Posts by placidbison20

Scott Chase said:Where can I pick up some decent gi gear for judo besides that Pride shop over on Maximirska? Is that bat guy still running things there?
(I know I bought my karate gear from them ages ago.)

You can find gear at Dick's Sporting Goods, and probably at an Intersport too.

Daniel Garcia said:Any decent moderator would’ve banned Zachary Mendoza17 ages ago for spamming and trolling like this... honestly.☕

By the way—are there actually any moderators here at all...?🙂

Just former 😛

swifttrucker33 said:It isn't in America... it’s in Mostar....

Was that at the Gracie Barra academy?

Muay Thai is an art form designed for you. In a standard gym setting, you won't find people trying to break you down constantly, especially when you're just starting out since most won't jump straight into sparring. You’ll definitely get hit eventually, but this is a sport, not a combat camp, so there is nothing to fear.

Amy Long10 said:Hey everyone, hope you're all doing good...

Here's the deal.. I'm 22 and have been messing around with combat sports recreationally for a few years now.. Money's a bit tight lately so I'm looking for some advice. Does anyone know of a decent club where I can train maybe 2 or 3 times a week (Judo, wrestling, boxing, MMA, whatever) where the membership isn't going to break the bank—thinking something under $150 a month?$53
Ideally somewhere near the Boronja, Ravnica, or Maksimir areas. Thanks a ton.

I think might be the cheapest option, but it’s not really located in those specific neighborhoods.

Jesse Ruiz3 said:xD DAP martial arts, huh? Honestly, I’m not even looking for something for self-defense... I need something more geared toward offense ^.^

So you're already diving into the philosophy of martial arts.🙂
My previous advice still stands.

Jesse Ruiz3 said:I have a question 🙂
I’m on the shorter side—about 5'2"—but I’ve got plenty of power; my fast-twitch muscles definitely take precedence over the slow ones. Right now, I'm following a specific summer regimen designed to boost my speed, endurance, and raw strength simultaneously... essentially, I'm doing hybrid muscle training.
I want to pick up a martial art that is truly effective and devastating against street fighters. I need something where the techniques for both defense and offense allow me to actually overcome a typical aggressor.
😛

So, what I'm wondering is: which martial arts focus most on pure strength, which prioritize speed, and so on? Ultimately, which discipline would be the absolute best fit for someone with my build—short, powerful, and weighing around 117 lbs?

Also, I've recently started practicing parkour. 🙂

(My ultimate goal is to become formidable in combat, because I need to be able to hold my own against my father, who was trained by the military and trains every single day.) 😁

If you’re strictly looking at self-defense, you have a few solid paths.
Krav Maga, Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, or maybe Muay Thai or MMA (though those last two are more sport-focused, they still work well in a real-world scenario).
Take some time to look them up on YouTube or Wikipedia, and then let us know if you have more questions.

Picking the right spot to train might be the single most important decision you make when starting out.
Even if you're feeling pressed for time, try to carve out a moment to go check out at least two different gyms.
Everyone says the local YMCA is a solid club.
As for Gold's Gym, I honestly can't say.

Zachary Mendoza17 said:That sounds amazing!! Thanks for letting us know. You really are a good person. I’m going to head out around town tomorrow to check things out; I’m genuinely interested in learning this skill. I'll start training so I can eventually work the lines. Thank you. 👍

What’s gotten into you, Zachary Mendoza17?
🙂

Nicholas Richardson82 said:Not a boxer. I’ve trained in kickboxing, and there wasn't a single hook, uppercut, or rear straight in sight. Every strike looked like some kind of short jab (at least, as much as I could tell at that speed). If he is a boxer, then he’s easily the fastest one I’ve ever seen, even watching pros on TV.

Plus, his stance was all wrong for boxing. He kept his head high and his back dead straight, like he'd swallowed a broomstick.

Wing Chun 🙂

Nicholas Richardson82 said:Can someone help me ID this martial art?

It went down last night at a club in downtown Chicago. This guy—looked totally unassuming, just an average Joe—gets into it with this massive, gorilla-looking bouncer.

The bouncer lunges at him, throws a swing, and the guy just blocks it with his hand before unloading this insane barrage of punches right into the bouncer's face. And when I say insane, I mean it: his hands were literally a blur from how fast he was moving. As the bouncer staggered back, the guy caught him with a front kick to the hip or pelvis (maybe he was aiming for the groin). Once the bouncer hit the ground, the guy leaned over him and just unleashed another volley of strikes to his face. I’ve seriously never seen anything like it. Anyone know what style that might be?

