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SUMO Harai Goshi and Flash KO
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Greetings from the great white north
Hi all,
new here (obviously).
I'm from Peterborough, Ontario (Canada).
So small-ish city kind of in the middle of nowhere.
I look forward to reading alot, learning alot and discussing various things with everyone on the forum.
new here (obviously).
I'm from Peterborough, Ontario (Canada).
So small-ish city kind of in the middle of nowhere.
I look forward to reading alot, learning alot and discussing various things with everyone on the forum.
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Gun Proliferation Debate
Its a shame so many people only doing their job and trying to serve their community have died.
It has to be said though and its going to piss a lot you Americans, off, but it needs to be said.
If you didn't have such widespread gun ownership, you wouldn't have anywhere near this amount of police officers being shot and killed.
You can talk about civil rights and the constitution as much as you want, but the families without their brave fathers this Christmas are fatherless, because of your gun laws.
A sobering thought as we all gather together with our loved ones in the next two weeks. Maybe spare a thought for your local police officer as he passes you on your daily business and the incredible dangers he faces getting up every morning just to go to work to feed and cloth his family.
It has to be said though and its going to piss a lot you Americans, off, but it needs to be said.
If you didn't have such widespread gun ownership, you wouldn't have anywhere near this amount of police officers being shot and killed.
You can talk about civil rights and the constitution as much as you want, but the families without their brave fathers this Christmas are fatherless, because of your gun laws.
A sobering thought as we all gather together with our loved ones in the next two weeks. Maybe spare a thought for your local police officer as he passes you on your daily business and the incredible dangers he faces getting up every morning just to go to work to feed and cloth his family.
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Grills Jiu Jitsu, in Ontario?
So I'm debating signing up with Grills Jiu Jitsu in Peterborough, ontario (where I live now).
As they offer flexible scheduling which works for me as I do shift work 90% of which is nights and/or evenings so I'm not generally available for the standard 7pm/evening classes and finding schools/training that works around that is a tad difficult.
However I can find NOTHING as to a review of the school the only thing i've found is a youtube video from 2009 (just youtube grills jiu jitsu) that look (to me) like a bad tv infommercial.
I'm curious if anyone has any idea if this place is legit in it's teaching/training or what? As i've googled around and searched numerous sites for the past few days, and can find no reference (excluding a post on sherdog.net in which someone mentions they know of grills jj but don't know of it's credentials).
schools website is below.
Thanks in advance for any help/comments etc.
http://www.grillsjiujitsu.com/
As they offer flexible scheduling which works for me as I do shift work 90% of which is nights and/or evenings so I'm not generally available for the standard 7pm/evening classes and finding schools/training that works around that is a tad difficult.
However I can find NOTHING as to a review of the school the only thing i've found is a youtube video from 2009 (just youtube grills jiu jitsu) that look (to me) like a bad tv infommercial.
I'm curious if anyone has any idea if this place is legit in it's teaching/training or what? As i've googled around and searched numerous sites for the past few days, and can find no reference (excluding a post on sherdog.net in which someone mentions they know of grills jj but don't know of it's credentials).
schools website is below.
Thanks in advance for any help/comments etc.
http://www.grillsjiujitsu.com/
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Sojutsu - The Art Of Spear Fighting
I was just wondering if anyone knows of, or has heard about any schools outside of Japan that train Sojutsu / Yari exclusively ?
Although I was introduced to the spear through CMA. I have come to the conclusion that Chinese spears
a/ suck
b/ break easily
Also, most Chinese spear forms I have seen
b/ are all about show and less about efficiency
b/suck
Is there anyone here who has extensive experience with Japanese spear training ?
Although I was introduced to the spear through CMA. I have come to the conclusion that Chinese spears
a/ suck
b/ break easily
Also, most Chinese spear forms I have seen
b/ are all about show and less about efficiency
b/suck
Is there anyone here who has extensive experience with Japanese spear training ?
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RIP Joe Strummer
21 August 1952 22 December 2002
One of the greats of the music biz.
that is all.
One of the greats of the music biz.
that is all.
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Marijuana's effects on athletic performance
Yes, I used the search feature, I saw this has been discussed in the past, but I'm still hungry for more information, and I think it's an interesting discussion.
http://espn.go.com/special/s/drugsandsports/mari.html
^ above is a fairly good article on this topic, however it doesn't seem like this is something that has been tested thoroughly. If anyone has links to any real research that has been done please post it here.
I'm a weed smoker and I also train or workout nearly every day so I feel I'm fairly in touch with how it effects my performance. I avoid smoking before training, although I have done it before. I think there are some possible benefits to being high during a laid back technique based jujitsu session as it sometimes helps me discover something new and helps me to relax a bit. That said it definitely worsens by cardiovascular endurance and I would never smoke before hard fight training or before competition. In fact I notice my cardio improves after a few days of not smoking at all and all the flem is cleared out of my lungs and throat.
