martial arts training: November 2009

Monday, November 16, 2009

What style of self-defense is best for me?

I'm 6'2", 260 lbs, and just plain big. A buddy of mine, a little heavier than myself, wants to take some classes with me. And because I'm not being very experienced in martial arts training, I need some advice on what direction to go in.

What style of self-defense is best for me?
Ground is a big advantage i dunno why people are telling you to stand, The weight difference between who you fight will be great, Do BJJ brazilian jui jistu (Gracie), Why stand and have a fight when u can tackle the guy to the ground and beat the **** out of him? Dont listen to anyone else about this, Because it is pure logic, why would u fist fight someone 60lbs lighter than u, when u both hit around the same power, when as if u wrestle against him, 10lbs makes a huge difference? Do wrestling or Gracie BJJ no question!

akkido, boxing , taekwondo, karate, kung fu, muay thai, krav maga

thats what the others said, now...

akkido is weak and light, if that is what u want to do, go for it

taekwondo requires you to do high kicks and alot of stretching, i know big guys can be light on their feet but seriously... and taekwondo is mostly useless in a real fight, just like akkido,

OK boxing, it is ok, its extremely common sense and yeah it might help you, but your not getting the most out of it as u want trust me! experience

Karate, is pretty good i would recomend this 2nd to you but finding the right place is hard, i recomend goju

Kung Fu, difficult to move around, harder for a bigger guy like you, it would be funny to see a bigger person fight like this, u need alot of self esteem for a person of your size to fight like this.

Muay Thai, very cardio and good, but karate is more all around, i would recommend this over boxing but it's probably about the same for heavyweights.

Krav Maga, i just went to the website and watched the videos, thats the most b.s i have ever seen. If i had a gun pointed at your head and i saw you move, i would cap u to the ground. I would need to be drunk for you to beat me with krav maga... lol

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Yeah no doubt go for Gracie BJJ, u learn submissions, ground striking, and with such a weight advantage over other people u get to ragdoll people. U could end a fight less than a minute, shoot ( a takedown ), mount (sitting on top of the guy), Punch the crap out of his face till u feel like your knuckles recieved enough damage for the day. So many things u can do, If its stand up and lets say your the better boxer, it can go on for like 5 minutes and he can run away and get a knife or bat, or his friends. I think u should make a clear statement about who you are around town and take Gracie BJJ
Reply:what a mouth full Report It

Reply:I cannot, of course, provide an answer that you should probably provide yourself, since you are going to be doing it. But I would suggest you famililarize yourself with Akido. It makes use of a marvelous set of different principles which I think will at least catch your eye and hold your attention. Sent with respect from Chris in South Portland, Maine, U.S.A.
Reply:A person of your physique? I say heck with the Asian martial arts--go for learning boxing!! To my mind, a good boxer is almost unstoppable. Who in their crazy mind would even want to mix it up with someone who boxes?

Go fer it, dude, and good luck!
Reply:street fighting is hardcore fighting n ull lose a lot of weight.
Reply:I would suggest collegiate style wrestling initially. After that you can move on to Jui-Jitsu, another grappling art. Remember almost all fights end up on the ground, that is where you need to learn first. After you have gained some proficiency in those, study boxing to learn the proper ways to throw punches and defend with your arms. Then Tang Soo Do which is Korean karate and is mostly kicks. After a while you can learn to put those two together in Muy Thai Kickboxing. Lastly you are going to want to study Aikido/judo. They both utilize a bunch of locking manuevers and teach excellent weight distribution. After that you will be ready for the UFC.
Reply:Look for the last you are the only one who can make that decision i don't know you what your like your personality. size will have a very little impact on what style you choose. there are 5 major branches that are very popular today though. chinese (kung fu, ect.), korean (taekwondo, hapkido, ect.), Japanese (karate, kendo, judo, akido, ect.), filipino (arnis, ect.) thailand (muy thai kick boxing, ect) these are just a few of many many many styles, each one has its own flare and many people are attracted to one for many reasons not just their size. run a bit of research, go around town to talk to a few head masters at a few schools, find ou twhat you like only, you can.
Reply:if you're looking for self defense in my opinion, the best self defense for men and women i feel has to be krav maga, israeli fighting system.. Krav Maga is the official self defense system of the Israeli Defense Forces, and has been taught to hundreds of law enforcement agencies and thousands of civilians in the United States. Krav Maga is a simple, effective self defense system that emphasizes instinctive movements, practical techniques, and realistic training scenarios. it has great gross motor techniques that are easy to learn and easy to remember. nothing intriqute, all moves are simple and comprehensible. there are great equalizers, such as knees to the groin, elbows, clawing, plucks, etc..

learn from an instructor in your area: http://www.kravmaga.com/

or

buy a video and learn at home: http://www.centuryfitness.com/webapp/wcs...

now if you're just looking for a great martial arts that is reality based i'd go with combative kickboxing or muay thai.

you'll get a great workout, learn how to punch and kick, in turn learn how to fight, in turn learn a form of self defense. kickboxing/muay thai are great for beginning martial artists, there aren't a lot of intriqute moves and it doesn't take years to get good at as other martial arts forms. combative kickboxing/muay thai schools have popped up just about everywhere in the country these past few years, look in your local yellow pages and i'm sure you'll be able to find a school near you.. if you have any questions let me know i'm more than happy to help!

good luck!
Reply:I recommend Standing Fight. Don't do Ground Fighting.

Semmi Schult , Hong-man Choi, And other Tall Heavy weight Fighter. are proved in Standing Fight.

How about Bob Shapp?

He does not really know how to fight but, He defeated Honest "Mr. Perfect" Hoost In k-1.

That's the reason Why I recommend Standing Fight for you.

In Standing Fight, Weight and Height is good Gift.

Below is why I don't recommend Ground Style(such as Jujitsu, Judo)

1. Bob shapp did not do the Good Job In pride.

2. Semmy Schult got beaten up by ground Fighter in the ground.

3. And there are a lot more example in MMA records that small ground fighter defeated BIG guy.

In Ground, Weight does not that much count .

And In Ground, Height is nothing, Height does not effect the ground game.
Reply:Chicken Style
Reply:i prefer:

muay thai for streetfighting,and if your not the big fan of "point systems" instead you like the "knockout system", good excercise

kung fu is pretty much just plain self defense, there are lots of styles, and is simple and great excercise, pratical

judo - if your a wrestler, grappler type person

karate or tae kwon do, if there are no other options

Do massage parlours have security personnell and are they likely to carry guns?

You see, I've always wanted to go to one and demand a proper therapeutic massage for my back pain, only to have my suspicions aroused that everything is less than 100% legit part way through and demand to see copies of my masseuse's qualiications, etc.

However, I'm concerned that the evening will end with my being shot through the back of the skull and my body being dumped in the wheelie bin out the back, among the needles and the tramps vomitting up White lightening, which is probably a bit more than I'm prepared to risk for a massage parlour gag.

On the other hand, I'm a big, fit guy with considerable martial arts training, so if we're talking an overweight ex-squaddie with missing teeth and a cocaine addiction coming to give me a slap with a bit of old hosepipe, I fancy my chances

Can anybody enlighten me?

Do massage parlours have security personnell and are they likely to carry guns?
Most massage parlours don't have a dedicated security personnel. They just have a maid, who is basically a receptionist. The maid is normally female but can be male.

Only a complete dick-head would go in there and demand to see qualifications. The only thing you are likely to get is a crap shag.
Reply:well if he's male don't be sure that's a gun poking u...be worried
Reply:the only shooting to be done should be done by the customer
Reply:Should you be out on your own?
Reply:Well I am well %26amp; truely confused because you are saying you want a massage for back pain but you want to go to a massage parlour,I wish you people would'nt get so confused,a massage parlour is for personal services %26amp; the massage is just to get you realaxed etc not to get rid off your aches %26amp; pains,so go to a profesional massage place that deals with this kind of problem you have and as for security yes places do have them,well you should see some of the chancers that come in on the rob..
Reply:if I were them, I would have a gun.

lots of people have guns at work,

if you have a concern, then it is likely for a good reason.

have you tried nicely asking them what they will do without demanding it ?

being sweet can often get you further than being mean.
Reply:depends what type of gun
Reply:Go and have a w***k, it's safer!
Reply:The White Lightening sounds a bit harsh on the stomach, prof! (You will always be my Prof!) hey - a fellow martial artist - how cool! what Belt Grading or Dan level and stripe are you? are you practised in pressure point form and style? you could also run a bit of protection in the form of security services and maybe even get a quid pro quo out of it??!! (God now Im going to have all the martial arts sector on my A*** for making such frivolous comments - see what I am prepared to do for you PP??!!)

Anyway - I see this as the perfect way for you to have total control of security issues in the environment you are describing, PLUS getting the ol' Python syphoned!! (do you think I'll get in trouble for this comment??!!)

Would you rather be like Superman or Batman?

Would you rather have Superman's powers, or Batman's wealth, intelligence, survival skills, martial arts training and array of tools and weapons?

Would you rather be like Superman or Batman?
Batman of course! :)
Reply:Superman isn't exactly a mental midget.
Reply:Batman's waaaaay cooler.
Reply:Superman;
Reply:Batman of course. He's got a utility belt and the batmobile!
Reply:I think Batman is a bit cooler.
Reply:batman is cooler!! superman is fake for me
Reply:wouldn't you rather have women as your weakness instead of green kryptonite? :)
Reply:Batman because he used his brain and hard work to get awesome. Whenever stuff hits the fan Batman is there risking his life to fix it.

