Not much formal training (not cheap around here); but I like to use any part of the body that will work against the other guy as well as any part of what he's wearing which can be used against him. Hence, it doesn't fit into any single category; so even if it starts out with boxing gloves, it rapidly goes to the ground with legitimate safe holds and simulations of the nasty stuff such as knees to the face or claws to the balls.
Good training for if one needs to seriously defend himself in real life. To keep things safe, friendly bouts employ merely light effort or simulations of stuff which can injure or worse. Strictly pretend works well, too, especially for newbies.
So I might be decked in anything from a jock to a gi to a business suit versus someone in similar or different as far out as having him in protective gear for krav maga. Do it all in a place with double layer Dollamur[tm] mats on the floor and single layer on the walls to keep it safe – or in the back yard. Recently got camcorder so hope to make some videos. Always want to learn from those willing to share safely for free.
I guess you can say I'm a Mixed Martial Artist? I started off at five in Eagle Claw Kung Fu, did that for two years then had a hiatus until 14 where I trained in Muay Thai, Boxing, No-BJJ and Catch Wrestling in two MMA gyms. One in Austin and one in Brownsville. I got interested in MMA cuz I was scrolling through cable when I was 13 and found a UFC fight on Spike TV. Really found it cool how a shorter guy effortlessly judo threw some taller guy on the mat easily. I'm not much of a grappler anymore, but I still remember how to do some chokes, Americanas and some leg locks. Really focusing on the striking aspect of fighting now. Hope to enter some Toughman competitions soon.
My style is BJJ, preferably no gi. I do have a collegiate wrestling background and greatly prefer folkstyle to freestyle. This led me to BJJ and as another has posted, to me it is the Holy Grail.While tournaments may not be practical in my situation due cost and injuries, rolling with another to enhance our mutual technique is where is at for me. There are free open mats at various gyms in the San Diego area, all easily available via the excellent transit system here, and BJJ schools allow at least a free introductory session. Presently go train several days a week. Thanks
My style is, an and always will be Capoeira (kapp-oh-wer-uh). It is rapidly growing, yet relatively unknown. It's always a conflict as to whether or not it should become known too. It is a relatively new martial art, only about 400 years old and was created in Brazil by African warriors, dancers, and musicians who were brought there as slaves. With all three attributes combined, the slaves were able to disguise their practice as a dance, so as to keep strong and turn teir bodies into weapons, all while remaining undetected. It is never still, and the movements are constantly flowing, seamlessly into one another. Practitioners, or Capoeiristas don't refer to a match as a fight, but as a game, and one does not fight Capoeira, we "play" it. No matter what martial art you're in, capoeira will help you grow in the practice of every day life!
My style is just like Greekwrestler, that is real submission (choke outs, arm bars, triangle or guillotines, etc) with strikes and kicks to the body, basically pankration type of match.
I'll put my ass on stompin you again buddy! you know what I can do ;-) Chubbyjudo will let ya know that I've still got it. any rules/styles/limits you call it fella.
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Alas I won't make the 28th but watch this space...
Hmm, so your last judo lesson was when you were 16? That makes me feel pretty secure about going up against you. I think we can say a fair bit of time has passed since then... :-p
Oi Oi, about 2 and a half years all told the started playing rugby. you coming up on the 28th bud? will roll you again with pleasure ;-) be great to see you again
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started doing judo at age 13 at the old Leeds Athletic Institute in a room adjoining the training space where many of the old World Of Sport guys trained. Seeing these guys throwing each other around and pumping weights kept me well motivated.As you know mate I enjoy mixing it up (the rougher the better if I'm honest) whilst being safe. best! S
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My introduction to martial arts - and ANY kind of fighting - came when I was seventeen. I decided I wanted to learn self defence so I went to a martial arts club in my town that advertised self defence alongside karate, judo and other things. I signed up for the class and turned up for the first lesson to discover that, to these guys, self defence WAS karate. That's because the club was run by karate instructors. I think they probably had some judo or kung-fu guy come in once a week to do his thing too, but karate was The Thing.
Well, whatever. I gave it a go and enjoyed it. Kata was a bit boring but BOY did I love the sparring! And it toughened me up a bit. I was a bookish kid so this was good for me. Their idea of tatami was a rough, ordinary carpet on an ordinary floor. Doing squat thrusts during the warm-up certainly separated the men from the boys (not to mention the skin from our feet...)
After a few years I drifted away from it and discovered something very different: aikido. My reasons for starting this were very different. I picked up a book in a library and started reading about Morihei Ueshiba and his revolutionary new art that was based on strong spiritual principles of non-violence and harmony. It struck a deep chord in me and I had to know more.