In conclusion my opinion is that smoking marijuana will worsen cardiovascular strength, as smoking anything is bad for the lungs. I am unsure about decreased reaction, although I wouldn't smoke before stand up sparring. Lastly, while I'm aware weed definitely doesn't do much to help me as an athlete, I do it anyway and I would much rather train the next morning having smoked the night before as opposed to drinking, even if it was as few as 3 drinks. I'm curious to hear other peoples experiences, and hopefully someone has some access to real research.
http://espn.go.com/special/s/drugsandsports/mari.html
^ above is a fairly good article on this topic, however it doesn't seem like this is something that has been tested thoroughly. If anyone has links to any real research that has been done please post it here.
I'm a weed smoker and I also train or workout nearly every day so I feel I'm fairly in touch with how it effects my performance. I avoid smoking before training, although I have done it before. I think there are some possible benefits to being high during a laid back technique based jujitsu session as it sometimes helps me discover something new and helps me to relax a bit. That said it definitely worsens by cardiovascular endurance and I would never smoke before hard fight training or before competition. In fact I notice my cardio improves after a few days of not smoking at all and all the flem is cleared out of my lungs and throat.
In conclusion my opinion is that smoking marijuana will worsen cardiovascular strength, as smoking anything is bad for the lungs. I am unsure about decreased reaction, although I wouldn't smoke before stand up sparring. Lastly, while I'm aware weed definitely doesn't do much to help me as an athlete, I do it anyway and I would much rather train the next morning having smoked the night before as opposed to drinking, even if it was as few as 3 drinks. I'm curious to hear other peoples experiences, and hopefully someone has some access to real research.
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Lunging punches
Can a kempo person explain why kempo self defense is practiced against a lunging punch which opens different targets thana regular cross and is a punch tht ive never seen thrown ever
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Mayweather Jr. gets 90 day sentence
Floyd Mayweather Jr was sentenced Wednesday to 3 months in jail.
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Undefeated boxer Floyd Mayweather Jr was sentenced Wednesday to 90 days in a Las Vegas Jail after pleading guilty to a misdemeanor battery domestic violence charge and no contest to two charges of harassment.
He was also ordered to complete 100 hours of community service, and pay a $2,500 fine.
The plea deal avoided trial on felony allegations that he struck his ex-girlfriend and threatened two of their children during an argument at her home in September 2010.
Justice of the Peace Melissa Saragosa on Wednesday said jail time was appropriate for Mayweather for attacking his ex-girlfriend, Josie Harris, and threatening their two sons while the children witnessed the hair-pulling, hitting and "arm-twisting" argument.
The judge ordered Mayweather to surrender Jan. 6.
Mayweather got credit for three days previously served in jail and was also ordered to complete a year-long domestic violence counseling program.
Thoughts Bullies?
Undefeated boxer Floyd Mayweather Jr was sentenced Wednesday to 90 days in a Las Vegas Jail after pleading guilty to a misdemeanor battery domestic violence charge and no contest to two charges of harassment.
He was also ordered to complete 100 hours of community service, and pay a $2,500 fine.
The plea deal avoided trial on felony allegations that he struck his ex-girlfriend and threatened two of their children during an argument at her home in September 2010.
Justice of the Peace Melissa Saragosa on Wednesday said jail time was appropriate for Mayweather for attacking his ex-girlfriend, Josie Harris, and threatening their two sons while the children witnessed the hair-pulling, hitting and "arm-twisting" argument.
The judge ordered Mayweather to surrender Jan. 6.
Mayweather got credit for three days previously served in jail and was also ordered to complete a year-long domestic violence counseling program.
Thoughts Bullies?
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John Paul Corrigan 's Tatakai Jikoboei Do Kempo
John Paul Corrigan aka BS username Tatakai http://www.bullshido.net/forums/member.php?u=2399
http://www.goldendragondojo.com/instructors.html
Thrown under the bus, one Israel Velez III, as a result of the BS thread http://www.bullshido.net/forums/show...=1#post2641218
To date, found ranks, awards and associations below. Note the rank trading being most often from another continent.