Superman was just born that way and he's pretty lame. He only has one weakness and he still comes close to losing every time. He can do some cool tricks but everyone from Krypton can. He's nothing special. I think General Zod was better. At least he became a General on his own merits, not by default just because he had god like powers.
Reply:according to how you discribed Batman to be the one with "wealth, intelligence, survival skills, martial arts training and array of tools and weapons" -- i prefer to be Batman....or actually .... Batwoman.....would suit me more....

Y_Y
Reply:I would rather be like Superman. Not just his powers - but he is an all around good guy.

I think his best power is the discipline enough to limit himself. He could completely wipe out anyone with few exceptions, but refuses to do so. Why? Because his character was created to respect life, even the lives of those that do not deserve it.

Batman - he is cool too. I like them both, but that wasn't the question.
Reply:I would rather be batman with his batmobile.
Reply:i would rather be batman. batman is cool. he has can anything he wanted to because he's rich and has an overall good life.
Reply:superman
Reply:batman totally ten times more cooler. working at night is better than the day i'd say. no offense but superman's power ain't cool at all.
Reply:Batman is cooler; he's got no powers and yet the criminals are still scared ****less of him. Not too many are scared of Superman, because he's such a boy scout, they know he wouldn't actually HARM them.
Reply:Superman. Mainly because in your "Batman" scenario, you're not including the fact that he's a multi-billionaire.
Reply:Superman. People like him, Flash, Captain Marvel, Martian Manhunter and Green Lantern could beat most people in a few seconds if the writers really had them use their powers correctly. With the exception of the Flash, everyone else I mentioned could find treasure in the ocean or turn coal into diamond and easily become rich.

Batman IS cool and has a lot going for him but, Superman's Fortress of Solitude is the best! It's an armory, an intergalactic zoo, it has a phantom zone projector and an array of all types of vehicles. Not to mention his army of Superman robots and his science labs.
Reply:I don’t know… it’s a toughie… Catwoman, Talia, Poison Ivy and Harley Quinn versus Lois Lane…?

Sorry, Miss Lane!

But seriously, if I had Superman’s powers I could eventually acquire all of Batman’s skills and so forth. As long as we're talking fantasy here, why limit yourself to just one super-heroic identity? Superman only needs to sleep an hour a week, to dream. He could Super all day and Bat all night. How’s that for having the best of both?

5 APR 07, 2112 hrs, GMT.
Reply:Batman, hands down. Or... Batgirl/Batwoman.

I want to lose 20 pounds in 2 weeks.?

I am 200 pounds, 6ft 1 with about 25% body fat. How do I lose 20 pounds in 2 weeks? How many Calories do I need to consume in 1 day and how many do I need to burn in 1 day? Also, if I eat less for lunch. I am worried I will not have enough energy and get dizzy during my Martial Arts Training. What should I do?

I want to lose 20 pounds in 2 weeks.?
do the master cleanse, u may lose up to 20lbs in ten days
Reply:Talk to a nutritionist and if you do lose 20 pounds in two weeks please tell me how!
Reply:Take your time losing weight. To lose weight in a healthy way, you shouldn't lose any more than 2 lbs a week. If you lose more than that, it's soooo hard on your body.
Reply:Omg nooo . Don't try it =( . If you over eat now...then eat less but 20 pounds in 2 weeks ? thats not impossible but you cant do it in any healthy way. But uh if you want to lose weight do cardioo thats and stop the junk food :)
Reply:Easy answer: Cut off your left leg and you should drop the 20 you were looking for.

Honestly, it can't be done in any healthy way. You ask what should/could you eat to lose that much weight? You would have to not eat anything and only drink water. You think you feel dizzy now, just wait.

At 6'1" and 200 pounds, you aren't 20% fat. I'm 6'4" and 210 and I don't feel bad about it. Just chill, eat a healthy diet, get regular exercise and find something more important to stress about.
Reply:20 lbs in 2 weeks? thats tuff but not impossible. the best way i know to do this would be a ketogenic diet. google it. this is a very low carb diet with high fat and high protien. according to your stats you have very little muscle. you should start weight training right away. the more muscle you have the higher your metabolism.
Reply:First of all, this is a lot of weight to try and lose in two weeks, and its potentially dangerous. If you want to try and do it however, this is the best way.

You need to eat small meals every three hours to keep your metabolism at its peak. If you eat less then your body will start to worry that food is not available and will slow down your fat losing process. You need to consume around 800 to 1000 calories lower than you burn in one day. This may seem like a lot, but you naturally burn calories even when your sitting around doing nothing. Look up Basal Metabolic Rates and put some numbers in. For your weight, I would guess that ingesting 2300 calories per day is a good start. You also need to incorporate some cardio every day. Try to do moderate training for half an hour and intense training for ten to fifteen minutes.

Even with all this you may not lose the 20 pounds you want, but you will lose at least ten if you do everything by the book, and very possibly more than that.
Reply:LOL wouldn't we all.
Reply:Hi, I'd like to start this with, "I'm no expert". Thought I'd share some with you, hope it helps.

I also work out. I used to body build and I used to fight. I now train for a fight that never happens. I also was in the Army in the past. I would have to help soldiers drop weight for weigh ins, etc. You can have a super lunch without fear of gaining weight or getting lightheaded, (me too on that one). Grilled chicken breasts, cut vegetables such as carrots, bell peppers and such with Rice. Snack on fruit if you can. Keeps Sugar up and Vitamin intake. You can try some Slimfast if you can tolorate it. Also, may I recommend Hydroxy Cuts fatburner pills should you be so inclined. Theres sugerless/fat free candies and snacks that you couldn't tell from the real deal. Eat, especially if your working out, just eat well.

About weight drop. We'd get the guy in sweats and go to the gym that had a "Wet" Sauna. We'd jog outside until we were sweating and winded a little. In takeing water in small sips. Then go inside. Five to ten minutes in and a couple minutes out, hydrating the whole time. Some guys and girls would wrap with plastic bags and tape over the sweats. It is extremely uncomfortable and you must be aware of the time in at the sauna. Go with a buddy. People have lost a couple pounds in one day doing this.

I could go on and on but I think you get the drift. None of this may apply to you at all or you may be aware of all of this. If so, please excuse me as I know not who this message goes to. The intent wasn't to insult your intelligence.

You matter what you do to drop your weight, you can do it. It's a do-able task and it's realistic. Best to you
Reply:I'm trying to lose weight too and it's sooo hard. My aunt is using a weight loss product and it's really working for her. I'm gonna try it and I recommend you try it too. Check their website at

http://www.mesayyes.info , my aunt got a free trial and paid only 6.95$ shipping and handling.

Could this be dangerous? Should I try it?

Shouldn't you stand up for your woman?

My problem started 2 weeks ago when I was out walking with my girlfriend and a group of 3 guys started heckling her because she has a lazy eye on one side. I have a lot of martial arts training and basically beat them up pretty badly - one guy had a skull fracture apparently I found out later. But instead of being happy that I did this for her honor, my girlfriend seems to be frightened of me now. She kind of flinches whenever I move quickly etc. How do I solve this?

Shouldn't you stand up for your woman?
Yes, you should stand up and protect her but what you done scares girls off because we want a guy that will let us fight our own battles but protect us at the same time. The best way to solve your problem is to sit down and tell her that you were only trying to protect her and that she can trust you and love to be around you because you know how to treat a woman/girl. Tell her that she can be around you and not have to worry about people messing with her and that you will try to stop being so over-protective because you realized that what you done was too dramatic but you were only trying to protect her because she's your girlfriend.

best of luck to the both of you.
Reply:lol- stroke her gently
Reply:It is tough being you, isn't it Chuck Norris?
Reply:you did the right thing. you are a great boyfriend. tell your girlfriend you would never hurt her, just her enemies.
Reply:Dude, there is standing up for her and then there is what you did...I'm not sure what I would call it. I know you probably meant well. It's just that you went overboard.

PS: That answer was delivered in case you really are seriously telling the truth. I have doubts that you are...I cannot imagine anyone being that obtuse? or...that malicious all the while wondering why she would be scared of you?
Reply:talk to her about it. let her get out what ever it is she is thinking
Reply:Your girlfriend was probably frightened that you were so violent. Just give her compliments and show her respect when others are cruel. Knowing that you are willing to be by her side at all times when buddies or strangers say things is a compliment in itself.
Reply:Girls don't want you to be Mr. Macho they just want you to stand up for their honor as in taking her side on things, telling them jerks off. It depends you can apologize to her and explain to her why you beat them up, don't give her no sap story just the truth. Girls really like it when their guys stand up for them that shows how much respect they have for us females. Besides beating them up I think you showed her that you really respect her, Props To You!! But it might take a while maybe something happened to her in her past that makes her frightened of violent acts. Maybe you two should sit down and have a long talk..
Reply:hmmmm just explain to her that u were just protecting her. and she shouldnt be afraid of u cos u'll neva hurt her. i'm mad i mis'd the beat down....................lol gd job.
Reply:I know this is a difficult time for you. I would inform her that you have control over yourself. Give her time and continue to let her see your sensitive side. Take care and hang in there.
Reply:If you karate chop her right in the temple you should take away all of her recent memory and she will forget about the whole thing. j/k what you should really do is just talk to her and tell her that you would never hurt her and that you did it to protect her.
Reply:It's one thing to stand up for your woman and quite another to nearly commit homicide because someone said something about her eye. What would have happened if they had actually touched her? Your girl is afraid because she does not know what might set you off. You are like a powder keg in a kitchen. Get anger management treatments. Tell her you are doing this. Maybe then she will begin to feel comfortable around you again.
Reply:First of all I completely understand why you did that to those guys, but it doesn't mean that she understands. Let her know that you did it because you got mad and what to teach to guys a lesson. Also that you wanted to protect her and her feelings. Still, you shouldn't go beating up everyone that says something to ur gf.
Reply:you are such a sweetheart, but if you know martial arts you should know that it only for protection when you are getting beaten up, not heckled at. Tell her that you were only protecting her and that you didnt meant to take it that far with them it was only to teach them a lesson. Tell her you would never do this to her as you love her to much to hurt her and thats why you did that in the first place was because you dont like to see her hurt. apologise for your behaviour and say it wont happen again. Take her out to a nice restaurant or some where nice, get her some flowers maybe.