It was more than tree-hugging hippy crap; I was stunned by the amazing techniques. It was the spirit that truly moved me, though: I could restrain violent people without hurting them - defending myself AND others AND the attacker himself. This was the true answer to the problem of violence; it succeeded where pacifism fell short.
My sensei also taught us iaido - the art of drawing the katana. The founder of aikido was a skilled swordsman and many aikido techniques are developed from the techniques of drawing and cutting with the sword. I soon learned that there is nothing like wielding a razor sharp weapon to teach you mental focus!
Then one day I was introduced to amateur submission wrestling. It was another revelation to me. Aikido is a refined art in which technique is paramount and brute force avails you nothing. Aggression is totally defeating the object. But in wrestling I rediscovered the joys of unleashing my aggression - as I used to in my karate sparring. And the wrestling sessions were not like martial arts classes, where you get a bit of sparring at the end, this was ALL sparring.
Wanting to improve my grappling skills I had a go at judo. The class I went to did a lot of drilling of throws and not a huge amount of ne waza, unfortunately.
It is only relatively recently that I have discovered Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu and it is like I have finally found my Holy Grail. This is the pinnacle of the art of grappling, developed and refined over nearly a century - and still evolving today. It is a beautiful, multi-dimensional, living thing. UFC has made it more popular worldwide (as the most effective grappling component of mixed martial arts) and compared to BJJ everything else feels feeble and unreal. This is true fighting...
Spruceman (55 )
4/20/2018 7:37 PMNot much formal training (not cheap around here); but I like to use any part of the body that will work against the other guy as well as any part of what he's wearing which can be used against him. Hence, it doesn't fit into any single category; so even if it starts out with boxing gloves, it rapidly goes to the ground with legitimate safe holds and simulations of the nasty stuff such as knees to the face or claws to the balls.
Good training for if one needs to seriously defend himself in real life. To keep things safe, friendly bouts employ merely light effort or simulations of stuff which can injure or worse. Strictly pretend works well, too, especially for newbies.
So I might be decked in anything from a jock to a gi to a business suit versus someone in similar or different as far out as having him in protective gear for krav maga. Do it all in a place with double layer Dollamur[tm] mats on the floor and single layer on the walls to keep it safe – or in the back yard. Recently got camcorder so hope to make some videos. Always want to learn from those willing to share safely for free.
LBFighter (20)
2/14/2018 7:22 PMstreet fight, no rules.
Pankrationist (0)
2/14/2018 2:37 AMI guess you can say I'm a Mixed Martial Artist? I started off at five in Eagle Claw Kung Fu, did that for two years then had a hiatus until 14 where I trained in Muay Thai, Boxing, No-BJJ and Catch Wrestling in two MMA gyms. One in Austin and one in Brownsville. I got interested in MMA cuz I was scrolling through cable when I was 13 and found a UFC fight on Spike TV. Really found it cool how a shorter guy effortlessly judo threw some taller guy on the mat easily. I'm not much of a grappler anymore, but I still remember how to do some chokes, Americanas and some leg locks. Really focusing on the striking aspect of fighting now. Hope to enter some Toughman competitions soon.
BJJWrestlerLasVegas (14)
4/22/2015 2:11 AMMy style is BJJ, preferably no gi. I do have a collegiate wrestling background and greatly prefer folkstyle to freestyle. This led me to BJJ and as another has posted, to me it is the Holy Grail.While tournaments may not be practical in my situation due cost and injuries, rolling with another to enhance our mutual technique is where is at for me. There are free open mats at various gyms in the San Diego area, all easily available via the excellent transit system here, and BJJ schools allow at least a free introductory session. Presently go train several days a week. Thanks
beatuup12206 (0)
4/18/2015 6:36 AMBrawling, fist fight
egyfighter (4)
3/07/2015 12:57 PMThat is my style Please log in to view gallery photos.
JobberOtter (15 )
6/01/2014 3:11 PMI bet nobody can make me tapout
Sturdy (31)
2/10/2014 11:05 AMtest image Please log in to view gallery photos.
KidBoxer (0)
10/09/2013 9:55 PMMy style is boxing. I like to stand up and throw punches. Workin angles and slilping punches.