Issuer of Rank (organization) (rank / certificate)
(?) (4th Kyu Shotokan Karate) 1979
Drifted between Shotokan and Wado Ryu for next ten years
Christopher Kemp (United States Combat Martial Arts Association International) (1st Dan Combat Karate USCMAAI) Dec 2000
George I. Petrotta (International Sungja Do Association) (2nd Dan Combat Karate ISA) Oct 2001
Lawrence Valadez (Valadez Kenpo Association) (3rd Dan Combat Karate) 2002
Paul Corrigan (Tatakai Jikoboei Do Kempo) (Founder) 2003
Lawrence Valadez (Valadez Kenpo Association) (Recognition as Founder of TJD Kempo) 2003
Lawrence Valadez (Valadez Kenpo Association) (Recognition as Founder of TJD Kempo) 2004
Lawrence Valadez (Valadez Kenpo Association) (VKA HOF / Founder of the Year) 2004
Rick Greene (National Kempo Karate Federations) (NKKF HOF Induction) 2004
Lawrence Valadez (Valadez Kenpo Association) (6th Dan TJD Kempo) 2005
Nate Wesner (The Institute of Jujitsu Studies) (1st Degree Yoshin Jujitsu)
Ron Pfeiffer (World Dragon Kenpo) (2nd Degree / European Director)
Israel Velez III (American Modern Jujitsu) (6th Dan)
Israel Velez III (American Modern Jujitsu) (Master Certificate / Jujitsu, Karate, Shioku Waza, Weaponry) 2005
Israel Velez III (Diversified League of Martial Artists) (DLMA HOF Recipient) 2006
Bruce D. Calkins (Golden Dragon Dojo) (Fusho-Satori-Ryu 4th Degree BB) 2005
Bruce D. Calkins (Golden Dragon Dojo) (Fusho-Satori-Ryu 6th Degree BB)
George T. Ross (Kagaku Mitchi Tekio Bujutsu) (KMT Bujutsu 5th Dan)
John Lopez (Survival Solutions) (Full Instructor JKD, Kali Silat, Offensive Fighting Tactics)
Al Case (Al Case Martial Arts Academy) (Recognition as Master Instructor) 2008
Note: Member and or recognized by:
International Sungja Do Association
Diversified League of Martial Artists
American Modern Jujitsu
Koreja Do Martial Arts Association
Brotherhood of Martial Artists
American Federation of Jujitsu
American Martial Arts College
International Combat Martial Arts Unions Association
Eagle Federation
Martial Arts Association - International
World Federation of Universal Combat Systems
National Kempo Karate Federation
International Fist Law Society
International Combat Aikido and Jujitsu Federation
Allstyle Kickboxing Martial Arts
International Tinh Vo Dao Federation
Combat Warriors Martial Arts Association
Diversified League of Martial Artists
Dom Nai Arts Inc. International
United States Jiu Jitsu Alliance
World Black Belt Alliance
Note: http://tjdkempo1.multiply.com/journal?&=&page_start=40
TJD Black Belts / Graded Members
George T.Ross
Simon Revell
Neal Sciesske
Kelly Townsend
Randell Kitchens
Rick Greene
Bernd Hohle
Jorge Luis Garcia Ortiz (Deceased)
David Kacperski
Brett Ernest
Raymond A. Cole
Lawrence Valadez
Israel Velez III
Michael Carmiche
Israel Velez
Jeffrey Velez
Alvie Walts
Quoc L. Tran
Richard Stevenson
Bruce Calkins
Thor Sulland (Promoted to 5th Degree Black Belt 7/6/08)
Martin Folan
Derek Ross
Craig Ross
Tim Mai
Syed Mahmood Mohiuddin
Randy Pace
Stefan Johnson
James Ross
Mike Temple
Mattew Diment
Geoff Boddy
Mark Weiser
Ed Lira
John C. Enger
Sam Albright
Gary W Thomas
Milton Wallace
Dean J. Marsh
Jack Clark
Tim Flynn
Nicholas Hoare ( 17/6/08 )
Larry McFadden (01/08/08)
Clyde Surrett (24/08/08)
http://www.goldendragondojo.com/instructors.html
Thrown under the bus, one Israel Velez III, as a result of the BS thread http://www.bullshido.net/forums/show...=1#post2641218
To date, found ranks, awards and associations below. Note the rank trading being most often from another continent.
Issuer of Rank (organization) (rank / certificate)
(?) (4th Kyu Shotokan Karate) 1979
Drifted between Shotokan and Wado Ryu for next ten years
Christopher Kemp (United States Combat Martial Arts Association International) (1st Dan Combat Karate USCMAAI) Dec 2000
George I. Petrotta (International Sungja Do Association) (2nd Dan Combat Karate ISA) Oct 2001
Lawrence Valadez (Valadez Kenpo Association) (3rd Dan Combat Karate) 2002
Paul Corrigan (Tatakai Jikoboei Do Kempo) (Founder) 2003
Lawrence Valadez (Valadez Kenpo Association) (Recognition as Founder of TJD Kempo) 2003
Lawrence Valadez (Valadez Kenpo Association) (Recognition as Founder of TJD Kempo) 2004
Lawrence Valadez (Valadez Kenpo Association) (VKA HOF / Founder of the Year) 2004
Rick Greene (National Kempo Karate Federations) (NKKF HOF Induction) 2004
Lawrence Valadez (Valadez Kenpo Association) (6th Dan TJD Kempo) 2005
Nate Wesner (The Institute of Jujitsu Studies) (1st Degree Yoshin Jujitsu)
Ron Pfeiffer (World Dragon Kenpo) (2nd Degree / European Director)
Israel Velez III (American Modern Jujitsu) (6th Dan)
Israel Velez III (American Modern Jujitsu) (Master Certificate / Jujitsu, Karate, Shioku Waza, Weaponry) 2005
Israel Velez III (Diversified League of Martial Artists) (DLMA HOF Recipient) 2006
Bruce D. Calkins (Golden Dragon Dojo) (Fusho-Satori-Ryu 4th Degree BB) 2005