What's the best kind of trainer/sneaker or shoe for grip on a wooden floor?

At the moment I use K-Swiss tennis shoes which do not provide me with enough grip, can anyone suggest another shoe? I wear them for martial arts training. Thanks.

What's the best kind of trainer/sneaker or shoe for grip on a wooden floor?
I like Diesels. Mine have a nice knobbly sole, a wide toe reinforced with rubber, and they are very comfortable. Stylish, too, for both women and men.
Reply:Try a nobby cross trainer or trail sneaker.

Canine Teeth

Would I be allowed to purchase nunchaku abroad, and bring them back to the UK, in my suitcase?

They are for martial arts training purposes by the way.

Would I be allowed to purchase nunchaku abroad, and bring them back to the UK, in my suitcase?
No need mate you can buy them here at any good martial arts store (just show them your martial arts licence). I know 2 places in sunderland alone that sell weapons, I am sure most cities will have similar shops or try ebay!
Reply:If they are in your suitcase, most likely. Just don't bring them in carry-on, for obvious reason. xD
Reply:Definitely not in your carry on so put them in your checked baggage and I would also not have them fastened it will attract less interest and less chance of them being confiscated. I have heard that the UK is more stringent on martial arts weapons and them coming into the country.
Reply:Should be OK in your suitcase, but if you hold a martial arts "licence" from the Dojo where you train, take it with you.

Don't expect to walk through Passport Control or Customs "unaided" if you swagger through with them hanging round your neck like Steven Segal or Chuck Norris though!

You commited the crime now you are going to be sent to prison in one month, what will you try and do now ?

to make your 5 year sentence in federal prison easier?

1. Start with something small "in there" so it won't hurt as much when you are faced with the real thing.

2. Begin martial arts training.

3. Go to a site like this and pose the question.

4. Fill it in.

You commited the crime now you are going to be sent to prison in one month, what will you try and do now ?
Study in prison and collect a lot of books
Reply:kill myself it would be the best thing to do.

Could this be dangerous? Should I try it?

I am going to be doing this stunt with this guy and another girl.

Could I be injured or does it look safe. I will be the one jumping on the guy.

The stunt is to show how strong the human body is. The guy has martial arts training.

Should I do this?

Could this be dangerous? Should I try it?
I don't really think theres much danger in it for you, but the guy you're going to jump on could have, shall we say, umm, some discomfort. Personally, I wouldn't waste my time with it, but if thats what you guys want to do then go for it. Good luck!
Reply:Not a good idea.
Reply:Looks like someone could get badly hurt. Please don't try it unless you really know what you are getting into.
Reply:that's not a stunt, its a fetish.
Reply:Yeah do it that would be really smart *Rolls eyes*
Reply:well depending the height from where you are jumping if its too high, the collision may be alot harder if you were to hit a part of your body thats not that strong against that person at impact, in most situations, i wouldnt recommend it if you arent used to taking heavy spills aka "eating ****"
Reply:No you shouldn't. Yes you could be injured.
Reply:It could be VERY dangerous. If the guy does not have the proper training or if you do not land in the exact place you could end breaking his ribs or even worse you could make his lungs to collapse and he could not breathe.

You Should NOT do this.

What branch of the military?

I'm a teenage female with martial arts training, I am intelligent, very much so when it comes to verbal. I scored 780 on my verbal portion of SATs. I'm not quite as great at math, but I'm fairly lazy when it comes to school. I'm very athletic and tough as hell. I can take a lot of **** and I want to make a difference. My dad wants something to brag about like, me in Oxford or Dartmouth and my mom wants me to be a kindergarten teacher or a gardener. I just want to ******* get out. Give me a branch of the military (Coast Guard doesn't ******* count)

What branch of the military?
Sounds like you need to join the Army.

The United States Army is the main ground-force of the United States. The Army's main function is to protect and defend the United States (and its interests) by way of ground troops, armor (tanks), artillery, attack helicopters, tactical nuclear weapons, etc. The Army is the oldest U.S. Military service, officially established by the Continental Congress on June 14, 1775. The Army is also the largest U.S. Military Service. There are approximately 76,000 officers and 401,000 enlisted members in the active duty Army. The Army is supported by two Reserve Forces which can be tapped for trained personnel and equipment during times of need: The Army Reserves, and the Army National Guard. The primary difference between the two is that the Reserves are "owned" and managed by the federal government, and each state "owns" it's own National Guard. However, the President of the United States or the Secretary of Defense can "activate" state National Guard members into Federal military service during times of need.
Reply:Well...

Army, Navy, Marines, Air Force...

Make your pick. Just serve your country well if you choose to do so.
Reply:US Army, there are some links: http://www.goarmy.com

http://www.army.com

http://www.military.com
Reply:Based on what you've said, I'm thinking you're a good match for the Marines. They're the first to go into any altercation, and they're tough as nails. Not to mention, their uniforms look way cooler than the other branches!
Reply:You sound like an exemplary candidate for the Marines. You seem to have all your sh*t lined up. I say go for it. You should be able to make a difference there. Good luck----------------
Reply:the CG doesnt count?! are you freaking serious?! the Coast Guard is an amazing branch. they stop ALOT of crap from coming into this country! But as for which branch you should join, join the Army. the marines are too intense. they are crazy. the closest one to the marines is the navy. besides, why would you wanna be out to sea 9 mo out of the year?
Reply:USMC IS always looking for Officers,or train you to be one.ARMY ranger group.Navy seals.

AIR FORCE COMMANDO GROUP.
Reply:Army!!!! the best of the best definitely
Reply:Definitely the Marines, we got the best looking uniforms, higher standards than the other branches, and the toughest basic training out of all the branches. We are the few and the proud for a reason. I'm not taking anything away from the other services they are all respectable and whatever you decide I'm sure your dad will be proud.
Reply:USMC!!!!!

Toughest branch out there. You would love it.
Reply:if ya want a laid back job join air force!! they have nicer barracks, bases, duty assignments as well as pay believe it or not.(per diem). Every air force base ive been to was so clean!! and had a bad azz gym. Navy if ya wanna see the world(seen 6 countries in 6 months) and also have a semi-laid back job. marines if ya wanna really get some and army if ya wanna poo in a hole ya dug with a shovel.
Reply::) "I wanna be a Drill Instructor..."

Hey, the way it was presented to me, "if you're gonna go into the military, go ALL IN and become a Marine!" :)

Army's the other choice - either of the green services. You'll love and hate life in either, but the Marine title carries more in bar room talk. Army's fun too, and probably can get you a better deal on college money, which will be important in five years.
Reply:Honestly, it is up to what YOU think suits you best. But you do sound like one tough chick, and can cut it in the Marines, and if you do become a drill instructor, you'll be the one person no Marine will forget, EVER. How's that for making a difference?cause no Marine forgets their D.I.

Joe rogon vs wesley snipes-who will win and will you pay to see it?

there have bin talks of a joe rogan wesley snipes mma fight.both have martial arts training and are in fairly good shape.if the fight were to happen it would be on pay per view.since these two arnt as expierienced in mma as fighters such as chuck liddel or matt hughes the fight probobly wouldnt last that long.should we pay money to see a fight that might not make it past the first round because snipes or rogon cant take a punch.Has the mma stooped to the level of celeberty boxing wear in the celeberties are trying to re ignite there carrier.snipes hasnt had a movie offer in a long time and owes a lot of money in back taxes.And what are joes reasons to fight. Is it the money or is he just scratching the itch that has developed sitting outside the ring as a color commenter in the ufc.

Joe rogon vs wesley snipes-who will win and will you pay to see it?
who cares, let them fight... snipes has better form than chuck liddel thats for damn sure...

fighting ability.. who cares..

fights arnt supposed to go to the second round..

they are supposed to be over quick..

thats what I will pay for...

i dont wanna see gay-jitsu and its unrealistic street fighting..

Id pay to see it if its a quality knock out one rounder...

I hope snipes beats rogan...

rogan is Gay-Jitsu master!
Reply:never heard of the first guy, you should consider that in the very few answers you get
Reply:well first wouldn't pay to see if for that very fact there would be no 2 round and i think it is all a prank to boost there egos because of lack of work rogon should stay on fear factor and wesley well i dunno he can't keep doing blade movies they will run out of stuff to make a movie about like they haven't already
Reply:I Like Wesley Snipes,but my money would have to be on Joe.Not only is he a fighter he's an instructor as well.Wesley only had training to fight in a movie,not in a real fight like Joe.
Reply:rogan would dominate snipes. he is bigger and much better trained. he would take snipes down and tap him. there is an internet video of rogan tapping some internet challenger who came to roll with him at eddy bravos school. rogan made him look bad.

