used to take aikido and jujitsu now aikijutsu and thaiboxing. aikido has only certain amoutns of techniques that will work. for instance standing joint locks arent very hard to pull off against a bumb on the street but when fighting an experienced judo fighter you cant do them because while you are working on your parrying they will find a way to put you on the ground. aikido just doent involve enough ground work. so from there on he will have you. both arts are fairly similar in that the use the oponents momentum against them aswell as using trips and throws, chokes and joint locks but judo is just more superior. stand up graplling isnt realy something ive come across maily because in grappling people will fall to the ground so therefore stnading up is only where grappling starts. but for taking people down judo will do the trick.

also think about this have you ever heard of an aikido fighter in mixed martial arts

Contact sports like boxing, wrestling, submission grappling/BJJ after rhinoplasty or nose surgery?

2011-11-18T04:25:00.000-08:00

Hello. I am a boxer but also would consider doing MMA as alternative. I want to get cosmetic surgeyr on my nose, including narrowing the nose tip.

I want to know if I can ever:

1. get hit in the nose again

2. hit the matt nose-first again

3. get choked with an arm squeezing my nose

I read on various sites that you should "avoid contact sports for at least six months", but I think they were talking about football, tennis and I'm not sure if boxing or submission wrestling would count. Would it?

Has anyone here had surgery on their nose and later on partaken in sports where they get hit in the nose or get their nose squeezed or pushed hard? Please give details of this.

Thank you.

Contact sports like boxing, wrestling, submission grappling/BJJ after rhinoplasty or nose surgery?
Good Question! I Need To Know Too...

Is Chop Suey a striking or grappling art?

2011-11-18T04:24:00.006-08:00

chop suey is a chinese food lmao

Is Chop Suey a striking or grappling art?
and its a song....from system of a down.
Reply:Chop Suey is both. Kind of. It is the chinese version of the donkey punch.

why do you ask? Does your mother and father do Chop Suey?
Reply:Ah grasshopper I'm glad to see you are learning. I am from the Dojo of the Beverly Hills Ninja. Keep trying and some day you will choke that chicken.
Reply:To truely understand the Suey in the Chop one must embark on a mission far great than yahoo.
Reply:Neither. It's a masticating art.
Reply:I lol'd :D
Reply:You are not ready my son

Go master the art of rok em sok em robots first.

Then get the Mcguires out and start on my Beamer.

What styles of kickboxing and submission grappling is tiger schulmans based on?

2011-11-18T04:24:00.005-08:00

i plan to study with them soon,and do they study katas

What styles of kickboxing and submission grappling is tiger schulmans based on?
TIGER SCHULMANS IS THE PRIME EXAMPLE OF A MCDOJO!!!!!

STAY AWAY!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

MCDOJO ALERT! MCDOJO ALERT!!
Reply:stay away itll only get you hurt
Reply:Please stay away from there, we cannot encourage that type of MA to to be taught, you will learn more from a community college wrestling program, even taken as phys ed and not a team member. Ask another question regarding good places totrain in your area and see what answers you get. We are not being negative towards we are really trying to help. Please advise

How much should I charge for grappling lessons?

2011-11-18T04:24:00.004-08:00

Individual lessons and/or small group............. 32 male california

How much should I charge for grappling lessons?
Depends on several things, such as:

Your qualifications,

Your CERTIFICATIONS (a biggie),

Are you teaching an internationally recognized style,

The local demand for what you are teaching,

How good a teacher you are,

Overhead expenses,

What the competition is charging for similar lessons.

.
Reply:You might want to start out by teaching at the YMCA for cheap just to get yourself a following and to get some teaching experience. Report It

Reply:Several years ago I studied at an school run by Horian and Royce Gracie, classes were $50.00 per month BUT private lessons were $300.00 per hour. But that was Royce. How good you are can greatly appreciate people's willingness to pay a higher rate! Good Luck
Reply:In general classes are $50 to $80 a month unless they are private one on one lessons. Then it depends on what you value your time at. I usually charge $35 for a one hour private lesson. My students get their money's worth and I have had no complaints and many private lessons.
Reply:Individual lessons $75.00 mo. Two times a week

.small group $55.00 mo. .Two times a week
Reply:Please edit your question to include your certifications, belt levels (if any), martial arts experience and geographical area. We might be able to help you there.
Reply:Not one person so far has asked if you if you have

calculated your "Burden Rate".

This is "Business 101"!

This "And NOTHING Else", is how you arrive at an hourly

rate!

This takes less than 10 minutes and "Only You" have the figures to do the calculations.

"All" the other answers here so far are wrong.

Notice that they state "What THEY Charge" This is not an

answer to your question:"What should "I" charge"

Get a piece of paper,spend 10 minutes,and you will have your answer.
Reply:Well that is tough..

I take it you are Mr. Cox, the guy who Iha KO'd in 30 seconds of the 1st round in 2005?

A blue belt in BJJ I take it if you want to teach grappling.

Well, you can charge as much as you want but you might want to take a look around and base your price off availability. In Long Beach there are ton of great schools for BJJ and grappling. And the thing you always have to consider is the value of what you can teach. If some 10th Planet BJJ blue belt comes in and tools ya, then that obviously will affect your bottom line.

I would say 50 bucks a month for small groups, for someone of your caliber, even that is pressing it as someone can probably get trained for 70 bucks from a BJJ black belt in that area.

Privates go a lot higher, but that is usually because you are buying the time of someone who is worth it.

What was your amatuer record? I would probably advertise off that, and work on getting a little higher grade than blue belt, those are a dime a dozen. Not sure I would highlight a pro career of 0-1 with a 1st round loss as a credential.

Good luck with your endevour though!
Reply:As a blue belt you have to realize that yourself have a long road to learn, and some people might not be willing to pay alot due to the fact that blue wouldn't be considered advanced. Regardless, you don't need to be a black belt or a grandmaster in order to guide/teach people, but you must be humble about it for the reason stated above.

Usually instructors charge $55 to $70 for a private lesson, I'd suggest you charge $30 to $50 as to get new business, and the cost could be split amont the group (considering is small, maybe four,five people).

If you want to make decent moneny, you need a certificate, it'd be an investment.
Reply:Depends if u doin it on a regular bases or different days of the week for acouple hours at a time.
Reply:depends if you're trying to make a living on it or not. honestly, you're not a black or even brown belt. it also depends how many times a week you're putting into teaching. i would say $25-$50 if once a week, if any more than that, $50-$75. private lessons, that's to your disgression.

How do you use the grappling hook on tomb raider(wii)?

2011-11-18T04:24:00.003-08:00

i know you have to jump and flick the numchuck but how do you move with it??i only got the game yesterday and am at the very beginning.

please help thankyou!!! :D

How do you use the grappling hook on tomb raider(wii)?
i think you need to make her run left to right with the numchuck

How do i make a grappling dummy?

2011-11-18T04:24:00.002-08:00

I would look in sports stores for ideas,,,,,,I'm a kickboxer (sort of).

How do i make a grappling dummy?
Just invite Cena over.
Reply:ask your mama to graple you!

Should women wear cups for grappling like bjj?

2011-11-18T04:24:00.001-08:00

yes. getting accidentally kneed on that area would still hurt even if u don't have balls.

Should women wear cups for grappling like bjj?
they would have to wear them on there anus.thats all the bjj boys would be trying to grab.
Reply:yes, getting hit there hurts maybe not as much as a guy, but still hurts. And to the first guy, you acnt grab an anus. The anus is the hole, past the rectum, the end of the large intestine.
Reply:Typically no. Coming from a girl. If you are getting hurt there than you may want to consider it. But honestly I don't.

work boots

Which martial arts focus on grappling, holding, and throwing rather than actually striking someone?

2011-11-18T04:24:00.000-08:00

Tai Kw on Doe (sp?)

Which martial arts focus on grappling, holding, and throwing rather than actually striking someone?
Krav Maga.
Reply:judo , juijitsu ,
Reply:Jujitsu

Its the Japanese martial art of using your opponents energy against him by harnessing his attacks energy in a defensive manner, i.e. grappling, holding, and throwing. No forward strikes are taught in this martial art.
Reply:judo, jiu jitsu are two
Reply:judo , or jiujitsu
Reply:JUDO and Greco Roman Wrestling - you don't throw people in Jiu-Jitsu
Reply:judo

and also greco-roman wrestling
Reply:Aikido, Judo, Jujitsu, Wrestling, and sometimes Taekwondo depends what organization you in.
Reply:JuJutsu,

Aikido,

Chi Na,

Shui Chau,

Judo,

Sumo,

Hapkido,

Sambo,

Glima,

Shootfighting,

Pankration

Those are the ones I can remember. They are in no particular order.
Reply:judo is more grappling and holding. jiusitsu is more grappling and submissions.
Reply:judo and ju-jutsu and wrestling and aikido and sambo
Reply:Holy sheet, Krav Maga? TKD? Some people need to get educated.

Kung Fu listed of a good list.

I would say Judo, (much more so over JJ since JJ has only a little actual throws and grappling, it is based entirely differently and only has aspects... learn your Martial Arts people)

The main ones:

Judo

Brazilian JiuJitsu (mostly ground techniques, very limited takedowns)

Greco Roman and Freestyle wrestling

Sambo

Turkish Wrestling

(A few other ecletic ones, but not really worth mention, especially not Chin Na)

Look, straight up the only ones truly worth it are the ones that have constant randori and practice (sparring) ones in which you can fight to near 100 percent and train at realistically. Go through forms and practicing things on a compliant partner (i.e. Chin Na, JiuJitsu, Aikido) simply isn't realistic.

Judo, Wrestling (Freestyle, Folk, Greco) Catch Wrestling, Sambo, and No Gi Submission based wrestling are the best ways to go. You can go full out, you can spar many body types and even enter tournaments to test your skills under adrenaline based situations with a full resisting opponent to truly learn your skills.
Reply:Judo, jujutsu, brazilian jujutsu, aikido, hapkido, and wrestling.
Reply:try Brazillian Jujitsu
Reply:judo
Reply:AIKIDO will use the opponents force to allow you to take them down to control them

JUDO has some holds but it focusses on throws,sweeps exct.

most you can translate to the street.

SUBMISSION WRESTLING or shoot fighting has take downs and submissions and a million reversals

KRAV MAGA they do not go head hunting and although have a good concept can be OVERKILL.

JUJITSU is a GENTLE art thats what it translates to its non agressive so its not good if you are being attacked. it does have submissions but usualy done with a GI

TKD flashy more of an artistic style... sorry.
Reply:we take a minor fields clas to go with our taekwondo thats called HanMuDo, which is mainly that
Reply:Judo (Newaza), Jiu Jitsu, Ju Jitsu, Sambo, Greco Wrestling, Submission Wrestling.
Reply:I have been doing brazilian jiu jitsu and we learn ,striking,grappeling,wresteling,kicking and more. I think it depends on what your instructors have to offer.

Where can I buy a grappling hook?

2011-11-18T04:23:00.004-08:00

EBAY!!

Where can I buy a grappling hook?
Maybe an Army/Navy store?
Reply:I dont know why you would need a grappling hook, but there ya go.
Reply:Sieges-R-us, or possibly Crown Army Surplus

Are there any solo grappling drills?

2011-11-18T04:23:00.003-08:00

like for when you don't have anyone around to work with, there any moves or anything at all you can drill solo?

Are there any solo grappling drills?
You can practice "shrimping" where you start out on your back and then quickly curl to a fetal position and into a superior position. It is a good drill to build speed in grappling.
Reply:Sure. There is a great crunch/choke drill that I know of. Do you know circle cruches AKA grappling crunches, where you put your hands behind your head, lock your ankles, and pivot your midsection?

Well, now instead of keeping your ankles locked, have them locked, do the crunch, unlock them and lock into a triangle choke. So it wil be crunch, choke. Crunch, choke.
Reply:yeah... it's called KATA.
Reply:First off it isn't Kata, which are useless by the way.

If you want to practice solo drills of grappling moves you can, they wont really give you a great feel for the move, but if you know the move and are just working your side of the action I guess it's better than nothing. Just do the move as if your doing it on someone. It'll work with just about any move, I'd guess. I don't think that it is better than working with someone but not everyone has someone to work with. Focus on imagination, place an opponent in the mix with you and the execute. Don't start creating some massive "kata", as a training tool for real use they have none. (of course that is my view) To make "kata" of grappling moves, in my view, is taking away and belittling them as an effect and real combat tool. There is a great diff. from creating a series of moves on pretend opponents (kata) and working on a grappling or any move and doing it solo. Maybe to some it is the same thing but a kata is a set pre-arranged set of moves as solo training is not doing a kata.

Small Business

Should MMA or submission grappling like Abu Dabi be Olympic sports?

2011-11-18T04:23:00.002-08:00

I would be for that. The problem is why would you want to get knocked out for a dumb medal? MMA gets pretty violent, I don't see how they would want to risk injury just for nationalism, but I could be wrong. I'm for amateur fighters in the Olympics if any. That would be great seeing a American vs Brazilian in a final or Japan Vs. Russia, that would be cool.

Should MMA or submission grappling like Abu Dabi be Olympic sports?
sure, why not? other than the olympics are starting to get mighty lengthy
Reply:Yea, They can put it in place of Grecco Roman Wrestling. Who really does that?
Reply:I would like it to be but I think it cant be because MMA is still evolving. I think that when you have a mixed art its harder to judge

or to prepare for. when it reaches its apex and they have incorporated all that they can I would say yes... please do.

I want to learn grappling and striking in martial arts, and also weapons. what should I take?

2011-11-18T04:23:00.001-08:00

I'm thinking about taking judo and kung fu or karate or even hapkido.

I want to learn grappling and striking in martial arts, and also weapons. what should I take?
I've taken Tae Kwon Do and Hap Ki Do. Hap Ki Do has a lot of grappling/wrestling/bring the other guy down move typa things. I don't know about judo or kung fu but taekwondo was more kicking/punching/form, we did do board breaking though and weapons but barely if any grappling. Hapkido does weapons too, and striking but yeah a lot more focus on grappling techniques. Oh and be prepared to wait a while to start learning how to use weapons. Most places won't teach you weapons until you're a higher level, they won't let you at the beginning, usually around green belt is when they'll let you.

So I'd say hapkido, it has all the things you're looking for, grappling, striking, and weapons.
Reply:Kravmaga
Reply:SERRADA
Reply:I suggest wrestling.
Reply:for striking, you can learn muay thai, kickboxing, combat savate

for grappling, judo Japanese ju jitsu, aikido, wrestling would be good

if you desire both in a single martial art, you should seek sanda (Chinese free boxing style) its a combination of striking and partially wrestling

for weapons training, you can practice wu-shu, or preferably escirma
Reply:Judo is mainly grappling and no weapons.

Karate normally is just striking and weapons.

Kung fu Chinese version of karate with weapons. There are many forms under the umbrella of kung fu some may include some grappling.

Hapkido mostly grappling with some strikes

Jujitsu (Japanese) strikes, grappling, and weapons.

Shorin ryu ( Okinawan style karate) strikes, take downs, and weapons.
Reply:Krav maga
Reply:I'd think --out of those three martial arts-- that Hapkido would be your best bet, since you'd get experience in striking and some grappling.

One of my Taekwondo instructors taught us some Hapkido...it didn't take us long (even those in the class who were 100% new to martial arts) to learn how to use some of those joint-locks.

And I love how only a few techniques can be used to defend against attacks --unlike how some other martial arts are taught (I'd rather learn one escape for different types of holds, than many types of escapes for one hold. )

I also think Hapkido has some weapons (and pratical ones, too, like the cane/walking stick) .

Although, some styles of karate have a good mix of striking/grappling/weapons...it depends on the style and dojo you go to.

Still, I'd advise trying out Hapkido first...then when you've got good experience in that, you can get more into grappling in judo or go into kung-fu or karate to get some weapons training (although you probably won't train with weapons in any of those styles for awhile)
Reply:simple: BJJ %26amp; muay thai are the most effective

How to do cool moves in smackdown vs raw 2007 .Analogue grappling very difficult.?

2011-11-18T04:23:00.000-08:00

Computer always reverses even if whole body is red.I want to do power grapples.Fancy stuff.

How to do cool moves in smackdown vs raw 2007 .Analogue grappling very difficult.?
www.cheatplanet.com should help.

Martial Arts Help?

2010-05-21T17:45:00.003-07:00

Im thinking of doing a martial arts....I was thinking kung fu but there are so many different kinds...or maybe judo but thats more of grappling?

Whats a versatile martial arts? that uses everything and not just kicking like taekwondo mostly does

Martial Arts Help?
freestyle karate.or any karate and cross train in ground/grappling.i would suggest though that you do karate and crosstrain in muay thai and then do ground/grappling down the track a bit.
Reply:I did Muay Thai for awhile, and that incorporates different elements. Capoeira is also a fun one, as it uses both martial arts and gymnastics.
Reply:In new zealand they have a few fight schools where they teach UFC

type fighting which cover all areas of unarmed combat.

Maybe they have something like that in your country.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ultimate_Fi...

I suggest learn something else as well if you want to know how to fight with weapons tho.
Reply:Hello,

I rank in TKD, Kung Fu and a number of arts. You want something that you can use in real life situations, keep in shape and keep you learning for the rest of your life without getting bored. Try Ryu Kyu Kempo or Torite Jutsu. Go to www.dillman.com and look for an affiliated school in your area. If none go to www.dragonsociety.com and look for one of their affiliated schools. They teach Real Karate including Kyusho, Tuite, Pressure Point knockouts. It changed the way I have done martial arts for the rest of my life. Do Dillman first.

I hope this helps.

Char Donn
Reply:kung fu covers a broad spectrum of physical combat from grappling to arm locks weapon's training hand to hand combat pressure point manipulation, and depending on which school you go to they will teach a style adapted for fighting in the ring
Reply:I love Kung Fu, and have been doing it for 2 years. Also, check out Aikedo....
Reply:Sorry but someone has been telling you wrong about Tae Kwon Do.......It is the most versatile (my opinion) of all the martial arts, it was formed from various techniques of the major styles (Judo, Karate, Kung Fu, Kempo, Akido...just to name a few). The Tae Kwon Do I learned, there was not all that much kicking, mostly hand strikes, blocking, many differ wrist and arm bars......much about keeping your opponent off balance and/or disabling them. I submit to you that if someone has given you this info on TKD......you need to speak with someone else.
Reply:jujitsu. it teaches you everything, and it's easy to learn.
Reply:I have taken West Mountain Style (Japanese) Ju jutsu for several years, and found that it is a good style for both external protection, and internal philosophy. It combines Striking, Grappling, groundfighting, and in some schools, weapons.
Reply:I have been a martial artist for 9 years. I have 16 world championship titles and I absolutely love martial arts!!!!! It balances your mind body and soul and teaches you life skills you can use forever. I take karate. Shorinji ryu to be exact. It uses feet and hands as well as almost every other part of you. It is great fitness as well as mental stimulation. Also....you get to work with weapons. Sparring, katas and weapons! Perfect blend! Tons of fun! Good luck!
Reply:Jeet Kune Do, if and only if you find a good instructor. Krav Maga, and probably my favorite pick straight up MMA(mixed martial arts) from a reputable school with proven fighters.
Reply:I take tang soo do...which is considered traditonal tae kwon do. Always peep out the classes first.... If you can find a "traditional tae kwon do" course....you are almost learnign the same thing i learn.

Tae kwon do is normaly competative.....and that can have its benefits too....same time...its downfalls.

In earlier ranks...you wont get a complete well rounded style ....in any style. If you can find an MMA school.....its non traditional by anymeans, but will teach you a little bit of everything.

I perosnally like tang soo do because its primarily striking....offense and defense which i like. Teaches some grappling. Actaully.....being in a striking art.....my strongest technique is a grapple.

Also they focus on staff as a weapon.... They teach others....but a staff is everything from a tree branch to a broom stick or a pool cue........its a very everyday weapon.

What made my classes really good was that oen of my instructors that is a master now.......had a lto of street fighting experience.. He could transfer what we learn in class to a street fighting perspective.... Normally thereare no hook or uppercuts in a martial art......he made us do those in sparring.
Reply:kung fu and silat are very versatile. they each have a lot of everything.