Based on the hand speed, it sounds like Wing Chun.
Or maybe just a phenomenally fast boxer.

Jamie Fowler2 said:He was only 60. R. I. P.

Honestly, it caught me off guard. He was still quite young.

coastalwalker2 said:Ugh. I’ve been scrolling through those video clips, and honestly, the kenjutsu footage—you know, the third one—really caught my eye. Ninjutsu isn't bad either, I suppose, but they tend to throw in all these other weapons that just lose my interest...

Where can one actually go to train in kenjutsu? And is a simple wooden sword enough to get started, or am I going to need more gear than that?

Thanks.

You can find their kenjutsu section right here:

coastalwalker2 said:Respect

I’m looking for some guidance regarding Katana skill recommendations—if anyone feels inclined, a brief description of the different skills would be greatly appreciated...

Specifically, I'm trying to find out where one might train within the greater metropolitan area, what your personal experiences have been if you've had the chance to pick up a blade, and what kind of gear I should be looking to acquire (any rough estimates on pricing would also be helpful)

Many thanks!

On one hand, you have Kendo:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Oh2TNO5CGXQ
which focuses on competitive sparring with a bamboo sword and armor. On the other hand, you have "traditional" arts that focus on the actual use of a "real, sharp" katana—techniques involving wooden swords or live blades.
For example, Iaido: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NMYOvLtr1Lw
Ninjutsu: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KbV2TSK3Fx0
Katori Shinto: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=n9w1QpLdXns

Which of these catches your interest?

Maria Evans4 said:Is there anyone on this forum training MMA at the Gladiator gym over in Blackwood? I’m seriously torn between Gladiator and the UFK academy downtown. Also, quick question—should I just go ahead and get my nasal cartilage removed right when I start training, or is that just a thing pros do? Honestly, I feel like my nose is gonna be stuck to my face every single session if I don't.😁
Anyway, I'm 23, standing 6'5" and weighing about 230 lbs, so I’m guessing it’s probably not too late to jump into this.😕 🤷

You don't need to get that surgery right away.🙂

Daniel Robinson59 said:Does anyone happen to know if there's a way to order UFC shirts online or maybe find them in local stores here in the States?
I mean, I know you can just go straight to UFC.com and order them, but the shipping costs alone are hitting me for like $20...
Plus, if I decide to grab three or four shirts at once, I’m really worried about getting hit with those massive import duties and extra fees when they arrive—ugh, what a headache.

Anyway, that's basically what I was wondering about.

I actually found some UFC stuff right here.

Morgan Newman said:Quick question for you guys—can I actually get into training a combat sport, specifically kickboxing, if I wear glasses? Like, is it even doable without constantly breaking my frames or getting poked in the eye? 🙂 Thanks.

If you aren't planning on doing any sparring, then sure, you can.
It's just a bit awkward to deal with...

Drew Sanchez said:Which Japanese martial art is actually badass enough 🙄 to include those mid-air kicks and stuff... LOL ???

That question popped into my head while I was watching Taxi 2 earlier today. Could it be ninjutsu maybe...

No, that isn't ninjutsu. 🙂

steelwolf472 said:Hey there,
so I’ve been sitting here mulling over the idea of finally picking up some kind of martial arts, and the one that keeps popping into my head is this local Kung Fu club—Safira—but honestly, the internet is such a mess of conflicting opinions that I’m starting to feel a bit lost... if anyone here actually knows what they’re doing and has spent some time on those mats, I would be incredibly grateful for the lowdown...
and just speaking generally, what am I actually looking at when it comes to Kung Fu... what can a person even expect from that whole scene?
thanks

You aren't going to find many glowing reviews for that specific club here.
Some people will tell you to stay far away, while others might claim they operate like a cult.

If that doesn't give you enough clarity, my advice is simple: go check out one of their sessions. After that, head over to a few different martial arts gyms to see how they compare.

Once you've sat through a couple of different classes, you'll know exactly which environment fits you best.

We can't make this choice for you. You have to figure it out on your own.🙂
My advice is to go check out some training sessions at a few local gyms first. Then you can decide.