Could this be dangerous? Should I try it?

I am going to be doing this stunt with this guy and another girl.

Could I be injured or does it look safe. I will be the one jumping on the guy.

The stunt is to show how strong the human body is. The guy has martial arts training.

Should I do this?

Could this be dangerous? Should I try it?
You could twist your ankle or something like that. I wouldn't do it.
Reply:why do you keep asking this question
Reply:i wouldnt recommend doing it. you could hurt yourself or the guy,

and if you do happen to hurt the guy, he could sue you.

it's not that impressive to begin with, why do you want to do it?

i think it's way cooler to learn how to blow milk out of your nose, and that way, you dont hurt anyone else.
Reply:I don't understand why people want constantly do foolish stunts that can possibly hurt themselves or others.

Why not spend your spare time finding something that is useful or something to be proud of once you have achieved it.
Reply:That's a real good way to bust kidneys wide open.I would not do it.Your risking internal organs if you try it.I can just see you getting sued for medical expenses when it goes wrong.
Reply:You asked this same question about a week ago.

And my answer has not changed. If you injure the guy or - heaven forbid, kill him - do you REALLY want that on your conscience, not to mention your RECORD?

Do not do this. It is dangerous and moreover STUPID.
Reply:Looks like a great way to crush someone's stomach.
Reply:what are you trying to ask?

Back and Hip Pain ... Need relief?

I dont' have medical insurance and 10 years ago I was in a car accident that caused my right hip to be knocked out of line. I was told it was 95% healed, before I ran out of funds to pay for more treatment. I still deal with middle back pain, and right hip pain, all the time. I don't want to be on medication nor do I want surgery. Are there any other options that could help me? I am involved with athletic martial arts training and do not want the pain to make me stop training.

Back and Hip Pain ... Need relief?
You need to learn how to do exercises that target specific areas in your body.

Such as exercises for the hips.

I do a lot of work with the fitness ball because I have hip and back problems. It does help.
Reply:You are the best candidate for Chiropractic care. A good Chiropractor will help assess you condition and determine the cause of your pain now. You will see great results and don't be surprised. Depending on the extend of your personal injury you should be able to get significant relief and increased mobility from the care. Specially since you are active in martial arts its even more complementary to your physical activity. Good Luck.

Dr. Ali, DC
Reply:I had a car accident last year and it caused nerve damage in my neck. The pain goes all the way down my left side. After months of doctor visits and medications, I finally gave in and tried and accupuncurist. I found a good one (that is the key) and he really helped. I am off all medications and it has been almost 4 months. I have had only 1 treatment, but that doesn't always happen. It doesn't hurt to try.
Reply:if it is "knocked out of line," then dislocation can cause pain, no one can fix that unless you go thru the surgery

your spine may be dislocated, or some spinal disc may be pushed out of place, and that may cause the back pain

those things can only be fixed by surgery, there is nothing a person can do unlike a muslce or tendon torn which may self heal over the time
Reply:A chiropractor is probably your best choice. Since most insurance companies still don't cover chiropractic care many will treat patients at a reduced rate based on income. Try to find one who uses a massage therapist also so you can benefit from both therapies at each visit. Also request some specific stretches to keep the area loose.

Gender disparity and domestic violence?

This is an exercise in domestic violence, gender roles and society. It is offered as a sort of “mini-community-survey” and food for thought.

While the perspective is from the male point of view, I invite both genders to speculate on the course of action.

Here’s the situation:

A husband and wife are at home, having a heated argument. The husband is seated at a desk, the wife 10 feet to his left standing. The husband makes a scathing remark (assume no slur or profanity is used), and the wife becomes enraged. She shrieks and runs straight at the husband, her arms outstretched.

If you are the husband, what do you do?

Here’s some more detail: The man is easily 60 pounds heavier than the wife, in decent shape, and has a fair amount of martial arts training. He has no history of violence against anyone, and no criminal record.

The woman has a slight build, has no combat training, and is unarmed. She also has no history of violence and no criminal record, but has a temper.

Gender disparity and domestic violence?
You have a few incorrect details here.

1) The man is of slight build (and has no martial arts training) and the woman is bigger than he.

2) The man has no history of domestic violence but the woman does.

What happens is the man offers no resistance when his wife assaults him and then some incredibly ill-bred and illiterate cops who don't need to be bothered with the facts because their minds are already made up decide to arrest him!
Reply:grab her arms to restrain her (but not hard enough to bruise), and leave the situation asap.
Reply:Duck.
Reply:If he has martial arts training, he should easily be able to subdue her without doing any harm. A simple hold would suffice if she's that crazy.

On the other hand, dodging is very easy.
Reply:I would just grab her by the hands and stop her from coming at me. I wouldn't try to break or sprain anything, but she would have to struggle.
Reply:I think violent people probably grew up in violent homes, though there are exceptions. There are many people who grow up in these homes who do not end up this way. It is not black and white. There is something called the cycle of abuse, where abused male children are very likely to go on to become abusers themselves, thereby repeating the cycle. Thirty percent of child abuse victims become abusers, so in dealing with child abuse and neglect along with other issues in the home, I could foresee a drop in the number of domestic violence situaitons.
Reply:how about physically get away from her without injuring her (should be easy not to her hurt her given the size difference) and call the police.
Reply:I don't understand why martial arts needs to be brought into it, but okay.

The gal needs to step back and control her temper - she shouldn't fly at him.

What I usually do is say, "I don't' want to say anything more, because it's not going to help anything right now," and walk off to cool off.

The husband should apologize for the obviously scathing remark, which was made to have her react the way she did. He did that to piss her off, so he should take a step back too.

If she continues her "lunge" - he needs to just hold her arms and subdue her, preferably by saying he's sorry for the ugly remark. I would think that would calm her down.

sidebar comment - Isn't it funny how we're called emotional when someone says something awful to us, but disparaged because of how we react to it?

Why is that?
Reply:well well well lol i can tell you what i did.

i have been through this and the situation was a bit different but not much. she came at me from across the room and i was standing near the couch. she took a wild swing at me and i moved to the side grabbed the wrist of the hand she was swinging and moved her off bounce and onto the couch. i then backed away and asked her if she was ok, why i was so concerned about her and if she was ok is beyond me but at the time that's what i did. she promised me that she would never try to hit me ever again and said she was sorry. i like a fool believed her, hummmmm well she never did try to hit my with her body ever again so she didn't lie about that but the next time that she got that mad it was the car she tried to run me down with. on that one i froze and well if the car didn't stop sliding in time like it did i would have been crushed between two cars. again i did nothing about it like a fool. now today id have left the first time.
Reply:I would not respond to violrence with violence. I would tickle her until she gains control of her emotions, then appologize to her as appropriate. If her anger was justified, I would stop tickling her and pay her $50....mop the floor, do the dishes, laundy, send her to her mother's, or anything else that pleases her and lets her know she is loved.

Will collegate trained wrestlers take over MMA, UFC and other martial competitions, in the next decade?

This is where it seems to be going. In the early 90s, when I first started paying attention to MMA events, there were a ton of different styles competing... after a while, BJJ became the most popular system practiced, while other styles that were instrumental early on dropped out of these events. Lately though, I've seen more and more ex-college wrestlers at these, and they win. I think it's because of the training used at college level sports, and the interest of college level athletes in doing something professional with their skill.

With all this in mind, is it possible that within the next decade, those trained in an eastern martial art will be nearly impossible to find, while those trained in European Wrestling will be the norm?

Will collegate trained wrestlers take over MMA, UFC and other martial competitions, in the next decade?
MMA is still evolving but the rules IMO are evolving for the grappler... I know its for safty, but it makes them more "brave"... who knows where it goes from here.. jus enjoy the ride..
Reply:good BJJ beats good wrestling any time. In some tournaments wrestlers have advantages because of there take down skills. So they keep taking guys down and letting them up. Wrestling definitely provides a great base and they usually are the best trained atheletes which is why most of these guys take up BJJ and excel quickly. Most of the guys you see winning train BJJ and Muay Thai 4-5 days a week.
Reply:Well, if people start training 'self defense' with UFC rules i think we're going to have a lot of disappointed mugged people with no pocket books in the future. I can see someone attacking someone else, the fellow who got attacked was BJJ trained and the attacker somehow gets the upper hand and chokes him. Then the BJJ person taps the guys leg as if to say 'i'm tapping out now, i give i give!' and no can do, the guy twists his head off like a little stupid squirrel. Lesson learned, kicks that can keep him at a distance... the 'run like hell method' of MA, or the fabled 'kick to the groin' or 'punch to the troat' are not likely to go away anytime soon. Most traditional MA schools won't teach you
Reply:you have to be well rounded to win in MMA. having great BJJ, boxing, and Muay Thai will improve your chances for victory during a fight.

Coutoure, Koscheck, Lesnar, and Matt Hughes are the only names that comes to my mind. Both Hughes and Coutoure have been fighting for a while now. They have adapted to the MMA sport. Koscheck and Lesnar are still relatively new to the sport. Koscheck use the "Ground and Sleep" technique while Lesnar fought a scrub and won.

Eastern Martial Arts will always be around as long as there is MMA. wrestlers will come into the sport but they better use the eastern martial arts or they will not survive in the fight.
Reply:Actually I don't agree with the premise. It is the stand up fighters who are and will continue to take over.

