SJ350z Posted September 2, 2014 Author Share Posted September 2, 2014 Jeet Kun Do isn't a martial Art you can just go and learn like TKD. It's an adaptation from Bruce Lee. His own perfected style and how he fights. I think there is one club that " trains " people in JKD and needless to say I bet you can already tell how I feel about it Itching to start training BJJ and already have my gi Will be cross training with Muay Thai most likely and then just general MMA training. Least it'll keep me busy in the evenings whilst keeping my fit Also teaches you respect for yourself. I always believe that if you don't truly respect yourself.. its hard to respect others. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zedd Posted September 2, 2014 Share Posted September 2, 2014 I used to learn Kung Fu, untill my teacher moved away. That was all about self defense with a nasty bite, really enjoyed it. But want to try my hand at boxing at some point. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GMballistic Posted September 2, 2014 Share Posted September 2, 2014 Jeet Kun Do isn't a martial Art you can just go and learn like TKD. It's an adaptation from Bruce Lee. His own perfected style and how he fights. I think there is one club that " trains " people in JKD and needless to say I bet you can already tell how I feel about it Yeah I could never find a club that did JKD for obvious reasons. I had several books on Jeet Kune Do (written by Bruce Lee & some by previous students) which I used to self teach myself as best I could for many years when I was younger ~ also had a book I studied about perfecting the 1" punch and the study of Chinese Gung Fu. I have no real idea of how much of it has stayed with me but I was able to comfortably defend myself when I needed to several times when younger ~ maybe it was just a confidence booster. I have been to Taekwondo lessons which I never really liked much and tbh much prefered kick boxing when I tried it. Never kept it up though but my brother did and has won a few tournaments although this was never my sort of thing ~ only fight if I have to/need to. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave Bull Posted September 2, 2014 Share Posted September 2, 2014 Anything that involves chokes, like BJJ, JUDO, SUB WRESTLING is a must if your are serious about MMA! You can hit someone with a bat and if they have enough adrenaline they'll keep coming at you! Choke the person out however and regardless of how strong and tough they are, they're going to sleep! One on one, there is no better art form than BJJ, PROVEN!!!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave Bull Posted September 2, 2014 Share Posted September 2, 2014 Anything that involves chokes, like BJJ, JUDO, SUB WRESTLING is a must if your are serious about MMA! You can hit someone with a bat and if they have enough adrenaline they'll keep coming at you! Choke the person out however and regardless of how strong and tough they are, they're going to sleep! One on one, there is no better art form than BJJ, PROVEN!!!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WhackyWill Posted September 2, 2014 Share Posted September 2, 2014 Wasn't that what the Boston strangler did, :scare: I believe Chloroform works equally as well. :scare: 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wmr1980 Posted September 2, 2014 Share Posted September 2, 2014 I do a bit of casual Brazilian Jui Jitsu (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Brazilian_jiu-jitsu) but not graded or anything, literally learn a few holds and moves. It ties in quite nicely with my gym work as it adds some flexibility, and mobility work, but also teaches me to use my considerable strength/weight to use with minimal injury to myself or opponent. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rustie Posted September 3, 2014 Share Posted September 3, 2014 When a martial art becomes a sport. I ceases to be a martial art, as it is a 'sport'. :snack: I agree in some cases, for instance I think tae-kwon-do is a bit of a joke in the Olympics but traditional style is another story. Wouldn't say Taekwondo is a bit of a joke, you are welcome to attend out Academy any time you wish and have a go with our training, let me know..! http://martinace.com...ut-the-academy/ I didn't say it was Taekwondo was a joke i said when it gets taken to the Olympics it becomes one. I like taekwondo as a hole, especially traditional styles, but the more modernized alot of martial arts become they seem to wither abit. In the Olympics it seem to solely concentrate on getting one fast kick off and getting out the way as quick as possible. You rarely get to see the combo's and moves which some of these guys/ girls have spent years mastering. My Best friend who got to around the black belt 2nd dan i think, is the one who actually pointed this out to me and made me watch. It's not just Teakwondo but alot of martial arts. The very martial art i used to love and train Muay Thai, which mainly originated to Muay Boran. Now Muay Boran that is one serious martial art, but insanely hard to find somewhere to train it. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BulletMagnet Posted September 3, 2014 Share Posted September 3, 2014 Anything that involves chokes, like BJJ, JUDO, SUB WRESTLING is a must if your are serious about MMA! You can hit someone with a bat and if they have enough adrenaline they'll keep coming at you! Choke the person out however and regardless of how strong and tough they are, they're going to sleep! One on one, there is no better art form than BJJ, PROVEN!!!!! Either choke or lock-up the opponent, anything to neutralise the opponent 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rustie Posted September 3, 2014 Share Posted September 3, 2014 Anything that involves chokes, like BJJ, JUDO, SUB WRESTLING is a must if your are serious about MMA! You can hit someone with a bat and if they have enough adrenaline they'll keep coming at you! Choke the person out however and regardless of how strong and tough they are, they're going to sleep! One on one, there is no better art form than BJJ, PROVEN!!!!! Depending on the rules, if none i would take the side of an art along the lines of Krav Manga. