Martial Arts

Ok I have a sparring session against a Brazil Jiu Jitsu practicioner. The rules are basically UFC style with 8 ounce karate training gloves.

I have 2 years experience in Shotokan and he has 1 year in Jiu Jitsu. My class doesn't do any sparring until we reach later belt levels, so mostly I just have experience with katas and punching bag work, and I know that Jiu Jitsu trains more for realistic fighting and does lots of sparring.

The main problem is that I would have to score a perfect hit to take him out, but all he really needs to do is get close to me and grab me. If he does that, the fight is basically over for me because I can't get in a good punch when he's close to me and controlling my arms, and I don't think I would be able to get away.

Does anyone have any tips to help me?

2007-12-22 06:08:54 · 12 answers · asked by Anonymous

Just wondering which style of karate, given the following choices only, would you prefer to study: Shotokan, Isshinryu, or Goju Ryu, and why?

Thanks in advance.

2007-12-22 04:41:46 · 7 answers · asked by Anonymous

To whom would you have greater respect?

Who would you avoid in a dark alley?

(And how does their training differ?)

2007-12-22 03:50:41 · 6 answers · asked by TheRapist 1

I am an absolute beginner with a full time office job. What are my options? Would appreciate if you could provide some details such as fee, etc.

2007-12-22 03:16:51 · 2 answers · asked by Joe Joseph 2

There is a movie called Smash Machine which is based on a UFC fighter. Within that movie it shows drug use (injections) and it appears UFC doesn't care about the health and wellbeing of its fighters.

This is disgusting... so do they even do any blood or drug testing to protect the fighters? can fighters compete if they are HIV positive?

MMA appears to be more or less the same... if Brock Lesnar can compete in MMA then steroid use is legal.

The reason I say untalented is simply because they need their painkillers, growth hormones and steroids to compete.

Feel free to defend my comments in a constructive way... right now neither of them deserve to be mainstream until the sport becomes cleaner.

2007-12-22 01:50:35 · 13 answers · asked by Anonymous

does anyone know were i could take french kickboxing classes, also known as savate, in the harbor area of so cal

2007-12-21 20:36:28 · 1 answers · asked by Jake 2

can you tell me how mirko cro cop moves in a fight and tell me his style of fighting also please give me some of his mannerisms and his specialty (punches,kicks,knees etc.) all help will be appreciated

2007-12-21 20:18:29 · 3 answers · asked by bangster 2

After a 2 and a half year hiatus, I'm looking to get back into the martial arts but I'm looking into studying another discipline. Just to learn a diverse set of skills and get in shape.

2007-12-21 14:09:51 · 13 answers · asked by ravensfan172003 3

2007-12-21 13:56:22 · 11 answers · asked by ? 3

if u think otherwise then u suck, if u say yes and give me a good reason u get best answer

2007-12-21 13:31:55 · 20 answers · asked by edwin c 3

I am not like hugely fat or anything but I got some meat. I do have some meat on me though. Can a big guy like me start martial arts?

2007-12-21 13:04:58 · 14 answers · asked by Anonymous

2007-12-21 09:07:26 · 9 answers · asked by Huy The Azn Boy 2

2007-12-21 05:50:40 · 1 answers · asked by Anonymous

2007-12-21 03:59:05 · 9 answers · asked by alin_res 1

i'm going to start thai boxing and I was told that you can spar if you want. I seen two guys sparring and it was like fighting but not real fighting, kinda light fighting. Is that what sparring is?

is it like fighting except your not relly hitting your partner but more like light taps?

2007-12-21 00:44:44 · 11 answers · asked by Lee Edward 1

What's the best Kendo class/dojo in NYC? Been considering taking a few lessons (also, are there any gyms that happen to offer classes also?) Thanks!

2007-12-20 20:52:38 · 5 answers · asked by Janet G 2

A few details about me... I've got a looong history of martial arts, and a relatively high rank in practical jujitsu.

LOVE swords, love bodybuilding - and have started to think that some form of sword practice would be great fun, as well as a terrific way to keep the cardio up. I *do* have a relatively low tolerance for boredom or unnecessary stylistic rules.

For those who have studied one or the other style - which do you think would meet my tastes better...kendo or fencing? Or maybe there's even another style preferable which I haven't considered?

Thanks in advance for any information!