Of course stand up with the ability to stuff takedowns and escape from the ground. Alot of time has to be devoted to ground fighting for any MMA fighter. Still if you look at some of the top guys - GSP, Anderson Silva, Liddell, Jackson, Wanderlai, CroCop this guys are stand up sensations. They may have great wrestling / BJJ but it is there stand up that differentiates them.
Reply:Well first to answer a few other answerers...

BJJ beats Good wrestling: Actually I would disagree with this, I see great BJJ guys getting beat by wrestlers in MMA constantly. Wrestlers with some submission defense training that is.

Agnostic Front: Seriously? An untrained lay person gets a choke on a experienced BJJ person (who trains in chokes daily, not just putting them on, but defending them, and being put in them) and the BJJ person taps... man that is a crazy world right there. I hate to tell you, but despite what Sensei Creese has taught you, "troat" punches and groin kicks aren't that successful, and are pretty much worthless if you are on the ground. Additionally, "kicking to keep the distance" is pretty much a sure fire way to get put on your ****. Kicking anywhere above the waist is pretty much worthless in a real fight without setting it up. Every true self defense system deals with close range fighting, clinching, and some form of grappling or ground control.

If a French Savate (consider the best kickers in the world) champ can't help but be taken down by a wrestler or BJJist half his weight, then how does the whole kicking for distance thing work out? (Gerard Gordeau vs. Yuki Nakai, or Royce Gracie)

Anyway, to answer your question Beatchanter, I would say you are seeing a more elite level of athlete entering the UFC now a days, and for as many former collegate wrestlers, there are ex NCAA football players, and all around athletes who have competed at a high level.

Wrestlers have been a huge part of MMA since the early days, guys like Dan Severn, Mark Coleman, Mark Kerr, etc. Wrestling translates well, because all you have to do is add a little submission defense and some striking training.

Anything is a good base.

Great strikers add wrestling and submissions, and take down defense.

I don't think you will see them take over, I think that it has evolve a great deal how it was. Previously during the crap years (as I like to call them) it was a wrestling dominated sport. Guys like Tito Ortiz, Mark Coleman, Kevin Randleman, etc held the belts by simply taking someone down and beating on them.

Soon there was an evolution to that, and guys who were great strikers but had some wrestling back ground started to emerge, and then other well rounded guys started to emerge.

I don't think you will see any one group of people "take over" I think some group will have success, someone will figure out how to counter it, will develop techniques for dealing with that, and it will just continue on and on. 5 years ago it was rare to see a spinning back kick, or hammer fists in MMA. Now guys have that in their arsenal.

I just see people getting more well rounded, better athletically as cardio plays a HUGE role in MMA, and it will constantly evolve. Someone will figure out a technique or style that works for them and will bring it in, dominate and someone will figure out how to beat that particular technique or style, and so on and so forth.

I think to be a good MMAist, you have to have a bit of everything, and you have to learn it from the source. Meaning you learn Muay Thai from a Muay Thai expert, Boxing from a boxing expert etc.

There will always be guys with a traditional base that have added on, and find a way to incorporate techniques that work from that base into their style. These are the people who are the most successful, guys who already come in with some tools before starting MMA.

I think you will see a downplay in general of arts that are internal or do little sparring or pressure testing. Until some Kung Fu guy figures out how to use a subset of techniques successfully against a resisting opponent.

I don't see a clearly dominant force or style, I see it evolving constantly, and it getting better athletes, who are more well rounded.

There are still strikers and grapplers now, it is just the strikers know grappling, and the grapplers know striking.

Anyway enough for my book. I hope I am clear, I think that technique wise MMA will be constantly evolving, and you will see more and more athletes (football, wrestling, kickboxing, etc) enter in it and have success due to having an athletic background and honing their body for sports already.

Just my two cents.
Reply:You haven't been paying much attention to MMA then. Couture, Coleman, Kerr, Hughes, Sherk, Liddell, Henderson, Lindland, Rampage, and other wrestlers, have been around for the last decade. You won't been seeing any more pure wrestlers like Coleman dominating anymore.
Reply:What is Collegate?

If you mean Collegiate, then the answer is no. Wrestling will remain a part of the UFC. It won't dominate because most college wrestlers earn a degree. They can usually get a more stable career after graduation. Some will continue to seek the adventure. The majority will not even consider the MMA.
Reply:Um... I think maybe you should watch TUF Season One..

and pay attention to Josh Koscheck first fights..

He knew how to take everyone down to the ground.. and sit on top of them.. and that was about it.

Josh has a a great college career in wrestling, and he's getting better and better each fight. However you should watch his last fight versus GSP and see how many times GSP took him down.

So to answer your question.. I dont see it trained wrestlers will take over ufc anytime soon, or within the decade. Not knocking trained wrestlers, but I dont see any form completely dominating the sport anytime soon.
Reply:no i doubt it there is no weight division at the moment dominated by wrestlers. in fact only handful of wrestlers are near the top of any divisions. keeping in mind sean sherk is a steroid cheat and id happen to suspect randy and matt hughes are too(bearing in mind randy is more athletic and stronger at 44 than he ever was) but the real great fighters (especiall at heavyweight) namely

fedor emelianenko gsp, gomi, diaz, vera, arlovski, cro cop, kharitonov, shogun rua, wandy , sokoudjou, arona, both nogeuira's, liddell(he competed at college level but was long before that a martial artist), paulo filho, anderson silva, franklin, okami, bj penn, gilbert melendez, rickson gracie, the list goes on and on and on.

some wrestlers are very good but only when they have different arts to accompany them. examples are

rampage jackson, tito ortiz, matt hughes, sean sherk, randy couture, dan henderson, matt lindland, mark coleman, josh koscheck and josh barnett but several of thes are certainly on roids or have been. i suspect randy, matt hughes, tito ortiz

matt lindland and mark coleman for various reason for which i will explain and sherk and barnett have been caught doing so.

hughes is simply far too strongly built and ripped for a white man to be if they are not marathon stamina fit which he isnt. couture is a 44 year old man and fitter than ever(something doesnt fit) and i gaurentee if the nevad state athletic commision took samples of his urin during training every 3 days he would get caught. rather than give him a date to get it out of his systme. tito has been juicing alot i think its his whole hight testosteron level thing and his head shape that is excluding his condition and fitness which are abnormal also. lidnland is known for not washing before grappling tournaments just to put his oponents off with his stench so he is a cheat by nature. mark coleman is very well know for abnormal athleticism and physice along with lack of fitness. you cant get ripped unless you are doing bundles of cardio or on roids which do you think. he is also famous for running team hammerhouse and other juiced up idiots like mark kerr kevin randleman and phil baroni. im not sure about wes sims who is in hammerhouse but all the rest admitted abuse. now im not saying only wrestlers take roids i mean royce gracie has taken em. but its obvious when he has i mean he sucked in the hughes fight but then against saku he was very strong.

i know what you are thinking. you dont like me talkin **** about randy but i cant cant help but speculate you know and when things seem too good to be true they usually arent
Reply:Judomofo hit the nail on the head with his ten page honors thesis, LOL! But seriously, it was a great read and I couldn't agree more.

Bruce Tzu also has a good point, we've definitely seen effective strikers come into their own by learning how to defend the takedown, Anderson Silva and Chuck Liddell come to mind. The best ground fighters will continue to figure out how to get it to the ground though, the evolution will continue, back and forth.

Agnostic Front: You are a disgrace to punk rock and a disgrace to the name Agnostic Front.

hONOR roll player: You're right, most collegiate wrestlers get degrees and can have careers that are more lucrative and stable. However, if they'd like to continue competitive wrestling after college, it's almost impossible to make a living from this. That's why we see so many wrestlers moving to MMA after college. They are well educated people but they love their sport and MMA is a way for them to keep doing it. Boxers and kickboxers can be career fighters in their sport so we don't see as many of them come to MMA. This is why we'll continue to see more wrestlers come to MMA than from any other sport, they have no where else to go. Not to mention that wrestling skills are an integral part of MMA. The wrestler exodus to MMA could be a major reason why roughly 80% of the UFC's fighters have bachelor degrees.

With that said, I think wrestling will continue to be a part of MMA because their skills and training translate directly to MMA, but pure wrestlers will not take over. The best wrestlers must put equal time and effort into the other aspects of the fight game. Rather than collegiate wrestlers taking over, I think really good high school wrestlers who start training striking and BJJ immediately after high school will be the most successful in the near future. The other skills are equally important.

Edit:

Jay 101, if your black belt instructor got subbed by a wrestler with no submission experience than that belt's not worth the cloth it's made out of. Don't get me wrong, great wrestlers can learn BJJ faster than anyone, they already have the ability to gain and hold dominant position and that's half the equation. However, a black belt should easily be able to exploit the wrestler's lack of submission defense, at worst it should be a stalemate.

My shcool is right near Arizona State University and we've had several successful collegiate wrestlers come train at our school after their college tenure, many are still there. The training and conditioning of these athletes is second to none, they fit extremely well into our system. Even the best wrestlers still get subbed by anyone with six months of training or more. I recall tooling a 3-time all American when I was a white belt with only 4 months experience, and that's pretty typical. That is until wrestlers learn how to defend submissions from inside the guard. Pure wrestlers tend to do things that get them subbed, i.e. forearm under chin (easy armbar), post hand on floor next you (easy kimura), push your leg down to break guard (easy triangle), and worst of all they're always putting their head in spots that make them easy to Guillotine.

