hardcore man! good stuff. jf
i like the 45 degree step, but i always throw a right cross as i step, followed by the right roundhouse. i don't usually think about where it's...
i was walking to the the gas station & a kid from my school was in his backyard breaking cinder blocks. i tried to do it & couldn't, so i started...
do you have a source, or do i just take your word? i've never heard of closer-than-close quarters combat. i've always heard CQC as a general...
how is clinching not close quarter? different systems use different definitions. in most military contexts, all hand-to-hand is called "close",...
great folks at CAMA. the owner was one of the guys who helped bring remy presas to the US. i never had a huge drive to learn arnis, but i...
i'm doing arnis at colorado academy of martial arts ( http://www.coloradoacademy.com ). i'm not in their jujitsu program, but i get together with...
we need a study for this? what's next? water's wet? jf
never had to. seems like bad eggs just didn't stick around my club somehow. too much clean livin', i guess :angel: jf
shingitai jujitsu, my primary style. my preference for it has as much to do with the principles of shingitai as the jujitsu part. jujitsu is...
i've settled into my training spots by now, but i'd like to know what you thought of the training, what a typical class was like, that sort of...
that's good that it helped, but if you keep it up this will most likely mess up your knees or hips. now that the problem is fixed, it might be a...
i've found that certain responses are more natural to me & therefore quicker. instead of checking the kick on your shin, try throwing a right...
dear people, monkeys are awesome. do not mess with monkeys or they will **** you up jungle style. if you teach a monkey martial arts you will...
these guys are awesome! i got to see them several years ago & it was one of my favorite shows ever. big fun. they just released a new album so...
i have a heavy bag in my backyard & do boxing out there. for a while me & another guy were sparring with sticks once a week or so. who cares...
sad is all in perspective...i don't think many people had realistic expectations of kimbo being a serious contender. but he made more money than...
i play guitar & bass, read, & do a fair amount of outdoor stuff. i have a goal of summiting every 14,000ft+ mountain in colorado. so far, 1...
another vote for competition; all good competitors know not to let go until the ref peels you off! :D good idea though, good way to keep from...
i tend to agree with archangel on this...i have a ton of respect for my coaches, but as much as i like martial arts as well as eastern culture &...
here's the other sad truth: fighting is a business. brock got an early title shot because he brought a lot of skill & athleticism to the table,...
is your school involved in competitions? that might be a good avenue for him to prove himself. i used to tell my students that if they wanted...
i'd give him the benefit of the doubt until i had a reason not to. sometimes, crap happens. jf
one thing that might be helpful for both jews & christians to remember is that portions of the 2nd testament, particularly the gospels, were...
i know what you mean, but if you're bleeding so bad you can't see, you're probably going to lose no matter how bad you were kicking the guy's ***...
never seen elbows end a fight? well, i'm digging all the way back to ufc 2 here, but here goes... [media]
ironically, probably one of the best martial arts experiences for your partner. jf
exactly, WC isn't designed for sport...so maybe design a sport for WC? jf
hi, does anyone have a good resource for finding FMA tournaments? i think it would be fun to compete, especially if i could find a tourney with a...
just an outsider to the WC community here...but competition always comes up in WC threads. american kickboxing was created to give karateka a...
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