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Is anybody here interested in the marital arts?  As for me I love the marital arts but I'm never been in one spot long enough to obtain any sort of rank.  So far out all the different types I've tried Aikido is differently my favorite.

Aikido is pretty cool and interesting.  I studied aikijujitsu (a predecessor to aikido) of a little while before taking up Chinese boxing (kung fu).  I haven't really practiced in several years though - school and work have kinda destroyed that.  But hopefully once I'm done with school I can get back into it.

When I was a little kid I took Taekwondo.  However nothing in recent years.  My friend used to describe Taekwondo as trying to drive a nail in with a screwdriver.  It might get the job done but there are more effective tools out there .  I watch MMA when I get a chance.  I find that very entertaining.

I thought this thread was about painting pictures of your spouse. Why are you guys talking about Aikido, and jujitsu and other fighting stuff?

That stuff is Martial Arts. This thread is about Marital Arts. Geez!

 

Quote from: "McQ"I thought this thread was about painting pictures of your spouse. Why are you guys talking about Aikido, and jujitsu and other fighting stuff?

That stuff is Martial Arts. This thread is about Marital Arts. Geez!

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Quote from: "McQ"I thought this thread was about painting pictures of your spouse. Why are you guys talking about Aikido, and jujitsu and other fighting stuff?

That stuff is Martial Arts. This thread is about Marital Arts. Geez!

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Quote from: "Squid"Aikido is pretty cool and interesting.  I studied aikijujitsu (a predecessor to aikido) of a little while before taking up Chinese boxing (kung fu).  I haven't really practiced in several years though - school and work have kinda destroyed that.  But hopefully once I'm done with school I can get back into it.

You were incredibly lucky to get the opportunity to study that, as I've found that there aren't to many aikijujitsu schools out there.

I took Krav Maga and grappling when I was younger. I'd like to find time for it again.

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Quote from: "Squid"Aikido is pretty cool and interesting.  I studied aikijujitsu (a predecessor to aikido) of a little while before taking up Chinese boxing (kung fu).  I haven't really practiced in several years though - school and work have kinda destroyed that.  But hopefully once I'm done with school I can get back into it.

You were incredibly lucky to get the opportunity to study that, as I've found that there aren't to many aikijujitsu schools out there.

I was lucky in that my instructor was a personal friend who had studied it most of his teen and adult years.

I've taken Karate and Kung-Fu (Hun Gar) when I was younger. Personally I want to learn Boxing and Krav Maga as well as Greco-Roman wrestling.

One set of techniques I'd like to learn from Kung-Fu is Iron Fist and Iron Shirt. Those would be useful techniques to know.

Okay, I'll play too, and not just be a smartass about the title.  

Kodenkan Judo and Jujitsu from the tender age of 13 until about 39 or 40. I forget when I stopped, exactly, just that the twice torn rotator cuff told me it was time to quit and leave the competition to the younger studs.

Quote from: "McQ"Okay, I'll play too, and not just be a smartass about the title.  

Kodenkan Judo and Jujitsu from the tender age of 13 until about 39 or 40. I forget when I stopped, exactly, just that the twice torn rotator cuff told me it was time to quit and leave the competition to the younger studs.

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Does anybody watch Mixed Martial Arts, UFC, Strikeforce ect?  Here in Oz there just finally starting to put it on free to air TV.  However there are a quite a few good matches on youtube, the one with Kazushi Sakuraba vs Royce Gracie in 2000 Pride Grand Prix is a stand out.  Up and till that point Royce had never really lost a match and it signaled the decline of total dominance the Gracie’s had enjoyed before.

Quote from: "frog818"Does anybody watch Mixed Martial Arts, UFC, Strikeforce ect?  Here in Oz there just finally starting to put it on free to air TV.  However there are a quite a few good matches on youtube, the one with Kazushi Sakuraba vs Royce Gracie in 2000 Pride Grand Prix is a stand out.  Up and till that point Royce had never really lost a match and it signaled the decline of total dominance the Gracie’s had enjoyed before.