Anyway, all I'm trying to say is that either your instructor sucks, or that particular wrestler was lying about his previous submission experience (probably the latter because somebody gave him a black belt).
Reply:Didn't GSP just dominate the "up and coming" Josk Koscheck? Didn't Chuck hold the belt for almost 2 years (and everyone here might say he was an all american wrestler, but he hasn't attempted a take down since his prom). Bisping will also show Hamill an azz whooping. Nothing against these fighters, but if you look at the champs (not on steroids):

Rampage - All around fighter

Silva - Brazilian Jiu Jitsu

Sherk - yes a wrestler - but watch GSP v. Sherk

Couture - ok - can't deny the wrestling

Matt Serra - Brazilian Jiu Jitsu

So I don't see the domination that you are speaking of. I hate BJ Penn but if he or Ken Florian get the (soon to be) 155 belt, that would make 3 belts owned by BJJ fighters, 1 by a wrestler, and 1 by a "street fighter"

Sorry man I don't see it......
Reply:Yes! I believe that wrestlers will take over MMA. Actually they already have begun too. One example is how easy Matt Hughes beat Royce Gracie. (BJJ is influenced by Asian jujitsu and Judo).

The UFC showed how overrated and unrealistic eastern martial arts is. Need proof watch UFC or Pride!

Supposedly even Bruce Lee said a good wrestler or boxer could beat a martial artist who has 15 years of experience!

One more thing. I have personally seen a ex-college wrestler from some small Div 3 school beat a black belt in BJJ in his FIRST BJJ class! The BJJ black belt wanted to spar the wrestler before class started. He was TRYING to prove that BJJ can beat a wrestler anytime! He was wrong!
Reply:I don't believe it will supplant the eastern martial arts. College wrestlers are in MMA in such large numbers for several reasons:

1) College athletic programs are designed more as job for the athletes than amateur dojos around the country.

2) Colleges actively recruit the nations top high school athletes for their programs and then develop there bodies endurance and strength.

3) Many do see the UFC as their version of the NFL

Wrestling is just the base for many of these athletes. When they get to the UFC they cross train in Eastern Martial Arts to prepare for the competition. This fills in the gaps in their knowledge such as submissions. Early in the UFC the majority of grapplers were wrestlers, and Judo and Jujitsu fighters demolished them with submissions while strikers knocked them out until they cross trained. Take Mark "The Hammer" Coleman, Ken Shamrock, and Dan Sevrin as good examples.
Reply:No wrestlers had their day back 90's when Mark Coleman and Mark Kerr were walking through guys, but just like jiu jitsu people caught on. Now there are some wrestlers who are doing well like Tito (mainly due to his hyping of fights rather than actual ability), Matt Hughes, and Koscheck (both of who were outclassed by non-collegiate wrestler GSP). Also even if your a good wreslter and win your fights no one wants to see a lay'n'pray fighters and the UFC in particular don't move boring fighters up in the ranks. Justin Mcully came out a defeated highly hyped Enersto Hooste trained kickboxer Antonie Hardonk in his debute by a boring lay'n'pray decision, Hardonk has since fought Frank Mir and Mcully has yet to be asked back.

Also with Title IX (legislation requiring colleges to have equal sport opportunities for male and female students) collegiate wrestling programs are becoming fewer and fewer. There has already been lots of major colleges drop their wrestling programs (because they will never drop football) and more are likely to follow suit.

To truly Express ones self?

To truly express ones self to be formless is the ultimate expression to quote Bruce lee!!!

Personally I'm a martial artist who has taught in one discipline and studied many others,and also done my tour of the doors :)

What I want to relate is my Father who having been an amateur Boxer of some note and a gymnastics instructor running his own club and a street fighter who never lossed in his life...In his own words the key to winning is speed,having a good punch, and being a determined B*stard to win regardless.

I must emphize that my Father never had the benefit of martial arts training that I had but was never the less successful in defending himself in real situations against which included,chains,hammers knifes and on one occasion a gun

Your thoughts please as I genuinely think its down to the individual rather than any style of martial art !!!

To truly Express ones self?
I Agree!!

The main attribute in real fighting is the will to survive and speed but don't forget boxing is a martial art,although be it more commonly known as British and gymnastics would more than enough cover various fitness anyway ,but yes its down to the individual as all martial arts styles regardless are ultimately tools to be used,and it's how each person uses them.
Reply:One expresses through his work. U express yourself through martial art. That's what keeps u occupied. Ultimate aim of life is to get recognition in whatever profession one pursues. U have to be one track minded for that. It's not possible to work on different lines and get success in all. In that case U can at the most be called Jack of all master of none.

Who would win, batman and robin VS. Orgazmo and Choda boy!?

TALE OF THE TAPE:

Batman vs. Orgazmo:

Batman-

Secret Identity: Bruce Wayne

Occupation: philanthrapist

Skills: criminology and sleuthing, extensive martial arts training, as well as ability to avoid detection (camoflauge in an urban environment).

Super powers: none but has an array of gadgets.

Greatest enemy: Joker.

Orgazmo:

Identity: Joe Young

Occupation: Mormon Missionary

Skills: has the power of mormon, extensive martial arts training (although he only uses it when he must, as an annoying mormon lots of people want to beat his *** so thats a lot.

Super Powers: the orgazmorator. Has the ability to make anyone climax with such intensity where they are otherwise debilitated.

Enemy: Neutered Man

Who would win, batman and robin VS. Orgazmo and Choda boy!?
Orgazmo and Choda boy !!!!.. The deadly Hampster style would be too much for Batman and the boy blunder !!!
Reply:Batman and Robin
Reply:Batman and Robin. Did you even have to ask?

Street Fighting?

I teach martial arts in a city that is mostly about "fighting" well...they ask me..what would you do in a "street fight?" Well I tell them I would do what I know...so if you tain in Martial Arts...and street fighting is a anything goes deal..then isn't your martial arts training considered street fighting? Hope that was clear..

Street Fighting?
If I am allow to "cheat," then yes.

If I fight like if I am in a competition, then no.

Where do you teach and what city are you in? I still want to learn more.
Reply:there should be no set style in street fighting with the different arts out there there is none better than thee other do what needs to be done in a street fight don't restrict your self with conformity's Report It

Reply:fighting with little or no rules in the street is street fight, finess or brash
Reply:so what would you do when the fight gets close and someone who is much stronger than you and knows what they are doing is choking you out from behind and if you happen to get out of that which I doubt they go straight into an arm lock which most likely will fracture your elbow. what are you going to do then? beat me with your broken off arm?
Reply:Where I'm at theres two different styles, competition MMA and

SMMA, which is street mixed martial arts, the latter bypasses

such rules as eye gouging, groin shots, fish hooking, etc.

That style trains also to disarm armed individuals and trains for multiple opponents.

I think that if you are missing those pieces, then its not real street fighting. If freaks and assholes are bound to use any tactics possible, then you have to be prepared for those tactics.
Reply:if it's a streetfight as in a mugger vs me, i would take him out as quick as possible even if the move is cheap

a tournament, follow rules
Reply:In street fighting any thing is possible %26amp; acceptable because there is no Judge , %26amp; you dont realy know your enmeis strength , wepons , or even how many their specially when you are not in an area that you know it .
Reply:Martial arts should be mostly about "Defending".

There are things I would do in self defense that I would not do in my art, like throat punches, groin kicks, elbow attacks, etc.

I'm not going to do these things in my Dojo, but would in a real life situation.

My art is helping me on the street by giving me options, teaching my how to strike harder, faster, more accurate, teching me how to block and avoid, and most importantly, giving me the control so I can walk away.
Reply:street fighting for a martial artist is all about adaptation.. what works in the dojo doesn't necessarily work in the street.. a dojo has clear floors and no obstacles.. fighting in the street you have to deal with trash, uneven fighting ground etc.. a martial artist needs to remember that in a street fight there are no rules, no referees, not time limits..

strikes that work in the dojo may not always work on the street, the person isn't going to stop and grab you with the hand on the side that you've trained on in the dojo.. or kick you with the left foot instead of the right because that's the side you're better at defending that kick...

most dojos don't emphasis sparring, not point sparring, but real sparring, going about 50% so that they don't freak out when they get hit, i've seen it happen...

technique is good but it won't do you any good if you don't know how to apply it..
Reply:If you have trained in the martial arts for years and improved all the time with your mind and body, a street confrontation will be a matter of quick reaction and adapting to the situation,which would become automatically with the mind and body being one.
Reply:I consider street fighting to be the foundation of a house. If you don't have even the slightest interest in learning how to fight, there are countless other disciplines that offer fitness and/or mental discipline -- from aerobics to dance to the Japanese tea ceremony.

If you are learning a true martial art, then fighting has to play some component in your motivation and training. There may be varying degrees, but it has to be there. Otherwise, to me, what you are doing is not a martial art.

That said, you don't have much of a house if you just lay its foundation and leave it at that. Whether you are studying karate, judo, MMA, boxing, tai chi, or whatever, the longer you train, your studies will become less about street fighting , and more about... well, lots of other things. ;)

I do believe that when one pursues martial arts training to its limit, one arrives at a very spiritual place. And if you think of this spiritual place as being located in your house, the different styles of martial arts are simply different doors to get into this same house.

But no matter how finely built a house is, it will still collapse without a solid foundation. To me, that's street fighting.

