banana Posted October 23, 2018 Author Share Posted October 23, 2018 1 minute ago, Menzel said: Excellent contribution, cheers. Let's analyse this in slow motion... Interesting choice to go on the ear, obviously looking to disorient the target, and excellent space-creating push at the end to enable a swift getaway. However, with such a good blindside advantage you've got to think that a forearm smash to the jaw would've been more effective, which allows quick followup into a rear-naked choke or a mount, depending on how the target falls. The punch itself would've been more effective if there was more follow through using the weight and momentum created in the run up. I also wouldn't be against a simple followup side-kick to the knee to disable to target properly, allowing more options after this initial engagement. 5/10, decent overall. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ICTChris Posted October 23, 2018 Share Posted October 23, 2018 I trained kickboxing for a bit but that was really about fitness. I sparred with a few of the high level guys a few times and got a solid kicking. I also trained Brazilian Jiu Jitsu for a few years, I really enjoyed that. The club I trained at was excellent - basic room, facilities but the leader of the club was a brilliant teacher and the attitude that people had was great. A big part of the training is the idea that you are always fighting someone else, rather than doing drills or air-sparring, and all levels trained together - on your first session you could end up rolling with guys who were champion grapplers or semi-pro fighters. They didn't go easy on you but there's an understanding that you have to help people develop - there's no point throwing around some noob and choking them out in 10 seconds but also no point in going easy on them. I didn't compete, I just liked to train a couple of times a week, but you could train there six days a week if you liked. I had to give it up as I moved house and changed jobs so it wasn't feasible to make it along as often. I'd recommend it to anyone though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
banana Posted October 23, 2018 Author Share Posted October 23, 2018 19 minutes ago, ICTChris said: I also trained Brazilian Jiu Jitsu for a few years, I really enjoyed that. The club I trained at was excellent - basic room, facilities but the leader of the club was a brilliant teacher and the attitude that people had was great. A big part of the training is the idea that you are always fighting someone else, rather than doing drills or air-sparring, and all levels trained together - on your first session you could end up rolling with guys who were champion grapplers or semi-pro fighters. They didn't go easy on you but there's an understanding that you have to help people develop - there's no point throwing around some noob and choking them out in 10 seconds but also no point in going easy on them. The word I often hear in relation to starting BJJ is 'humbling'. Whether it's a regular guy walking in off the street, or someone with a solid martial arts / grappling background - you're getting tied up again and again and again by the guys with a belt of most any colour, and are not going to be able to do much to prevent it or get out of it. The strong focus on contact as you mention is really appealing too. Folks journeys into BJJ are always interesting to hear, seems you need a certain mindset to keep at it while you're getting wrecked week after week. Really enjoyed Eddie Bravo story, summarised in this wee doc... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brother Blades Posted October 23, 2018 Share Posted October 23, 2018 I killed a fly today, felt slightly bad, but very glad he didn’t fight back. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shandon Par Posted October 23, 2018 Share Posted October 23, 2018 1 hour ago, ICTChris said: I trained kickboxing for a bit but that was really about fitness. I sparred with a few of the high level guys a few times and got a solid kicking. I also trained Brazilian Jiu Jitsu for a few years, I really enjoyed that. The club I trained at was excellent - basic room, facilities but the leader of the club was a brilliant teacher and the attitude that people had was great. A big part of the training is the idea that you are always fighting someone else, rather than doing drills or air-sparring, and all levels trained together - on your first session you could end up rolling with guys who were champion grapplers or semi-pro fighters. They didn't go easy on you but there's an understanding that you have to help people develop - there's no point throwing around some noob and choking them out in 10 seconds but also no point in going easy on them. I didn't compete, I just liked to train a couple of times a week, but you could train there six days a week if you liked. I had to give it up as I moved house and changed jobs so it wasn't feasible to make it along as often. I'd recommend it to anyone though. Was that the place on Leven Street? Some sort of combat gym opposite The Kings Theatre but I've never been. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Richey Edwards Posted October 23, 2018 Share Posted October 23, 2018 I nearly had my first kill today because some fucking idiot single mother let her children play on a busy road. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
itzdrk Posted October 23, 2018 Share Posted October 23, 2018 I will f**k you up. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sweaty Morph Posted October 23, 2018 Share Posted October 23, 2018 2 hours ago, banana said: 43% of the forum are Wing Chun badasses Dance Hall Days was a tune. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mathematics Posted October 23, 2018 Share Posted October 23, 2018 Muay Thai for me. Love it. The very thought of that BJJ stuff fills me with dread though. I don't like confined spaces and having a grown man sit on my face while trying to break my arm is not appealing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
8MileBU Posted October 23, 2018 Share Posted October 23, 2018 Muay Thai for me. Love it. The very thought of that BJJ stuff fills me with dread though. I don't like confined spaces and having a grown man sit on my face while trying to break my arm is not appealing.Same, though somewhat in my past now. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sergeant Wilson Posted October 23, 2018 Share Posted October 23, 2018 I'm a blackbelt in Nocando. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Melanius Mullarkey Posted October 23, 2018 Share Posted October 23, 2018 6 minutes ago, Sergeant Wilson said: I'm a blackbelt in Nocando. It’s actually spelled Knockando. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
welshbairn Posted October 23, 2018 Share Posted October 23, 2018 18 minutes ago, mathematics said: Muay Thai for me. Love it. The very thought of that BJJ stuff fills me with dread though. I don't like confined spaces and having a grown man sit on my face while trying to break my arm is not appealing. Watched the recent UFC fight between the Russian and the Irishman and that's exactly what it looked like. Bit like a boring school fight that gets broken up before anything happens. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zen Archer (Raconteur) Posted October 23, 2018 Share Posted October 23, 2018 6 minutes ago, Melanius Mullarkey said: It’s actually spelled Knockando. I can't go for that. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brother Blades Posted October 23, 2018 Share Posted October 23, 2018 I'm a blackbelt in Nocando.^^^. Actual green belt in Nintendo. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brother Blades Posted October 23, 2018 Share Posted October 23, 2018 Anyway, fighting is purely for idiots. Why would you want to outsmart someone physically? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mathematics Posted October 23, 2018 Share Posted October 23, 2018 5 minutes ago, welshbairn said: Watched the recent UFC fight between the Russian and the Irishman and that's exactly what it looked like. Bit like a boring school fight that gets broken up before anything happens. It wasn't a classic. None of the Russian's are. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
welshbairn Posted October 23, 2018 Share Posted October 23, 2018 6 hours ago, PWL said: Mrs is a mental health nurse. All the de-escalation stuff is a waste she says. If it kicks off and she's in danger the only real method is a swift boot to pie or balls then run. I'm a master of de-escalation. Couldn't teach it, but the main thing is showing no fear and getting it done within 3 minutes and before your legs start shaking. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
banana Posted October 23, 2018 Author Share Posted October 23, 2018 12 minutes ago, Falkirk Cyclist said: I once got into a fist fight with my younger brother. I tried my best but his punches were just too strong and I was hospitalised. I got him back though when I locked him in the garage until he apologised and vowed never to do it again! Sadly he didn't keep his word and I deleted him from FB. NSFW this shite, jesus. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Audaces Fortuna Juvat Posted October 23, 2018 Share Posted October 23, 2018 2 hours ago, welshbairn said: Watched the recent UFC fight between the Russian and the Irishman and that's exactly what it looked like. Bit like a boring school fight that gets broken up before anything happens. Watch the aftermath - much more entertaining. Go to 1:50 and watch some Irish mink spit on a Russian and get absolutely stiffened. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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