brazilian jiu-jitsu.. anyone study it?

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  • mookie blaylock 10
    mookie blaylock 10 Posts: 4,042
    civ_eng_girl wrote:
    :eek: there's more of them than i thought!

    lol... and Helio isn't even pronounced with and "H"... i think it's "Elio" ....

    my brain hurts. :p

    if me have brain it hurts also. ;)
  • jeffwmartin
    jeffwmartin Posts: 71
    pouch15 wrote:
    Mamassan dude, whats Mauy Thai?? and why is it more demanding than BJJ. I play soccer almost everyday, but I've always suffered from ankle injuries, do you think that taking any martial arts classes like BJJ or Aikido will be bad for my ankles, or good?

    Muay Thai is a striking art from Thailand. Some call it the "science of 8 limbs" because you not only use fists and feet, but elbows and knees. It's the most straightforward stand-up art, in my opinion, and it's brutally effective. Most mixed-martial arts (MMA) programs teach BJJ and Muay Thai.

    I don't think it would be bad on your ankles, depending on what you injured (muscle or bone). BJJ shouldn't be bad on your ankles at first because it's mostly a ground art. Down the road, you might be concerned about heel locks and such.
  • pouch15
    pouch15 Posts: 436
    jeffwmartin wrote:
    Muay Thai is a striking art from Thailand. Some call it the "science of 8 limbs" because you not only use fists and feet, but elbows and knees. It's the most straightforward stand-up art, in my opinion, and it's brutally effective. Most mixed-martial arts (MMA) programs teach BJJ and Muay Thai.

    I don't think it would be bad on your ankles, depending on what you injured (muscle or bone). BJJ shouldn't be bad on your ankles at first because it's mostly a ground art. Down the road, you might be concerned about heel locks and such.

    thanks!! and yeah I just saw a clip on youtbe, thats barbaric!!! and scary. Yeh problem with my ankles its not bones, its ligaments (dont know if this is the correct word for ligamentos in spanish)
  • mammasan
    mammasan Posts: 5,656
    pouch15 wrote:
    Mamassan dude, whats Mauy Thai?? and why is it more demanding than BJJ. I play soccer almost everyday, but I've always suffered from ankle injuries, do you think that taking any martial arts classes like BJJ or Aikido will be bad for my ankles, or good?


    I don't know about Aikido, I only train in Jui-Jitsu, Muay Thai and Hopkido. I have had three surgeries on my right knee and while it does wear down my knees I don't ever plan on going pro. That is the only way I can see any type of nagging repetitive injury hampering you from partaking. BJJ wouldn't put as much of pressure on your ankles since there isn't a lot of standing or jumping. Muay Thai, which is Thailand's form of kick boxing, would put a lot of pressure on your ankles. I know it does a job on my knee as I usually have to ice it down after a workout.
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  • mammasan
    mammasan Posts: 5,656
    civ_eng_girl wrote:
    it's a real art when you can submit someone with only your thumb.... ;)

    If you interested in submitting someone with just your hands look into Hopkido, it's a defensive form of Aikido. You basically use a lot of wrist and arm locks to subdue your opponent. You can easily break someone's wrist or arm or even dislocate their shoulder with relative ease.
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  • pouch15
    pouch15 Posts: 436
    mammasan wrote:
    I don't know about Aikido, I only train in Jui-Jitsu, Muay Thai and Hopkido. I have had three surgeries on my right knee and while it does wear down my knees I don't ever plan on going pro. That is the only way I can see any type of nagging repetitive injury hampering you from partaking. BJJ wouldn't put as much of pressure on your ankles since there isn't a lot of standing or jumping. Muay Thai, which is Thailand's form of kick boxing, would put a lot of pressure on your ankles. I know it does a job on my knee as I usually have to ice it down after a workout.

    what's the problem with your knee? Why did you had 3 surgeries?
  • mammasan
    mammasan Posts: 5,656
    pouch15 wrote:
    what's the problem with your knee? Why did you had 3 surgeries?

    Torn meniscus all three times plus I'm getting older, my body can't take the punishment is used too. All three where arthroscopic surgeries, thank god no reconstructive surgeries yet, but the muay thai is taking a toll on my knee. I should probably stick to BJJ and Hopkido but I'm a glutton for punishment.
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  • stickboy
    stickboy Posts: 2,981
    I dunno my friend practiced Capoiera (sp?) and that was kinda weird..its more like a dance but still

    fuck it take up Jeet Kun DO...be like the Master Bruce.. "Be water, my friend"
    :)
    Aah, fuck it, I’m just gonna go home, turn on the fuckin’ TV...
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  • sponger
    sponger Posts: 3,159
    It's all about Pai Mei's five point palm exploding heart technique.
    reigning champion

    http://forums.pearljam.com/showthread.php?t=272825
  • mookie blaylock 10
    mookie blaylock 10 Posts: 4,042
    stickboy wrote:
    I dunno my friend practiced Capoiera (sp?) and that was kinda weird..its more like a dance but still

    fuck it take up Jeet Kun DO...be like the Master Bruce.. "Be water, my friend"
    :)

    correct spelling. ;):) capoeira is some beautiful stuff.

