Martial Arts

ProggyMan · 02-04-2010, 10:59 PM

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Originally Posted by LoathsomePete

I've been wanting to learn some kind of self-defense, preferably one that's a bit more practical, not focusing on fancy moves or only being effective in the right environment. Anybody have any suggestions?

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littleknowitall · 02-07-2010, 01:54 PM

I did Judo intensively with three different clubs for quite some time and was competing for a while other than that I haven't really looked into it but I've been going to the gym and getting back into shape and looking at trying to get to this jujitsu club for a while now. I quite liked the look of doing some Aikido, it's quite passive aggressive but my Uncle got quite good with it and seems like an interesting one.

Scissorman · 02-07-2010, 06:21 PM

I shoulf start practicing kendo in March, but that is still uncertain

justrick · 02-09-2010, 11:14 AM

i've done 3 years muay thai... interested in judo or picking up muay thai again... where i trained they made grappling/mma a big priority... i know it's important to be able to work on the ground, but i don't get in fights outside the ring anyway... i just don't like wrestling

ElephantSack · 02-09-2010, 07:47 PM

Judo is excellent not only for self-defense, but it's a really fun sport as well. It's nickname is "The Gentle Way", and the motto is "maximum efficiency with minimum effort". It's a great way to learn how to use balance, momentum and body weight to sway the bout in your favor.

And I don't really get in streetfights either. I can usually talk a situation down, and I'm not what you'd call agro in any way. But I like the idea of submitting somebody without actually hurting them, which is really what Judo is all about.

justrick · 02-10-2010, 01:10 AM

i'm not aggressive by nature either, but i like the intensity of muay thai training... i'd never have to work again if i had a dollar for every punch kick knee and elbow i've thrown on a heavy bag

crow t robot · 04-01-2010, 02:24 AM

St. Pierre owned Hardy Saturday and Jorge Rivera looked outstanding tonight!

Thrice · 04-18-2010, 01:32 PM

Anyone catch that Strikeforce last night? Shields was interviewing after his win, Mayhem (yeah, that dude from MTV) interrupted him and all hell broke loose. All I really saw was the Diaz boys beating Miller while he was down. A bit deserved IMO, but either way it was entertaining.

crow t robot · 04-18-2010, 06:15 PM

yeah Mayhem has kind of a loud mouth... and the diaz brothers are always ready for a throwdown... i was pretty disappointed in mousasi's performance..certainly not the best fights i've ever seen

Antieant · 05-07-2010, 10:54 PM

I did shotokan karate for some years, was a blast, but required alot of time. I must say that the more traditional martial arts are more to my taste

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ElephantSack Man vs. Wild Turkey Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: ATX Posts: 948	Judo is excellent not only for self-defense, but it's a really fun sport as well. It's nickname is "The Gentle Way", and the motto is "maximum efficiency with minimum effort". It's a great way to learn how to use balance, momentum and body weight to sway the bout in your favor. And I don't really get in streetfights either. I can usually talk a situation down, and I'm not what you'd call agro in any way. But I like the idea of submitting somebody without actually hurting them, which is really what Judo is all about. __________________ OF THE SUN

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Thrice أمهاتك[وهور]Aura Euphoria Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Florida/Buffalo/CT Posts: 2,077	Anyone catch that Strikeforce last night? Shields was interviewing after his win, Mayhem (yeah, that dude from MTV) interrupted him and all hell broke loose. All I really saw was the Diaz boys beating Miller while he was down. A bit deserved IMO, but either way it was entertaining. __________________ Lew Harrison, who looked like an anarchist with his red eyes and fierce black beard, had been writing furiously in one corner of the room. "That's good—happiness by the kilowatt," he said. "Buy your happiness the way you buy light."

04-18-2010, 06:15 PM	#39 (permalink)
crow t robot Music Addict Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Start, Louisiana Posts: 230	yeah Mayhem has kind of a loud mouth... and the diaz brothers are always ready for a throwdown... i was pretty disappointed in mousasi's performance..certainly not the best fights i've ever seen __________________ PS - This is what part of the alphabet would look like if Q and R were eliminated...

02-07-2010, 01:54 PM	#32 (permalink)
littleknowitall Pow! Join Date: Dec 2005 Posts: 1,671	I did Judo intensively with three different clubs for quite some time and was competing for a while other than that I haven't really looked into it but I've been going to the gym and getting back into shape and looking at trying to get to this jujitsu club for a while now. I quite liked the look of doing some Aikido, it's quite passive aggressive but my Uncle got quite good with it and seems like an interesting one.

02-09-2010, 11:14 AM	#34 (permalink)
justrick Groupie Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: DFW Posts: 19	i've done 3 years muay thai... interested in judo or picking up muay thai again... where i trained they made grappling/mma a big priority... i know it's important to be able to work on the ground, but i don't get in fights outside the ring anyway... i just don't like wrestling

02-10-2010, 01:10 AM	#36 (permalink)
justrick Groupie Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: DFW Posts: 19	i'm not aggressive by nature either, but i like the intensity of muay thai training... i'd never have to work again if i had a dollar for every punch kick knee and elbow i've thrown on a heavy bag

05-07-2010, 10:54 PM	#40 (permalink)
Antieant Groupie Join Date: May 2010 Posts: 15	I did shotokan karate for some years, was a blast, but required alot of time. I must say that the more traditional martial arts are more to my taste