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BulletMagnet Posted September 3, 2014 Share Posted September 3, 2014 Krav Maga....unless you wanna draw them to death 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rustie Posted September 3, 2014 Share Posted September 3, 2014 Krav Maga....unless you wanna draw them to death That's why there is no best because they all follow there own rules. Not involving death is a large factor to a lot of martial arts Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BulletMagnet Posted September 3, 2014 Share Posted September 3, 2014 (edited) Krav Maga....unless you wanna draw them to death That's why there is no best because they all follow there own rules. Not involving death is a large factor to a lot of martial arts You wrote Krav Manga....so.......... Was impressed by russian Sambo. I think that was Fedor Emelianenko's background and he was undefeated for a long time Edited September 3, 2014 by BulletMagnet 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wmr1980 Posted September 3, 2014 Share Posted September 3, 2014 (edited) The friend who is teaching me BJJ has also done aikido for 15 years and BJJ now for about 8 years. Needless to say that despite being much stronger than him, he gets the better of me every time. He just knows how to throw me off balance, or use my momentum against me, and manages to get me into a hold using decent leverage which whilst doesn't break anything is incapacitating - he hasn't been able to get a choke hold on me yet (I'm sure it'll happen) but if the scrap gets on the floor he'd most probably win. The only thing I have against him is strength which does play it's part if (and only if, I don't have his skill) I can utilise it in the right way. I think if we were trying to hurt one another we'd both end up with injuries but he'd probably end up having the upper hand. It was a very humbling experience when I first started it really proved to me that the RIGHT martial art with the right attitude (i.e. you're not invincible), and skill you can overpower most people. I really was impressed and went home sore and somewhat surprised. Despite playing 10+ years of rugby and considering myself reasonably tough, if you keep within the rules (no gauging of the eyes, yanking on genitals, or ripping of throat, or breaking of limbs) it's VERY hard work which requires a huge amount of skill. In a drunken pub brawl you'd end up (if sober and all your wits about you) overcoming the antagonist. Someone charges at you, having the skills to transfer the attack into defence is pretty much the key to surviving a fight. Ultimately, if you have some boxing or kick boxing training, and BJJ and are pretty strong and know how to take some knocks you'd make a formidable opponent. Edited September 3, 2014 by wmr1980 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave Bull Posted September 3, 2014 Share Posted September 3, 2014 One of my students is a rugby player, 17 stone (in comparison to my 11 stone) and it still amazes him that I can overpower him with ease. When he has some more experience down, he'll be frightening to spar with! 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wmr1980 Posted September 3, 2014 Share Posted September 3, 2014 Indeed - good luck with the training! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WhackyWill Posted September 3, 2014 Share Posted September 3, 2014 One of my students is a rugby player, 17 stone (in comparison to my 11 stone) and it still amazes him that I can overpower him with ease. When he has some more experience down, he'll be frightening to spar with! You bully..!!! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave Bull Posted September 4, 2014 Share Posted September 4, 2014 Hahahaha, not at all! We're actually really good friends! I was simply highlighting the effectiveness of the martial art! All anyone has to do is watch the first 4 UFC events to clarify just that! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lbeddowscbr Posted September 29, 2014 Share Posted September 29, 2014 I believe no matter what martial art you focus on, if you train hard and dedicate yourself to it, one is no better than the other. Say for instance, i study itf tkd. If a person of similar level in jiujitsu or a mainly grappling and throwing martial art comes at me, the idea is to take them out in one hit. Whereas jiujitsu is more about submission of the opponent. anyone who says 'my martial art is better than yours' really needs to have their ego checked. Imo of course. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SJ350z Posted September 30, 2014 Author Share Posted September 30, 2014 I believe no matter what martial art you focus on, if you train hard and dedicate yourself to it, one is no better than the other. Say for instance, i study itf tkd. If a person of similar level in jiujitsu or a mainly grappling and throwing martial art comes at me, the idea is to take them out in one hit. Whereas jiujitsu is more about submission of the opponent. anyone who says 'my martial art is better than yours' really needs to have their ego checked. Imo of course. I used to always be interested in what the most competent art was and then realisation struck me. The best thing to do is not think that way and avoid conversations of such nature Train , enjoy and be humble and respectful Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
saihaynes Posted September 30, 2014 Share Posted September 30, 2014 Another vote for bjj , have also capoeira and a bit of karate in my time Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Flex Posted September 30, 2014 Share Posted September 30, 2014 Jus over 2 weeks till my black belt now, eek! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Voodoo Vix Posted October 1, 2014 Share Posted October 1, 2014 Good luck! My boyfriend should have been doing is 4th dan this month but is leaving it until next year instead now. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Flex Posted October 1, 2014 Share Posted October 1, 2014 Good luck! My boyfriend should have been doing is 4th dan this month but is leaving it until next year instead now. Is he TAGB? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Voodoo Vix Posted October 2, 2014 Share Posted October 2, 2014 Good luck! My boyfriend should have been doing is 4th dan this month but is leaving it until next year instead now. Is he TAGB? He is indeed, trains and teaches in Surrey Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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