TheKid (0)
1/10/2013 9:21 AMMy style is, an and always will be Capoeira (kapp-oh-wer-uh). It is rapidly growing, yet relatively unknown. It's always a conflict as to whether or not it should become known too. It is a relatively new martial art, only about 400 years old and was created in Brazil by African warriors, dancers, and musicians who were brought there as slaves. With all three attributes combined, the slaves were able to disguise their practice as a dance, so as to keep strong and turn teir bodies into weapons, all while remaining undetected. It is never still, and the movements are constantly flowing, seamlessly into one another. Practitioners, or Capoeiristas don't refer to a match as a fight, but as a game, and one does not fight Capoeira, we "play" it. No matter what martial art you're in, capoeira will help you grow in the practice of every day life!
sammy novicewrestler (6 )
8/29/2013 10:35 PM(In reply to this)
My style is karate.It's simple but efficient
Sturdy (31)
1/10/2013 8:12 PM(In reply to this)
Capoeira is also incredibly beautiful to watch, I find it mesmerising.
ricantarzan (5)
10/28/2012 7:27 AMMy style is just like Greekwrestler, that is real submission (choke outs, arm bars, triangle or guillotines, etc) with strikes and kicks to the body, basically pankration type of match.
greekwrestler (75)
10/25/2012 10:40 AMmy style is wrestling to submission, all holds allowed and punches to body like pancration
FIGHTFUK (1)
9/12/2012 2:41 AMMY STYLE IS OLD SCHOOL FIST FIGHT STAND UP JEANS NO SHIRTT
Steady Eddie (0)
7/18/2012 10:50 PMI'll put my ass on stompin you again buddy! you know what I can do ;-) Chubbyjudo will let ya know that I've still got it. any rules/styles/limits you call it fella. Please log in to view gallery photos.
Sturdy (31)
7/17/2012 9:31 PMAlas I won't make the 28th but watch this space...
Hmm, so your last judo lesson was when you were 16? That makes me feel pretty secure about going up against you. I think we can say a fair bit of time has passed since then... :-p
Steady Eddie (0)
7/17/2012 9:04 PMOi Oi, about 2 and a half years all told the started playing rugby. you coming up on the 28th bud? will roll you again with pleasure ;-) be great to see you again Please log in to view gallery photos.
Sturdy (31)
7/16/2012 11:53 PMHow long did you do judo for?
And when are we having that rematch...? ;-)
Steady Eddie (0)
7/16/2012 8:09 PMstarted doing judo at age 13 at the old Leeds Athletic Institute in a room adjoining the training space where many of the old World Of Sport guys trained. Seeing these guys throwing each other around and pumping weights kept me well motivated.As you know mate I enjoy mixing it up (the rougher the better if I'm honest) whilst being safe. best! S Please log in to view gallery photos.
Sturdy (31)
7/16/2012 4:18 AM... and why did you choose it?
My introduction to martial arts - and ANY kind of fighting - came when I was seventeen. I decided I wanted to learn self defence so I went to a martial arts club in my town that advertised self defence alongside karate, judo and other things. I signed up for the class and turned up for the first lesson to discover that, to these guys, self defence WAS karate. That's because the club was run by karate instructors. I think they probably had some judo or kung-fu guy come in once a week to do his thing too, but karate was The Thing.
Well, whatever. I gave it a go and enjoyed it. Kata was a bit boring but BOY did I love the sparring! And it toughened me up a bit. I was a bookish kid so this was good for me. Their idea of tatami was a rough, ordinary carpet on an ordinary floor. Doing squat thrusts during the warm-up certainly separated the men from the boys (not to mention the skin from our feet...)
After a few years I drifted away from it and discovered something very different: aikido. My reasons for starting this were very different. I picked up a book in a library and started reading about Morihei Ueshiba and his revolutionary new art that was based on strong spiritual principles of non-violence and harmony. It struck a deep chord in me and I had to know more.
It was more than tree-hugging hippy crap; I was stunned by the amazing techniques. It was the spirit that truly moved me, though: I could restrain violent people without hurting them - defending myself AND others AND the attacker himself. This was the true answer to the problem of violence; it succeeded where pacifism fell short.
My sensei also taught us iaido - the art of drawing the katana. The founder of aikido was a skilled swordsman and many aikido techniques are developed from the techniques of drawing and cutting with the sword. I soon learned that there is nothing like wielding a razor sharp weapon to teach you mental focus!
Then one day I was introduced to amateur submission wrestling. It was another revelation to me. Aikido is a refined art in which technique is paramount and brute force avails you nothing. Aggression is totally defeating the object. But in wrestling I rediscovered the joys of unleashing my aggression - as I used to in my karate sparring. And the wrestling sessions were not like martial arts classes, where you get a bit of sparring at the end, this was ALL sparring.
Wanting to improve my grappling skills I had a go at judo. The class I went to did a lot of drilling of throws and not a huge amount of ne waza, unfortunately.
It is only relatively recently that I have discovered Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu and it is like I have finally found my Holy Grail. This is the pinnacle of the art of grappling, developed and refined over nearly a century - and still evolving today. It is a beautiful, multi-dimensional, living thing. UFC has made it more popular worldwide (as the most effective grappling component of mixed martial arts) and compared to BJJ everything else feels feeble and unreal. This is true fighting...