Bruce D. Calkins (Golden Dragon Dojo) (Fusho-Satori-Ryu 6th Degree BB)
George T. Ross (Kagaku Mitchi Tekio Bujutsu) (KMT Bujutsu 5th Dan)
John Lopez (Survival Solutions) (Full Instructor JKD, Kali Silat, Offensive Fighting Tactics)
Al Case (Al Case Martial Arts Academy) (Recognition as Master Instructor) 2008
Note: Member and or recognized by:
International Sungja Do Association
Diversified League of Martial Artists
American Modern Jujitsu
Koreja Do Martial Arts Association
Brotherhood of Martial Artists
American Federation of Jujitsu
American Martial Arts College
International Combat Martial Arts Unions Association
Eagle Federation
Martial Arts Association - International
World Federation of Universal Combat Systems
National Kempo Karate Federation
International Fist Law Society
International Combat Aikido and Jujitsu Federation
Allstyle Kickboxing Martial Arts
International Tinh Vo Dao Federation
Combat Warriors Martial Arts Association
Diversified League of Martial Artists
Dom Nai Arts Inc. International
United States Jiu Jitsu Alliance
World Black Belt Alliance
Note: http://tjdkempo1.multiply.com/journal?&=&page_start=40
TJD Black Belts / Graded Members
George T.Ross
Simon Revell
Neal Sciesske
Kelly Townsend
Randell Kitchens
Rick Greene
Bernd Hohle
Jorge Luis Garcia Ortiz (Deceased)
David Kacperski
Brett Ernest
Raymond A. Cole
Lawrence Valadez
Israel Velez III
Michael Carmiche
Israel Velez
Jeffrey Velez
Alvie Walts
Quoc L. Tran
Richard Stevenson
Bruce Calkins
Thor Sulland (Promoted to 5th Degree Black Belt 7/6/08)
Martin Folan
Derek Ross
Craig Ross
Tim Mai
Syed Mahmood Mohiuddin
Randy Pace
Stefan Johnson
James Ross
Mike Temple
Mattew Diment
Geoff Boddy
Mark Weiser
Ed Lira
John C. Enger
Sam Albright
Gary W Thomas
Milton Wallace
Dean J. Marsh
Jack Clark
Tim Flynn
Nicholas Hoare ( 17/6/08 )
Larry McFadden (01/08/08)
Clyde Surrett (24/08/08)
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Howdi, newbie Judoka
Howdi, I started doing Judo a few months ago and thought I would find a forum on martial arts and hand to hand stuff.
I am mostly a firearms guy (USPASA, aspirations of 3-gun, Appleseeder, some training classes now and again) but figured I needed to get a bit better rounded in my self defense game.
Judo may not be optimal but it is someplace close and I am also doing it as a bonding activity with my 4 year old.
My biggest problem so far is that Judo is beating the piss out of me. I am 35 with poor flexibility and the aches and pains of an active lifestyle. I am training twice a week in Judo (TUE and THU) and the landings from getting thrown on TUE leads me to miss class THU half the time.
I will admit that I have never done a contact sport like this before so maybe I am just not used to it. Am I being a wuss here? Anyone have any suggestions. My shoulder still feels weird from class a week and change ago, wasnt any particular throw that I remember, just felt messed up later after class.
Glad to be here, good to meet you all.
I am mostly a firearms guy (USPASA, aspirations of 3-gun, Appleseeder, some training classes now and again) but figured I needed to get a bit better rounded in my self defense game.
Judo may not be optimal but it is someplace close and I am also doing it as a bonding activity with my 4 year old.
My biggest problem so far is that Judo is beating the piss out of me. I am 35 with poor flexibility and the aches and pains of an active lifestyle. I am training twice a week in Judo (TUE and THU) and the landings from getting thrown on TUE leads me to miss class THU half the time.
I will admit that I have never done a contact sport like this before so maybe I am just not used to it. Am I being a wuss here? Anyone have any suggestions. My shoulder still feels weird from class a week and change ago, wasnt any particular throw that I remember, just felt messed up later after class.
Glad to be here, good to meet you all.
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World Combat Championship full event (1995
- Probably the earliest UFC knockoff on pay-per-view. Fighters include Renzo Gracie, Erik Paulson, Bart Vale, kickboxing and boxing world champion James Warring, WCW wrestler Jerry Flynn, Olympic Judo bronze medalist Ben Spijkers, and Sean McCully (Brother of UFC fighter Justin McCully).
James Warring vs. Erik Paulson was the first time a champion MMA fighter fought a champion boxer.
- English
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Ugh, can you believe this? Tacky as heck
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Gracie Barra Scotland (Glasgow City Centre)
Hi, thought I'd use my Christmas Day off to post a review of the dojo I've been attending for just over a month. It may be quite early as I'm still a newbie there but I've been to several places over the years and this is the first place I feel the urge to recommend to others!