Hubby watches MMA and UFC.  If I happen to walk into the room while it's on I watch it, too.  A few of the matches I've seen have been pretty awesome.  I get bored when there's too much grappling on the floor.

Quote from: "frog818"Does anybody watch Mixed Martial Arts, UFC, Strikeforce ect?  Here in Oz there just finally starting to put it on free to air TV.  However there are a quite a few good matches on youtube, the one with Kazushi Sakuraba vs Royce Gracie in 2000 Pride Grand Prix is a stand out.  Up and till that point Royce had never really lost a match and it signaled the decline of total dominance the Gracie’s had enjoyed before.

Eh, UFC...eh...sorry to anyone who really likes it but I just don't find it all that particularly great.  I've heard all these fighters talk all about their extensive knowledge, training and technique and it always eventually boils down to street fight techniques or hugging each other on the ground for 10 minutes with each of them trying to get on top and punch the other in the face....but eh, maybe it's just me.

I stopped doing MMA about 3 years ago. I had 3 fights under my belt and enjoyed it. But training took its toll and Im to old now to do that stuff. I teach Kick boxing and BJJ from time to time on deployments and what not, but if I train and fight then my joints SUFFER.
Honestly I think in a 1 on 1 fight MMA, (stand up and ground fighting training) is the best way to go for self defence too. One can argue that Kung Fu has the death punch or you can snap a mans neck with a simple twist here or there but how do you practice that?
Now if you must fight multiple opponets, I think your screwwed no matter what you know or how tuff you are, unless you are chuck norris.

Jeet Kune Do - the first mixed martial art.

Quote from: "G-Roll"I stopped doing MMA about 3 years ago. I had 3 fights under my belt and enjoyed it. But training took its toll and Im to old now to do that stuff. I teach Kick boxing and BJJ from time to time on deployments and what not, but if I train and fight then my joints SUFFER.
Honestly I think in a 1 on 1 fight MMA, (stand up and ground fighting training) is the best way to go for self defence too. One can argue that Kung Fu has the death punch or you can snap a mans neck with a simple twist here or there but how do you practice that?
Now if you must fight multiple opponets, I think your screwwed no matter what you know or how tuff you are, unless you are chuck norris.

True, the only chance your got against multiple opponents is if you have a weapon, but even then the odds are heavily stacked against you and if they take your weapon of you and use against you, then your in deep deep trouble.

That's why the ultimate techinque will always be to run away or to avoid fighting all together.

Quote from: "Squid"Jeet Kune Do - the first mixed martial art.

Bruce Lee was a visionary way ahead of his time.

Did anyone ever figure out how Bruce Lee died?

Quote from: "G-Roll"Did anyone ever figure out how Bruce Lee died?

If I remember correctly he died due to cerebral edema (brain swelling).

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Quote from: "Squid"Jeet Kune Do - the first mixed martial art.

Bruce Lee was a visionary way ahead of his time.

I agree, I liked his view on the more silly, non-practical stuff of martial arts.

Namely "A belt is just something that keeps one's pants up" and "Boards don't hit back."

I went for some Kung Fu, then Kickboxing and then BJJ. Then I ran out of time, but I plan on starting up again with the last two. Anyway, my 2cents... martial arts should be mandatory in schools and kindergardens and maybe even in ... now stay with me folks... in maternity wards just because Pat Robertson (yes, the antichrist himself) thinks there's something wrong with them. Youtube it if you don't believe me.

JC

Quote from: "frog818"Is anybody here interested in the marital arts?  As for me I love the marital arts but I'm never been in one spot long enough to obtain any sort of rank.  So far out all the different types I've tried Aikido is differently my favorite.

Yes, i like martial arts, i really love it. I used nunchaku in my training in martial arts , how about you?

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Quote from: "frog818"Is anybody here interested in the marital arts?  As for me I love the marital arts but I'm never been in one spot long enough to obtain any sort of rank.  So far out all the different types I've tried Aikido is differently my favorite.

Yes, i like martial arts, i really love it. I used nunchaku in my training in martial arts , how about you?

when i was a kid i had a pair. i would stash them in the back of my pants and whip em out like bruce lee. actually i think i may still have a pair.
you could actually learn alot about nunchakus from watching bruce... watch him close and you will figure out the little details. i guess its like skaters watching the pros body placement, line they skate in, and technique to learn how to skate. apply what you see in everyday practice.
of course an experienced teacher is a much better way to go.