Thinking about starting a new martial art?

2010-05-21T17:45:00.002-07:00

After learning different martial arts techniques (I explained my styles in Randy S' question), and it being one of my biggest hobbies, aswell as having a few friends that know Tang Soo Do, Tae Kwan Do, and a few others; I think we should merge some kicks, punches, blocks, and even create new, more modern moves that fit into today's fighting. I have no idea what to call it though. It would also be nice to be the father of a new martial art. I am wondering what would be good names for it, and what the most powerful techniques are in your styles, so that we may include them. I already know variations of the following moves will make it into the new martial art:

-Crescent Kick

-Axe Kick

-Front Kick

-Side Thrust Kick

-Spin Hook Kick

-Round Kick

-Round House Kick

-Standard Punches (Jab, Body Punch, Head Punch, etc.)

-Silat Grappling Techniques

-Flying kicks (F. Front K., F. Side Thrust K., etc.)

-Westernized boxing techniques, wrestling, etc.

Suggestions for more moves?

Thinking about starting a new martial art?
why not train in one martial art like karate or hapkido and learning all that it has to offer then open up a dojo/ dojang/ gym in that style you could still teach but it would have a higher probability of sucess as a school rather than a new style

or u can open a MMA gym and not name what u do just practice what ever u think would work

just some ideas

as far as technique goes id say when u do have classes split them into 2 or three different classes one class as striking one as grappling and one as weapons i would do this because i have noticed with schools that have all three combined they cant teach all that they have to in the space of the lesson i used to do hap ki do an the lessons went for 2 and a half hours and we still didnt cover all aspects of it

again they are just suggestions from a guy who is probably a keyboard warrior
Reply:kinda weird......i do karate.....wasnt really looking for this kind of question.....
Reply:The only way you can create a new martial art is to not use any of the techniques you list .All you are doing is rearranging old techniques.

Whether it's MMA or BJJ or karate there is nothing you can do that hasn't been done already.

BJJ is considered a new modern martial art but if you look at the date it was created according to the GRACIES it is older by a few years than GOJU RYU a so called traditional martial art.

In short you can not create a new martial art you can eliminate or add on but you have to use what came before .

Unless you can come up with kicks and punches and throws that no one has ever done before.

Even BRUCE LEE didn't create a new art he just eliminated a lot of stuff that[ in his eyes] was unnecessary and applied a different approach but his technique was already known.

In the end you end up becoming one of those "founder" self promoted "masters" everyone thinks is a joke and makes martial look sillier than it already is in some peoples eyes.
Reply:I was once told long ago all martial arts system have their similarities they just come packaged differently. The human body can do some amazing things but for the most part in martial arts it’s been done and documented by those who paved the way ahead of us.

Rearranging moves from one style to another is not a new style but a new approach to teaching these styles would be revolutionary. Just something to think about.
Reply:I think you should name the martial art you develop after your name...like Sionu Fu...LOL
Reply:Forget all those kicks you mentioned, just create an art that uses headbutting, biting, hair pulling, testicle crushing, eye scratching and giving wedgies and call it "Dirty Cat Fighting' you can have a 20th degree black belt in it and call yourself the Dirty Grandmaster Cat Fighter : P
Reply:Something new? Oh please! You honestly that arrogant to think you can create something new from something that has been around for close to 2000 years. And that hasnt already been found or discoverd. You think giving it a name makes it new. You can't re-invent the wheel dude its already been done. If you want to contribute something to the world then learn a style, learn it well, become a good teacher and keep the standards high and values true. Then pass it on to someone else.
Reply:Welcome to the club. I have developed my own system of martial arts. The others are correct in saying there are probably no more new moves, after all a punch is a punch, a kick is a kick, etc., it doesen't matter what your system names it's techniques. What makes a system different is the philosophies it follows. Not so much the " hows " but the "whys " that matter. What philosophies do you follow? I've based my system on Christianity, following the teachings of Jesus Christ. As far as technically, it's based on Tae Kwon Do, Akijujitsu, Kenpo, Judo, Wing Chun.

Why is quinton rampage jackson so good?

2010-05-21T17:45:00.001-07:00

I dont get it , dose this guy even train? you know what I mean look at his profile on ufc , he has no krazy credentails , he dose not have the best , jiu jitsu , the best wrestling , the best muay thai , the best anything , all he has is pro-wrestling moves , and a good personality. Dont get me wrong I like the guy one of my favorites , but you never see him train or compete in grappling competetions , he just hangs out at clubs , gets drunk , and talks smack. do you think its all just genetic or something , also he started like in his late 20s training i think. so how is he the best 205r in the world now? dose anyone know much about his training routine?

-sri bout spelling lol

Why is quinton rampage jackson so good?
He was a collegiate wrestler at a community college. He was a tough kid that fought a lot and when he "heard he could beat people up AND get paid" he asked where could he sign up. (his words)

He primarily won his early fights based on his physical strength. His wrestling was adequate, and his standup was okay. He learned a lot from a guy named Colin Oyama who has credentials out the wazoo.

There are still holes in his game but he trains hard, has picked up a new training camp and has the natural gifts it takes for any athlete to excel in any sport.

Is he the best in the world right now? He looks good. However, there is a guy in the UFC (Wanderlei Silva)now that's made Quinton look pretty bad on two seperate fight-ending occasions.

Don't be too quick to say Rampage is the best until he's had his third match with Silva...

On a side note: He's only considered number one because Shogun (torn knee ligaments) lost a fight. Before that Quinton was ranked second, third or sometimes even fourth in the LHW division.

Also, quinton is 29 years old now. He's been fighting professionally since 1999. He was 21 when he started...
Reply:I think he was a street brawler and used to be in construction ,so he's naturally tough. He trains 2 or 3 times daily for fights I think.

I agree, he is a monster and he is a funny when he talks smack.
Reply:He has a great punch. A great knockout punch can make up for a lot of quirks. Look at the guy he took the belt from, Liddell... same deal.
Reply:That's the beauty of MMA. You don't need to be the best at any one thing to be good. He's good at everything he does, and that's all he needs. Juanito seems to know what he's doing with his fighters. I have one of his first fights on DVD, when he was 22, and he didn't look good. He's trained hard for 7+ years now.

He's considered number one because he just knocked off both the UFC and PRIDE champions in back to back fights.
Reply:Instead of training in jiu jitsu and all these other sports he just kinda jumped in the sport and got first hand experiance right away. And he is strong as hell.
Reply:I liked James B answer.

Well he has definitely progressed a long way since the beginning. He has vastly improved his technic since he first began. His striking is great now and you can tell he spent alot of time working on it.

His takedowns are legendary. He knows how to use his raw strength to his advantage.

I guess my opinions is natural talent, experience and hard work.
Reply:well that dude is gifted he is a natural brawler easy chicks easy money .... don`t idolize him to much you`re better than him man

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In "DAS BOAT", how did the crew raise the submarine from the bottom of the ocean?

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A) High Pressure air puched out the water from trimming tanks

B) The engines turned a propeller which pushed the submarine up.

C) The submarine fired a torpedo

D) Grappling gear was used.

In "DAS BOAT", how did the crew raise the submarine from the bottom of the ocean?
Its been a few years since I watched the movie, but it definitely was not C or D. I'm pretty sure it was A.

What length and weight must my boat be to achieve 50km/h with a 39-HP outboard Diesel?

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I am currently building my own boat. My plan is to find an aluminium hull, attach a 39-HP Yanmar outboard Diesel to it (available in Australia, in case you wonder if I can't spell "Yamaha" properly or got my facts wrong because yes, it really is a diesel, too), and put my own superstructure on it. It's supposed to be a commuter boat, a glider, with which I hope to cover 12km in an inlet every morning and night. It's salt water, usually calm as a lake, but can have a wind-induced chop of up to 1m at times.

I'm grappling with the question now whether I should get the smallest possible boat (3.3m) or go a bit bigger to get better planing ability (up to 6m is what I was thinking).

Thanks for your help!

What length and weight must my boat be to achieve 50km/h with a 39-HP outboard Diesel?
The longer the waterline the faster the boat will go. Also I would go with the larger size for the times when there is a 1 meter chop.
Reply:I'd love to have a b/f with a boat or even just building one. What a great question too.
Reply:not sure, but i think you better consider 5m. instead of 6 and add a little to the bottom width and beam if you want the speed you mentioned.
Reply:scrap the diesel and get a outboard, 39hp yanmar would be lucky to push a 6m alloy boat at 18kts
Reply:to answer specifically, would be hard, as there is no set weight or length per speed, its not proportional. factors such as prop, width, hull form etc all play a part.

however, from what you say, id be looking for a shallow V hull. this would give you the best speed and performance. you sacrifice some comfort if you do encounter 1m swell, as shallow Vs tend to slam a bit more than a deep V, but, less wetted surface area (less boat in the water) more speed. and shalow v more suited for lakes or calm water.

weight, if your only going for a 39hp, would need to be kept to a minimum. sounds like you already have your heart set ont he yanmar, but personally, id stay away from the outboard diesels, they never have really been much good as an outboard. great inboard engines, but lack the power for as outboard. also they are generally heavier than similar powered 2 or 4 stroke engines. and on a boat the size your talking about, engine weight is omething you want to consider. if you not headset on the diesel, might be worth looking into a 35 - 40 hp outboard 2 stroke or 4 stroke, 2 stroke has better performance, 4 stroke better economy. but a diesel will work.

5 meter or so would be ideal id say. however, you might struggle to meet your speed wants with an engine that small. would be pushing it hard to keep that speed. planning ability, is down to hull form, not length really. i had a 4 meter flatacraft, that was shallow V and had a 35 johnson on it. it would get up and go no problems, but, load it up too much, engine struggled to get it up on the plane quickly. once up it can maintain it, its getting it up thats often the problem (hold the viagra comments)

so shallow v, 5 meter, and your choice on engine. keep the weight down to a minimum. if your going to build the rest yourself, avoid heavy woods or metals. be wise to look into fiberglass, if your not familiar with fiberglass, could be worth looking into it. much lighter and just as strong. wood can mount up to some heavy weights quickly, and metal, being salt water, your limited to either marine grade stainless steel, which would cost a fortune and weigh a ton, or marine grade aluminium, which much lighter, but cost a fortune.
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I'm looking for the title of this computer game?

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About 17 years ago, i played this game in an arcade hall.

The game started that your threw a grappling hook to the roof of a large building and then entered the building.

The object of the game was to enter all the red doors on a number of floors while avoiding all people that game of the ordinary (blue) doors. You moved between the floors by an elevator.

Does anybody know the title of this game?

I'm looking for the title of this computer game?
Elevator Action for the NES

http://www.gamespot.com/nes/action/eleva...
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Is boxing a better form of combat than karate?

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I did full contact karate at a fairly advanced level I am a 2nd dan kyu kushin kai black belt holder. I've fought other martial artists including muay thai fighters who are probably the best strickers after boxers, tai kwando honestly is the lamest art invented and just a big show, there isnt a single tkd middle weight fighter i cant take on. I now do boxing though the only downside to boxing are the bloody blows to the head a practioner takes but it only takes one good punch to drop the toughest opponent. A good example is Chuck Lidell, he enters the ring and wastes no time with the fancy kicks,he goes straight for the head with them punches and boy do they drop. Boxing and grappling arts I think are more effective than karate what do you think?

Is boxing a better form of combat than karate?
IMO Boxing and TKD are sport fighting styles and have far too many rules that apply to them. In all these UFC and other tournaments, many techniques that would be used by a MA wether a striker or grappler are not allowed in these even brutal full contact matches for they are lethal and deadly or cause permanent injury. Example, its a very short distance to throw a side kick or front kick at anothers knee (against it, not with it) ankle, or punches to the throat and neck or armpits. Some things just are not allowed so on the street it is much differant than even in the UFC style matches.

YOu KNOW in a match, your opponent has no weapons and their is a referee to stop the match in case of injury or submission. On the street you do not have the option to submit usually until they are done beating you and usually most have some form of weapon. SO over all in real life I still would prefer Martial Arts over strictly boxing. I do think it is good to learn boxing as Bruce Lee did and implement its form within MA, any good MA will adapt any good things from another fighting style be it a sport or not.

To me todays martial artists are mainly mixed MA and already have basic boxing and grappling added to their styles. Only real traditional styles never focus on leaving their boxes to learn what else is out there, not to say you cannot be traditional and modern at the same time, but many cannot make the transition well.

KIcks take more energy and usualy longer to throw than a punch. Watch Bruce Lee fight he uses alot of Jabs like a boxer and side kicks to the knee and shins like a jab as well. So it is better to use short quick kicks than large powerful kicks or fancy ones like TKD.
Reply:I agree too a well placed punch from a boxer will KO anyone, striking is definately necessary and boxing teaches that well, but only that. Report It

Reply:talking about full contact fighting,the best combination to learn for both offense and defense are muaythai kickboxing and Greco roman wrestling and nothing else
Reply:Boxing: 2 weapons.

Karate: 4 weapons.

I'd go with 4.

As for TKD, what you encountered was probably "sport" TKD rather than traditional Tae Kwon Do. There is a big difference.
Reply:if you do a real style of karate every part of your body can be used as a weapon, boxing 3.l hand,r hand,teeth.hahahalol.

it's situational.any stand up style is good.obviously karate is better than boxing in a real life situation because they are more well rounded(no not fat).and i think your wrong about the grappling.

learn stand up first,then grappling and ground fighting.karate includes grappling ground fighting anyway.crosstrain!
Reply:It's not as simple as what is better or worse. They each have their own unique advantages. However, in order to be able to defend yourself in all situations against all opponents, you need well rounded skills. Karate works speed, flex, reflex, and coordination. Boxing trains cardio, power, and movement. If you are able to take elements from each style and combine them, you will be far better off. I've seen many boxers knocked out by flying knees or spin kicks or submitted by grapples, but on the other hand I've seen Chuck Lidell back up and knock many grapplers and wrestlers out. You need to take what works for you in fighting and use it.
Reply:Chuck Liddell has been practicing Hawaiian Kempo Karate since he was a kid, thats what "The Pit" is, a karate school, and I think he does'nt kick in the UFC anymore is because he knows no one in the division can box with him, so why kick and be vunerable for a take down. Don't worry about the styles, its all about the athlete themselves and the physical conditioning.
Reply:each has their own pro's and cons.

Every martial art has a couple of good qualities which can offer you an advantage in certain situations. the experienced martial artist is proficient in using these qualities to their full advantage. E.g. boxing is indeed a sport that relies on fast and close action whilst karate is better at mid range distance. If you encounter a karateka who can really work his feet chances are you probably won't get near enough to ever put a punch on him. No telling what you'd have to pull if you ever encounter someone with a weapon which really increases your range significantly. A boxers way of guard will do you no good at all against a knife or a club. or what would you do if a person attacks you from behind. Personally I think boxing is a bit too one sided to be really effective. I've trained with people with all kinds of experience and I can say that most boxing styles i.e. classic, french, muay thai it's easy to avoid strikes once you know how they attack.

I've practiced Aikido for years and in our club we have people with all kinds of background ranging from karate to chi qong muay thai and yes even boxing. The best way of combat is simply not to attack, let your assailant come to you and process his attack into your defence.
Reply:i think people who stick with traditional styles are lving in the past. a good punch to the jaw is far quicker and more effective than some fancy kick, and alot easier to learn than spending hours trying to remember katas.

in my opinion learning boxing first and then some form of grappleing and ground fighting as your back up is best thing to learn.
Reply:Boxing CAN be a more effective style for one on one fighting than karate - in certain instances. There aren't too many people I would pit against boxers like Mike Tyson. If you're the right person for boxing your speed and power can be phenomenal and they would be a hand full for any martial artist.

However, a martial artist with the same skill and potential, IMO, would be the more effective fighter.

I have been wanting to try a martial art for inner discipline and outer strength for a long time, which one?

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Other tidbits: I am most drawn to Tae Kwon Do, but I really don't know the difference between lots of others. I am a petite female. I LOVE to kick. Not so interested in grappling. Oh, and I'm a little spastic.

I have been wanting to try a martial art for inner discipline and outer strength for a long time, which one?
It sounds like you have already made your decision. Tae Kwon Do it is then.
Reply:You need both. To have a balance You need physical strength as well as a perfect Mental condition.
Reply:I listed some of the more interesting martial arts for your ADD reading pleasure. The ones bellow are good for new comers, some are famous, some are not. All are interesting. If you have questions about the psychology of combat feel free to send me them as thats a very broad issue for which answers are more individually packaged ;) .

The differences you should know:

Tao Kwon Doe: (not a fighting technique for defense considered an art) Korean, kick specialization.

Karate: Power, centerline conditioning.

Nin po: Stealth, one strike kills

Dim-Mak: Pressure points.

Capoera: Brazillian, originally considered an art, now a fighting technique. (Looks like break dancing)

Krav Maga: Dirty knife fighting, arm locks, Israeli martial art
Reply:I have no answer, I liked the question and I wanted to see the answers.
Reply:Since you already have stated a preference, it seems you are drawn to arts with kicking.

For the best kicking techniques I recommend either viet vo do from Vietnam.

But since you are interested in Korean arts:

hapkido, is kicking, striking and grappling

hwa rang do, lots of kicks and strikes, not a lot I know about it.

Japanese:

Only one i can recommend it karate due to your preference for kicking.

There are many arts out there, all will give you what you want as long as you put effort and learn the discipline.
Reply:There is also Karate, which is very similar to TKD. Both have lots of kicking. They are the most popular Martial arts in the world, so you shouldn't have a problem finding a school to train at.

Since you stated you're not interested in grappling, then stay away from Judo or Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu. You also wouldn't like Aikido or other types of jujutsu, most don't have hardly any "leg work."

There is also Muay Thai, which has a lot of kicking. However, it is currently a very "macho" martial art due to the free publicity from the UFC, so I'd stay away from that unless they have a females-only class.

If they have a Krav Maga school in your area, I'd suggest you look into that...it would provide what you're looking for. Also, if you decide on either Karate or TKD, I'd suggest taking a course from your local YMCA or community center first. It's really cheap, lasts for a couple of months and would give you a taste of what it's like before forking over lots of money at a commercial school.
Reply:I'm disabled. Keep it as simple as possible.

Headbutt them. Grab their nads. Bite their anatomy. Throw heavy stuff.

(1 month wrestling 4 months boxing 7 years hoplology)
Reply:While others have already mentioned a lot of kicking oriented styles, here's a few Chinese systems that love to kick,

Cha Fist: One basic routine called "Spring Legs" and 10 essential sets. They believe that kicking does 70% of the work. Probably has the most and the prettiest kicks in Chinese martial arts.

This is the first set.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wH5CCqAtc...

This is the second set.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fpWELFWec...

This is the third set performed by an old guy.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lOaIi4HB2...

This is one of their spear sets.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IXhhf-eq-...

Chuojiao: Many sub-branches, many forms. All have that distinctive backward nail kick. Yes, they also kick a lot.

Here's a modern example:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZoORLpYRG...

Here's a traditional school, but they are a bit hardcore with conditioning, so it may not be your cup of tea.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uIXeXQMEr...

Yuanyang (Mandarin Duck) Fist:

Can't find an example on youtube but they are a well known style with a lot of double kicks in their sets.

And of course, Shaolin basic sets normally all have a lot of kicks in each.

Depending on where you live, Shaolin and Cha Fist schools will probably be easier to find than the others.
Reply:I have many years of practice in multiple disciplines (shotokan karate, ju jitsu, hapkido, kempo karate, etc.) and the instructors attitude, passion and demeanor is of the utmost importance. Any form can provide the desired discipline if you are dedicated and are able to focus internally on what it is truly about - not fighting and hurting people. You should seriously reconsider the grappling aspect. I understand not wanting to get into it but in reality Tae Kwon Do while useful in it's own right, is not very useful when someone has grabbed you and you can barely move. Tae Kwon Do is for more distance and the odds are higher that you would need something for a closer proximity if it came right down to it. Tae Kwon Do would be very useful to keep someone away from you - if you know they are there and not sneaking up from behind.