(No disrespect to my previous Sifu's intended, even the Chunner who belt fed me bull or exagerated war stories of bar fights and dressed it up as deadly WC SD and failed after I "sparred wrong" in my 2nd class).
The place is a Gracie Barra Dojo (Gracie Barra Scotland- http://www.graciebarrascotland.com/ ) and it is located in Battlefield Gym in Glasgow City Centre.
This is my first exposure to BJJ except for the drills contained in Tan Belt MCMAP syllabus, and to be honest as an armchair MMA fan I always thought BJJ was overated, until my first week of training, and I have become hooked, bought the curriculum DVD to study each day I am not at class, stole a Judo dummy from my work and even started rolling with bigger blokes in my Platoon who have been doing MMA for years, and even after just 1 month my small handful of BJJ techniques seem to work better for me than theirs does. So Aye I'm sold.
The Instructors name is Ricky Gillon, he is well known in Scotland in MMA circles as a coach and he is currently a Purple Belt. This is the first martial art I have studied where the class is taken by someone who is not a black belt, but he certainly knows the Fundamentals inside out, and is extremely approachable to a dumb ass cannon fodder like myself. He also sticks to the book when it comes to Self Defence applications to a technique, and doesn't dress it up with any stories or fantasies which is extremely refreshing these days. He is really encouraging and gives a lot of praise (if you are the type of person who needs constant reasurance) and to be honest 9/10 times I need a beating over the face instead of a well done as I am a slow learner.
To the review:
Aliveness: 4 Each class ends with 15-20 minutes rolling, some nights this is done with a partner who is on the same level as you, some nights you could be rolling with a blue belt despite having done only 4 classes! I surprised myself after my second time playing a game where the first one to gain the mount wins and stays on the mat, and through sheer determination and some ninja inspired rolls, lasted 3 rounds.
Equipment: 6 There isn't much required but the training area is matted throughout, and there are spare Gi's and belts for visitors/first timers to save them buying their own until they are commited to train which I think is a good thing as it makes the class more approachable to first timers. There are plenty of heavy bags, uppercut bags, a very decent weights room, and a studio to roll in after class is finished if the main arena is being used. The gear for the MT class is also available to use anytime you fancy sparring. There are several showers, a changing room, female facilities etc. There are also several heavy plant tyres to play with which was a welcome sight to a soldier! Students are also welcome to use all the facilites outside class whenever they feel as the dojo is open until late.
Gym Size: 7 The dojo is located underneath a railway arch and the matted arena is large enough for a full class to Roll without it turning into a gangbang. There is also a medium sized studio in the back to use if you wish (Krav Maga takes place there) or you could probably just go in there and do some dancing or somethin. As mentioned the weights room is decent with plenty of Kettlebells(there are lessons for that if you want), and is much better than the local council gym I use.
Instructor/Student Ratio: 7 Ricky has taken almost every class I have been on with the exception of 1 which was a revision of that weeks work and was taken by a senior Blue belt, who also did a great job. Blue belts sometimes take the warm up which is perfect acceptable and is no different to any other MA I have done. To be honest in a way, every student is an instructor in this place. There are always people to ask for guidance and if someone see's you drill something wrong, or can suggest something, they will stop their own drill to come over and correct you. This is not just done by seniors but I've even been encouraged to help out newer blokes, under the supervision of a senior. This creates an atmosphere I have only ever found in the Military where everyone is genuinely there to help each other grow. Which brings me onto the next score.
Atmosphere/Attitude: 8 Very open from the first moment I entered the door and was met by a huge Polish dude who was being put in a headlock by the receptionist. There are no airs or graces, every student is on first name terms with the instructor, but respect is still strong. As soon as you enter the Dojo area you are met by the positive atmosphere, lads rolling together with a circle of spectators who will give tips to someone if they are struggling, or just molest them if they are being wet. Everyone looks forward to next class, knows each others skillset inside out, looks out for each other and many socialise outside of class and welcome you to do the same.
Striking instruction: 3 Not really on the Fundementals programme but the instructor could recognise I came to BJJ from a striking background and he immediately demonstrated to me how I could bring in several striking techniques to the drill I was working on (this was on my introductory lesson). He also goes on about taking your BJJ further in the future to include other styles. A bit like telling you to find your own way once you have the tools he is giving you, as a JKD kid this got me quite hard.
Grappling Instruction: 9 I'm no expert in the range hence why I went to BJJ in the first place. But several students have won Gold and silver in competition and you even get to roll with the Instructor. I've also tried the first takedown I learned with a bloke wearing full PLCE and Osprey body armour, and it still worked, and I weigh 10 stone so I'm inclined to say it is applicable in a LE/Military context if you drill it correctly.
