Mixed Martial Arts: What's the best?

[KrazyHorse]

Originally posted by Comrade Tassadar
It is nothing more than modern gladiatorial fights, except that it warps the minds of children (especially teenage boys) toward violence and destruction

Horse****.

Professional boxing is more dangerous than MMA because boxers have no choice but to stand and pound for round after round. MMA fights don't go as long, so they generally end with less serious damage.

More blood, but less concussions, "bleeds" in the head, etc.

[reds4ever]

Originally posted by Pekka
I think he was looking for something with physical aspect. He said he's never been hit so that's a question mark for him. In that sense I'd say MMA is the right way to go at it.

But if it's what VJ suggests, being able to use the effective things to disable opponents fast with no .. urges for anything more than that, then Krav Maga is possibly better.

I've only ever boxed as a kid, but I wouldn't want to start at 30. If you're scared of getting hit at 30 then you're just scared of getting hit Full Stop.

I know it sounds harsh, but its true IMHO.

[Nubclear]

What the...? I admit its a troll, and yet I still get bites?
What has Apolyton become?

[reds4ever]

Originally posted by Comrade Tassadar
It is nothing more than modern gladiatorial fights, except that it warps the minds of children (especially teenage boys) toward violence and destruction

Boxers/ MMA guys have a choice (and are well paid). Gladiators usually didn't.

[KrazyHorse]

Originally posted by Pekka
But if it's what VJ suggests, being able to use the effective things to disable opponents fast with no .. urges for anything more than that, then Krav Maga is possibly better.

Krav Maga depends too much on precision strikes and submission holds.

Miss a precision strike by an couple of inches and it's useless. Try to submit somebody who's significantly stronger than you and it's useless. In a street fight I would trust the fundamentals taught by wrestling and boxing much more than the list of trick moves taught by Krav Maga. Balance, guard and a proper punch are 90% of anything you will ever need in real life.

[Nostromo]

Returning home one night, I was attacked by three guys. I didn't run, I was extremely drunk. I stood my ground. Fortunately they were all smaller than me. One gave me a punch in the stomach. I didn't feel a thing, so I grinned at him. Another one gave me a sidekick in the ribs. Again, I didn't feel anything. Then they left.

Since then, I have been thinking of taking martial arts classes. When I was young I took Judo, Aikido and Jiu-Jitsu. I admit, Krag Maga sounds intriguing. You can't go wrong with it. Sam Fischer is a practitioner of Krav Maga, after all.

KH, I have thought about boxing, too. One thing I noticed about the martial arts I studied is that I never learned to give a proper punch. Boxing would fix that. Not to mention the physical training. Unfortunately, boxing is also sport and doesn't teach you street fighting techniques.

And wrestling? WTF?

[KrazyHorse]

Originally posted by reds4ever


I've only ever boxed as a kid, but I wouldn't want to start at 30. If you're scared of getting hit at 30 then you're just scared of getting hit Full Stop.

I know it sounds harsh, but its true IMHO.

You only ever get over something by having it happen to you.

[reds4ever]

Originally posted by KrazyHorse


You only ever get over something by having it happen to you.

Nice cliche!

[KrazyHorse]

I'm just saying that if you've managed to get to 30 without getting hit for real then you might still be able to get over it if it were to happen to you.

[RGBVideo]

Miss a precision strike by an couple of inches and it's useless.

I presume you only predict to get assaulted when drunk? Some don't have that sort of personal weaknesses.

[Elok]

Originally posted by VJ

I presume you only predict to get assaulted when drunk? Some don't have that sort of personal weaknesses.

Perhaps he's anticipating having to fight an opponent who doesn't stand still. Mind you, I last fought in elementary school...

[MRT144]

take a class in mixing drinks and dressing well. itll net you more tail that MMA

[korn469]

Originally posted by reds4ever
You're nearly 30 and looking for MMA to increase your self-esteem? It isn't going to happen, it won't transform you into a LadyShagging Jedi Master overnight......

I like facing challenges. I was 27 before I went skydiving, and I wasn't sure if I could do that because I don't like heights at all. When I did though I felt great. I'm easy to get along with, so I don't anticipate being hit anytime soon, if ever. I just want to know it's not a big deal. A few weeks ago I got caught in a riptide at the beach, and making my way out of that made me feel great. I guess its all the same principle here. Plus I think it could give my workout routine some variety.

KH and Pekka thanks for the responces, they'll give me something to think about.

[RGBVideo]

Perhaps he's anticipating having to fight an opponent who doesn't stand still. Mind you, I last fought in elementary school...

Oh god, let's not turn this into one of those "my methods would beat your methods in a fight" -threads. The point was that it's hard to miss a target area with a radius of >2 inches you're trying to hit it and if you're not too panicked to look where it's at. A simple hit will last so little time that the (yes, presumably constantly moving) target will be roughly where you predict it is. If you mean those "ooh, bad guy has a knife which he tries to slash you (bad guys never stab), use KUNG FU POWERS to grab a certain muscle from his arm and take the knife away with your super-special ultra-complex ninja move" -routines, the exact reason why Krav Maga isn't a "martial art" is that it's not supposed to have those.

Since KH has been open about his taste for alcohol I wanted to know whether he knows something I don't or whether he presumes he has drunk a few beers in a hypothetical situation where he's gotten into trouble.

Edit: added quote

[KrazyHorse]

Originally posted by VJ

I presume you only predict to get assaulted when drunk? Some don't have that sort of personal weaknesses.

Have you ever been in a fight, son?

Your opponent is not motionless.