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XMA
Dec 1, 2005 20:04:18 GMT
Post by colleentigerpants on Dec 1, 2005 20:04:18 GMT
I saw that on a Disney Special. I really dont care for it. It looks rather silly to me.
I would prefer to watch the chinese wushu. It has all the gymnastics but more heritage.
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XMA
Dec 2, 2005 3:13:16 GMT
Post by rikimaru on Dec 2, 2005 3:13:16 GMT
This stuff is truly inmpressive. I'm sorry but it is. I train in sub wrestling at the moment and I used to do kyokushin karate. I think the sub wrestling i do is way more effective than this. However ... to Joe public, this type of stuff is the cream of martial arts. They view these guys as martial arts masters who could take on anyone. After all, if you watch a high level BJJ or wrestling match all it looks like is two guys rolling around if you are not experienced in martial arts. This, on the other hand, is pure entertainment.
I agree that it's not effective for self defence, but then again, neither is pulling guard or a flying armbar or a lot of the stuff you see in kata/patterns. You can't criticise someone just because what they do won't work in a fight.
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XMA
Dec 2, 2005 9:26:25 GMT
Post by andym on Dec 2, 2005 9:26:25 GMT
Here we go again!  |
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XMA
Dec 4, 2005 2:38:16 GMT
Post by maskedman on Dec 4, 2005 2:38:16 GMT
Here we go again! I know what you mean...another grappling groupie, putting down strikers! |
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XMA
Dec 4, 2005 2:58:44 GMT
Post by rikimaru on Dec 4, 2005 2:58:44 GMT
Not at all "maskedman". I really admire strikers. My favourite MMA fighters are Liddell and Cro Cop. Like I said in my previous post, there are things in grappling that wouldn't be practicle in a real street fight ... eg pulling guard.
I'm neither a fantastic grappler or a fantastic striker, however, I enjoy grappling more because I think it's fun (and hurts a lot less than striking, lol).
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XMA
Dec 4, 2005 4:12:32 GMT
Post by maskedman on Dec 4, 2005 4:12:32 GMT
I agree that it's not effective for self defence, but then again, neither is pulling guard or a flying armbar or a lot of the stuff you see in kata/patterns. You can't criticise someone just because what they do won't work in a fight. Kata doesnt work....almost all traditional MA have patterns like this.....but yeah I can see how you are not insulting Traditional striking arts...its as plain as day
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XMA
Dec 4, 2005 4:25:15 GMT
Post by rikimaru on Dec 4, 2005 4:25:15 GMT
You forgot ... "bows respectfully"
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XMA
Dec 4, 2005 4:36:56 GMT
Post by maskedman on Dec 4, 2005 4:36:56 GMT
You forgot ... "bows respectfully" I didnt forget!!! To do that would mean I respect you as a friend or foe....I nothing you! |
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XMA
Dec 4, 2005 12:34:16 GMT
Post by Aefibird on Dec 4, 2005 12:34:16 GMT
Please keep this thread respectful and on topic.
Thanks.
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