Weapons: Not Applicable to what I'm learning. I must say I'm naturally sceptable about any disarming/weapons stuff unless it is sparred in full PPE and at full speed and force, and I've not found anywhere in Glasgow which does this yet, if anyone local on here knows of such a place, please drop me a PM as I'm interested to try it, Ninjas need not apply.
Thats about it, if I've missed anything, or screwed this up, feel free to demonise me as I've had a few Bourbons today.
Merry Christmas troops.
(No disrespect to my previous Sifu's intended, even the Chunner who belt fed me bull or exagerated war stories of bar fights and dressed it up as deadly WC SD and failed after I "sparred wrong" in my 2nd class).
The place is a Gracie Barra Dojo (Gracie Barra Scotland- http://www.graciebarrascotland.com/ ) and it is located in Battlefield Gym in Glasgow City Centre.
This is my first exposure to BJJ except for the drills contained in Tan Belt MCMAP syllabus, and to be honest as an armchair MMA fan I always thought BJJ was overated, until my first week of training, and I have become hooked, bought the curriculum DVD to study each day I am not at class, stole a Judo dummy from my work and even started rolling with bigger blokes in my Platoon who have been doing MMA for years, and even after just 1 month my small handful of BJJ techniques seem to work better for me than theirs does. So Aye I'm sold.
The Instructors name is Ricky Gillon, he is well known in Scotland in MMA circles as a coach and he is currently a Purple Belt. This is the first martial art I have studied where the class is taken by someone who is not a black belt, but he certainly knows the Fundamentals inside out, and is extremely approachable to a dumb ass cannon fodder like myself. He also sticks to the book when it comes to Self Defence applications to a technique, and doesn't dress it up with any stories or fantasies which is extremely refreshing these days. He is really encouraging and gives a lot of praise (if you are the type of person who needs constant reasurance) and to be honest 9/10 times I need a beating over the face instead of a well done as I am a slow learner.
To the review:
Aliveness: 4 Each class ends with 15-20 minutes rolling, some nights this is done with a partner who is on the same level as you, some nights you could be rolling with a blue belt despite having done only 4 classes! I surprised myself after my second time playing a game where the first one to gain the mount wins and stays on the mat, and through sheer determination and some ninja inspired rolls, lasted 3 rounds.
Equipment: 6 There isn't much required but the training area is matted throughout, and there are spare Gi's and belts for visitors/first timers to save them buying their own until they are commited to train which I think is a good thing as it makes the class more approachable to first timers. There are plenty of heavy bags, uppercut bags, a very decent weights room, and a studio to roll in after class is finished if the main arena is being used. The gear for the MT class is also available to use anytime you fancy sparring. There are several showers, a changing room, female facilities etc. There are also several heavy plant tyres to play with which was a welcome sight to a soldier! Students are also welcome to use all the facilites outside class whenever they feel as the dojo is open until late.
Gym Size: 7 The dojo is located underneath a railway arch and the matted arena is large enough for a full class to Roll without it turning into a gangbang. There is also a medium sized studio in the back to use if you wish (Krav Maga takes place there) or you could probably just go in there and do some dancing or somethin. As mentioned the weights room is decent with plenty of Kettlebells(there are lessons for that if you want), and is much better than the local council gym I use.
Instructor/Student Ratio: 7 Ricky has taken almost every class I have been on with the exception of 1 which was a revision of that weeks work and was taken by a senior Blue belt, who also did a great job. Blue belts sometimes take the warm up which is perfect acceptable and is no different to any other MA I have done. To be honest in a way, every student is an instructor in this place. There are always people to ask for guidance and if someone see's you drill something wrong, or can suggest something, they will stop their own drill to come over and correct you. This is not just done by seniors but I've even been encouraged to help out newer blokes, under the supervision of a senior. This creates an atmosphere I have only ever found in the Military where everyone is genuinely there to help each other grow. Which brings me onto the next score.
Atmosphere/Attitude: 8 Very open from the first moment I entered the door and was met by a huge Polish dude who was being put in a headlock by the receptionist. There are no airs or graces, every student is on first name terms with the instructor, but respect is still strong. As soon as you enter the Dojo area you are met by the positive atmosphere, lads rolling together with a circle of spectators who will give tips to someone if they are struggling, or just molest them if they are being wet. Everyone looks forward to next class, knows each others skillset inside out, looks out for each other and many socialise outside of class and welcome you to do the same.
Striking instruction: 3 Not really on the Fundementals programme but the instructor could recognise I came to BJJ from a striking background and he immediately demonstrated to me how I could bring in several striking techniques to the drill I was working on (this was on my introductory lesson). He also goes on about taking your BJJ further in the future to include other styles. A bit like telling you to find your own way once you have the tools he is giving you, as a JKD kid this got me quite hard.
Grappling Instruction: 9 I'm no expert in the range hence why I went to BJJ in the first place. But several students have won Gold and silver in competition and you even get to roll with the Instructor. I've also tried the first takedown I learned with a bloke wearing full PLCE and Osprey body armour, and it still worked, and I weigh 10 stone so I'm inclined to say it is applicable in a LE/Military context if you drill it correctly.