Good luck in your endeavor, this can be a very rewarding part of your life
Reply:Tae Kwon Do....You didnt mention how old you were but I do Tae Kwon Do, and it involves far more kicking than Karate. In Korean, Tae Kwon Do, means Kick- Punch- Art. So I would reccomend that. I have done Tae Kwon Do since fourth grade.
Reply:Do TKD, you were right from the begining.
Reply:I would avoid most Tae Kwon Do schools. Modern Tae Kwon Do schools train people in a sport. If you want something more spiritual, look for a more traditional Tae Kwon Do of a Northern Kung Fu school.
Reply:A good well rounded style would be freestyle Karate.You will learn stand up,ground,grappling and weapons.What a lot of people don't understand is that freestyle Karate is about practical street defence not who can kick the highest or punch a pad the hardest.It's definitely not a sport martial art like TKD or BJJ.The motto of my style is the best of everything in progression.Basically that means we don't care where the technique comes from we improve it and integrate it into our style while still maintaining tradition as do most freestyle Karate's.

The hardest thing is finding a good experienced instructor.I would recommend Bushi Kai or Zen Do Kai, but if your not in Australia or New Zealand you may have some difficulty finding some one who teaches these styles.These styles also usually have separate classes available to everyone in Muay Thai and BJJ/Submission/Shoot wrestling.If you can't find one of these i would suggest Kempo or Enshin or another freestyle Karate.

http://www.zendokai.com.au/countries2/US...
Reply:i do moonlee tkd and am loving it. it involves a lot of kicking and you become more controlled within yourself and gain more confidence. im 12 now and am a first dan (have 1 stripe on my black belt) and plan to keep on going.
Reply:If I were you, I would cross train between two martial arts. I would choose a style that fits what you want to do in terms of physical strength and style. Since you seem to like Tae Kwon Do (even though I personally hate the Americanized tournament-oriented crap its become) go with it. But to truly get the inner strength try Tai Chi. You might like Tai Chi Chaun style as it is more physically oriented, but any style is good.

The Tai Chi will really bring you the inner discipline, control, and spiritual aspects of martial arts, while whatever other style (like Tae Kwon Do) would cater to the physical outer strength. Not that Tai Chi can't help your physical strength cause if you harness (and believe in) chi it can be quite impressive.

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What do they teach in ju jutsu ?

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I know they teach some grappling ,throws,locks and all but i sorta need some info about the weapons teaching part plz as in do they teach you how to defend or etc.

What do they teach in ju jutsu ?
Although jujitsu does involve the study and use of traditional weapons, it is more commonly perceived as an un-armed defensive art, encompassing all the combat ranges, close-in, stand up and on the ground.

Jujitsu the gentle art... a traditional martial art employing kicks, strikes, throws, locks, strangles, chokes and ground work. Modern ju-jitsu also employs, well just about anything: including biting, scratching, pulling hair, head butting, heel stomping and grabbing any other sensitive parts of an attackers anatomy that may come to hand!

Weapons training may include: bokuto, tonfa, nunchaku, sai, bo and jo staff.
Reply:Basically grappling and locks- ground work.

Throws- maybe, but thats more of judo than jujitsu
Reply:they teach you unarmed combat, they unlike most martial arts are realistic about weapons, they know that most of those disarms are useless and messing with someone who is armed will get you seriously hurt or killed. what do they tell you to do?

carry a gun if you're worried and run away if you can.
Reply:I get the thumbs down everytime I answer a question like this but at my dojo the instructor is a black belt in traditional japanese jujitsu yet he teaches only modern grappling techniques and stand up fighting. The students compete in all the grappling tournaments and do well. This I know is rare but that is what they teach at my school.
Reply:I was told by a Senior Ju Jutsu Pratitioner that the origin of Ju Jutsu... which was called Bu-Jutsu, was based on disarming swordsmen, or "sword taking".

It makes sense. Mostly all, or all of the hand grapples compromise the attackers grip if holding a weapon.

Ps2 prisoner of war, anyone completed? level 5 problem?

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Hi everyone

prisoner of war ps2 stuck on level 5 where i'm back at colditz discovered the glider ,but cannot find the grappling hook anywhere! or a steel key ,

Ps2 prisoner of war, anyone completed? level 5 problem?
The Chapel is the arch-topped door with

the pillars around it on the west side of the courtyard. Head over there and

slip inside. A guard patrols a circuit of the room. To the north is a steel

key on a crate - collect this if you don't have one already.

Unhealthy amount of time alone ???? hahahaha :)?

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so i do alot of grappling and school(not really hardly there) anyhow i notice going to university in boston i have alot of time where im sitting in my room alone with movies talking on aim and this site and occassionally talking on phone. i do this mayeb 4 hours a day is that unhealthy.

some may relate but im kinda addicted to my computer not like alot of you nerds out there but. when should i call it quits and force myself to get outa my room.???????

in general what is too much time alone?

Unhealthy amount of time alone ???? hahahaha :)?
Talking to people on aim is alright, BUT to be more well-rounded and keep your social skills from turning into something truly pitiful, you'll have to get out sometime. Do little things to engage other people in conversation, just to see how they respond. Be polite to a stranger and give them a compliment....a decent one.

If you're standing in line at the Walmart, and the cashier has a nice smile. Tell her/him. Just say "you have a nice smile..." and leave it at that. When they say thank you, say "your welcome." get your things, and leave.

Little interactions like that will keep you socially aware of others and more approachable. It's the human condition to be social, so don't shy away from that. You don't have to be the "life of the party" but you should atleast be comfortable to be around...

So, get out there...compliment people. Ask a stranger for directions (even if you know where you are going...), go to Barnes%26amp;Noble and ask a stranger if they have a book to recommend....ANYTHING. Just be a part of the world and let other people know your interests/hobbies face-to-face...they'll appreciate it! And who knows?...you might become friends with them.
Reply:when your eyes start hurting and your head starts buzzing. get off hte net and go get a life :)
Reply:I didn't know there was a limit, or 'too much' time alone. If there is, then I am guilty of it. Introversion and extroversion play a part n whether you would simply rather spend this time by yourself. If you aren't happy, then you should change it. I am introverted and am not addicted to the computer, but do spend a lot of time on it. I just like that though, nothign wrong with it if it isn't interfering with anything right?
Reply:Welcome to the 21st century, the computer is just another devise we use to socialize, and expand our minds.

If you are enjoying yourself, and communicating with others I see no problem.

In all sincerity, I believe this instrument is going to allow the next generation to grow much closer, and come to the understanding that all of use on this planet, want and can create a new world, and one that is of benefit to all of mankind. Imagine, Thank you John Lennon

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Merry christmas and best wishes for 2008?

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to everyone and there familys.....

During a rock climbing expedition, an accident occurred, as some of the grappling hooks gave way. This left the eleven climbers clinging precariously to the wildly swinging rope suspended from a crumbling outcropping on the Mountain. Ten were blonde, one was a brunette. As a group they decided that one of the party should let go. If that didn't happen the weight on the rope would cause more of the hooks to give way and everyone would perish. For an agonizing few moments no one volunteered. Finally the brunette gave a truly touching speech saying she would sacrifice herself to save the lives of the others. All ten blondes applauded.

Merry christmas and best wishes for 2008?
lol,as usual mechelle.

10/10, star.

Wishing you and your family a very Merry Christmas.
Reply:Thank you for the points and you're welcome.

MERRY CHRISTMAS.

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Reply:DOH !!! v funny
Reply:hO! HO! HO! very funny..

Happy Christmas to you and your family.....
Reply:good one!
Reply:Hehehehehe...merry xmas!!
Reply:thank you for talking from the future
Reply:haha
Reply:ahaks!!
Reply:6/10 because it's Christmas ! ! !
Reply:ha ha ha funny

thanks for a laugh

10/10

merry Christmas
Reply:hehe. You did it again!
Reply:merry christmas and a happy new year

very funny star4u
Reply:lol good 1

and merry christmas to you and your family aswell =)
Reply:Haha very funny ;P

Merry xmas
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Reply:hahaha clap clap aaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaa

thanx chelle,and happy xmas to you too

I am getting you a......new joke book for your pressie this year,...different to the one I got lolol
Reply:oh that's a cracker for Xmas.lol 10/10
Reply:hehe i get it ;)
Reply:Lol Honey now that was priceless,here hav a star.xxxx

A Blessed Christmas to you and your loved ones,and a Wonderful New Year to you as well Honey.xxx
Reply:Haha very funny 10/10

thank you and i hope you and your family have a very merry christmas and a happy new year

xx
Reply:lmfao omg that was great you always seem to make me laugh

merry christmas to you to and happy new year

may 2008 be the best one yet
Reply:haha. I've heard it before, but it's still funny

cheers and Merry Christmas.
Reply:LOL, very funny, as usual.
Reply:A star for a "star". lol.

Accessing areas in Lego Star Wars on PSP??

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I have been playing Lego Star Wars on PSP and was wondering if someone could answer this? Near the very beginning, you go down the first white corridor and reach a room where there are two grappling pads where you then have to build the expandable bridge. In this room, you can see that there is a level below containing lots of studs and a mini kit canister. How do I get access to this area? I've tried everything I can think of and I don't think smashing my PSP against the wall will do it but that's going to be my next option if I don't find out. Thanks

Accessing areas in Lego Star Wars on PSP??
You need to access this part of the level in free play mode.

Use Bobba fett (the green suit guy who can hover and has a big gun). Press B to throw a bomb on the "bicycle", watch it explode, and a hole will emerge allowing you to get under and get the minikit.

If you're playing this on story mode, then you haven't unlocked bobba fett yet so keep playing =D
Reply:IDK we have it but im not into it... I could ask my dad

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What is a good amount to power clean?

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I have been doing power cleans for about 2 months now, hoping to buiild a more expolsive clinch and throw when grappling. Im 5'7 and a pretty solid 195lbs. im doing 5x5's with 185lbs, with a 1RM of about 230. How is that?

What is a good amount to power clean?
That sounds pretty good. I have recently started clean and press, also to build power for martial arts, and so far the most I have lifted it 45kgs (sorry, I do not work in pounds..... I think about 100 pounds?). I am hoping to get along to a weight lifting gym for some guidance before I lift more.

Sounds to me that you are doing well. One approach you could take is to aim to lift your own body weight, and then once you reach that, which should be pretty soon, just increase the reps. Then you will have both the stamina and strength to throw your opponent around a bit.

I bruise very easily. could i be deficient in some vitamin or mineral?

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what could i take to help it? i just got into grappling and i'm COVERED in bruises and its not too pretty!

I bruise very easily. could i be deficient in some vitamin or mineral?
It sounds a lot like what I think I might have - anemia. You may need more iron in your body, so if I were you, I'd start looking up foods that have a lot of iron in them and eating them regularly. If upping your iron intake doesn't help after a while, then please see a doctor if you can afford to, or ask on Yahoo Answers again. Hopefully somebody will be able to help more than I can. Good luck!
Reply:u could be anemic

anemia, the condition of having less than the normal number of red blood cells or less than the normal quantity

take vitamin b-12 see doctor first
Reply:Do you regularly take aspirin or advil or any other anti-inflammatory medication? Are you on blood thinners?

If not, start with your doctor for a blood test. This way, you can pinpoint what is going on.

It may be as simple as an anemia.
Reply:It's a blood coagulation problem, usually due to reduced and elongated platelets. If it's that, there is no quick cure. Persons with minor cases just have to wait years for it to resolve. Very serious cases are treated with steroids, but there goes your athletic eligibility. Probably best for you is to wear your bruises with pride. They show you've been in competition.
Reply:Iron. Take a sterling silver ring, or piece of jewlery with a smooth edge on it and drag it across your cheek. If you see a black line appear, you are anemic. I dont know why this works, but it does. The black line will wipe off with some water.

Interest math problems...?

2010-05-21T17:41:00.003-07:00

Selina Kyle borrows $2,000 for a new grappling-hook gun. If she takes 5years to pay off the loan with 7.25% interest compounded monthly, jow much interest will Selina pay?

I know that the equation should be

A= P (1+r/n) ^(n*t)

I got A for 2,870.70.... but I don't know how to get the interest... how do you do that?

Interest math problems...?
Assuming your $2,870.70 is correct, you just subtract the $2000 cost of the gun from the total amount she has to pay and that is the interest.

($870.70)
Reply:SI=amount(A)-principal(P)

=2870.70-2000

=$870.70

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Im a junior is it too late to wrestle?

2010-05-21T17:41:00.002-07:00

im a junior in high school and i do jiu jitsu and judo which are other martial arts that deal with grappling. i havent done it in a while but before i do wreslting can tighten my game. i just dont know if its too late to start and the coach would laugh in my face.

Im a junior is it too late to wrestle?
as a coach myself I can say as long as your willing to work hard the coach will be glad to have you, if you're gonna be lazy he'll tell you to get lost. you will be behind no doubt and it maybe too late for you to get good enough for you to get a college scholarship or something but those are almost impossible to get for anybody. is it too late to learn and vastly improve your athletic ability, discipline, learn about a great sport, make some of the best freinds you will ever have, and have a little bit of fun while your doing it? no not at all. also don't get frustrated, just like judo and jiujitsu wrestling takes time to get good at. and no offense but your takedowns probably suck, your throws are probably good but your sprawls and shots are probably not very good, from day one no one in my bjj class including the instructor could take me down, you will have to unlearn and be retaught how to take people down.
Reply:It is never too late to learn a martial art...young grasshopper.
Reply:You should consider Brazilian Ju Jitsu, I did the some thing you are doing when I was in high school and as time went on I learned to take the Jiu Jitsu I already knew and tighten the circle even smaller, that will make em tap, I also studied pro wrestling and believe it or not it helped my ground game a lot, I started studying Brazilian Ju Jitsu almost four years ago and I'm working on my second degree and that brought my ground game up several notches and would do the same for you, think about it, I don't think your coach will laugh when he see's what you learned, good luck with your studies at both schools.
Reply:Do wrestling. Do Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu. Do some Arnis (Stickfighting). Do some Muay Thai. Do as much as you can to become a well rounded martial artist.
Reply:some people start way more late than you so don't worry about it...I train in BJJ, boxing, and muay thai but I just started learning wrestling just to tighten my game the way you have...your jiu jitsu training will definately provide you with the ability to pick up wrestling quite quickly...and if your coach laughs at you, take out all his wrestlers as well as himself out in a grappling match and show them how jiu jitsu will overpower any wrestler...choke your coach out unconscious and then kick him a few times while he's out...lol! gotta love BJJ!!!
Reply:Speaking realistically it is a little late. Odds are you won't crack the Varsity line up unless your school has a lack of people or your just that damn good. Not saying you can't do it, but you need to see it realistically. Plus although wrestling will help you with Judo and JiuJitsu, J and JJ won't help you in wrestling.

Having your back on the mat in wrestling (guard position) = very very bad.

What do they call these things?

2010-05-21T17:41:00.001-07:00

What do they call the things that secret agents use with grappling ropes? You know, the ones that they slide along the ropes when they climb up so they can grip? I've seen them used in movies. They use them to grip and climb rope that is too thin to grasp with your hands.

What do they call these things?
not sure was just playing a james bond game with one in it -- i'll google that ascender thing mentioned above just to check --brb --

Vertical Devices: Reviews of Rappel (Abseil) Devices, Ascenders ...Photos and descriptions of ascenders, descenders, belay devices, and miscellaneous devices used by climbers and cavers historically and currently.

http://storrick.cnchost.com/VerticalDevi...
Reply:ohhh... I know exactly what you are talking about! I cant quite think of the name... a shimmy?? Im sorry im not of more help but I had to ask if you posted this exact same question before because I think I had a Deja vu...
Reply:I think that you're talking about ascenders. They clip on to the rope and will only move upward, gripping the rope when downward pressure is applied.
Reply:It is called a zip line trolley you can check one out and buy it here

http://www.outdoorfunstore.com/cgi-bin/o...

Sims2.Castaway..help?

2010-05-21T17:41:00.000-07:00

okay i need help finging to rope to make the grappling hook...and were can i find a pufferfish???10 points to best explained answer hellp please!!

Sims2.Castaway..help?
You need heaps of twine then go to your work bench to make a rope, and fish is a matter of trying everyfishing spot, it just randomly comes in the ponds, be patient

How do you spot a Bad Dojo and some more questions.?

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Basically my question is the topic heading. But on top of that I would like to ask a few more questions and maybe some of you can give me advice. I am new to the martial arts but I have always had a heavy interest in the arts. I would first like to learn some traditional arts like tae kwon do or karate. But this brings me to another question. I have seen alot of they teach Olympic style tae kwon do. What is Olympic style and how is it different from traditional tae kwon do? Also I also have a interest in MMA. I was thinking i will get familar with a striking art first. What is a good striking system to start off with? Then I thought I would get into a grappling system like brazialian jiu jitsu. What I also need some help with is how do I spot a really good school. I was going to learn tae kwon do from this place http://www.whitetigertkd.com/home/. Then learn MMA from here http://www.4kickbox.com/index.cfm?. If someone could please look at these places and tell if they are good. thanx.

How do you spot a Bad Dojo and some more questions.?
I'll bet you anything that some nincompoops are gonna give thumbs down to this - but here goes:

Signs of a bad dojo:

Anything TKD related (Tkd is not a traditional martial art - it is a recent sport art)

Any place that tries to lock you into a contract before you are comfortable. (Chuck Norris karate - Norfolk , Va)

Any place that has a massive display are with trophies, and wants you to sign up based on how great they are in tournaments.. These are not what the arts are about. (Finn Kenpo karate - KY)

Any place that makes you pay for a trail class/trail period. (Lee's TKD in Vabch VA)

Places that demand that you ONLY purchase equipment through them (ATA is an example of this).

Places that are daycare providers masquerading as an adult dojo (American Gold Martial Arts, Chesapeak Va)

As for your other questions:

Olympic /traditionhal TKD is just a marketing gimmick. People (parents) will pay more if they think their kid may go to the Olympics somday.

Good fighting art: Muay Thai

Good mental/physical.spiritual growth art: Aikido

Remember - each art only teaches you to defend THAT art. Take one art - learn one art - then crosstrain. Find a place with nice people, and nice prices.
Reply:If you don't have a good deal of experience in the martial arts already, it is really impossible for a lay person to spot a bad school or instructor - although the obviously bad will be so to absolutely everyone. It's the more subtle stuff that takes experience to spot, and that is not really something that anyone on a forum such as this can provide guidance on.

I have heard of White Tiger TKD through a professional martial arts organization (NAPMA) that featured them in one of their 2007 issues. They seem to be a credible and legitimate operation.

It really doesn't matter what martial art you take up as a beginner though, all will teach you something valuable and worthwhile for your long term goals. Be aware also, that most people who join the martial arts for one particular reason, tend to stay for a host of entirely different reasons.

The most important thing is not the style/discipline, it's finding an instructor/s you trust, a group of students you actually look forward to training with, and a program that fits within your financial and schedule limitations.

Check out the schools in the area you’re are in - irrespective of the style. Talk with the instructor/s and students. Observe a few classes and talk with the students. Take some time and I’m sure you'll instinctively know which one is right for you. That will be the one where you like the instructor, like the students, and can’t wait to start attending.

You will spend a lot of time with the instructor and students you choose now, so getting that right is much more important than finding a school that teaches a discipline someone on this forum has suggested to you. Everyone is drawn to different disciplines for a variety of reasons and no-one but you can determine what those factors are. Thus, you have to do some leg work by checking out the schools in your area and finding the instructor whom you want to become your mentor and guide, at least at the beginning of your journey.

Once you get a solid grounding (say two to three years), begin to explore your neighborhood for complementary or systemically opposing disciplines and chat with you instructor/s about your plans. Your own greater knowlege, and the recommendations and guidance of your instructor/s should set you on the right path.

