Martial arts discussion thread

[Bartrim]

Just out of curiosity, have you done much counter-grappling stuff?

Yeah we do a lot of grappling. Our lessons usually revolve around either self defense or competitive fighting. Earlier I made someone tap with a kimura. I really enjoy the MMA classes.

[GoktimusPrime]

Goktimus, Is there anything you don't know a lot about.??

Dude seriously... my martial arts knowledge/prowess is EXTREMELY basic! I'm just a novice. You should see some of the other guys I've trained with... seriously put me to shame.

Yeah we do a lot of grappling. Our lessons usually revolve around either self defense or competitive fighting. Earlier I made someone tap with a kimura. I really enjoy the MMA classes.

Ah yeah, I find the BJJ stuff is pretty neat for one-on-one fighting... but I personally would find it restrictive against multiple opponents. I prefer standing grappling - i.e. grapples where you're still upright rather than going down to the ground with the opponent.

I know of a guy who was attacked my multiple attackers in a car park (racially motivated). His mate who was BJJ trained pinned one of the attackers down like this and started wailing into him, but then another attacker came up from behind him and whacked his head with a plank of wood. That position, like many BJJ positions, is great for 1 v. 1, but somewhat lacking when there's secondary attackers. The other dude used standing grapples, so he lasted longer - but he was also eventually taken down because he was outnumbered 10:1.

[Bartrim]

Yeah we only use BJJ for competitive purposes. When we study self defence we are taught direct attacks to pressure points incase you are attacked by multiple assailants to disable them as quickly as possible.

In tonight's black belt club my sensei and I sparred using MMA gloves instead the normal 10oz boxing gloves. These MMA gloves dont absorb anything. I took a shot to the ribs and he dropped me like 3rd period French. Great to toughen you up though.

By the way Gok, you have an open invite to our academy anytime you travel down the coast... Just be prepared for lots of kicks to the upper inner thigh

[GoktimusPrime]

Yeah we only use BJJ for competitive purposes. When we study self defence we are taught direct attacks to pressure points incase you are attacked by multiple assailants to disable them as quickly as possible.

Fairy 'nuff.

In tonight's black belt club my sensei and I sparred using MMA gloves instead the normal 10oz boxing gloves. These MMA gloves dont absorb anything. I took a shot to the ribs and he dropped me like 3rd period French. Great to toughen you up though.

Mmm... body conditioning fresh. I personally don't see the purpose of using fully enclosed boxing gloves for self defence training since they fully cover up your fingers (so you can grab or use any open hand techniques or any hand techniques other than a closed fist really). MMA gloves are much more preferable.

By the way Gok, you have an open invite to our academy anytime you travel down the coast...

Thanks dude.

Just be prepared for lots of kicks to the upper inner thigh

If someone hits me there that's my own damn fault for leaving myself exposed.

[GoktimusPrime]

Yesterday I heard this kid bagging out Karate - saying stuff like, "Who'd use that in a fight?" and talking about how impractical it was for self defence etc. He complained about how he used to do Karate and how he never learnt anything useful for it. I tried to tell him that it would be useful if he practised and trained properly... then he admitted that he never did pay attention to the Sensei much anyway - and yet he still insisted that it was the school's fault.

Alright, there are quite a few martial arts teachers out there who don't teach properly and as a result their techniques don't work well in a fight (it's like having a car in top condition, but unless you have the skills/education to drive it properly then you're not going to be very effective at driving it - but that's not necessarily the car's fault). It's different from say people who train earnestly but still can't defend themselves adequately (appropriate to their level of training of course)... in that case, sure, their criticism may be valid. But to bag out a martial art or school when you couldn't be bothered paying attention to the teacher? Right.

Gotta love kids these days and how nothing's ever their responsibility.

[Bartrim]

Went to UFC on FX 2 in Sydney with my Sensei yesterday. What a great experience. The atmosphere was amazing and having my sensei next to me pointing out the finer points of the techniques used was a great learning experience. The only downer were the handful of idiots in the crowd who "knew" more then the professionals. I remember hearing one guy yell out "Punch him in the face!" Brilliant idea

[GoktimusPrime]

Glad to hear you guys had a good time.