Weapons: Not Applicable to what I'm learning. I must say I'm naturally sceptable about any disarming/weapons stuff unless it is sparred in full PPE and at full speed and force, and I've not found anywhere in Glasgow which does this yet, if anyone local on here knows of such a place, please drop me a PM as I'm interested to try it, Ninjas need not apply.
Thats about it, if I've missed anything, or screwed this up, feel free to demonise me as I've had a few Bourbons today.
Merry Christmas troops.
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Western Washington University Judo Club
I've been doing Judo for about 2 and a half years, 3-4 days a week. I train here and at basically all of the Judo/BJJ clubs in the area, so I have a good idea of how this club compares to other grappling clubs in the Bellingham/Whatcom area in terms of price, time and attendance. All of the Judo clubs here are friends so there is a lot of students attending all of them. Classes are 2 hours long, from 8PM to 10PM monday and wednesday.
I'm biased because I started doing Judo here, but god I love this place. Big open studio space where they open doors to the outside to let in air, you gotta put down and pick up the mats every practice but thats a small price to pay. Our class is run by several high-ranked blackbelts who have won numerous competitions. Our main Sensei, Mark Glaser 5th dan, won gold in his age group (45-50 i believe) in the Masters division of the US Judo nationals in 2008. Another one of our sensei, Ralph Bajema, is in his mid 70's and still actively competes and wins in masters tournaments as well. Our younger blackbelts also all compete regularly and often do quite well. Being about 30 miles from the Canadian border, we often have Canadian Sensei coming down from some of the awesome clubs in the Vancouver BC area to add their expertise to classtime. There is always someone high ranked to help you with your tech ique.
Almost all of our main sensei have been to Japan to train at the Kodokan and other clubs (I know this is not necessarily a unique thing but still cool), and one of our older instructors studied for several years under a student of Kimura. Suffice to say, they have a beautiful knowledge of both competition and traditional judo, and employ excellent training techniques for their students.
Being a university club, they do not push you to compete. Its up to you to find the drive. However, myself and a core group of regular attendees, both low and high ranked, regularly compete and place in the local tournaments. There is a great sense of camaraderie in attending tournaments and striving to do our best. In virtually every tournament in the area, WWU Judo is well represented and ends up placing in something (though Ippon Dojo and Seattle Dojo usually steal the show!).
There is heavy emphasis on conditioning. Stretching, pushups, sit-ups and long pick up drills of constant repetitions and combinations help build stamina and technique. We probably spend the first 30 minutes doing calisthenics and pick-up drills, then the next 30 doing uchikomi and ukemi.
After that, we usually do some sute geiko of tokui waza for about 10 minutes with different partners. Sometimes, instead of sute geiko, the instructors pick one or two specific tachi waza and newaza techniques to work on, usually related to what we did last practice. Then its on to newaza randori and then tachi waza randori for the last 20-30 minutes. When your so tired that you are ready to throw up, its been a good practice.
Prices are great, 25 dollar a quarter for dues and 50 dollars for a gi if you need one, though there has been a bit of pissing match between our club and the university bureaucracy for pricing. Prices may have changed to a bit higher by the time you read it. But the quality of the sensei and the great, open space we practice in are well worth it.
We start back up January 4th!
I'm biased because I started doing Judo here, but god I love this place. Big open studio space where they open doors to the outside to let in air, you gotta put down and pick up the mats every practice but thats a small price to pay. Our class is run by several high-ranked blackbelts who have won numerous competitions. Our main Sensei, Mark Glaser 5th dan, won gold in his age group (45-50 i believe) in the Masters division of the US Judo nationals in 2008. Another one of our sensei, Ralph Bajema, is in his mid 70's and still actively competes and wins in masters tournaments as well. Our younger blackbelts also all compete regularly and often do quite well. Being about 30 miles from the Canadian border, we often have Canadian Sensei coming down from some of the awesome clubs in the Vancouver BC area to add their expertise to classtime. There is always someone high ranked to help you with your tech ique.
Almost all of our main sensei have been to Japan to train at the Kodokan and other clubs (I know this is not necessarily a unique thing but still cool), and one of our older instructors studied for several years under a student of Kimura. Suffice to say, they have a beautiful knowledge of both competition and traditional judo, and employ excellent training techniques for their students.
Being a university club, they do not push you to compete. Its up to you to find the drive. However, myself and a core group of regular attendees, both low and high ranked, regularly compete and place in the local tournaments. There is a great sense of camaraderie in attending tournaments and striving to do our best. In virtually every tournament in the area, WWU Judo is well represented and ends up placing in something (though Ippon Dojo and Seattle Dojo usually steal the show!).
There is heavy emphasis on conditioning. Stretching, pushups, sit-ups and long pick up drills of constant repetitions and combinations help build stamina and technique. We probably spend the first 30 minutes doing calisthenics and pick-up drills, then the next 30 doing uchikomi and ukemi.