Good Luck

Ken C

9th Dan HapMoosaKi-Do

8th Dan TaeKwon-Do

7th Dan YongChul-Do
Reply:Don't let yourself be distracted by a fancy school or unrelated goodies such as weight machines or saunas. A well kept, safe training area is one thing but extraneous features, though nice, ultimately only add to the expenses of the school. There are a good number of excellent instructors teaching out of their garages, basements, and back yards.

Don't get distracted by uniforms either. Many Asian martial arts wear the traditional "white pyjamas" gi while other martial arts have different uniforms and some, no uniform at all, preferring instead "street clothes" or comfortable, loose fitting training clothes.

Also, don't pay too much attention to numerous trophies and medals. Trophies are easy to come by in martial arts competitions. On top of that they are inexpensive and easily purchased by unscrupulous scam artists from the local trophy store. Though this practise is uncommon, it has been known to happen.

Don't judge a school or instructor by how much they charge. It's human nature to assume that a higher priced product is going to be somehow better, yet this is not always true in the world of Martial Arts. Some instructors are simply teaching for the joy of teaching and not trying to make a living or any real money from it.

Further, don't pay too much attention to lots of certificates in Asian script decorating the wall, particularly if you don't read the language they're written in. Most instructors will display only the rank certificate of their top rank (or the top rank they hold in each art they're ranked in if they are ranked in more then one). In general, this should mean that there aren't many certificates displayed. With the state of current computer technology, it is easy to produce impressive looking certificates that say anything you wish them to say, even that the bearer is a high ranking martial artist.

Finally, don't be overly concerned with the rank of the instructor. While in the early stages of training in your new art (say the first 10 years) you probably won't be able to tell the difference between a 3rd Degree Black Belt and a 9th Degree Black Belt.

The World Taekwondo Federation (WTF) was established in 1973 and is the International Federation governing the sport of Taekwondo. The WTF recognizes national Taekwondo governing bodies recognised by the National Olympic Committee in the pertinent country, one in each country, as its members.

The selection procedure for each and every country is very rigorous and only the best of the best get to the Olympics.
Reply:GREAT QUESTION!

to answer it I'll ask you a few questions:

1) what is your ultimate goal? I mean what is your destination, your focus, your drive?

if you are looking to compete in the martial arts or the Mixed Martial Arts venue? because they really are very different. different rules, different goals and different attitudes.

if you want to go the long way then find a little hole-in-the-wall dojo and spend the next 2-10years studying there until you find the next art you want to try.

2)are you the type of person that can find "joy in the journey" or are you a "results oriented" kind of person?

the truth is that no matter what you try you will be confronted with hurtles, obsticles and some down-right hard times. martial arts are a mind-set. some call it a way of life, still others call it a means to an end. either way you need to decide what you want to get out of it, more importantly how much you are willing to put into it.

3) how can I spot a good school?

a few things to look for when trying to spot that much-to-be-avoided McDojo.

look at the schools affiliation certificates. if thay have them then you should be able to research that schoool through the web-site of the main discipline: example; if you go to the web site for United States Judo Association (usja.com) you can find the link to schools in your area and then if the school you are researching appears there it should be a school in good standing with that art.

look at what age the black belts in the school start. if you have a bunch of kids running around with black belts on: you're in a McDojo.

watch a few classes. if you get the feeling that it's some kind of motivational seminar and not a lot of actual skills being taught: you're in a McDojo.

if you see a bunch of black belts beating up the students: you're in a McDojo.

if you notice a lot of unruely behavior and not enough supervision: you're in a McDojo.

and finally........

if the school you want to attend offers financing options based on credit approval: YOU'RE IN A MCDOJO.
Reply:Well, olympic style TKD or WTF TKD is what the olympic commitee has recognized as usable for the olympics. any other TKD systems ( except ITF or a couple of TKD systems that end in Qwan) are not standard or considered nontraditional, like ATA TKD. WTF tkd focuses more on kicks, and most instructors neglect to teach their students how to cover and punch with their hands, so watch out for that. ITF TKD is a more hard contact way of TKD and is actually pretty good for street fights.

as traditional martial arts go, karate, takwondo, muay thai, and kung fu all fall under this catergory. if you want to learn power, do karate or mauy thai. if you want to do speed, flexibility, and have a vast arsenal of moves, go to TKD or kung fu.

Brasilian Jiujitsu and judo are some of the great grappling arts, so you should definetely think of them.

as far as those schools go, whitetiger TKD looks alot like a Mcdojo, that means their out for your money, they look like they charge alot, and their probably not affiliated with WTF or ITF, so I wouldnt bother with them. the second school, the one with the cross training, also has TKD, so I suggest you go there instead of white tiger.

But are there no better schools around your area? if your interested in TKD, try to find either a school thats WTF or ITF, anything else and your waisting your time. If you want MMA or some real hard contact martial arts, do mauy thai, boxing, judo, etc... those are real good martial arts to learn how to fight on the street. also dont rule out karate or kung fu, as those are also some very complete systems.

so go to the schools, talk to the instructors, get a couple of free lessons and see how you like them. if your young, and I think you are, start out with Karate or TKD, since you will make alot of good friends, have fun, and learn self defense. when you get older start going to Muay Thai, jiujitsu, since these later martial arts are alot more hard contact, you make less friends, but they are more effective in real fights.

Spotting bad dojos is very hard if you dont go to alot of them and compare them. If I were you, I would go to diffrent dojos and watch a class or two, get a couple free days to try it out, and decide for yourself. If there is a dojo which charges you a down payment of somesort worth more than $50, they probably only want your money. If they offer a contract, dont walk, run out of there since they too only want your cash. If they offer you a black belt in a year or two, guess what? he will probably say "here, have a blackbelt" but when you fight some one on the street, he will probably kick your ***. Also, if they say that they do "secret techniches", their probably lieing to you so that you can start paying your monthly fee, so dont belive in that stuff.
Reply:To answer your initial question - how to spot a bad Dojo?

I am a UFAF blackbelt and can tell you from personal experience that the instructor is the key to any good Dojo. It's really that simple. You need an instructor who is a devoted martial artist and concerned with teaching you the techniques and philosophies of the martial arts. As far as location goes... you can learn in any parking lot. Don't be blinded by fancy equiptment and decorations. I was taught in a garage next to a baseball field. Hope this helps!!
Reply:if your looking for the martial arts aspect, definately go with karate and not tkd. karate was developed to be a martial art and used as self defense, tkd was developed to be a sport.
Reply:basicly, do tae kwon do as a striking art and hapkido as a grappling art

they both korean and work pretty good

and as far as bad dojos it all depends in certain things, as in expenses and trainning,

hope this helps
Reply:Answering your questions in order:

"How do you spot a Bad Dojo?"

It's surprisingly difficult for an inexperienced person to spot a McDojo, since s/he doesn't really know what to look for. For example, in a very entertaining article on Slate at http://www.slate.com/id/55898, Eliza Truitt details her trips to several martial arts dojos and her efforts to rank them. On the whole, her rankings make pretty good sense -- but look how highly she rated aikido for self-defense! And she didn't even try a boxing or kickboxing gym! (Though to be fair, those gyms are probably more common around Seattle now than they were in the late '90s, when she wrote the article.)

There are signs associated with McDojos, however. Talking with the owner or teacher of the dojo can be most illuminating. Here are a few McDojo alarms, in no particular order:

1. Does the dojo owner or head teacher make a big deal out of calling him (usually a man) "Sensei" or "Sifu" or some other honorific title? If so, it's likely an ego trip for him. Leave.

2. Do they sniff at the idea of "competition" with other students or schools as beneath them? Equivalently, do they maintain that their style is Teh D34dly!!!, and they could never safely try these techniques on someone for fear of killing or permanently maiming them? If so, run, don't walk, out of the building. And hold tight to your wallet. **Any** reputable martial arts place will place a high emphasis on sparring (whether they call it "randori" or whatever else).

3. Is there a "Blackbelt Club" or a "Blackbelt Special" or something similar, where you pay XXX thousand dollars in return for a guarantee that you'll get their black belt? This is a 90% sure sign that you're dealing with a McDojo. Very few reputable martial arts schools do nonsense like that.

4. WATCH FOR CONTACT IN THE CLASS! Do the students actually practice striking or throwing or joint locking or whatever else the art is supposed to teach? If not, it's a McDojo, period. If so, is the "uke" (the one getting punched, kicked, or thrown) supposed to "help out" the "tori" (the one punching, kicking, or throwing) by falling down or otherwise being compliant? While compliance might make sense when you are very first learning a technique, you should very quickly be practicing on a resisting opponent. If all of your practicing and "sparring" is done on a compliant opponent, as is the case for example in most aikido styles, then you are not learning anything of substantive benefit for self-defense.

5. Does the school focus on sports competition or on self-defense? If it focuses on sports competition, ask yourself if you like that kind of competition. If not, don't go -- the school might very well be a top-notch place, but their emphasis will be on something you don't like. If you *do* like competition, then congratulations! On the other hand, if the school calls itself non-competitive, find out how else they train in order to maintain realistic grounding. There's nothing like live, hand-to-hand competition to separate the fighters from the pretenders. If they don't do interschool competition, they should at least have "live" training in their school among the students.

For more discussion of these ideas, read Matt Thornton's blog at http://aliveness101.blogspot.com/2005/07...

"I have seen alot of they teach Olympic style tae kwon do. What is Olympic style and how is it different from traditional tae kwon do?"

It's what they do in the Olympics. Olympic-style TKD is very sports-oriented and somewhat less self-defense oriented than traditional TKD. That said, it's an honest sport that doesn't represent itself as something it's not; it is, by all accounts I've heard, a lot of fun and a real kick (pun intended); and even if TKD doesn't prepare you to fight in a UFC cage, it will give you more than enough weapons to defend yourself in a typical must-fight situation against some street scum or teenage hoodlum.

"Also I also have a interest in MMA. I was thinking i will get familar with a striking art first. What is a good striking system to start off with?"

Boxing. If you can't or won't do boxing, then kickboxing is great, preferably Muay Thai.

"Then I thought I would get into a grappling system like brazialian jiu jitsu."

Outstanding, if you can find (and afford) a good school. There are getting to be some BJJ McDojos, though, so remember that you are way better off at a quality judo dojo than at a crummy BJJ place. In addition, the judo dojo is almost sure to be much cheaper.

"Then learn MMA from here http://www.4kickbox.com/index.cfm?"

My impression is that I would pass. This guy appears never to have studied BJJ, instead doing "small-circle" hapkido (probably a bastardization of traditional hapkido with Wally Jay's "small-circle jujitsu") and "seido goshin jujitsu", which is probably a traditional Japanese JJ. On the other hand, he does have a BJJ brown belt and a BJJ purple belt on staff, so maybe you could get some legit training there, after all.

Basically, you should go there, try out a class or at least watch, and decide if you like what you experience. If so, and if you can afford it, sign up.
Reply:Sloppy Instructors especially sloppy student instructors - especially out of shape ones.

Long-Term Contracts

They charge for belt test, and if they're really puszies, belt stripe tests.

They claim to have been trained in the ancient orient or by the special forces. (this means they've played one too many video games)

They charge for ghis with iron ons.

You Yahoo or Google the county tax assessors real estate website and the dojo is in someone else's name. (this says fly-by-night)

They put down other instructors or styles. (usually means they couldn't beat their own meat)

The students look like they're there for their easy P.E. credit.

They ask you "why should we accept you"? (means they've just been fired from the car lot"

You have to yell something in a different language on every punch.

The BBB.org has negative information on their dojo.

They show you a pricing schema that looks like a cell phone plan.
Reply:Bad schools are easy to spot. sometimes the martial art is named wrong or false identified in the title.

for instance, karate is Japanese\Okinawan, so if a school says they teach Korean karate then they are possibly fraudulent.

anyway, none of that matters.

here is the scoop...

there is no best art, only best artists. the quality and frequency of the training will far outweigh the style being trained in.

find a good school, not a good style.

check out all the schools in your area, take free classes.

ask to see their contact drills.

never sign a contract. never pay for rank testing.

look for a clean school with respectable people
Reply:Good advice, but it's probably more helpful to learn how find a good school than to learn how to avoid a bad one (if you find a good school you don't have to worry about avoiding bad ones).

Which is more exciting Boxing or MMA?

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i still prefer to watch boxing...

i don't like UFC, becoz the ref will stop the fight right away..there are no exchanges from both fighters!!! and the ground fight..its very fu*kin boring!!! and i don't like grappling too...

Which is more exciting Boxing or MMA?
I'm a lifelong boxing fan, but I went to a UFC event several years ago, and the undercard was a bunch of boring wrestling (I'm from Iowa, and high school wrestling here is more exciting). The main event was an obvious fraud. It ended in a TKO with the loser knocked out cold on the mat. My friend and I both looked at each other in the moment and said something like "that didn't look real". So we were leaving the auditorium when we noticed a group of 20 or 30 reporters standing near an ambulance (I suspect they were actors, because the local media had very little interest in the event, and the "sport" had very little national exposure at the time). We went over to see what all the fuss was about, only to find the loser of the fight was being wheeled out on a stretcher. He was pretending to be unconscious and paralyzed for the crowd that was gathered. All the "reporters" were holding out microphones to the trainer or manager who was with him and asking, in emotional voices, about the status of the fighter. It was all so phony. They loaded him into the ambulance which had some generic name on the side. I don't remember the name anymore, but when I got home I looked in the phone book to find 3 different ambulance services, but not the one that I had seen at the auditorium. Anyway, Afer he was loaded into the ambulance, we were looking through the back window, because we were both pretty skeptical about the whole thing, and we saw the guys arm move to scratch an itch on his nose or something. We (or maybe it was just me) started shouting to the reporters "hey, he's fine, he just moved". None of them even batted an eye or looked in our direction, but a big bouncer looking guy came over and herded us away from the line of sight we were enjoying. We went and got in the car, and as we were driving home, we saw the ambulance in a parking lot a few blocks from the arena, next to big tour bus. Obviously he didn't go the hospital which was even closer to the auditorium. Although I believe that not all the matches are staged, I think it's basically like professional wrestling in the 50s. The title fights are choreographed. Boxing, of course, has a history of corruption, but when you see a guy with cuts and bruises all over his face, you know he was really in a fight. I think UFC belongs with Vince McMahon, and other "entertainment" sports. It doesn't matter who wins, because it's just a circus. Was it P. T. Barnum who said: "there's a sucker born every minute"

EDIT

Hey Rick S.

So...you're 14 or what? Oh, I see. I'm an idiot because I paid REAL money that I earned working at a REAL job to go see something that was advertised as REAL fight, when all it was, was a REAL fraud. Yes, I don't believe everything that I see on TV, so I'm an idiot. Have you ever been in a REAL fight?
Reply:UFC is more realistic because that is how people fight in real life. But boxing is way more artistic. That is why boxers get pay alot more than those MMA fighters.
Reply:I'm a boxing fan so I have to go with boxing. UFC is boring. Only once in a while you will see a good fight but usually it's just to guys rolling around the mat looking to choke each other out.
Reply:boxing cuz all ufc is a couple guys rollin round the mat.atleast in boxing there is constant action to a extent.
Reply:your reasons are why boxing is still the big money sport, millions of dollars, whereas the UFC stayed with kickboxing at the $100,000 payday level.

MMA may be the better sport, but it is still not the better spectator sport.

The simple fact that most people prefer to see striking knockouts.

As soon as you put grappling in you lose 9/10th of your TV audience who just tuned in to see blood.

In fact boxing in the very old days, was very like the UFC with plenty of grappling. But promoters soon worked out they get better crowds if they stand the fighters up.
Reply:Boxing. In boxing you have great fights, and great skill. And then you have the rich tapestry of history - Johnson. Louis, Marciano, Robinson, Ali, Leonard, Hagler, De La Hoya. Despite what people say about boxing, the big fights are still happening - Cotto vs Judah, DLH vs PBF.

In MMA, the referee often steps in too late. It is far too cynical. Then you have Bob Sapp, headbutting someone, and then rushing across the ring to challenge all-comers in an undignified manner.

Yes, I know that MMA has a lot of appeal to youner people (I myself am 22), and I know a lot of people watch it, but I'm sorry, It's just not my cup of tea. I'd much rather watch boxing.
Reply:Since I have an IQ above 50, I prefer boxing.
Reply:This Mike T guy is an idiot.... Sure boxing is the more prestigious sport with a great history.... MMA just barely implemented rules that will make it OK for TV. basically all I'm saying is MMA is growing at a rapid pace while boxing is going the way of hockey and baseball.
Reply:Do you like watching two man with the chances at 98% they will be wearing boy shorts wrestle around on the ground getting into multiple "gay" positions just to submit their opponent?? Not to bash on this beginner fighting sport, but there is a reason why straight men don't display this such behavior, especially in front of a large crowd.

Sorry, I'll stick with the good ol fists as the weapons to defeat your opponent, the minute foreplay on the ground was allowed was the day the gay man finally got his passing with a spot in fighting sports.

I'm thinking about promoting amatuer MMA events for kids can you critique my ideas?

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1st off every kid will have to supply a birth certificate. I'm sick of going to these tournaments and parents lying about the kids age.

The event I think will be split into 3 rounds. Keep in mind this will be for kids to youth from 7 to 16.

First round takedowns and pins only.

Second will be some kind of boxing with a few kicks allowed. Kicks and punches must be to the mid section only. No knees and no leg kicks, no head kicks or punches. I'm also thinking about adding some type of Sumo points in this round.

Third grappling with submissions.

Each round is 1 minute.

Older kids 12 and up the rounds are two minutes.

All the young kids 11 and under get medals. Medals for best match, best fighter, best sportsmanship.

Tshirts to all participants.

Medal to the top three in each divison.

Event recorded and DVDs sold?

No guaranteed matches if not pre registered.

Does this sound good? What should I add or take off?

Should I open this up to adults?

I'm thinking about promoting amatuer MMA events for kids can you critique my ideas?
I like this idea a lot, I wish something like this was around when I was a kid. It emphasizes the point of being well rounded while still focusing on one part of the game at a time.

I agree with one of the other answers, you should keep it small and grow responsibly. You want to be able to iron out the problems while their still manageable.

Someone else noted that full submission matches might be two dangerous, and it is true that joint locks could damage growth plates causing stunted growth in those limbs. However, youth submission matches are nothing new, like the BJJ Mundials has a youth tourny. Try to follow their guidlines, they might have extra safety precautions for the youngins, i.e. no ankle locks, knee bars, or straight arm bars. It would suck to leave out the arm bar, one of the most fundamental submissions, but if it drastically mitigates injury risk then I suppose it's okay.
Reply:It's pretty weird but i guess it'd get them some early exposure to MMA-like competition.

Medals:

Best Match

Best Fighter

Most Improved Fighter

Sportsmanship Award
Reply:I would be cautious about submission, joint locks, chokes for kids under 13. Maybe for the 14-16 year olds. Other than that sounds fun. I didn't see, is there a uniform required, or is it no gi. Maybe you could have seperate gi and no gi divisions
Reply:if your going to do it have it be seperated into age groups 6-12 and 13-16... 6-12 strictly grappling and then at 13 you can make it complete MMA... and i agree about people lieing about ages and ability levels
Reply:Just a coupe thoughts.

Make sure you have good Insurance and Medical Units and Ambulance available. YOU NEVER KNOW.

How will you screen the judges to ensure they are qualified and do not allow the fighters to hurt themselves? Fighters will go and go unless a Judge intervenes.

Be very specific as to what is a point and not a point.

How many rings will you have and will they be real rings or just matts? How will you record these events if in more than one ring? Idea sounds good, but sounds like you will need a descent amount of Capital to start it.

The more you open it too the larger it is and harder to manage. IF this is your first one, than I recommend you keep it simple and small and grow each year. If you try and go large right away and do not have the capital it will be a bust for you. IF you take it small and manage the investment than you can break even and have a great event that next year or the year after will start promoting itself.

Marketing of it is important too, I think checking to ensure age is good but what about skill level? Parent consent and Sensei consent?

Just curious. Your idea sounds ok, just a lot of work ahead for you if you do it. best wishes with it.
Reply:This kind of sparring is not appropriate for children. Its questionable for teens even. You are open to alot of liability and there is genuine risk of injury with children because 1) their bones are not as strong, and 2) children do not have the capacity to know how safe to be when doing joint locks, especially in a competitive environment.