Are you trained in a martial art??

if so which one and how much do you like it and how affective is it?

also how long does it take to become a black belt in it?

Are you trained in a martial art??
MMA, there is no "best" martial art, lots of them these days are about showing off, and flashy bullshit.

Depends on where you go and how good you are to become a blackbelt, some places you can become one in as little as 2 years, others it takes up to 5-6 maybe more, depends on the place. Lots just care about the money--you go money, you got a blackbelt.

All individual martial arts are equally effective its which one you would do best at which will decide which one will be the most effective for you.

However MMA is more effective than any individual martial art. I would take the best fighter of the MMA world against the grandmaster or whatever any indvidual martial thinks is best, and the MMA fighter will win hands down.
Reply:no....but a long time
Reply:im in wrestlig, im 15 now and iv been wrestling for 3 years now

i like it realy much and its effective in a fight, but i try to not get in fights, i never have yet either
Reply:Heck yes I am ! I'm the best there is in mar... Oh. Martial arts. I thought you said marital arts. Never mind.
Reply:I have been doing Tae-Kwon-Do in the ITF (international taekwondo federation) for a year and a half and i'm almost blue belt... it would take about five years to become a black but to become a 9th degree balck belt it takes 47 years...Tae-Kwon-Do is a relativily new martial art, it combines all the others... to see what i'm working on after about a year and a half of training go to youtube.com and type in do-san it is very affective, when went to an international tournament for ALL martial arts i won 3rd place out of 70 girls my age and level
Reply:how long depends on your ability and commitment.. if your thinking about it just do it man

in fact do it 2mrw!!

start with any then you can change to something different later if you want and youll be prepared already with regards to flexibilty, strength etc.
Reply:I am trained in Martial Skill. I don't like to describe it as art. Martial arts tend to be thought of as karate, TKD, Kung Fu things like that. As well they are thought to be for spiritual and physical not for real self-defense. I like to distance myself from "tradition" and "traditional" arts. I train in effective combat, even traditional arts that I have delt with I alter to be effective for me. I train martial skills for their combat effectivness. I have spirtuality for my spirit and I get plenty of exercise from my combat training.

I train in Aikido (altered to be very, very effective) more like Aikijitsu, Kali/Escrima, BJJ and MMA (which is really only a way at looking at martial arts not a style in its self.

As far as belts go, I don't care for them and avoid them. I want people to see my skills by their use and execution rather than a piece of cloth that I wrap around my waist.
Reply:I've tried many..

Karate-3months--white belt still

Capoeira--6-9months at a none belt group 3months at an offical club--raw belt--aka new belt (Capoeira holds gradings once a year only... well it depends on the club you go to)

Judo-once-no belt

Ju-jitsu--A few lessons-no belt

Boxing--1 year possibly 2--no belt (not an offical club)

These are the only ones that I can actually remember

Most martial arts take at least 5 years (and thats if you train everyday for like 2+hours) to get a black belt, also capoeira has no black belt it has a white diamond one (but that is so rare because whoever gets that controls the whole group--(in fact only a small handful have it).

Now you talk about if being effective, effective in what?

If you say streetfighting (or defending yourself in the streets whatever) not very. Hardly any martial is going to be effective there. If you want to learn how to defend yourself its good going to a mixed martial art class or crosstraining. Also check out the SAS handbook (forgot what that stands for--too tired). Remember you need balance and your main objective is to get the other person on the ground possibly unconcious and in a state where you can run and he/she cant.

However if you talk about balance they are all very effective. I heard that they also help you tolerate things, you show more tolerance with M.As but then again thats only what I heard, could or could not be true. Losing weight, again depends on other factors such as diet and amount you do. All Martial Arts have their strong and weak points thats why you can't compare it because while tae kwon do does its high kicks Boxing does it's hard punches neither of which are effective at grappling/elbowing which Muay Thai is known for. Prehaps you could define effective in what?

(edit) none are at all effective in street fighting because in for exampe jujitsu when disarming someone with a knife you grab their wrists so in street fights you can grab someones wrist and they can kick you. Fighting is a violent quick reaction so it can't be controlled by martial arts, be it traditional or modern.
Reply:I did TKD for 15 years and was 3rd deg black belt.

It takes 2 years to get black belt in the ATA.

It's somewhat effective against a non-grappler. But when I did it, it was not combat oriented, more martial arts oriented.
Reply:Aikido Jeet Kune do, Kung Fu Tiger style, and Judo. With Ninja weapons and Iaido sword fighting I am learning a blend of these arts I have been privately trained for a year. My master gives no ranking either you can survive or you die.
Reply:Karate- 5 yrs and i did a lil Judo and Ju Jitsu in my Martial arts class
Reply:Isshinryu Karate. I began study of it in 1993, and received my blackbelt 3 years later in 1996. Different people take different lengths. Some 10 years, others 2. There's a very specific curriculum. Still, belts are an exercise in ego, not a true measure of skill. I'll know more about you by who your sensei is than by what belt you tell me you are.

Isshinryu is amazingly effective. The kata of Isshinryu all have beneficial bunkai, and Isshinryu was created in such a way as to optimally get you able to defend yourself. This is why it's so popular with the US Marines.
Reply:I've been in Kung Fu for a long time now. Despite popular belief, I think Kung Fu is very effective.
Reply:I am trained in three different styles American Kenpo ,Tia Lung %26amp; Aikido they all effective most com down to you personal strengths and weakness and what you like my favorite is Aikido but I fell the more you the better martial artist you will be
Reply:i have been studying korindo aikido for about 4 years now it is a hard aand very difficult martial art to learn ,,comprehend and master i say it would take an average of 7 to 10 years of training to just get a blackbelt but worth it, i think it is highly effective once you have reached a certain understanding and mastering of technique , my sensei is amazing and also a police officer so he utilizes the techniques in real life and they do work
Reply:Yes. Traditional Tae Kwon Do. Typically 3-5 years to get 1st degree BB. I've been in TKD 15 years %26amp; it's an important part of my life.
Reply:Kenpo Karate 38 years.

Its effective.

I know i could kill if I had too.
Reply:yes three.

Shaolin-do, ki-aikido, and capoeira.

I love them all and they've proven very fun and effective for many things.

I don't know about ki-aikido, but it takes like 3 years in shaolin-do at least

Capoeira has a different system for giving belts and each school has different colors for different levels. They give you a belt based on how long you'vbe been a practitioner. Also they won't allow you to participate in the belt ceremony if your instructor feel sthat you're not ready for the next level.
Reply:I'm an instructor in Keichu-Do. Obviously I think it is effective, or I wouldn't teach it.

That being said, I also have to hasten to add that, as in any art, things can really vary between schools. In many respects, the variance between Keichu schools can be somewhat greater than with older styles of karate, since the founder of our style is still living and has modified his style over the past 45+ years of public instruction.

As for how long it takes to earn a black belt --- I'll give you the answer that I give my students and prospective students. At our dojo, we do not measure this in years. We measure it in dojo hours (how much time you spend at the dojo actively training) as well as in sweat and hard work. Belts do not come easy in our dojo. As the student advances in rank, it takes a lot more to earn that next belt.

The student who has been with me the longest has been training with me for five years now. He's put in a lot of hours during those years, but he has not always put in a lot of sweat and hard work along the way. At times, he has just coasted through class, by his own admission. He has been kind of sitting still at nikyu level (two ranks below black belt).

How long does it take to earn a black belt in my dojo? It depends on how badly you want it. But even if you take up residence in my school and are there every time the doors open, and train your heart out, and sweat buckets, and are a quick learner --- it will still take years. But it will be worth it.
Reply:Yes, Jiu-jitsu. It is very effective when fighting on the ground, but you can only fight one opponent at the time. You don't expected to walk in a bar, and take 3 or more guys. It's just not happenning in Jiu-Jitsu. The good thing about Jiu-Jitsu is you can take your opponent down regardless of sizes.

It's takes 10 years to get black belt.
Reply:i hold many belts and titles in many different styles and have been doing ma for nearly 40 years and am still learning.theres only one way to find out how effective my style is and thats to attack me?one thing i will guarantee though is you wont do it twice.lol.

How would a U.S. soldier do in hand to hand combat versus foreign troops?

Are they pretty good in street fighting? Pretty quick and strong? Grappling training? Martial arts training? Boxing? How about handling weapons like swords, knives, chinese stars, spears, etc. I was just curious to know the type of training. I am not making any judgements or assumptions with this question. Just an innocent question. I am an adult from the U.S. myself.

How would a U.S. soldier do in hand to hand combat versus foreign troops?
the us soldier trains alot in hand to hand training. i dont know what they do exactly i only know that they train a whole bunch becuase i have some cousins in the marines and the army who tell me about their training.
Reply:The U.S. armed forces are among the most highly trained armed forces in the world. It's safe to say we'd have more than a fair chance of victory. I'm not sure how elite the marines are in terms of melee combat.
Reply:In Marine recruit training, we train in close combat. Martial arts training is widely used and is an integral part of training. Recruits are also schooled in fighting with knives/bayonets, as well as hand-to-hand combat with a rifle. I cannot speak for other branches, but I'm told that our program is a bit more in depth than our counterparts who take part in there respective boot camp.
Reply:marines would kick their asses and stomp their heads in with their boots, of course
Reply:the Marines would do the best because of the long extesive training they receive during basic training which lasts 13 weeks and is the hardest boot camp of all the branches
Reply:The average US combat soldier is not only better trained, but is considerably bigger, stronger and faster and well fed than his potential adversaries from the third world.