After that, we usually do some sute geiko of tokui waza for about 10 minutes with different partners. Sometimes, instead of sute geiko, the instructors pick one or two specific tachi waza and newaza techniques to work on, usually related to what we did last practice. Then its on to newaza randori and then tachi waza randori for the last 20-30 minutes. When your so tired that you are ready to throw up, its been a good practice.
Prices are great, 25 dollar a quarter for dues and 50 dollars for a gi if you need one, though there has been a bit of pissing match between our club and the university bureaucracy for pricing. Prices may have changed to a bit higher by the time you read it. But the quality of the sensei and the great, open space we practice in are well worth it.
We start back up January 4th!
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What made you lose interest in Martial Arts?
I haven't posted here in quite sometime, having gotten to old to really train hard. One of the other reasons is that I just lost interest after training at a boxing gym, and realized how much people risk for very little reward in combat arts. For those of you that quit, what was the turning point?
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I summarize
I strongly suggest explaining your situation to your sensai and starting with your white belt. I started Shotokan with my father after he had an 8 year break and he did exactully that. After a month he was back on his Black Belt as our Kancho could see he deserved to be there and I'm sure the same thing will happen with you.
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Hi, just another introduction
Hi everyone. I've posted in a few newbie discussions already, but haven't introduced myself yet. Sorry about that, I didn't mean to be rude.
I am a BJJ blue belt, training at a pretty awesome club in the UK. I've been training and competing for about 3 years and it's been good fun. I teach BJJ basics in a small university group, but I'm not an instructor, I am just sharing what I have been taught.
Other than that, I like to do a bit of boxing and wrestling occasionally, but I'm pretty **** at both to be honest.
I find people who won't stop talking about bjj lineages, Gracie history, and all that sort of crap pretty irritating. Similarly, people who go around comparing martial arts, claiming that theirs is better than others, traditional vs new, etc. tend to cause me mild annoyance. That doesn't mean that I'm here to argue with people or be rude to anyone.
That's about it really.
I am a BJJ blue belt, training at a pretty awesome club in the UK. I've been training and competing for about 3 years and it's been good fun. I teach BJJ basics in a small university group, but I'm not an instructor, I am just sharing what I have been taught.
Other than that, I like to do a bit of boxing and wrestling occasionally, but I'm pretty **** at both to be honest.
I find people who won't stop talking about bjj lineages, Gracie history, and all that sort of crap pretty irritating. Similarly, people who go around comparing martial arts, claiming that theirs is better than others, traditional vs new, etc. tend to cause me mild annoyance. That doesn't mean that I'm here to argue with people or be rude to anyone.
That's about it really.
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What is this style?
Hello!
Could any experienced martial artists take a look at this video and say if this looks any good? The style looks quite compelling. As far as I understand it is Nintaijitsu? (found that in the comments)
Not much info about it available, but the guy seems to know his stuff. There are a lot of videos from him and all look decent.
Or is it BS?
If not, any info on where to learn something like that?
Could any experienced martial artists take a look at this video and say if this looks any good? The style looks quite compelling. As far as I understand it is Nintaijitsu? (found that in the comments)
Not much info about it available, but the guy seems to know his stuff. There are a lot of videos from him and all look decent.
Or is it BS?
If not, any info on where to learn something like that?
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Lecture Time
There seems to be a lot of anger directed at CKD here in the thread. I'm not sure why CKD is treated differently than any other martial art. There is no school where I currently live but I've moved around every two years and have gone to 7-8 TKD schools and each one has had problems of one sort or another.
Some of the comments like "GM Choi won't answer my e-mails" seem silly, why should he knowing your trying to disparage him and his art. Or why should he since he's probably a very busy man.
I live in a very isolated area but have seen a lot of growth in the number of CKD schools all over asia where I primarily work. When he was invited by a group of universities in Korea, to me at least, that verified the authenticity of the art. I'm sure there may be some 'good old boy' stuff going on, he being korean and all. But a nation of TKD players allowing another martial art to open dozens of schools in their backyard, all with open arms, should say something.
One of my sons trains in BJJ, another in TKD, a third in karate/judo. Each of their instructors claim their art is the best in the world yet I don't take the time to argue with them like the posters here do. I guess I just don't understand the anger...
Some of the comments like "GM Choi won't answer my e-mails" seem silly, why should he knowing your trying to disparage him and his art. Or why should he since he's probably a very busy man.
I live in a very isolated area but have seen a lot of growth in the number of CKD schools all over asia where I primarily work. When he was invited by a group of universities in Korea, to me at least, that verified the authenticity of the art. I'm sure there may be some 'good old boy' stuff going on, he being korean and all. But a nation of TKD players allowing another martial art to open dozens of schools in their backyard, all with open arms, should say something.
One of my sons trains in BJJ, another in TKD, a third in karate/judo. Each of their instructors claim their art is the best in the world yet I don't take the time to argue with them like the posters here do. I guess I just don't understand the anger...
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