I wish I could own a pair of nunchucks, as far as I know there banned here in oz.

I am interested in martial arts, in fact I have attended classes for the training and I used different weapon.

I am a bjj nut.  Most fun I have had in a sport....a sort of physical chess.   (although I don't really know how to play chess)  

I wrestled when I was younger and in the Army we were taught "combatives" which is basicly Jujitsu with few other moves mixed in. It was really fun when we had "platoon wars" imagine 30 on 30 fights, no striking though just throws, take downs, submissions, counters, preasure points, ect. They were full speed and contact but we weren't trying to actually hurt each other....to badly (hence no striking).

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There's like a buttload of gangs at this school. They all want me to join because I'm pretty good with a bow staff.

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Quote from: "frog818"I wish I could own a pair of nunchucks, as far as I know there banned here in oz.

yet i assume you can own a fire arm? i just dont get it... no nunchuks but you can own a gun...  

I hear Karate is the Dane Cook of Martial Arts.

Quote from: "theTwiz"I hear Karate is the Dane Cook of Martial Arts.

Overhyped and long-winded?  

I love Jiu-Jitsu, best martial art of all time IMHO. Here is a highlight from one of the best of all time:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=b5WD36oHTnU

At 2:20 Jacare's arm gets trapped in an armbar, and instead of tapping (and losing) he decides to let it break, fight off his opponent for the rest of the match with only one arm, and go on to win via points.

I hold my manhood cheaply.

Quote from: "McQ"I thought this thread was about painting pictures of your spouse. Why are you guys talking about Aikido, and jujitsu and other fighting stuff?

That stuff is Martial Arts. This thread is about Marital Arts. Geez!

 :yay:  

Quote from: "Parabola"I love Jiu-Jitsu, best martial art of all time IMHO. Here is a highlight from one of the best of all time:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=b5WD36oHTnU

At 2:20 Jacare's arm gets trapped in an armbar, and instead of tapping (and losing) he decides to let it break, fight off his opponent for the rest of the match with only one arm, and go on to win via points.

I hold my manhood cheaply.

You should watch the whole match.  While it was an awesome display of heart for Jacare to stay in the match after his arm broke (I would have tapped or run away crying) you still have to give it to Roger since Jacare was simply running away from Roger for the rest of the match IMO.

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Quote from: "Parabola"I love Jiu-Jitsu, best martial art of all time IMHO. Here is a highlight from one of the best of all time:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=b5WD36oHTnU

At 2:20 Jacare's arm gets trapped in an armbar, and instead of tapping (and losing) he decides to let it break, fight off his opponent for the rest of the match with only one arm, and go on to win via points.

I hold my manhood cheaply.

You should watch the whole match.  While it was an awesome display of heart for Jacare to stay in the match after his arm broke (I would have tapped or run away crying) you still have to give it to Roger since Jacare was simply running away from Roger for the rest of the match IMO.

I agree, Roger got robbed. It was as much a failing of the rules/referees as it was a purposeful strategy of Jacare to not let Roger engage him (for quite a few minutes). Running out of bounds that many times should have a penalty; but the heart displayed by Jacare as his elbow exploded was jaw-dropping.

Overall a great match though, even if it should have gone to Roger. The triangle in the first few minutes was nice.

I am currently taking TaeKwonDo.  I started really late, I'm 47 right now and I just completed my last color belt test.  That puts me within six months of a possible black belt test.  I don't compete, mainly because I'm not interested in getting injured by the testosterone packed idiots who wnat nothing more than to injure someone - LOL!

I was taking Hapkido as well, which was fun until I realized I was spending way too much time between the two.  I have gotten in much better physical shape than I would otherwise, and it gives me a great workout three nights a week, as well as learning self defense.

BTW - I linked over from WWGHA - nice to meet everyone!

Quote from: "Parabola"I love Jiu-Jitsu, best martial art of all time IMHO.

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