What a Sport/skill/talent: MMA

[Alittleboost]

I know where all peaceful guys here but, we all have it in us.


Any of you guys train?...I've been contimplating it for a long time, time isn't on my side though.

You need flashplayer for these:

http://sh5.org/forums/av/RappyGilmore-round1.html

http://sh5.org/forums/av/Daniel_Fodaum-round1.html

Don't know what the poodles in the vid are there for.
http://sh5.org/forums/av/DavidPolson-round1.html

 

[khappucino]

are you asking if we train any MA at all, or do any of us train for Mixed Martial Arts competition (pride, ufc etc?)

 

[soon2B]

I trained in Muay Thai Kickboxing for a while, then had some knee problems. Hopefully I will be starting training again soon :biggrin:

 

[Alittleboost]

are you asking if we train any MA at all, or do any of us train for Mixed Martial Arts competition (pride, ufc etc?)

Basically any MMA at all....like for fun or for a work-out, just curious on how the steps in the basic program work.



Anybody here have competion under their belt?


I just want to do it for self-protection and work out...not really compete but wouldn't mind competing in minor events.......but I'm also scared of that coliflower ear things most of those guys have.

 

[nuccaJB]

I have a patient who trains for MMA. He is a 6' tall lean white guy with glasses and spiked hair. One of the nicest most laid back people I have ever met. He is the type of guy a thug would think it is funny to pick on, then that thug would get his ass destroyed. This guy is so calm and focused and he loves the fight. He used to kick box competitively and injured his shoulder, now he is better and doing MMA.
He told me a story about how two latino thugs were messing with him at a 7-11 one night that his dog died and he was not in the best mood. The guys bumped him a couple times and told them that it is not a good idea to mess with him and he would prefer that they left him alone. They persisted and he had them go to the parking lot. He just stood there and told the guy to hit as hard as he could and that he would not swing first. The dude swong as hard as he could and hit my patient right in the jaw and barely budged him. My patient proceeded to beat the shit out of these two idiots. He said that he was so pumped with adrenaline from the event that when he got home he realized he was covered in blood, when he washed up he found that he had not a scratch on him. Crazy story.

 

[nuccaJB]

Those video's are freakin crazy. I don't understand how nobody dies. I am not that into fights. It is crazy how those guys keep going after getting roundhouse kicked in the neck or kneed multiple times in the face. The poodles were a little unexpected.

 

[H-carWizKid]

I have heard dozens of stories similar to nuccaJB's patients- they all seem to go the same way "I tried to show restraint, but they pressed me so..."

It makes me wonder how I have managed to go about my daily life for 30 yrs without ending up in a scuffle... I know you said the guy was really "laid back" but I have to wonder if part of getting into those situations isn't based in the reaction to a threat-

Situation- I am going into a convenience store- it is late night, and some unsavory type makes a comment, or brushes into me as I go into the store-

Fighter guy: I know I can beat this guys ass- if he says one more thing- I am gonna do it because I can justify it, and I want to put these skills to work.

or a guy like me:- Whatever dude- I am going to do my business here, try not to make eye contact, and just bounce out of here and try not to get into any shit.

Personally I was always been more proud of my ability to avoid those situations. It keeps me from getting shot.

Just an observation- it strikes me that the personality type that engages in this kind of sport is looking for trouble- even if it is on a subconcious level.

Then again- some people just need hobbies...

Philip

 

[liftshard]

Those video's are freakin crazy. I don't understand how nobody dies. I am not that into fights. It is crazy how those guys keep going after getting roundhouse kicked in the neck or kneed multiple times in the face. The poodles were a little unexpected.

Getting kicked is not like in the movies. People are a lot tougher than that. The fight adrenaline makes you not notice things that would otherwise hurt a lot. And, pro MMA fighters are very well-conditioned and they fight all the time. I do brazilian jiujitsu fairly regularly and we have some guys who also do MMA. I'm a little old for the MMA game, because it takes a heckuva toll on your body.

If I had to recommend something for people to defend themselves, I'd tell them to buy a gun and become a good shot. Empty hand fighting is an anachronism.