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Red_Elvis
1/21/07 5:44:38PM
Posted by Omega
1. BJJ or Submission for Ground
2. SAMBO, Judo or Greco For Throws
3. Thai for knees and Elbow
4. Boxing for hands and body movement
5. Karate, Kickboxing or Tradition TKD for smart kicks
6. Plyometrics for strength conditioning
1. Check
2. Check but needs work
3. Check
4. Check
5. Smart kicks? You sayin my MT kicks are dumb!
(Well, I DO have some smart kicks from Jun Fan..)6. Ohhh... a bit lazy on this one
loller90278
1/25/07 1:06:11AM
Posted by Scott_Evil
Posted by Omega
LOL, completely dependent on if we're still talking about MMA. Because you're going to have to learn to punch if you are.
I'm definitely still talking about MMA. I know I'd still have to throw strikes, but I'm more a fan of the likes of Couture, Parisyan, and Fedor. I guess not everyone can be a Liddell or Cro Cop, ya know?
I guess I can use the basketball analogy: to be a good player, you gotta know how to pass, dribble, and shoot (at least)- but that doesn't mean you can't train yourself to be *real* good at one, right? Those are three different skills sets (similiarly to MMA: striking/grappling/cardio?) that some players are naturally more adept at one then the other.
Ok, maybe I should've been more specific- what can a n00b like me do in the Los Angeles/San Fernando Valley area? I saw your post in another thread that you yourself have an academy. Maybe you can point a brutha in the right direction?
i think theres a bjj gym on ventura... near.. corbin i think?? i lived in san fran valley 2 years ago, im goin there tomorrrow so ill tell you exactly
Omega
1/26/07 8:58:44AM
Coming from the South right?
Jeffanori-Gomi
1/28/07 2:05:52PM
Posted by flaw
Some good tips for some whos kinda new. I got in my first fight in 1st grade and loved fighting ever since. Just some pointers would be nice. I know alot of stuff.. Just wanna know more. IM a fairly good stand up fighter and good with striking. How can i strike harder... I know to start with the feet and the body and move up like that. Just some tips would be nice
punch with your hips and legs, step in with your jab and throwing your opposite shoulder back when punching adds more snap.
Scott_Evil
1/31/07 6:33:10PM
Speaking of striking..
I was watching highlights of the Silva/Franklin match (UFC 64) and something caught my attention: Freakin' A HE'S GOT LONG LEGS~! The way Silva swung his knees to the ribs and how dominant he was in the clinch b/c Franklin could barely connect.
So to bring it back here; what do would the pros recommend for people (like me) who have the reach DIS-advantage? As I had mentioned earlier, I've got a little *weakness* in my striking and partially to blame is my short(er) reach.
I was watching highlights of the Silva/Franklin match (UFC 64) and something caught my attention: Freakin' A HE'S GOT LONG LEGS~! The way Silva swung his knees to the ribs and how dominant he was in the clinch b/c Franklin could barely connect.
So to bring it back here; what do would the pros recommend for people (like me) who have the reach DIS-advantage? As I had mentioned earlier, I've got a little *weakness* in my striking and partially to blame is my short(er) reach.
Svartorm
1/31/07 7:36:11PM
I've got short arms as well, so I feel your pain I'm primarily a ground/clinch fighter, but its difficult to create a good opening for a takedown if you don't have hands. The best way to make up for short arms, in my book, is to have fantastic footwork and really work on finding your range. If you can move well on your feet and get just inside your range, it'll at least partially negate the reach factor.
I'm primarily a ground/clinch fighter, but its difficult to create a good opening for a takedown if you don't have hands. The best way to make up for short arms, in my book, is to have fantastic footwork and really work on finding your range. If you can move well on your feet and get just inside your range, it'll at least partially negate the reach factor.
fedorwins1
2/1/07 4:07:46PM
First find a place to train MMA, BJJ, Muay Thai, or Judo. If you can't get that then get a good heavybag and some instructional DVD's.
Punching power doesn't come from your arms it is your hips, plant your feet and use your hips, also relaxation is a good thing.
Remember to keep your chin tucked, hands up, and breath while your fighting.
Good luck on your training bro!
Punching power doesn't come from your arms it is your hips, plant your feet and use your hips, also relaxation is a good thing.
Remember to keep your chin tucked, hands up, and breath while your fighting.
Good luck on your training bro!
bayonetxwork
2/2/07 7:59:33AM
Posted by flaw
Some good tips for some whos kinda new. I got in my first fight in 1st grade and loved fighting ever since. Just some pointers would be nice. I know alot of stuff.. Just wanna know more. IM a fairly good stand up fighter and good with striking. How can i strike harder... I know to start with the feet and the body and move up like that. Just some tips would be nice
Well if your not willing to join a gym, or take classes, the next best thing I'd recommend is buying some videos. Theres tonsssssss of videos on numerous aspects of fighting.
BTW, do you have a heavy bag, speedbag, or anything like that at your house?
flaw
2/2/07 6:03:45PM
IM going to be going to a kick boxing gym soon. .Just cant find a dman place. But no I dont have a heavy bag but im getting one. I usuallly make my own out of some pillows. My usualy work out is this. 20 punches 20 sid ups 20 push ups all rapidly done no stoping in between. Thats just a portion I do shadow boxing abd stuff like that and weights.
flaw
2/2/07 6:05:58PM
Oh and just to add in im pretty good with boxing!
AND coming soon im having a fight. A title fight. A litle thing me and my friends do I hold the title and im undefeated.
AND coming soon im having a fight. A title fight. A litle thing me and my friends do I hold the title and im undefeated.
loller90278
2/6/07 9:42:45PM
Posted by flaw
Oh and just to add in im pretty good with boxing!
do these so called "friends" happen to live in your head?
flaw
2/7/07 7:25:26PM
Posted by loller90278
Posted by flaw
Oh and just to add in im pretty good with boxing!
do these so called "friends" happen to live in your head?
Umm yes.. Yes they do. Lol j/p. Check this out for help.
Cuck Liddell Training
madmarck
2/12/07 8:07:41PM
Posted by nate22
Judo + Boxing for mma? I'd seriously say no to that and consider BJJ and Muay Thai.
Muay Thai isnt readily available everywhere. Kickboxing is though. BJJ has gottten big and there are a lot of schools now spread everwhere. Taking Judo can't hurt though. Some unorthadox take downs hurt. well the did only the guy you are throwing.
ebbyrocks
2/15/07 1:39:27AM
Posted by flaw
Some good tips for some whos kinda new. I got in my first fight in 1st grade and loved fighting ever since. Just some pointers would be nice. I know alot of stuff.. Just wanna know more. IM a fairly good stand up fighter and good with striking. How can i strike harder... I know to start with the feet and the body and move up like that. Just some tips would be nice
Look man what you got to do get a stronger faster and harder hitting sparring partner and your standup and ground will improve tenfold. Belive me once you really get out classed by someone durring sparring, you start to shadowbox better you start to move faster, hit harder, feel lighter on your feet ect...