David Lewis7, so which of these jiu jitsu gyms is actually any good? And where are they located? What are the names of the clubs? Which one would you vouch for? I'm not really feeling the Brazilian style, or ground work in general...
Alright, my bad. But I still gotta say my piece. (Clearly I was wrong this time) I just popped in here to ask if anyone knows where in Los Angeles I can find training for something similar to Wing Chun, or maybe some kind of related martial art??
My bad, I didn't see the lever, but there's also the Vida choking technique, which is pretty similar for me. Choking is basically just a lever applied to the neck...
I know there's Aikido in San Diego. But honestly, I have no clue what they actually teach there... I don't know these disciplines all that well yet. che, what are you training??? and for how many years???
Look, you don't get it. You claimed you needed a whole scientific degree just to throw a direct, but I basically debunked that right here: (Train boxing for one year, and you’ll be able to land a hit even on a pro.)
That’s not what I mean. Train boxing for a year, and you might actually land a hit on a pro. Train Wing Chun for a year and you won't even be able to pull off a basic lever against a master. So go ahead, try comparing the logic and science behind both styles if you want....
Look, I get it. Science aims to put you in a position to pull a lever, but you don't need a PhD to clock someone in the jaw or kick them in the face...
In China, they’ve got about 130 different styles of Kung Fu, including Jujigatame. Does anyone know if there's a Wing Chun spot in Los Angeles?
Hey, Jonathan Johnson67, let me be more specific... I want to learn joint locks—you know, breaking arms—clearing techniques, maybe some weapon work, and just general strikes that can take an opponent out of the fight immediately. I'm looking for skills similar to Kung Fu!!! Also, how practical are those kinds of moves in a real street fight? What about getting into Wing Chun or Ninjutsu?
I’m not interested in ground fighting or Jiu-Jitsu, because if I wanted that, I’d go to a Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu gym. You're right that Muay Thai has solid stand-up, but it isn't exactly a self-defense sport, and I'm more drawn to stuff like Kung Fu.
I train Muay Thai on my own in Orlando at the Ameno club. Well... I'm assuming that breaking an arm with a joint lock... is a skill. Anyone can throw a decent straight punch or a high kick with a little practice. But look, I'm not downplaying Muay Thai; I know how dangerous the sport is and how bad the injuries can get. So... that's just my take!!!!
Can anyone tell me what you actually learn in Japanese Jiu-Jitsu? Like, what skills are we talking about here? What about Aikido????? Also, if you have any recommendations for a good stand-up self-defense sport or martial art... let me know. Thanks in advance!!!!
Was just about to look into some martial arts training. Japanese Jiu-Jitsu and Aikido sound interesting... based on what I've heard, at least... Can anyone actually tell me what you learn in those styles? Like, what's the actual breakdown? Also, if anyone has a solid recommendation for a stand-up self-defense style, let me know... I did a year of kickboxing and a year of Muay Thai, but they weren't really my thing. Didn't feel much like "skills"... Thanks in advance!