This is a bad idea because it involves children - if you were doing this for 18 year olds and up, that would be different.

The first kid that gets a broken arm from an arm bar will sue you and the other kid's parents and that will end your sports promotion career and it may leave you broke yourself.

Missing an item in The Legend Of Zelda Wind Waker.?

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I'm missing an item in WW and it's drving me crazy! On the pause screen there is a blank space right below the the grappling hook and to the right of the iron boots. Was it a one-time item or what? Please help!

Missing an item in The Legend Of Zelda Wind Waker.?
You are talking about the magic armor.

You will need to go to Zunari (The guy that looks comes from the north pole)

He will tell you that has no flowers or something like that so you will need to take the flower he gives you and trade it to some gorons spread across the big ocean, try to check a walkthrough to find those gorons.

Hope it is useful, greetings.
Reply:I think you may be looking at the slot for the Magic Armor. If you complete a complex trade sequence between Zunari and some random Gorons on rafts, you'll get the Magic Armor item. I haven't bothered to actually get it, so I can't tell you what it does or how the trade sequence goes.

Try looking at gamefaqs.com if you want to know how to get it.

Small Business

What kind of doc to see for broken collar (claviclel) bone?

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What kind of doctor do i need to see for a Broken or "Seprated" Collar Bone. I landed on my shoulder in a grappling match at a tournament and it hurts at the end of the clavicle that ends in the center of my neck. I have been trying to keep it immobilized but i occasionally forget and i move it and it hurts a lot and it will also pop. I cant really stand straight up w/o it hurting or keep my shoulder up and back in a "normal position". I have to kind of slouch it forward to keep it from hurting. Thanks in advance for your input.

What kind of doc to see for broken collar (claviclel) bone?
To get a proper diagnosis you need to be seen by a doctor. Either the Er, or wait tomorrow to see your doc.

Your doc will send you for xrays to ensure that nothing is dislocated or fractured.

For now, apply ice----place your arm on a pillow and take Motrin/Tylenol to bring the inflammation down.

An Orthopedist is a BONE doctor and he would be the one you would be referred to if there was a fracture.
Reply:for pity sake, go to an emergency room, that is what they are for.
Reply:anything to do with bones you need to go to and orthopedic dr...but since thats a speciality practice be prepared to pay more...and the clavicle is a very slow recovery but hang in there the doc with most likely put you in some kind of support collar or sling....maybe physical therapy later

Is Muay thai a religious fighting style?

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Muay thai is from thailand and it is ancient. It is the science of the 8 limbs (fists elbows knees kicks), and it also include grappling. Thailand is 95% buddhist and I was wandering if it is safe to say that muay thai is religous or not.

Is Muay thai a religious fighting style?
I guess some could consider it religious in a sense.

Traditional Muay Thai has a long history in Thailand. Martial arts have been used by the military since ancient times. The military style of Muay Thai is known as Lerdrit, while today's "Sport Muay Thai" varies slightly from the original art and uses kicks and punches in a ring with gloves similar to those used in Western boxing. Muay Thai is referred to as "The Science of Eight Limbs", as the hands, shins, elbows, and knees are all used extensively in this art. A master practitioner of Muay Thai thus has the ability to execute strikes using eight "points of contact," as opposed to "two points" (fists) in Western boxing and "four points" (fists, feet) used in the primarily sport-oriented forms of martial arts. Muay Thai is an especially versatile, brutal, straightforward martial art.

Even before entering the ring many fighters perform rituals. Some may kneel before the ring, others might pray with their coach or by themselves or perform a series of repetitive movements, such as touching the ring ropes 3 times. Thai boxers always climb over the top rope when entering the ring, because in Thai culture the head is considered to be more important than the feet, which are thought to be dirty. It is therefore important to always have the head above the feet while entering the ring. Once in the ring, a fighter might go to the center and bow to each side.

Now begins the Wai Kru ritual or (Wai khru ram muay). The Wai Kru usually starts with the fighter walking around the ring, counter-clockwise. This could be described as "sealing the ring", showing that the match is between only these two combatants. The ritual is both practical and spiritual. In a practical sense, it prepares the body for combat. During the Wai Kru there are many different movements and steps that a fighter might perform before the match, along with stretches. Some motions imitate, for example, a swallow, a hunter, a soldier or an executioner. Some fighters use this ritual to attempt to scare their opponents, commonly by stomping around them. But in a deeper sense, the fighter is expressing religious devotion, humility and gratitude. Transcending both physical and temporal limitations, he opens himself to the divine presence and allows it to infuse his heart and soul. In ancient times, the ritual was intended to show devotion to the King and the fighter's mentor. Today, that devotion is given to the organizer of the match and the fighter's trainer.[1] The ritual also gives the fighter some time alone before the fight to collect his thoughts and concentrate on the task ahead.

After this dance, the fighter walks over to his coach who removes the Mongkon and the Pong Malai. The match begins after a review of the rules by the judge and a glove shake.
Reply:People will incorporate martial arts into any religion that they choose. look at those wacko christian guys who use Karate to spread their message of yellow pages tearing!
Reply:I would not say that Muay Thai is a religious fighting style.

Buddhists are not looking to fight or hurt anyone. There is no connection from the religion standpoint. Buddhists are not supposed to hurt any living things and are supposed to be kind.

However, Thai boxers are mostly Buddhists. Thai Buddhists incorporate other influences into Thai Buddhism. The belief in supernatural and superstition is widely held along with different rituals from Hinduism and others. Therefore one may encounter Buddhism and semi-Buddhism philosophy and rituals associated with Thai boxing. For example, the dancing ritual of paying respect to the teacher before the fight. I don't believe the boxers are looking for Nirvana, peace, detachment, or other religious questions and answers during the pre-fight dance.

I don't think there are Thai boxers practicing in the temple much. But at least in the movies, we can see Chinese Kung Fu and martial arts practiced in Chinese temples like Shaolin.
Reply:its more about tradition.
Reply:i would say it isnt. i train in muay thai and am not a budhist neither does my school include any religious traditions in our training.
Reply:It is a Religious Tradition.
Reply:The art itself is not religious and doesn't incorporate buddhism into it. However, many fighters do perform Wai Kru which can be considered religious.
Reply:I don't think it related to religion

but from the name of many combo as you might know

it come from Indian triology name "ramayana"

itwould be more like religion brought Indian tradition into thailand which influence many of thai culture included Muay Thai

What type of fighting technique is used in the U.S. military?

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I heard they teach them grappling moves and not hand to hand combat.

What type of fighting technique is used in the U.S. military?
Ok now for some Truth from a CURRENT Soldier.

The U.S. Army has adopted and is constantly working on a program called the Modern Army Combative Program it consists of currently 4 levels level 2 of which are toughed only in Ft. Benning GA.

It is Grappling in the 1st and some in the 2nd level after that you go into weapons fighting it is designed under a mixed martial arts concept and is still evolving and changing.

Hand to Hand Combat is not the primary focus because it is believed Grappling is a quicker way to subdue an opponent especially when wearing 70ibs or gear which is something ONLY the Army has to do on constant basis in a field situation.

look it up on Google I’m sure you can find more info its a good program i just went through level 2 training and its a pain in the @$$.

The Marines do something different but that’s up to them and they do not in any way define military training unlike what you have heard.

(I’m sure ill get some negative feedback on that)

The Marines are well trained but for a completely different mission then the Army they serve a niche in the Armed Service so their equipment and training dictates the change.
Reply:Someone lied to you. I learned from USMC MCMAP (Marine Corps Martial Arts Program) instructors. I was Navy but I worked and trained with Marines and they have their own brand of unarmed self defense/hand to hand combat. It's a mix of a few fighting skills and martial arts.
Reply:shoot, bomb and kill as many as you could and then claim victory
Reply:I don't know, but for basic military (NOT SF or SEALS) I've read the IDF (Israel Defense Force) are the best at hand-to-hand combat.
Reply:kick your *** fighting techniques
Reply:standard thumb wrestling technique is used in hand to hand...watch out for sneaky "Indian rub" and "wedgies", "purple nurple might also be employed
Reply:Scream and flail. Whatever works when you come down to it, but they try to instill grappling techniques.
Reply:With EQ or IQ?

What do you think?
Reply:I graduated ft benning in april the macp program for basic training is an mma type of h2h the teach a combonation of brizialn ju jitsu %26amp; Muy tai along with american boxing basics.
Reply:I would have to agree with and expand on what Alex said. In the Marines, we are basically learning a mix of martial arts; those moves which could be reasonably employed when you would have full battle gear on (which is why you won't see us doing roundhouse kicks). At the bottom belts, you will use more defensive maneuvers and learn the basics, from how to punch and kick to how to block and break out of various holds (bear hug, choke hold, etc..).

As you move up in belts, the moves expand on what you have already learned, plus you start more grappling and basic weapons training (sorry, no nunchucks or ninja stars). Weapons training deals mostly with something you might see in both combat or a non-lethal environment. It using your rifle for something other than shooting and also successfully using a bayonet/k-bar, or any other weapon of opportunity (i.e., helmet, stick, hapless arm laying about).

Although the Marines don't focus just on grappling, we are taught that most fights end up on the ground, so there are a lot of grappling moves taught. Most of it is arm-bars, joint manipulations, blood-chokes, leg locks, etc...moves that almost everyone can do, but don't get so technical that an average person wouldn't be able to use them.

The program has some top martial arts experts from all different styles come through and review and change our program all the time. A lot of the junior ranks feel the program is pointless, but with any martial art, if you don't practice all the time you will never be able to effectively use it.

Also, I have seen both Army and Navy personnel come through our program, although I think the Army is adopting their own.

Which pair of words best completes the meaning? 1. If you are careless with your money, you will always be?

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penniless. But if you are __, you may be able to __ a sizable personal fortune. a. bountiful/evolve b. enterprising/maim c. frugal/amass d. audacious/preclude 2. The TV marathon not only garnered __ amounts of money for Africa's starving millions but also yielded an unexpectedly rich__ of publicity for their plight. a. myriad/rubble b. legendary/allotment c. prodigious/bonanza d. bountiful/banter 3. "A person has to expect a little accidental bumping and pushinf in a crowded bus," I observed to my companion. "It's just not possible to avoid __ another passenger when the center aisle is __ with people." a maiming/devoid b. grappling/elite c. minimizing/glutted d. jostling/congested What does the word servile mean ? By a famous constitutional compromise, the "offical" populationof the pre-Civil War Southern states was determined by adding three-fifths of the servile population to the total free population. a. enslaved b. fawning c. submissive d. domestic

Which pair of words best completes the meaning? 1. If you are careless with your money, you will always be?
1-C

2-C

3-D

4-A
Reply:1. C

2. B

3. D

4. A
Reply:Hmm? I thought at first there was no point in answering this as the first person to do so has the correct answers but on reflection I am not so sure about number 2.

The TV marathon not only garnered prodigious amounts of money for Africa's starving millions but also yielded an unexpectedly rich bonanza of publicity for their plight. This to me makes more sense than answer b.

Just my opinion!

sole slippers

Fighting with Contact lenses?

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Hi, I'm in a martial arts class and wondering if it is a good idea to have contacts in while sparring or grappling. Anyone have any bad experiences while wearing contacts during a fight?

I wear the Acuve Advanced brand.

Fighting with Contact lenses?
I always wear them when grappling/sparring, even full contact. (but I can't see without them). Helpful hint I learned: put a couple of rewetting drops in before sparring. Dry contacts come out of your eye easier and are more likely to bother you. I haven't had any problems yet...
Reply:people do it all the time. Just not in full contact fighting. Laser eye surgery is well worth the investment.
Reply:A number of my students have contact lenses which they wear at all times, otherwise they're basically blind. For the most part, it's fine, but occassionally in our TaeKwon-Do or HapMoosaKi-Do classes a contact will fall out or slip. It's generally not a major issue....we just halt training around the person, locate the contact, and have the student clean and replace it.

I'd suggest letting your instructor know you wear contacts and if possible carry a spare set just in case you lose one permanently in class. At least you'll be able to see your way home :)

Ken C

9th Dan HapMoosaKi-Do

8th Dan TaeKwon-Do

7th Dan YongChul-Do
Reply:As long as they are soft lenses. I wouldn't want to spar while wearing a small chunk of glass on my eye.
Reply:"people do it all the time. Just not in full contact fighting. Laser eye surgery is well worth the investment."

This is totally and completely wrong. Eye surgery can be dangerous for full contact fighting. Ask your doctor about getting surgery beforehand. I did MMA for a couple years and wanted to get the eye surgery - doctor told me to wait until all trauma to my eyes was over in my life.

I have worn contacts in the cage and the worst thing that happened was that I lost one.
Reply:Agree with Nick D
Reply:I wear lenses and occasionally, one falls out when I get tagged on the side of my head. I just look for it and put it back in. It makes me work harder on defense :)

During a fight, again... one fell out. They stopped the fight, my corner found it and put it in a glass of water for me until afterwards. So I had to fight half "blind."

I've often thought about safety goggles or some other type of safety wear... but would value other people's opinions if they have tried this.

What can I do if there arent any dojos around to learn from?

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well actually there are but they dont teach what i want to learn... I went to both of them for a while, one for three years and one for five. the second one just broke off from the first one because the sensei there was being dishonest and stealing donation money so i followed them, but all they taught were punches and kicks, which i learned pretty quickly but i cant say i ever got them down good because we always used them in sparring and were never taught to add power to them. They never really taught any grappling though... i want to learn stuff like submissions and throws and groundfighting etc. but all they taught was traditional light-contact sparring, which one of the instructors admitted to me once was useless in real life combat. so now I'm not goin there anymore and i want a way to learn stuff like judo and jiu jitsu... no dojos for either around though. So anyone know what i can do? if you know how to check for dojos around an area, zip code is 49878

What can I do if there arent any dojos around to learn from?
I know you think those punches and kicks were a waist of time but you have got to have a good foundation to get to the good part of anything. I can't tell you where to got because I am not from your area but after being in MA for a couple of years I can tell you that any good sensei is going to start you off with the fundamentals. If he doesn't I would beg you to look elsewhere. If you are looking to fight ...join a fightclub. IF you want real training find someone who is honest (sounds like a bad deal where you were) and don't underestimate the basics. You may learn them pretty quickly but I know 3rd degree black belts who still practice them daily.
Reply:Well I had to train with two friends in my garage with heavy bags and our own equipment, books and all resources we could find until FINALLY the day came along when a real Sensei moved in to our small town and i have been with him ever since, 4 years now and though i am not a BB in Goju I am testing for Brown.

Those few years in the basement though really were helpful. Sure we never called ourselves a Dojo, but we had the desire and the will to learn and the patience and now we finally have a teacher.

I'm sure one day again you will find that teacher you want. Until then train with some buddies or on your own practicing what you already know and trying to learn more if you can.
Reply:id suggest practicing with a friend.act out scenarios and see how its possible to break out of them.choke holds,bear hugs etc...also a way to become stronger and to take pain is hit the part of the body.i train my knuckles.i spontaeneously punch hard walls tables anything.this way when i punch somthing hard it doesnt hurt as much.also in my karate we do conditioning.we have to slap each other across the face.kick each other in the thigh..bodybuilding can also be useful in taking hits.hope this helped

Im considering joining wrestling... (read on)?

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Im going into grade 9, i weigh 125 lbs., and am 5'5 and 3/4th's (going to grow soon, my parents are both tall) Im a yellow belt (or soon to be) in Jiu Jitsu, and i figured since i tied a brown belt in grappling, i may be a good wreslter. What do you think? I know some take downs, submissions, and chokes, should i give it a try?!

Im considering joining wrestling... (read on)?
I'd advise anyone to go into wrestling. It's a tough sport to do, and is really underrated by a lot of people in terms of toughness and how fit you have to be in order to be a good wrestler. Submission and chokes can't be used in wrestling, but your takedowns should come in handy, and your ground fighting skills should be tested too. You'll also need some good stamina, as the matches can really take a toll on you, so you'll need to be able to keep wrestling at a good pace for some time, especially since you're lighter in weight.

But overall, adding wrestling skills to your repertoire can only help your fighting abilities, as it makes you that much more dangerous when the fight gets taken to the ground and gives you a lot more stamina, and whether you intend to take a career in wrestling or MMA or just want to be able to fight better in general for self-defense reasons or whatever. I'd still definitely recommend it.
Reply:wrestling is much different than Jiu Jitsu (you can't kick or anything) but the physical training is similar though harder in wrestling Report It

Reply:Wow, I'm a GIRL and I wrestle for my highschool. And I'm only 5'4 or 3 and weigh in at a 170 pounds. (Muscle basically)

I would give it a try though you'll probably get owned by the chicks like me ;D
Reply:sure... and give it your all and dont give up and or let you or another people put ur self down

raise up to the top!
Reply:Your in High School yeah expirement with some sports
Reply:Dude, you can do it! I'm going to go into pro-wrestling training and i'm way out of shape and I have a muscle problem so dude if i can do that you can def. do wrestling. + you already have some skills you could use. I say go for it!!!
Reply:Hell Yeah-Go For It
Reply:I think you should, you'll be gaining more experience with groundgrappling, not to mention experiencing different opponents, with different rules.

Submissions and chokes aren't allowed in wrestling, along with alot of other techniques used in jiu jitsu, but the knowledge you gain will overall be good for your overall groundfighting arsenal.
Reply:Is yellow belt third or fourth level? Well taking down a higher rank is impressive, you should go try out but first gain some weight.
Reply:Whatever floats your boat.
Reply:I say go for it... you sound well rounded...
Reply:That's good do what you want and have passion for it offer something different than the next man.
Reply:if your a guy and you enjoy rubbing and putting your hands on other guys's legs, a*sses, and crotches then go for it. But if your not gay then don't go for it.

Your choice, go gay or go str8

boots

T-Rex Hunter or Scavenger?

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There has been a lot of debate recently on the T-Rex, was it a hunter or was it a scavenger. Dr Jack Horner says it was 100% scavenger, which I think is ridiculous for the following reasons.

Do puny arms indicate an inability to hunt? Not a chance, if you look at T-Rex's jaws they are designed to deliver a massive killing bite. I believe it would deliver a fatal first strike, back off and wait for its victim to die from blood loss before moving in. Having large arms and grappling with prey as large or larger than itself would not make sense, the chance of injury would be too great. T-Rex may not have been as fast as some people think but certainly it was as fast or faster than most of the animals it hunted. It has sharp binocular vision, which was probably used for stalking its prey after using its large olfactory senses to find potential prey from far off.

T-Rex Hunter or Scavenger?
Yeah except if a big one fell over while running it would do itself a lot of damage. The other thing you didn't mention is that their young were pretty different looking and probably faster and more agile. Maybe they were like modern lions, with the young t-rexs / female lions chasing down the prey and the big adult t-rexs / male lions dominating.
Reply:The T Rex was probably a hunter feeding on the weak and smaller creatures .
Reply:I would think T rex is much like today's hyena. Both scavenger and predator.

There are many very proficient predators that don't use their arms/forelegs. The alligator is a good example. Having a large mouth full of big bad teeth and a strong body can compensate for small appendages.

Bob and Weave in MMA?

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When boxing the bob and weave is a great tactic, but in MMA with low kicks, knees, clinch fighting and grappling, the bob and weave has not proven usefull to me. Who feels the same?

http://markschat.blogspot.com Fighting and Training Methods for the Unarmed Martial Artist.

Bob and Weave in MMA?
Well you are bobbing and weaving, just in a different manner.

It is still highly important you constantly change levels, and slipping punches instead of taking them or blocking them is the ideal.

In fact, I would say you bob and weave a good bit during MMA match. You are not bending at the waist, but dropping over you center of gravity.

In fact you need to do that constant bob and weave movement if you wish to keep from getting knocked out.

While you may see some guys not do it as much, (Chuck Liddell) it is usually due to them having great footwork, and solid counterpunching.