    edit: oops, i thought you had ei, not ie...i think it's ei, just to clarify...:D
  • pouch15
    pouch15 Posts: 436
    mammasan wrote:
    Torn meniscus all three times plus I'm getting older, my body can't take the punishment is used too. All three where arthroscopic surgeries, thank god no reconstructive surgeries yet, but the muay thai is taking a toll on my knee. I should probably stick to BJJ and Hopkido but I'm a glutton for punishment.
    Miniscus never fully recover, thats what I heard. Theres a doctor in mexico, that works for a soccer club called Chivas de Guadalajara that he is one of the best sport doctors in the world, players from other clubs go to him, doctors from other clubs send players with him, including international players. My cousin had the same problem, 3 surgeries, and that guy operated him, and he is perfect now. I cant remember his name, i think is Rafael Ortega
  • walden freeman
    walden freeman Posts: 511
    Just, don't go in there with some tough guy mentality. People that come into a gym acting like an asshole tend to get choked out and asked not to come back.

    Come in with an open mind and don't be a spazcase on the mat.
  • walden freeman
    walden freeman Posts: 511
    Collin wrote:
    I'm thinking about doing Jiu Jitsu as well, but I'm not sure yet. Right now, my preference goes to Aikido.

    I'd recommend BJJ. Aikido is not so practical in terms of application. The problem with more traditional MA styles is that they tend to be practiced in ideal settings with a cooperative partner who does not resist your technique, follow through with a punch, pull away, etc.

    In BJJ, Boxing, Muay Thai, etc. you practice against an opponent who is resisting and simultaneously trying to get their techniques off on you.

    I'm not saying Aikido is bad, but I don't really agree with the training philosophy.
  • stickboy
    stickboy Posts: 2,981
    mookie blaylock 10 wrote:
    correct spelling. ;):) capoeira is some beautiful stuff.

    edit: oops, i thought you had ei, not ie...i think it's ei, just to clarify...:D
    so much for my spelling bee champ status, lol


    it is..I used to get stuck on watching the brazilian hotties get down to that in miami!

    http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IFUtL2h1Eko&feature=related
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    Like I could even change the world, yeah right...
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  • stickfig13
    stickfig13 Posts: 1,532
    http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VXNroQ1-dWs


    Try Krav Maga too! I just started about a month ago and I love it. It takes skills from different martial arts and puts them together in an easy to learn package. It's strickly self-defense because you can't perform a lot of the technique with MMA rules. Anything goes!

    I've played high level sports all my life and this kicks my ass everyday!
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  • mookie blaylock 10
    mookie blaylock 10 Posts: 4,042
    stickboy wrote:
    so much for my spelling bee champ status, lol


    it is..I used to get stuck on watching the brazilian hotties get down to that in miami!

    http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IFUtL2h1Eko&feature=related

    very cool. :) thanks for posting that.
  • mookie blaylock 10
    mookie blaylock 10 Posts: 4,042
    stickfig13 wrote:
    http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VXNroQ1-dWs


    Try Krav Maga too! I just started about a month ago and I love it. It takes skills from different martial arts and puts them together in an easy to learn package. It's strickly self-defense because you can't perform a lot of the technique with MMA rules. Anything goes!

    I've played high level sports all my life and this kicks my ass everyday!

    good to hear that you're enjoying it. :)
  • stickfig13
    stickfig13 Posts: 1,532
    mookie blaylock 10 wrote:
    good to hear that you're enjoying it. :)


    Yeah!

    I really want to get past the beginner stage so I can start sparring a bit. Everything feels a bit robotic right now.
    Sacramento 10-30-00, Bridge School 10-20 and 10-21-01, Bridge School 10-25 and 10-26-01, Irvine 06-02-03, Irvine 06-03-03, San Diego 06-05-03, San Diego 07-07-06, Los Angeles 07-09-06, Santa Barbara 07-13-06, London UK 06-18-07, San Diego 10-9-09, San Diego 2013, LA 1 2013
  • brainofPJ
    brainofPJ Posts: 2,361
    no.


    Esther's here and she's sick?

    hi Esther, now we are all going to be sick, thanks
  • stickboy
    stickboy Posts: 2,981
    mookie blaylock 10 wrote:
    very cool. :) thanks for posting that.
    I cant find the ones from miami, but if u ceck diff vids you see even cooler moves
    Aah, fuck it, I’m just gonna go home, turn on the fuckin’ TV...
    Watch the nightly news and drink a beer...
    Like I could even change the world, yeah right...
    ************************************

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