Not even a close fight.

That goes also for Brits, Canadians, and most western European countries.
Reply:The US soldier will simply shoot the other guy.

Yes we are trained in hand-to-hand - but as the saying goes: 'They do not pay us to fight fair - they pay us to win.'
Reply:It's going to vary greatly from one individual to the other. Like everywhere, some will be more adept than others. It boils down to the ole cliche "It's not the size of the dog in the fight, but the size of the fight in the dog." Basic training for hand to hand is pretty minimal really. It resembles a blend of Judo, and Tai-kwon-do. Advanced training will, if it's part of the job's mission expectations offer more training in combat skills.
Reply:Army, Marine, American or foreigner it comes down to the man and how bad he want's to live. Anything else is just hype.

Karate or boxing does not make you unbeatable your state of mind does!
Reply:macdyver and dale pretty much summed it up. Spartan is correct, the Marines do more hand-to-hand than the other branches (not including special operations units). The rest of these fools are guessing or pretending they really know.
Reply:Skill and training plays a large part of hand to hand fighting, but the ultimate determination is wether you want the other guy dead more than he wants you dead. If you do, then you will find a way to do it before he does it to you.

Where I can learn Martial Art online?

I want to train like a martial art fighter, I don't want to become a professional fighter. for free... Except Expert Village.

Where I can learn Martial Art online?
Martial art training is not only about the forms. There are many other elements that's part of the training. There are the philosophy, the diciplines, etc. What you see happening in the boxing ring or in the movies, etc. is just the top of an iceberg.

Fees vary from masters to masters. But you pay the fees to show respect to the master.
Reply:Try and get into a school. I wouldnt count on learning a martial arts online.

My instructor's wife said that its easier to learn a martial arts in school. Don't count on learning it online or in a book, it might not be safe
Reply:You can't learn Martial Arts Online. No way this can be done.

Is it true that the Jiu-Jitsu specialist and Mixed Martial Arts fighter Ryan Gracie is dead?

I couldn't find anything about it on the web, but my friend who trained with the Gracies last year says its so....

Is it true that the Jiu-Jitsu specialist and Mixed Martial Arts fighter Ryan Gracie is dead?
yes he died of a heart attack due to cocaine,marijuana, and crack overdose after stealing two vehicles. Although I dont approve of his lifestyle I'll pray for the Gracies
Reply:True according to Wikipedia.
Reply:He died in police custody a toxicology report should be out in a few weeks
Reply:yes, he died in prison
Reply:I don't know who he is but apparently it is true - if you goggle his name (as I did) it'll come with a news website and it says that he died in police custody after stealing a car or something... sorry about that
Reply:Yeah it's true..!!
Reply:yeah...check out mmajunkie.com
Reply:true
Reply:Yeah he died in police custody. Report said he had cocaine, pot and some anti-depressant in his system. They never said how he died though. Police could of killed him. Brazilian police are known for being very brutal.

How do i take out my full power in martial arts?

i have trained like crazy for a month now but when i spar i fell like i only put 20% of my power into it. When i fight theres a weird felling in my body that doesnt let me take out my full power( i fell ver slow like a sloth and dont want to spar)

How do i take out my full power in martial arts?
Its quite good that you hold back the way you do. most students have a natural tendency to put all they got in there sparrign lessons, and end up hurting them selve or others. you though have three problems when it comes to fighting. first and for most, you are much too tight. practice your moves and shadow box, loosen your body phsyically. second your too tight, this time its in your mind. your worried either about hurting the other person or your self (which is good) you should never use your full energy while sparring (sparring is simply an entry drill that gets you over the intial fear of fighting and teaches how to evade and strike back). but to put more power into your techniques you must shed the fear of injury. and the third thing is that you are simplly unexperianced. it takes years for a person to get comfortable with his or her body and the techniques that have been taught to them to fight well, and thats just well. so there.
Reply:First things first if you only have been training for a month you have a long way to go be patient.

When you spar you are probably are trying to put a lot of power in you kicks and punches and your using up energy, if you try to use power you have to tighten a muscle when a muscle is contracted it is tight when it's tight it is slow to respond and your burning energy.

Stay relaxed and don't try to kill the person with everything you've got use speed instead of power stay light on your feet

the power will come in time after you learn the fundamentals of kicking and how to use the body to create power and when to throw the kick (timing)
Reply:Years of training.

A month is nothing.
Reply:just concentrate and take all the power from ur body to the part with which u r going to hit

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Where can i find a list of mix martial arts/kickboxing dojos?

I can't find any in my area... until now I've been semi-content with my punching bag, but i broke it in half (don't ask me how, i didn't kick it very hard), so now I'm lookin for a place to train at - i want to learn grappling and fighting off the ground as well as regular standing fighting, the last dojo i went to basicly just did katas and light contact sparring (light as in if a hit hurt even a little it was a penalty) so i have next to know fighting experience and i wanna learn how. Some responses i got before were to the nature of "you just wanna beat people up" but really if i go to a hard contact place I'll be content with fighting there so will someone PLEASE tell me where i can get a list of mma dojos by location - or if u wanna do a bit more research find one near Gladstone, Michigan (the uechi-ryu and shotokan dojos here are both light contact sparring and katas, they're basicly for kids to have fun w/o getting hurt)

Where can i find a list of mix martial arts/kickboxing dojos?
Not all Martial arts not associated with this persons are outdated. I studied Tai Kwon Do, Ninjitsu, and Karate just research all that you are familiar with and then decide. But keep looking until you find one suited for you.
Reply:Really don't waste your time spending five years to learn some outdated martial arts system. Try Krav Maga Israeli army combat system. It is taught to New York's Finest (fast, furious and effective) Look it up on the Internet for your nearest trainer.

How would Kurt Angle do in Mixed Martial Arts???

He seems to have a very real, intense way about him. We all know that he is a world class grappler also. I heard Brock Lesner was an all american at U of Minn. But when he came to WWE he trained some with Angle and Angle threw him around like a rag doll....

How would Kurt Angle do in Mixed Martial Arts???
Kurt Angle could have done outstanding in mixed martial arts, but at a younger age. But honestly, Angle isn't necessarily in a business that is safer than MMA. In fact, pro-wrestling can be much more taxing, and much more dangerous. The big difference is that its pre-determined, and as an older gentleman, Angle doesn't have to rely so much on deadly fast reflexes like the conditioned MMA fighters do. So Angle probably wouldn't do to well in MMA at this point, but at a younger age, he would have easily been a world champion.

Kurt Angle is very real and intense, but alot of people underestimate the athleticism of professional wrestlers. Alot of the younger pro's are just as intense and athletic as Angle, and they also posess some strong amateur wrestling experience as well, although none of them have olympic gold medals.

I think Lesnar was a 2 time all american, actually.
Reply:I think he would do good
Reply:His manager Dave Hawk says he's to debut in mma sometime in 2007. Angle also talks about this in real fighter magazine.

but if i recall he said he's got some injuries that might not allow for it so.... i kinda doubt it will happen. if anything he'll proly jump in on some abu dahbi type sub wrestling joints before he does mma.
Reply:He'd get crushed. This is a guy who got punked out by Daniel Puder on Smackdown.
Reply:In his prime he may have done well. He has too many injuries to do well at it now. I hope he stays out of it before he ends up a cripple.
Reply:He'll be better than some give him credit for, but I don't see him contending for either a UFC or Pride title.
Reply:not that great if he doesnt have a standup game i know hes a great (real) wrestler winning a gold medal in the '96 olympics shortly after fracturing two of his cervical vertebrae, herniating two discs and pulling four muscles. hes kinda old (39) for him to start training to work on a standup game if he doesnt have one. also hes pretty short for his weight class 5'10 at 250lbs

now kurt angle in his prime training in a striking art and dropping weight to middleweight or light heavyweight i think he'd do pretty well out wrestle matt hughes in my opinion
Reply:pretty good i think he wrestles in japan cause dont see him anymore.
Reply:I think the UFC and Pride, might be to much for him. If he was going to try, and he should not, he should go to BODOG Fight, or some other newer brand. Wrestling has gotten so FAKE,not that hasn't always been FAKE, but , come on. If he for one second forgets he is in a real fight, and throws one of those open hand wrestling punches, he is done, he would be anyway, I mean....come on, he would be taken out on a stretcher. Thanks
Reply:Angle would probably do very well as a jujitsu player and as a Karate player.He is quick and very agile,so he would be good probably.
Reply:Not well. His standup is.... weak at best and most people at this level will take full advantage of that, staying off the ground and out of angles kitchen (ground fighting). With his neck hanging by a thread, he'd get seriously hurt in the attempt
Reply:He'd do well if he learned some striking.
Reply:You might be knowing that he got gold medal in olumpics because of his grapling skills.he is the only one can hope in mixed martial arts.He looks similar to wandy might be like him in his performance also.Put him up than all other wrestlers in wwe.
Reply:I believe he would do good in MMA, I'm just concerned with all his injuries.

Monday, November 16, 2009

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How would a U.S. soldier do in hand to hand combat versus foreign troops?

Where I can learn Martial Art online?

Is it true that the Jiu-Jitsu specialist and Mixed Martial Arts fighter Ryan Gracie is dead?

How do i take out my full power in martial arts?

Where can i find a list of mix martial arts/kickboxing dojos?

How would Kurt Angle do in Mixed Martial Arts???

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