So in a sense you are still doing the same principles as bobbing and weaving. (Changing levels, slipping punches, working angles) you just don't do them as exagerated as you may while boxing, additionally your stance is wider. But by definition you are bobbing and weaving, dropping your center of gravity and slipping punches.

A lot of people have misconceptions about how bobbing and weaving is done, and bend at the waist to bob (duck), when in reality all you are doing is changing your level with your legs, your back remains straight.

The bob and weave is still very viable in MMA, but like all things in boxing you have to modify it slightly, additionally since the gloves are smaller, not as much movement is needed. You will constantly hear corners in MMA talk about head movement, and changing levels. If anything the level changing done while bobbing and weaving is even more effective in MMA, as it can be a feint for a shot.

Like ANY combat art you cannot duck using your waist you will eat a knee and your affect your center of gravity, and unlike boxing, you do have to worry about shots. (Hence the wider stances, and hips placed further back then in a traditional boxing stance) also punches are done differently, you can't paw a jab out in MMA, or over rotate on hooks and crosses, you have to recover quicker, and your posture is different so that you can defend from takedowns. However most of the footwork and techniques come through, just they have to be abbreviated, or at least have the ability to sprawl taken into account.

I hope what I am saying makes sense.

I mean you are pretty much bobbing and weaving the exact same way (bending your legs, slight movement in your dorso on the side to side movements, some head movement) but your stance is slightly different. Keep in mind real boxers never bob and weave by bending at the waist, they drop their center like everyone else to change levels.

Hope that is of some help, I bob and weave a good bit, it also helps set up my take downs and strikes, as well as makes it more difficult to get timing or solid shots on my head.

Head movement and level changes are very important when striking in MMA.
Reply:I am not a MMA but I do train a traditional style with knee strikes and low kicks, and we definetly are not taught to bob and weave. It will get you hurt.

We are taught what is called Tai Sabaki (body shifting) which is simialer but does not make you bend or drop and open your head for kicks or knee strikes. Might not be quite perfect for MMA but it might give you some ideas.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tai_sabaki

Edit: I like judomofo's answer. I should have stated bobbing and weaving as done in traditional boxing. Thanks judo.

Note to JSatt: I am a traditional karate practitioner and my style does include locks, take downs, throws, and actually in our katas and basics our kicks do not go above the waist. then again our style was designed to be compact with no flash. Just wanted to let you know there are traditional strikers out there who do take downs and low kicks. :)
Reply:Bobbing and weaving is a defensive tactic used against strikes to the head. In MMA strikes to the head are very common. The bob and weave style can be used to set up counters when used correctly. Certainly these techniques should be in every fighter's arsenal, although they may not be used as frequently as in boxing.

For evidence of the validity of bobbing and weaving in MMA, watch Randy Couture vs. Tim Sylvia. The entire match is a fantastic display of athleticism and skill, but the more traditional bobbing and weaving comes into play in the 5th round. Sylvia is gassed and either unable or unwilling to throw kicks. Couture picks him apart with traditional boxing skills for most of the round.
Reply:Head movement is essential in mma. If you don't move your head it is an easier target for head kicks, jabs, and a variety of other techniquest. The easiest illustration is the Rashad Evans v. Sean Salmon fight last year.
Reply:It depends on who's fighting. If your opponent is a traditional striker and doesn't look for take downs or throw kicks, a bob and weave is an appropriate means to avoid being hit.
Reply:Its still useful but like every other move there's a time , person and place for it. You just can't go in there and bob and weave on a wrestler or strong kicker. The moves you chose could make you the winner or cost you the match. It really depends on the fighter.

Muay thai???

2010-05-21T17:37:00.001-07:00

is there any grappling and take downs in muay thai???is yes can u list some of them....and also is there any stuff like breaking bone???

Muay thai???
muay thai is a standing art form you dont really use take downs but you do a bit of grappling and the grabbling is really just to get some breath and to attack the lower and mid section with knees
Reply:Muay Thai is one of the hardest hitting and most deadly styles there is. There isn't really any takedwons in it, but there is plenty of bone breaking techniques in it. Muay Thai teaches the 8 limbs. Head, elbows, knees, shins and hands. It is a very skillfull art.
Reply:in muay thai you are allowed to clinch which is also called neck wrestling. you have your hands around a persons neck and you often deliver knees also you try to throw your opponent off balance. but as thats as far as grappling goes, no ground work and no true "takedowns"

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Clinch_figh...

you might be interested in san shou which is similar to muay thai but allows judo like throws and takedowns but no ground fighting. i believe san shou can use knees but no elbows

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/San_shou

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TcnT3Mx-Z...

as far as breaking bones i dont thinks theres specific techniques to break bones. you might been watching too many tony jaa movies lol. but the chances of breaking bones are there because muay thai strikes are pretty strong. i believe gonzaga broke randy couture's arm with one of his kicks so you its possible to break people's bones

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I am thinking about starting martials arts, what do you recommend?

2010-05-21T17:37:00.000-07:00

i'm kind of interested in muay thai n some kind of grappling, sweeping, throwing.

I am thinking about starting martials arts, what do you recommend?
Thai Boxing is a great system for striking. Devastating strikes if you ask me. But I have to say, the most effective martial arts style has to be jiu jitsu. If you put a Brizilian Jiu Jitsu Blue Belt in a street fight against a master at any other discipline, the BJJ Blue Belt would submit him within 3min. That is a fact
Reply:depends what its for...for self defense judo is probably your best bet...if ur lookin to kick some ***..ju jitsu
Reply:KODOKAN JUDO

http://www.judoinfo.com
Reply:you should go with whatever you enjoy and what your goals are self-defense, competing, etc...

thai boxing is a popular striking art in mma few simple devastating moves. most things will easily translate into real life too. some other popular striking arts would be [western]boxing, american kickboxing, san shou, some karates such as kyokushin karate

grappling popular arts are freestyle wrestling, brazilian jiujitsu, judo

now dont limit yourself to what i just named see what you like most these are just some of the more common martial arts people use in mma and would probably be easier to find, however go with whatever you are comfortable with
Reply:sounds like a good mix for MMA. I'd suggest western Wrestling and Muay Thai kickboxing.
Reply:For self defense....combine all three

Kicking--Tae Kwon Do

Grappling--Brazilian Jujitsu (BJJ)

(Japanese jujitsu is better but it's rarely taught in the USA)

Striking--Muay Thai

If you have to choose just one...

BJJ

A ground fighter will beat a stand up fighter 9 times out of 10.

A stand up fighter has no ground fighting. He has to worry about being knocked down. A ground fighter just has to worry about strikes and can trap his opponent into ground fighting, by constant pressure. It's harder for a stand up fighter to stay upright than it is for a ground fighter to stay upright.

If a stand up fighter get's knock down he's toast on the ground against a jujitsu fighter
Reply:standup- Muay Thai

throws takedowns-judo

ground work-Brazilian Jiu Jitsu
Reply:for striking: muay thai, san shou, kickboxing, boxing.

for grappling: judo, jiu-jitsu, wrestling, sambo.
Reply:i only have experience with 1 martial art, %26amp; i'm afraid to say it only has one of your requirements (unless you count a sweeping spin kick)...TAE KWON DO!!!

i'm a 1st dan, %26amp; i had to stop because i moved to an area where there were no training halls nearby... but it's awesome! besides grappling (jiu jitsu, more specifically), you learn self defense, forms, techniques that get more advanced as you climb you way to a black belt, lots of sparring, and there is one step sparring, where you can get creative with your techniques and show how you can take an opponet down. the dojang i went to also taught some terminology. all in all, i would totally recommend this sport to anyone!

even if you decide not to try it out, just remember that with any sport, if you keep at it, you'll go far. don't ever give up, and i hope you have fun!
Reply:I recommend kajukenbo. I am biased though.
Reply:maybe try zen do kai or kin bushi ryu they are both based on several traditional martial arts all combined it will give you muay thai moves and sweeping and throwing :) they both also have web sites for zen do kai maybe try looking up bob jones and for kin bushi ryu try golden knights
Reply:Kajukenbo. The First MMA check it out.
Reply:KAJUKENBO it combines many different martial arts making it very well rounded but whatever you decide be prepared to practice alot so you can grow with it and become better
Reply:Muay Thai is awesome, and there is no law saying you can't find someone to mix in some grappling training too. Many cities have mixed martial arts schools that teach a combination of arts.
Reply:First, narrow it down to what you have available in your area. It doesn't make much sense to research the most exotic style only to find out you need to get on an 18 hour flight to train at a genuine school.

You can't go wrong with Judo in my experience. There is no striking but it is very effective for self-defense. You can find it in most mid-size cities in the US, but it isn't as common as Tae Kwon Do, or Karate.
Reply:i would suggest karate. my friend does it and she flips her instrutor sometimes

How would Bruce Lee do in the Ultimate Fighting Championships?

2010-05-21T17:36:00.002-07:00

I've always been a Bruce Lee fan. I read some posts about Bruce compared to Chuck Norris. I'm wondering how Bruce, or even Chuck, would fare in the octogon against today's ultimate fighters. The closest I've seen to old school, traditional martial arts is Royce Gracie, and he couldn't stand up to the ground and pound grappling of Matt Hughes. Part of me thinks Bruce would easily win, but I thought the same of Gracie.

How would Bruce Lee do in the Ultimate Fighting Championships?
Bruce Lee will win
Reply:Sorry to say it but Bruce wouldn't cut it in the UFC. All the best fighters have gotten to the point where they are at least advanced in a variety of styles. (i.e. ju-jitsu, slo-boxing, dirty boxing, grappling, muay thai) If he hit the ground he'd be choked out or tap out due to strikes. Report It

Reply:Bruce would kick a$$
Reply:Um...i'd say he'd get beat. He was a striker, grapplers do better.
Reply:I think it depends. If he can finish off a guy quick (which in most instances he COULD, with lightning fast punches and kicks), then 9 times out of 10 i think he'd win.

BUT, if a guy like Royce Gracie got him tangles up and took him to the floor, i think he'd be in trouble.

Bruce Lee was , what? 105 pounds?

If some of these animals get Lee to the ground, i think Bruce loses.
Reply:Bruce would have broken every current knockout record that is currently held in the UFC. Keep in mind about

Gracie, when he fought Hughes, he was out of his prime. I saw the Gracie/Hughes fight, not the same
Reply:Bruce Lee is the ultimate martial arts fighter. Chuck Norris doesn't even compare. The thing about Lee was his unorthodox fighting style. It was not the traditional style and it pissed off many of the masters of the art.

Lee felt that you mixed it up to destroy your opponent in the least amount of time. If Lee were to go all out short of killing the person today's fighters would not stand a chance.
Reply:he would beat everyone

they might be bigger but they can't mach the speed or power of bruce lee
Reply:in his current state he'd be more of a punching bag :P

but in his prime he would have severly owned
Reply:It woulfd be called Ultimate Bruce Fighting
Reply:Bruce would be able to hold his own for a little while, but I think the sport has evolved so much since his day that the would undoubtedly be defeated. Bruce lee fought in tournament style fights,karate style matches that were not involving grappling and wrestling. The fight he had that was most like UFC fight he got his back broken, so I think in the end he would get his *** handed to him.
Reply:bruce would be champion

the only defense he would need is to stay off the floor...

there are a few comparisons between the two

chuck would later teach jeet kune do, the style lee created

without bruce, ther would be no ufc

dana white can back that statement
Reply:Bruce would kick butt. People say he wasn't a grappler but he was lightning fast and a very smart fighter. I have no doubt he would pick up grappling techniques in no time. He had an inner power that was like an atomic bomb going off and I think he would dominate whatever he set his mind to.
Reply:Bruce Lee may have been only 5'9'' 135lbs but...

it's not the size of the dog in the fight, but the size of the fight in the dog.

Bruce Lee's striking speed from 60cm (24 inches) away was five hundredths of a second.

Bruce did one-hand push ups using only 2 fingers.

Bruce was able to break a 70 kg (154 lbs) bag with a sidekick.

Bruce's famous "One Inch Punch" was able to knock back and off balance a 200lb man into a chair, using only 1 inch of striking distance. The target stands with their feet squared and is unable to turn to a sideways stance because of the chair being in the way, thus being knocked off balance.

He was a very smart man, and the greatest fighter ever, in my opionion.

http://www.metacafe.com/watch/23744/bruc...
Reply:I'm also a fan of Bruce and his philosophies on the discipline of fighting.

So I personally think that Bruce wouldn't compete in fighting competitions like UFC, Pride, or K-1, because he never struck me as a Martial Artist who emphasized the competitive side of Martial Arts.

By reading his writings and philosophies on fighting I'm more inclined to think He was more about refining and researching fighting techniques to fit the individual. instead of focusing on the Competitive side of fighting.

and seeing how old both Bruce WOULD be, and how old Chuck IS today, is purely a hypothetical question, since these competitions have only been around within the mainstream of Martial Arts within the last 10 to 14 years.

it's totally irellevant to the evolution and the direction of Martial Arts as a whole to ask such questions about whether or not who would win between the pioneers of modern Martial Arts and current figures within Martial Arts, or fights between Martial Artists who've made their mark by participating in Movies and tv shows to fight in "no holds barred" fights.

or how well these individuals would fare in these competitions, when it's completely hypothetical, because if they ever WERE going to compete, they prob'ly would've already done so BY NOW.
Reply:he wud be better than average if dedicated himself to training like everybody else, that does not make him championship material, there is only one way to find out if Bruce would make a real fighter tho, and that would be to fight a real fighter and see how he reacts to bein hit and fighting tired
Reply:bruce lee would get destroyed and humiliated in less than a minuite.

Why? The bruce lee of his prime would not have been able to deal with ground fighting as it wasn't as popular back then. He would essentially have virtually no defence against a takedown, he would be trying to straight punch the opponent and would be on the ground in a second thus nullifying any skill he has/had at stand up.

If bruce lee had lived? Well we can presume he would have trained groundfighting to some degree to be able to defend against a shoot however this bruce lee would be a man in his 60's competing against younger, quicker fighters (he would have lost his speed with age, it happens to all of us, bruce doesn't defy the laws of science and aging) and he wouldn't have the physical ability to compete with the younger fighters.
Reply:I'm chinese AND a die hard Bruce fan. But I wouldn't dream of him inside the UFC ring coming out a champion.

Bruce is both fast and strong but he would not stand up to some of the brawling grapplers in the UFC.

In his own weight class, he would do well against the karate, taekwondo or even a thai kick boxer. Beyond that, sorry, I would not be putting my money on Bruce in the UFC.
Reply:Whoa there, slow down. Let's not confuse today's UFC with the original.

This is a totally different product. The current rules are made for TV and profit.

In case you do not remember UFC 1

No time limits. No weight restrictions.

There were three rules.

1. No Biting

2. No Groin attacks

3. No eye gouging

Everything else was fair game. And I disagree with you. Under those rules Royce would have tapped out Matt Hughes.

I would bet if asked, Matt would agree.

As far as Bruce and Chuck are concerned. They would have lost in the first version of the UFC and they would lose in its current form.

Karate is right up there with yoga as far as I am concened.

You young fans should buy the boxed set of the first thirteen UFC tournaments.

It will change your view of our sport forever.
Reply:He would get eat alive today.

-He's too small for UFC.

-His style is useless today. Styles evolve and change over time. So in his own weight class, he would lose.

-He may be fast but he have no real power and it'll take few good hard counters to make him think twice.

-His one inch punch is a cheap trick. It doesn't prove anything.

-He avoid Muay Thai fighters for a reason. So he'll have fear in the octagon.

-Gene Lebell made bruce Lee his ******. That was without all evolving that has taken place.

-There's a research that prove bruce Lee is pretty strong for his normla weight but nothing freakish or unusual.

So he have lot of disadvantage. However if he was born later and train in MMA, he would have better chance.
Reply:He would OWN !!!
Reply:Dead men are not permitted to partake in any UFC bouts.
Reply:bruce had amazing speed and power - in fact phenomenal for hsi size

but his best asset would have been his ability to learn styles fast - Bruce could master things in a week that would take us mortals a year - he woul quickly have picked up grappling and close quarter skills

i am 285lbs 6'4" and do really well at UFC and mixed comps - but there is no way I would get in a cage with Bruce - bruce would wipe the ground with most if not all ufc champs - he was comparable to muhamid ali in boxing - no one when they were in their prime could touch them
Reply:I just read all of the answers for your questions, and i am disgusted with how little information people have on bruce lee, but they go and assume away on how he would do. The simple fact is, he would win, but before i get into specifics, i want to clear up that bruce lee was a phenominal ground fighter, he left no stone unturned in his quest for the ultimate martial art. Another thing, what ufc and mma today is trying to do right now is the very similar to what bruce lee tried to accomplish. He wanted there to be competition where all techniques were aknlowledged and you weren't fit into any forms, in his books he points out the strong and weak points of quite a few martial arts, and jeet kun do was an attempt to incorporate the best and most useful techniques without falling into uslessness, he had no wasteful technique when i found bruce lee, i had maybe just found out and been experementing with similar thoughts that he had for about a year. I had been expanding my fighting skills outside of judo and boxing, because although both good, they were not perfect, i expanded into as many martial arts as i could, but i only continue to train in a few of my favorite because of time issues. But bruce lee had none of these issues, he dedicated more time to martial arts in two years as i have in my life, his back kick could kill you, and he was nearly as skilled with his hands as he was with his feet, although he favoured his legs for their superior power. In any aspect of fighting bruce lee had trained himself because not only did he have the technique he had practiced and trained, or for the intense conditioning he subjected himself to six days a week (his sundays were commited to training jeet kun do) it was his mindset in combonation with these two things that made him what he was. He would not let himself be intimidated by a larger opponent. and chuck norris? he trained chuck norris haha. I am sure that if you asked the man he would say that he would not fight bruce lee. The things that little chinaman could do astound me. there is no question in my mind about how well he would do in the ufc against anyone.
Reply:Bruce would defeat most, just like he did on the street. People need to remember that he would have been a lightweight, and even though skinny, would have been stronger than MOST in that weightclass. Put that together with his INHUMAN speed and he would be a very dangerous fighter ANYWHERE.

Ninedemon, you are a fool. Bruce incorporated ALL styles, that is the point of JKD. If you think his speed and power were not incredible, you are aslo foolish. Bruce Lee DESTROYED a brand new 100 lb bag one of his disciples had with one half-@ssed kick.
Reply:Roy B - Let people have their own opinions. Chuck had won countless karate tournaments before he even met Bruce, so don't make out like Bruce taught him all he knows. When you make out you are the font of all knowledge it gets a little tedious.

Also, I've read that Bruce had done some groundwork but never read anywhere that he was 'phenomenal' on the ground. Cite your sources before shooting people down saying you're disgusted with how little they know. If Bruce was so 'awesome' then why wasn't there a definitive account of what happened against Wong Jack Man?

As for my opinion, I don't think Bruce would beat any of the much bigger guys easily but still think it could go either way. Shootfighters miss the legs frequently and Bruce's footwork was a hell of a lot quicker than most of these bigger guys'. Then again, if someone caught him with one big hit, who knows what would happen...

Blurred vision after a blow to the head?

2010-05-21T17:36:00.001-07:00

Last night I was "grappling" with my friend,, he accidentally slammed the back of my head onto the concrete, it didn't really hurt at the time, I just felt a bit sick, but now I have blurred vision, what could it be, should I go and see the doctor?

Blurred vision after a blow to the head?
Apply light pressure on the injury. Sometimes just touching it may be enough. If you feel nauseated, you have a concussion. Go to the nearest hospital. They'll be more help than Yahoo! Answers.

Sorry, you already said you were feeling a bit sick! Rush to the doctor!
Reply:it could be concussion (it probably is) and you should go to A%26amp;E instead of asking idiots like me on YA
Reply:yes that doesnt sound very good
Reply:you should deffo see a doctor. better safe than sorry(or dead, or brain damaged!)
Reply:go to the hospital now,
Reply:You need to get to A%26amp;E ASAP (seriously).
Reply:you have concussion and need to see a Dr asap, if possible get some1 to take you to your nearest A/E department, don't play with this sort of thing.
Reply:No. Get to the hospital now as you may have a concussion which can be fatal.
Reply:That is a sign of at least concussion!