2007-12-20 20:51:21 · 4 answers · asked by Janet G 2

Im talking about quite alot of force

2007-12-20 19:55:30 · 15 answers · asked by blezzl3 1

My teacher told me that it meant that you have no respect for your oponents fighting ability.... I never would foot jabs to the face, but a front kick under the chin is a beautiful thing, and it seems that since the lead foot "linear" strike is "tabbo" in Muay Thai they dont defend it well?

2007-12-20 18:07:46 · 6 answers · asked by Anonymous

If martial arts is the best ,which type?

2007-12-20 16:23:42 · 21 answers · asked by Soulja Swagga 1

Yahoo has an article about this.....They say EliteXC is attempting to put together this fight, with the whole looking like its going to get a green light. How can Ken think he stands a chance here? Frank is one of the more talented fighters out there, while largely untested. However Frank did beat up a man Ken never stood a chance with either in Tito Ortiz. What does everyone think about this fight? Would the fight happening 5-7 years ago have made a difference for Ken, or would he never have stood a chance? Isn't it long overdue that Frank takes on some real competition, isn't this just delaying that?

2007-12-20 13:54:11 · 4 answers · asked by Sam H 4

Kind of like how in Asian martial arts you are taught to look at the eyes, do you look at the hips, legs, eyes, or chest for folkstyle wrestling?

2007-12-20 09:55:15 · 14 answers · asked by Anonymous

Never thought I'd be accused of stereotyping MMA fighters as falling off the barstool and into the cage. Free country, I guess. BUT there's plenty that don't know about the big name MMA fighters that have degrees and I hate to see that go unnoticed by the MMA bashers that post here so here's a few of them

Rashad Evans, Psychology , Michigan State
Chuck Liddell, Accounting , California Polytechnic
Rich Franklin, Education master's and mathematics degree, University of Cincinatti
Forrest Griffin, Political Science, University of Georgia

I still think it would take at LEAST Fedor, Rampage, Tim Sylvia, and Gonzaga to change a burnt-out lightbulb that Galactus and Chuck Norris are defending with their lives. Reasoning? Fedor can't lose a fight unless it is a tournament so he'll take the initial shots for Rampage who can use his JOO JIT SOO to control Galactus while Gonzaga knocks out Chuck Norris with a roundhouse kick since nobody would expect that. Sylvia can then change the lightbulb.

2007-12-20 09:05:59 · 6 answers · asked by R. Lee 3

Does anyone else out there believe Brandon Vera would be the best LHW in the UFC if he dropped weight? I think he would would be better than all of the other UFC LHW out there including Rampage, Axe murder and shogun.

2007-12-20 07:40:58 · 9 answers · asked by Dave 3

2007-12-20 07:27:39 · 8 answers · asked by Domo 3

Some People Say I Won Some Say I lose. The problem is when i get off of suspenion people are going to be saying hahah you got beat up , you dont know how to fight and a whole bunch of mess Should i not say one word the whole day of school what should i do i asked before and people said just ignore them but if i ignore them they are going to keep saying it and the dude i got in a fight with is talking about me bad on his myspace what should i do

2007-12-20 05:56:35 · 11 answers · asked by Anonymous

EliteXC is working on a Ken Shamrock vs. Frank Shamrock fight. What are your thoughts on this fight?

2007-12-20 05:47:10 · 12 answers · asked by rdrssuk 2

anyone knows what kind of training i need to undergo so i can be good in kata? now im doing my side block (yoko uke if im right) by using a dumbell. but there are alot of other aspects as well. when i move (whether long, half or short stance) and do my punch or blocks, my body wavered as if being blow by wind. speed is another thing. im really slow.
how can i improve all this aspect for good kata? any other aspect for good kata that i miss?

2007-12-20 05:30:49 · 3 answers · asked by Anonymous

Me and this guy got in a fight now he has changed his name on myspace to
i @iNt Be@t HiM uP hi$ f@cE bE@T uP My h@nd

should i send him a message if so what should i say

2007-12-20 04:16:45 · 10 answers · asked by Anonymous

what do u do, i mean some people slap thier hand on the floor but i dont see why in hell u do that, please can someone explain this to me. i mean i threw u and u slapped the concrete that isnt very safe.

i havent been training for 3 weeks and cant ocntinue until january, as i have had problems with my back. how can i still pracitce without doing anything physical

2007-12-20 03:20:09 · 12 answers · asked by Anonymous