Stop waiting around for the answer you want to hear on here and get yourself down to A and E!!!!
Reply:id get yourself to the doctors mate...sounds like concussion, just go to be on the safe side!
Reply:Go to the A%26amp;E Dept (if you haven't already). It sounds like concussion (I've had many in the past 3 years!) however you should go and get it checked out, they will proabably do a CT scan of your brain, maybe do and x-ray (make sure there is no fracture) and they will definately, 100%, for certain, check the response of you pupils to light.

Hope you get well soon

Weight training for mma fighter?

2010-05-21T17:36:00.000-07:00

I would hit the gym about 4 times a week to work on heavy weight training since, like most males, liked being very strong and look built...I would also take a supplement called CellTech every now and then...I am a lightweight and I got quite big but then realized the muscle mass was slowing me down in my boxing...the strength I acquired helps me push guys around while grappling but made me a bit slower...my coach told me I don't need to lift heavy weights at all...several guys have told me that bulking up will really slow down my boxing...basically I want to know some of your weight lifting workouts...I've been considering circuit weight training added on to my regular cardio workouts...so what do you all do to keep strong and look muscular (and roids are not an option) yet remain speedy and fluid?

Weight training for mma fighter?
A few years ago I ran into the same question. After talking with a couple of personal trainers and some close friends who are weight lifters I've come to this conclusion.

In essence your body is built to handle a certain amount of bulk while performing at your optimum speed and agility. If you go beyond that then you will lose speed agility and believe it or not straight up hitting power, even though by then you can bench press a city bus. You are also more prone to muscle tear at a larger size especially when grappling. I am technically a middle weight but a few years ago I was fighting heavy weights do to a rather large gain of muscle mass. (no roids, just supplements) I was getting my a$$ handed to me all the time at that weight by both heavy weights and a couple of middle weights. I lost alot of speed and hitting power from bulking up, So I decided to try circuit training and uping my cardio. Huge difference. After a year I was back into middle weight class and faster than ever. I also looked better because the circuit training did more for toning than straight up weight training. I was able to hit harder do to a better core work out from the combination of both circuit and cardio.

My advice would be tone what you've got. Find what your optimal weight is and run with it. Bruce Lee or Oscar de la Hoya did not or do not look like punks. But niether of them are what you would call "big".

good luck.
Reply:Working out for MMA is a bit different.....you dont necessarily want to lift as much and as heavy. You should try working out with lighter weight and higher reps....that will help you cut up and help with endurance. The main thing with having too much muscle especially in MMA is that you fatigue alot quicker (mark coleman , ken shamrock) those being good examples of that.
Reply:Alot of mma fighters are all ready at the body weight they want to compete at so many do not lift weights to gain anything. Many do body on body exercises like lifting guys on their backs and doing exercises that which are rooted in fighting.

Any other way to train other than MMA?

2010-05-21T17:35:00.003-07:00

Would it really make sense to train for real world fighting in any other style other than Mixed Martial Arts, meaning a blend of boxing, Muay thai, and submission hold grappling? Time and time again it has been proven that well-rounded fighters will whup a single style over and over. Why train in a single style for street defense??

Any other way to train other than MMA?
What works in the cage %26amp; what works on the street aren't always the same. Submission holds are fine if %26amp; only if you are fighting 1 on 1. If you are facing multiple attackers, attempting to get a submission can get you dead. You will be better off getting good at 1 thing that learning a little about a lot of things. If you have a little training in a lot of areas, in a crisis, you will probably stop %26amp; think about what you should do instead of react. That can get you killed.
Reply:Yes, a well rounded martial artist should have training in more than one style, and yes, there is another way than modern MMA.

All traditional martial arts were created for "real world" fighting. Every traditional martial artist generally begins learning a single style and adds other styles as their interests and requirements dictate. Martial artists have been doing this for centuries. MMA isn't anything new, and in fact traditional training was historically more comprehensive than the sport of modern MMA today. Modern MMA has many rules, and is a sport. Traditional martial arts, trained as they were meant to be used, are not. "Real world" fights last seconds, not 10-15 minutes, and end in broken bones and serious injuries, if not outright death.

As for who wins a fight, style doesn't matter. The better fighter will always win regardless of what style they use.
Reply:While the MMA style is the way to go, you'll find the best MMA fighters spent years becoming proficient in just one style before starting a full MMA regime. So to answer your question, yes there are other ways to train.
Reply:again I agree with Jerry L, EVERY "Mixed Martial Artist" began with one discipline first and then chose later to learn another discipline to round out their abilities and techniques

Mixed Martial Arts is NOT the ONLY way to go, but it's a good way to combine two different disciplines for a single benefit, the key is becoming proficient in not just one discipline; but BOTH disciplines you have chosen to study.

I say Yes learning one discipline is good, because learning one discipline is building a foundation no matter WHAT the discipline is; it'll make it easier to transition into another discipline you may study later.

But whether or not choosing to continue training, and learn another discipline to supplement any deficiencies is up to the individual, but most people don't do this, or don't even take the time to become proficient enough in the discipline they've learned to adapt to their opponent, no matter what they're faced with.

Beginning one discipline is good for a foundation to build on, and choosing one (or more) discipline(s) that focuses on the two main aspects fighting, or what I've come to call "ground game" and becoming proficient in it, and then later studying a one or more disciplines that focus on "standing game" or vice versa, but the key is becoming proficient enough with your techniques in any discipline, and that takes time.

it's not the discipline, but rather the individual; if they only know one way of defending themselves, that's the strategy they'll use unfortunately unless they know how to think on the fly during the confrontation and counter their opponent's techniques.

the more you know, the better off you are, and that's why "Mixed Martial Artists" or rather individuals that have the knowledge of more than one discipline are more apt to win, because they have more in their arsenal to fight with.
Reply:You don't have to train in more than one style. There's very slim chance of you end up fight with someone who can fight well. So if you want to train to be well around, you can simply decide which one style you want to focus on for long time. For example if you choose Judo then you can stay there for many years while you train at other gyms for short time. For example, train at boxing for about 3 months then train at Muay Thai for 6 months then change to other styles. That way you will have enough knowledge of other styles to be well around enough to successfully defend yourself without going MMA.

MMA, where to start?

2010-05-21T17:35:00.002-07:00

I have no MMA experience, haven't even been in a fight in my life. I just want to do it to get in better shape. What's the difference between squaring off in the ring and squaring off in the street? Where is a good place to start in the sense grappling vs submissions vs striking? What are advantages disadvantages of certain martial arts?

MMA, where to start?
I fight MMA and I will tell you what I've been told by fighters like Wanderlei Silva, Saulo, and Xande. Do what you feel best, and train hard, but do not train in some crap style just for fun.

The more "combative" martial arts can be as unreliable as the Karate, or the Kung Fu that you are taught back when you were a kid. If you receive bad technique, you aren't gonna do very well. Keep that in mind when trying to find a place.

My recommendations for styles: Muay Thai, Brazilian Jiu jitsu, Boxing, Sambo, and Wrestling.

BJJ schools will teach wrestling take downs (so that is good) and a lot of them are signing up with MMA schools to improve revinue on both ends. Be careful when trying to find a BJJ school however. Look for a school which has a reputation of doing well at tournaments or has an instructor that has done well at tournaments. I have been to schools claiming they train BJJ and submit their teachers. That shouldn't happen, but that goes for all martial art schools

BJJ/Sambo- Really helpful. Most fights go to the ground, and when you do something that can hurt somebody and they don't know what to do, they are in serious trouble; however, there are a lot of techniques which you go "eh, not a good idea". Example: Flying armbar - good way to smash your head.

Boxing - good on the street once you get acclimated to it. Be careful because you can hurt your hands really bad. Additionally, this can be horrible because boxers have no clue what to do when they get grappled. Watch the first UFC's.

Muay Thai - good for elbows, knees, and clinch work. You won't want to take on anybody in thailand, but it is a very good style, especially when it is mixed with western boxing. Ever hear of Ramond Dekkers? Downfall is they have you do a lot of standing around and blocking, need to move, boxing has very good footwork.

Wrestling - wrestlers are the most dangerous normal athlete from a highschool/college atmosphere. I've seen countless football players act tough just to get dropped on their head. Watch Kevin Randlemen and think about how fedor would have felt if the mat was concrete. Bad because it can leave people open.

Street vs Ring - Way different. Watch "Felony Fights" compared to MMA. Most "street fighters" are aweful and are just big and tough. The average MMA fighter fighting the average street thug, MMA fighter will win hands down. Add a knife to the equation, the outcome can go either way. No matter what other martial arts tell you, the chances of you getting cut even with a successful disarm are still very high, and martial arts do not render you immune to a sucker punch, stabs, or even normal blows. You should not go out on the street and pick fights, but training helps if you cannot avoid the situation.

Side note - street defence, try Krav Maga
Reply:Squaring off in the street can be deadly.! But in the ring, you are fighting with a bunch of rules, which makes it a lot more safer.! Why do you think so many people are trying to get into the UFC to make easy money.?
Reply:Squaring off in the ring: you face a trained opponent, you both follow a set of rules, if one competitor doesn't follow them, he/she is disqualified, there's a referee that stops the fight in order to protect the fighters, and a doctor/ambulance ready in case of emergencies.

Squaring off in the street: you may face one of more opponents, there are no rules, there are no illegal moves, and possibly weapons involved, the worst thing is you can be permanently scared or dead.

A good place to start would be a grappling place ( such as judo, brazilian jiujutsu), and a striking place (such as muay thai or boxing).

The advantages of grappling martial arts, you learn submissions, the disadvantage is you don't learn striking.

The advantages of striking martial arts: you learn effective hits, the disadvantage is you don't learn grappling.

good luck!
Reply:I have no experience myself, but I love to watch it. I myself would start with BJJ (submission grappling), there are some fighters out there with pure BJJ skill and have done well. Most fights end up on the ground anyway. The best fighters are well rounded though. You could submit a striker, pound a submissionist, knock out a wrestler, etc.

Striking is essential because thats how the round starts. Some fights can remain standing the whole time. One good shot can end the fight. You could specialize in striking if you have good takedown defense.

Wrestlers have an advantage because of their anaerobic conditioning that helps them impose their will while sprawling or on the ground.

If you're just trying to get in shape, I hear boxing/kickboxing or muay thai's aerobic training can get intense.
Reply:squaring off in the streets and ring are way different. when u are in a ring u are against someone that has trained hard to beat you down. most people that fight in the streets can't fight. u can get stupid people that try to make u have the disadvantage, be it ganging up on you or using weapons. if you wanna get in better shape id say grappling/submission.

wrestling is a great way for cardio training.
Reply:ok sparring in the streets with no fight experience, can be fatal. Sparring in a ring, extremely safer. Also my advise, if you want to learn grappling, submissions, and striking. Take up Judo, or Ju Jitsu, and kick boxing. So go out there and join some martial arts!

People..answer me this... please?

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WHY WOULD YOU WANT TO FIGHT ON THE GROUND ?

the ground is a BAAAAD place to be i guess all you people who say that it's better to take your guy down and bla bla bla tell you what i think anybody who says that has never been in a REAL fight.

now.... i'm not talking about a little school fight i'm talking a bar fight with bottles, chains, possibly knives and lots of people.

you don't know the other guy for that matter they might be with other people USE YOUR HEADS!!! grappling and stuff is good and all but in a street fight i would NOT want to be on the ground ....

YOU SHOULD END A FIGHT AS QUICKLY AS POSSIBLE

WAKE UP..................

and all this coming for a jiujitsu guy

People..answer me this... please?
All combat scenarios have different tactics to employ. In multi-attacker and weapon encounters it is best to remain in movement and keep you head on a swivel. the ground in one of these attacks is no place to be. But the majority of fights do end up on the ground once a good blow is thrown and landed. It's guy who lands the first decisive blow that usually comes out on top.

The goal is to strike or take your opponents weight with sufficient enough force to not allow him to return a blow.

The reality about fighting is it's messy you never look as good as you do when you train and you must allow you mind to take over your body, because if you stop to think you may wind up knocked out or dead. The truth is the vast majority of people out there will never face a vicious attacker in combat and that's a good thing. But for those who choose to train you better understand as much as you can about everyone else’s game plan so you can figure out how to bring them into your world.

IMHO I feel it's best to have a well rounded game plan. Ultimately you will not have answers to every situation. And none of us are bullet proof. It's best to use you head before your training an in any conflict.

I've trained in both stand up arts and BJJ. I love all the arts I have been exposed to. They all have gems of knowledge within them. But you need to be able to draw your attacker into your game and out of his. You must have an answer to his every move or you may fail.

Nice to know a fellow BJJ student realizes the ground is not always safe. But hey it's fun to get someone’s back for a rear naked choke all the same. ;-)
Reply:O for sure man i totally agree with u. I don't think that it would make any sense at all to fight on the ground. IT IS INEFFICIENT.
Reply:right?? i dont even see a question in ur little rant there
Reply:one bar fights are not martial arts and two if you are a wrestler like me or do any other ground art you can reverse anything some punk puts you in on the ground also when you get on top just take away his guard ground and pound at his face eyes temples everything!
Reply:And is not only a bad place, most of the fighters who likes to fight on the ground are boring fighters and obviously this guys makes a fight really boring too, all the fights that started on the ground and end on the ground are the most boring fights ever, i'm totally agree with you but more for the show that this guys doesn't bring to the table that for the other stuff saying in here but i'm also agree with that too of course.
Reply:Again... What are you doing fighting in a bar? What would be the purpose?
Reply:your an idiot, think about what your saying and then make some sence next time instead of just ranting like a dick
Reply:you obviously have no idea what martial artists do to get to the ground... you have no idea what your talking about...
Reply:I agree with what you are saying about not wanting to go to the ground in an area with a lot of variables.

BUT if I do have ground skills, I have options.

Option 1-

The guy is a nasty stand up fighter and is beating me down. This would be a good time to take a chance on the ground where I know I am proficient and actually have a chance at this point.

Option 2-

The fight just ends up on the ground i.e. its a bar lots of things to trip on.

All this being said don't be dummy getting into trouble in bars.

"YOU SHOULD END A FIGHT AS QUICKLY AS POSSIBLE

WAKE UP.................." Just a side note unless your name is Fedor this rant of yours is crap because there are a lot of dudes who will work you on their feet.
Reply:Just my opinion but if u ever see a good vicious ground and pounder fight they can be better than a lot of stand up fights. Most of my fights end up on the ground because I'm a wrestler but I costantly try and transition a lot. And don't get me wrong if someone just sits in the guard doing nothing it can get pretty boaring. And as far as a bar fight going to the ground and using BJJ and good ground skill is probably your best bet cause everyone knows how to throw hands. What Joe blow cox off the street is going to see a triangle coming or a broken arm? And if u want it to be bloody, after u choke him unconsious just smash his face up with some elbows! My personal opinion- if it works in a cage where the guy knows its comming its going to be easy as hell at the bar. But I see where your comming from most people prefer stand up and knock outs. "To each his own".
Reply:because the fact is if you know how to grapple the ground IS the best place to be in a fight. when standing both fighters are in equal position and neither can have any advantage over the other, on the ground one fighter can have an advantage, and if you know how to fight on the ground you will either have that advantage or know how to get it, one of the quickest ways to get it is to be the one who brings the fight to the ground. in many cases this advantage allows a person to attack the other while eliminating the possiblity of being attacked, which is impossible when standing. this is one reason why in 99% of all fights which have been pure grappler vs pure striker the grappler has won handily, another is that grappling is a much more effecient way to win a fight allowing you to among other things defeat a much stronger opponent who would most likely out strike you.

on top of all this 90% of all real fights end up on the ground whether you want it to or not and like i said before one of the best ways to get control on the ground is to be the person who brought the fight to the ground.

if you don't know how to fight on the ground you should try to stand as soon as possible of course, likewise if your opponent is better on the ground than you, though in that case you are in serious trouble. if you are facing an armed opponent or multiple opponents your best bet is always to run away and not fight at all. but if you know how to grapple and have a single opponent the ground is the best possible place to fight, and in a street fight the first thing I do is try to put the fight on the ground, because i know how to fight there, and im realistic and know that my (or almost anyones) chances of ending a real fight quickly on my feet via a KO etc. are almost nil
Reply:O no, My whole strategy of getting into a bar fight with some stranger and then wrestling him to the ground, (in self-defence, of course) has been destroyed!!!!

Seriously, shouldn't us Martial artists have better things to do? a true artist doesn't "get into" fights.

Rule One, Don't walk down dangerous dark allies

Rule Two, Don't go to rough-looking bars and get drunk

Rule Three, Don't tell people your an unstoppable fighter who's super trained and can beat anyone.

follow these rules and you'll be a good Martial artist.
Reply:i do striking arts (chinese boxing) so first off id like to say im not biased for bjj or any grappling art.

i think if the person is 5'5 tall and he's fighting a 6'2 guy, he's at a big disadvantage(reach, power, etc) standing up. he would have a better chance of winning if he studied a grappling art and take guys down to the ground.

i agree its boring, but hey, theyre the ones fighting, not us.
Reply:I come from a TKD background (And I have read there are many TKD bashers in here), and I would agree that the ground game isn't much good at fighting multiple attackers. That being said, have you watched UFC?? I sure wouldn't want to miss a kick and find myself on the ground with any of them. I would just ask that you learn what you love, and appreciate others that do the same.
Reply:I've trained in Karate, boxing, and Brazillian Jiu Jitsu and if I got into a one on one fight I would use Brazillan Jiu Jitsu.

By taking your opponent to the ground you have more control over them and reduces the chances of you getting kicked and punched (unless they end up sat on your chest... then you're going to have your face punched in).
Reply:A fight should last no longer than 7 seconds. If it does, your wasting energy and increasing the risk of serious bodily harm to yourself.
Reply:1) You are NOT a BJJ guy

2) You have NEVER been in a fight

3) I block stupid people.

4) Your blocked
Reply:well most of us dont try ad start fights or put ourselves in situations with knifes and whips and chains and beer bottles. lets say a normal one and one fight it ends up on the ground and stats speak the truth

Karate vs judo????

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who do u think will win not punching or grappling just if 1 pro karate and judo guys go nuts on each other who do u think will win?

Karate vs judo????
I've learned that punches and kicks seem inefective in street fighting situations. There's always to much grabbing involved which you can take advantage of, example: If a thief wants to prevent you to go away, he will grab you, and you can take advantage of that to throw him in surprise.
Reply:With punching and grappling - judo.
Reply:Judo, Karate is more of a "what if" type of art, and its more of an art form than it is anything. Judo is mainly sought after for its throws, to basically stop the opponent in his/her tracks and keep them at bay with their attack. Where as Karate is like, if they come at you like this, then do this. However when used for self defense purposes, Karate sticks to the thoughts that all fights are usually fought with fists, and sometimes kicks. Karate is taught where you want to counter attack only, and then back off so that you can counter attack again.

Judo is almost the same in the sense that its more of a counter attack type art, but with Judo, if you get too close to someone who knows even just a little bit of it, you're bound to loose. The Judo guy would win in great fashion, possibly break a limb on the Karate guy. Wether strikes are thrown or not, once that Karate guy gets within reach of the Judo guy, he will go down, and stay down.

Another similar question wouldve been a Brazilian Jiu Jitsu artist versus a Judo artist, now that would be an extreme close call, and in this case the BJJ guy would more than likely come out victorious, because if the Judo guy got him to the ground, the BJJ guy would simply hang on to him, and submit him wether it be from his back or in full guard.
Reply:There is no superior martial art, only superior martial artists.

Even if you're talking about two professional fighters, it is the skill of the men, not their style of fighting, which will determine the outcome of the fight.
Reply:Jeff L is correct in his own misguided way.

It IS the skill of the men. Judo men have more skill than 99% of Karate men. Because they have actually fought before, then have developed skills, whereas most Karate people have only done the kata dance.

(There IS good Karate, it is called Kyokushin, and they hit each other, but they are not the majority, so I do not lump them in with the non-fighters. I you like Karate AND want to learn to fight, go with them).
Reply:Who knows, Mas Oyama beat alot of great judoka back in his day in pretty much no rule challenges, but he was a blackbelt in Judo himself. he did say that getting strong at karate is better than Judo in one of his talks, partly because of the instant when you are attacked by multiple opponents

In kyokushin anyway grapling used to be part of the sylabis, i can send an ebook that shows judo throws and submissions on the ground so oyama liked Judo enough

It would really depend on what school and how good the person is, if the guy was coming from a olympic style Judo school that most school now days are I would have my money on the karate guy, if not, who knows

Its better to do both
Reply:if they are both wearing a gi or shirts the judo will. if shirtless maybe the karate. my opinion.
Reply:judo, no doubt.
Reply:Well, if there's no punching or grappling, I'd guess the karate guy. You didn't say "no kicking" after all. ;-)
Reply:it all depends on the skills of the fighter.different martial arts differ only in techniques but no technique is better than other.the technique only gets better when the practitioner performs it correctly.

Who Killed John O'Neill? movie have you seen it ?

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what did you think of it?

Traumatized by the September 11th attacks, one man struggles to dismantle official history, at the expense of his sanity and even his life. Grappling with multiple realities - and multiple personalities - he must retreat into his mind in pursuit of the truth. In a fictional film about non-fictional events, there is a place where belief and faith will blind you, where nothing is sacred, and to get there all you have to do is ask:

"Who Killed John O'Neill?"

http://www.wkjo.com/

Who Killed John O'Neill? movie have you seen it ?
yes it very bizzar.

I was going a round of tapout with my friends, I extended my friends leg while twisting his foot and ankle to?

2010-05-21T17:34:00.002-07:00

the right. Is there a grappling/groundfighting term for this type of move

I was going a round of tapout with my friends, I extended my friends leg while twisting his foot and ankle to?
Depends on what he tapped to? If he tapped due to the hyperextension of the knee joint then it was a KNEE BAR, but if he tapped due to the twisting of the knee joint then it was a HEEL HOOK. Also he may have tapped due to the pressure on his ankle? If so it can be called an ANKLE LOCK or TOE HOLD.

Did you do something like this?

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sM894DoC1...

Heel Hook Vids:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IPD2CxpNd...

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=o-Vaj9JV5...

Knee Bar Vids:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=q7zA5V_kW...

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Zig_pNZjM...

Ankle Lock/Toe Hold Vids:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KNXAL_2zg...

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ImXeerX9C...
Reply:There are many, many leg submissions in the martial arts, several of which could fit your loose description.

You should be aware leg subs are pretty dangerous for untrained people to do - the knee and the ankle can be injured before the other person feels enough pain to tap out.
Reply:as Johnny just stated, there're several submission techniques involving the foot, leg, and knee that can fit into this description.

you could call it a knee bar, because by locking it straight out keeps them from using it to gain leverage.

but that's about as basic a name you're gonna find of it, putting torque on the ankle just adds to the pain and possibly furthers your chances to submit the opponent, the trick is putting torque in the opposite direction, because the foot can only flex inward but so far and not as well if it's torqued in an outward motion (ie pull lefrt to the outside while keeping the leg straightened.

but you really have to be careful, because doing it improperly can cause injury to the ankle or the knee, so I wouldn't suggerst doing that again, especially if you wind up hyper extending the leg.
Reply:This disturbing term "going a round of tapout" is becoming very common amongst the untrained who are emulating the UFC, the only real fighting they have ever really been aware of. Unfortunately for these folks they will either be injuring themselves or their friends in the very near future if they become involved with leg submissions, especially involving twisting movements as described herein. I suggest this person educate theirself and friends before the inevitable "rrrrrriiippp and tear" of cartilage occurs. Sounds here like you applied a stress to the knee(i.e. ACL) via an ankle twist of some sort.
Reply:I agree with the gues here. Sounds like a knee bar and another case of an untrain person emulating what they see on tv. I suggest if you like that kind of techniques enrooll in some classes where you learn he proper way of doing them without getting hurt or hurting your friends.
Reply:Sounds like a heel hook, ankle lock or possibly an achilles hold.
Reply:Sounds like a ... ouch , let go !!!!

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Is this a good reason not to play basketball w/ my bro?

2010-05-21T17:34:00.001-07:00

i'm 17 he's 14. we're both males. he's good at basketball and i'm not. if i would to play him at basketball and lose then i'm gonna want to play with him in a MMA(mix martial arts)match.

using 4oz gloves, groin protection and mouth guard.

started muay thai since 10 and started submission grappling since 13.

he has no experience in mma. if i lose at his game then i want him to lose at mine's.

Is this a good reason not to play basketball w/ my bro?
just beat him up everytime he wins lol
Reply:he might get better than u
Reply:sounds like u guys are very competitive i would recomend making a mix of bioth sports to make it fun for both of u
Reply:Who says you're not good at basketball? Who cares - get out there and give your brother a reason to sweat!!!!! Don't worry about who wins - you just keep challenging him to everything you can think of!!!

Go little bro!
Reply:Maybe you will be jellyious. Remember that my friend is a he/she comment back!
Reply:i really dont think the age dofference maters my bros 18 and im a small 13 year old gurl and beat him at sports
Reply:bully... hope he gets bigger and kickz ya ***
Reply:why dont you enjoy hanging out with your brother and competeing in each of your sports...just have fun together and dont make it a competion.

Alternate solutions for the Stargate Atlantis episode "First Strike"...?

2010-05-21T17:34:00.000-07:00

If you've seen this episode, you know that the F-302s dragged the asteroid in front of the satellite in order to have the asteroid take the brunt of the beam to give Atlantis time to get away. However, why couldn't they just drag the asteroid into the satellite itself and knock the crap out of that thing? Or the Apollo could have dragged the asteroid really fast and *really* done some damage? Or the F-302s could have attached their grappling hooks to the satellite and just turned it away from the planet? Or the Apollo could have used its weapons on the satellite? Of course, I realize if they had done any of these things, there wouldn't be the cliffhanger season finale. Any comments?

Alternate solutions for the Stargate Atlantis episode "First Strike"...?
The satellite's Shields were too strong, as was mentioned in the episode. The Shields were receiving energy from the gate, which in turn could be maintained indefinitely until the weapon gets deactivated from the other side.
Reply:If the writers did it your way, it wouldn't be a cliffhanger and Sci-Fi would have much less reason to buy another season from MGM. Since when does logic have anything to do with their cliffhangers?

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Ufc glove?

2010-05-21T17:33:00.001-07:00

ok i am looking for two pairs of ufc gloves. ones just like they use in the ufc which are for grappling and boxing. i already know ebay is one place to find them but i would like to know some others. also i am looking for the cheapest pair possible like uner 20 bucks

Ufc glove?
http://www.martialmart.com

http://www.kwon.com

http://www.martialartssupermarket.com

are just a few places you can go to get them
Reply:good ones usually cost about $30 minimum, new.

Centuryma.com has them for 44.99, which is cheaper than the ufc gloves on the UFC website.

If you want cheaper, than Ebay is probably your best bet.
Reply:Amazon.com has a load of different mma gloves. For $20, you could get a pair of Everlasts.
Reply:Those under $20 gloves won'tl ast you long if your really training. If you want some good gloves under $40 try titlemma.com or you can try sherdog.com they have some that are $29.95 and they do last a long time.
Reply:Harbinger makes a nice glove at a decent price.

They tend to have long wraps for added support in the wrists which I like.

Do i wear hand wrap for thin bag gloves?

2010-05-21T17:33:00.000-07:00

i bought century multi purpose grappling, MMA, and kickboxing bag gloves and dunno if i wear hand wrap because its pretty thin . it looks like this. http://www.blackbeltshop.com/kickboxing_...

Do i wear hand wrap for thin bag gloves?
If you're hitting on the heavy bag...buy some boxing bag gloves. Just some cheap Everlast gloves. If your MMA gloves are too thin, you'll tear up your hands.

I hit with gloves on the heavy bag regularly, bare knuckle for a couple minutes a weak. It helps toughen your hands. I like to hit a speed bag as well....wraps work good for the speed bag.

Good luck man!
Reply:.
Reply:i dont use them put it tear my nuckles put also makes them harder so I do more damage when i hit som won for real,but i did start using rap and bag gloves so my wrist got strong and i recomend the same thing for you

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How do you beat the big bug on Zelda the Wind Waker - Game Cube?

2010-05-17T20:17:00.001-07:00

When you get to the first major enemy you have to fight, that is holding down the tail of the dragon, How Do you Beat him? I tried shooting the grappling hook at his eye, but he always closes it, it has to be the eye somehow!

How do you beat the big bug on Zelda the Wind Waker - Game Cube?
try game faq.I haven't played that game before,because link looks like a power puff girl.I will play twilight princess because link looks cool.
Reply:You have to grapple on Valoo's tail and swing to the ledges then valoo will make the ceiling come down and crack the bugs shell. Keep doing this until he loses the shell then grapple his eye and cut him with the sword. Hope this helps, let me know if you need more help.
Reply:Try getting a walkthrough for the game at http://www.gamefaqs.com . It will tell you how to do everything.

Muay Thai or Chinese Sanshou?

2010-05-17T20:17:00.000-07:00

Muay Thai is no doubt one of the "hardest" combat sports, along with Kyokushinkai, bare knuckle boxing, etc. Question is, which would be better for self defense, the Science of the Eight Limbs (Muay Thai), or a similiar yet more well rounded art like Sanshou, which also uses 8 limbs and clinch grappling, in addition to throws, takedowns, and basic jointlocking that Muay Thai forgoes?

Muay Thai or Chinese Sanshou?
It depends on where you want your training to end, actually. Muay Thai is the most efficient striking artform, while San Shou teaches throws and takedowns for points in the ring. That's where it gets hectic.

San Shou trains harder on getting the throws from clinch than getting elbows or knees, because in San Shou the round score is based not only on clean kickboxing, but who got more throws. You could eat punches and kicks in a San Shou match and still win because you tied up and threw your opponent alot. So their training involves alot more throwing, alot less good striking.

On the other hand, Muay Thai trains just the opposite. There are actually throws and trips in Muay Thai, but why trip an opponent when you could have fun hitting them with elbows and knees in a clinch instead? Muay Thai fighters learn how to reap a lag being used to block knees to the ribs, how to pull a fighter to the side and sling them off you when you are in their clinch, or when you put them in your clinch and are done brutalizing them. But, they train the striking aspect way more. So, it really depends on where you want to go with it. I'd say Muay Thai, but I am biased since I train Muay Thai. But I've sparred with San Shou rules against a San Shou trained fighter, and while it was fun, I feel my strikes were far more precise, powerful, and could have knocked him out in a real match. I must admit, though, I'd trained MMA takedown defense before fighting him, so his throws had very little effect, since I could recover fairly quickly. That put him at a disadvantage, for sure.
Reply:it depends more on the level of you and your opponent rather then on the style. You could have an Aikido guy facing Muy Tai, and he will be ruthlessly beaten, because Muy Tai person have been training and training, and the Aikido guy - teaching.
Reply:Either one would help.

Muay thai also has grappling (the clinch), and throws, just not like sanshou as hip throws are not allowed.

i've seen muay thai vs sanshou matches, and even though it's proven to be effective, Sanshou can not be considered superior to muay thai.

Hang-Ups About Body Image?

2010-05-17T20:16:00.002-07:00

I'm a 34-year-old female who has hang ups about my body image. I'm really self-conscious about not looking "perfect" or, as I see as "pretty good"-no flab hanging out everyone; no visible scars; not being hairy-but unless I feel I can be perceived as such, I don't want to be intimate with anyone.

Even though I realize that guys who are "worth my time" or who "truly care for me" (or those who simply find a fetish with the things I don't consider attractive) would not put as much importance on such things as I do, it doesn't matter. I still cannot let loose and be myself unless I feel good about myself.

I've also carry some extra weight (enough to not feel comfortable nude) and have a large surgical scar that runs across my abdomen (not attractive to me!). Plus, I was brought up as a "nice" girl. I'm still a virgin and have been grappling with such decisions as becoming intimate with certain guys who would like to have some relationship with me, for short or long terms. What to do?

Hang-Ups About Body Image?
Well, maybe you should make love with the lights off. :) Men dont really care about scars and a little extra poundage.
Reply:you're a classic

one one hand you want hot sex with Brad Pitt types buy worry that you will not look good enough for those types

on the other hand you know there are "nice" guys who'll take you as is and not complain what they get...

yet you ad your virginity and you value it.. but are willing to give it up for the hot looking guys....

and that's the catch

as you are well aware that hot gu commands a hot girl

and defects such as your scar will be a HUGE turn off

so your solution is simple

you gonna have to stick with nice guys.. flaws and all

or go celebate until your confortable with your body image

or be really loose and give it up for the hot guys in a dark setting

How do you measure circumference at knuckle in inches for gloves.?

2010-05-17T20:16:00.001-07:00

i need to know because I'm training for ufc and need a pair of grappling gloves

How do you measure circumference at knuckle in inches for gloves.?
Mate - go down to the local martial arts supply store - ask the attendant where his gloves are at - try some on - the ones that fit and feel right are the ones you want....

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Why does getting a BJJ black belt takes so long?

2010-05-17T20:16:00.000-07:00

This question goes more towards any Brazilian practicioner here, since you might know better since you train in this art. I just dont get why it would take 8-10 years to have a black at an art that is linear( but I have to admit affective) such as BJJ. I have never trained in BJJ but according to my eyes, it is all about getting the other dude on the ground and beat him on the ground. Maybe there are techniques to learn on the ground, but I still dont get why it takes so long just for this. BJJ according to me has no internal arts training and etc. it is just training 8-10 years in grappling on the grounds and takedowns i guess. Is there more that they do that I dont know about? Most martial arts takes 3-5 years, but 8-10 years?? for BJJ, or is it because they really want bjj black belts to be good so the future of BJJ wont have fighters that will disgrace the Gracies?

Why does getting a BJJ black belt takes so long?
Most martial arts take 3 to 5 years now because westerners have no patience. If you don't give them a belt every six months, they walk out (Others think even that is incredibly long - they expect to be taught something super-deadly and infallible within two weeks of joining). Because schools are businesses, they're aware of this and have adjusted. The best schools are the ones that still give you your belts slowly and demand a greater degree of perfection and expertise in the techniques.

In feudal Japan, apprenticeships (To become Samurai) would last several years and would require constant training (not twice a week for two hours). This basic martial arts education would then be followed by a period of apprenticeship of another several years with an experienced samurai.

If you think about it that way, 10 years part-time is actually quite short for a black belt.
Reply:takes so long because they have to let you build up money to take it and give you a belt in return.
Reply:you act like getting a black belt should be no big deal. in fact, it is an illustrious and honorable attainment and there is no reason in the world it should be quick. in fact, if you ask me, everybody these days give them away too quickly.
Reply:I get this question a lot from people who are interested in Brazilian Jiu Jitsu, and the answer is quite simple, really. Brazilian Jiu Jitsu masters promote their students based on PERFORMANCE rather than KNOWLEDGE. There are many, many, many techniques in Brazilian Jiu Jitsu, and learning them all isn't necessarily a requirement for the illustrious black belt status. The only way to get promoted is to succeed in both tournaments and training. You have to prove to your master and everyone else that you are capable in their Martial Art. So in short, you have to be an outstanding practitioner of the art to succeed and gain promotions. Actually, Brazilian Jiu Jitsu is one of the only Martial Arts out there where as the belts get higher, the Martial Artists are actually better. I mean, yeah, every now and then you might see a white belt tap a blue belt, or a blue belt tap a purple belt, etc. etc. but it isn't very often. The reason it takes so long and so much effort is to preserve the integrity of the art and ensure that it doesn't simply become a buisness venture.

Also, in response to anyone else who has the belief that it is to "get money." Brazilian Jiu Jitsu would probably make much, much more money by giving belts out FASTER. Most people, in America anyways, who practice martial arts will lose interest in Brazilian Jiu Jitsu before they get their black belt. It takes an extremely dedicated person to achieve such a rank, and money becomes of no importance at that point, it's about the art, not the green. I've actually been to schools where the master of the school doesn't charge high ranking purple belts or above, because they actually aid them in teaching the lesser belts, and they realize that it's no longer a passing fad for the student who has ahceived such a rank.
Reply:the need of money. from day one in jui jitsu you learn black belt techniques. so that is about it. check out lloyd irvin. he has given blackbelts out in 3 years.
Reply:That's going to vary from school to school and instructor to instructor. I have heard of some schools promoting some students in BJJ in as little as 5 years, however, patience is always a key to martial arts. You might see some "McDojos" offer black belts to students with only 2 years experience, but for some reason have over 10 belts. That is a bigger red flag than a school that takes up to 8 years for a black belt to be produced, as the schools make a lot of money in a little time with each belt test. A total rip for gaining little to no knowledge. Just make sure you check out the credentials of the instructors prior to making a decision on what school is right for you.
Reply:A blue belt I know had been held back by his instructors so he left. seemed it made them look better to have highly experienced blues so they could claim an awesome curriculum. he walked, and now has been black listed and cant get any higher in this country. so maybe they hold them back for this reason, or because its harder, or because you need to have an amount of suck up in you. if you are too distant from the instructor and not his slave and servant, you may also not achieve what you seek. though this is only one experience it cant speak for every reason.
Reply:You're asking the wrong question. Don't ask why it takes so long in BJJ to get a black belt. Ask why, in America, it only takes a couple of years to attain this position in most other martial arts. Talk to someone who has practiced a martial art in Japan and they'll tell you that it takes a decade in most arts to attain black belt. Why? Because a black belt has the ability to move on and teach what he has learned to others outside of the tutelage of a master of the artform. A black belt also has a certain degree of responsibility to uphold traditions, to continue education on his/her own, etc. All of these 15 year old black belts in Okinawa-te, Shotokan, tae Kwon Do, etc. they are all McDojo black belts. They joined a McDojo, fast food of martial arts, and got a black belt before they hit puberty. Same goes for soccer moms and "contact karate" practicioners who have very little experience but have already got a black belt. Seriously, if it was about money, BJJ would give away belts like hotcakes for the right cash input. The fact that it can take nearly a decade to attain the coveted black belt is a testament to the purity of a school.
Reply:its takes taht long to amster it realy it should take longer for all the arts but most anymore just hands belts out liek candy

Fighters only?

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what kind of figthing style do u like? I prefer grappling, I like knowing that If I truly wished could use logic to break limbs, arms wrist, fingers anything that could hurt them. Only problem with style lawsuits and not good when just fooling around with friends. So what martial art or striking style would benifit most, I prefer quick strikes since my size doesnt allow much power.

Fighters only?
I've been fighting a long time..., since I was about 5yrs old. I have multiple blacks, and levels of Dan. Comambat remains a very big part of my life.

Like many here I prefer grappling, but like body shots included. Not just to manipulate an opponents body, break/twist bones/joints and muscles, but leave the opponent questioning if he wants to face off again. i operate a semi-underground fight club...anyone feel well enough to prove they are all they can be? Let me know.
Reply:Capoeira b'cuz it deals with jumping ALOT and flippings which i tend to like very much!
Reply:I prefer grappling too, my style is to cripple the legs and set the ankle lock for the win.(if it was wrestling of course)
Reply:I prefer to stay open and adjust to my attackers style of combat. Being multi trained in a few arts I can choose the best for of counter defense/offense. so sometimes I will counter hard and sometimes soft. Other times I will grapple and then sometimes keep it on my feet.
Reply:i did tae kwon do, hapkido and judo/wrestling. I prefer to use hapkido and judo to end the fight quickly as possible. But if the person is trained i know how to kick and do ground work.
Reply:To hurt I like strikes. To subdue I prefer painless, holds like a side plum. Muay Thai and Judo because the moves come naturally. Not too flashy. I hate flashy.
Reply:I focus my training on mma, a gathering of what works for me plain and simple. I use bjj / kali/ and Aikido. Yes, Aikido. I have found that it has made my grappling soooo much better and has, in fact, improved my standup game as well. I don't fight in tourn. much any more but I still think I have what is needed when the chips are down and I'm on the street.