Posts by Daniel Garcia

It’s not too late—you're just gonna have to grind harder than the guys who've been at this since they were kids... but hey, take it as a challenge instead of a reason to quit.😉

Kenneth Jackson3 said:Dammit, does anyone know if there are any jujitsu classes happening during the day in the city? I've got Krav Maga on Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays, plus I have a regular gig every Thursday... 😢 I mean, ideally, the training would wrap up by 6 or 7 PM?

Fat chance.

Ashley Sanchez4 said:I have a question. Can anyone explain to me just how much worse it is to use those cotton shin guards—the ones you slide on like a sock—instead of the leather ones?
I mean, how do you even train with those cotton things? Do they just slip off constantly, or what...

They aren't as high-quality as leather and don't absorb impact as well—but honestly, considering the price tag, they're pretty solid for starters...

Zachary Mendoza17 said:Alternatively, Sam Roberts could just lend you his mouthguard.🤣

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...?🙂

Emily Moore47 said:Maybe I'll try wrestling instead, hopefully... 😁

Man, wrestling is an incredible sport—seriously a killer workout.👍 It’s such a shame people sleep on it. Honestly, my biggest life regret is not starting wrestling or judo when I was a kid—my folks thought it was just "meathead stuff"—so I wasted so much time on Shotokan karate and Taekwondo instead... 😢

Larry Hayes said:This conditional training is absolute garbage compared to running or something similar, I guess. ☕

What about aikido?😁
Yeah, aikido is more like mental-spiritual conditioning...☕

Emily Moore47 said:Of course it’s exhausting, man. Every martial art wears you down differently...
I don't think you get what I'm saying... anaerobic conditioning is nothing compared to aerobic, which is what people actually mean when they talk about being fit... 😛

http://www.fitnesskreator.com/blog/tag/kondicija/
Sure, go hit up some local MMA gym and then come back and tell me how much better it is than running or whatever... if you really want to be that wrong.🙂

Michael Evans46 said:I’ve been seeing people on this forum calling this club a total cult. I’m really curious why that is and what they actually mean by it...

I’m looking to start training in some kind of martial art, and this gym caught my eye because the location is perfect, the schedule works for me, and the price is right. But then I started digging into reviews and kept seeing this word "cult" popping up everywhere. I have zero interest in joining some weird sect, so I want to know why they have this reputation. If these are just lies, I don't want to let that stop me from signing up...😁

Probably because they act like a literal cult... nothing else.🙂
There's Spartan Gym nearby for Muay Thai, or you could hit up the Jiu-Jitsu center over on Warsaw Ave for Judo/Jiu-Jitsu.

Emily Moore47 said:What should I try, guys? Not sure where to start... 🙂
Yeah, fair enough. It's tough to really talk about conditioning when you're doing anaerobic training... 😁

Go take a look... 🙂

Just try both—then you'll see they're both exhausting, just in different ways.
As for that last bit, here's an example 🤦. Wrestling is basically all anaerobic training. ☕

Emily Moore47 said:I was thinking about that JJ taught by Hrvoje Znaor over in Split, but whatever... 😁
I heard their training sessions are absolutely brutal...

Come on, explain why a wrestler would die in a striking drill. It sounds backwards to me, since wrestlers pull those crazy heavy workouts...

Give it a shot and see.😁
It’s because their conditioning is totally different. In American wrestling, it’s mostly anaerobic, whereas striking is way more aerobic.

swifttrucker33 said:I actually just called a gym about 100 yards from my house, and they told me they offer BJJ, Muay Thai, and Kali—though from what I gather, Kali involves cold weapons, which isn't really my thing 😁)...

Anyway, BJJ or Muay Thai... I'm leaning more toward Muay Thai. It seems like BJJ is heavy on ground fighting and takedowns, whereas my main priority right now is leg endurance—and it looks like Muay Thai involves much more footwork. Or maybe I've got that wrong?

Where at? I'm actually pretty interested in Kali.😁

swifttrucker33 said:Cardio-style endurance....
Yeah, I did a little digging on Google—traditional JJ sounds pretty tempting....

Nah, you got it wrong—you’re mixing up modern Japanese styles with traditional JJ. On the traditional stuff, they stick strictly to techniques from that era and the philosophy behind them, whereas modern is all about being sports-oriented.

Like I said, different sports require totally different kinds of conditioning. An MMA fighter or a grappler would probably drop dead during a heavy striking session, and vice versa.

swifttrucker33 said:I’m looking to sign up for a martial art—primarily one focused on building endurance. It doesn't necessarily have to be the sole purpose, but I want the discipline that pushes cardiovascular limits the most.
I’d lean toward Eastern disciplines—not boxing or anything like that—but I'm open to suggestions. What are you all recommending?

Also, is starting at 19 too late? I have no intention of going pro; I just want something to prepare me for my service in the military.

Every sport needs some level of conditioning, but let's be real—cardio for striking vs. grappling is a whole different beast.
Muay Thai counts as an Eastern martial art, obviously. There's also Sanda (Sanshou), which is a great Chinese style—lots of striking like Muay Thai mixed with throws—but I'm not sure if anyone even teaches that around here.
If we're talking Japanese striking, Kyokushin Karate is probably the king of conditioning. For grappling, you've got Judo, or you could just mash them together with Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu.
The other stuff is mostly traditional niche styles where they spend way more time drilling specific techniques than breaking a sweat.

Taylor Evans2 said:Hey there!
I'm looking to get into some kind of martial art, just for fun and fitness. I want something that isn't really about throwing punches or taking hits, though. I'm more interested in stuff focused on defense, self-protection, blocking, and just dodging strikes... so what would you guys recommend? I was thinking maybe Aikido?...

Look, if you actually want to be able to defend yourself, you gotta learn how to hit and how to take a punch.🙂 Anyone telling you otherwise is full of it or clueless. For real self-defense, go with Krav Maga or Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu—or if you’ve got money to burn and all the time in the world to actually make it useful, maybe Wing Chun (just do your homework on where to go).
As for non-striking sports, stick to wrestling, Judo, or BJJ.
But hey, if you wanna be an Aikido hippie ballerina like our resident forum expert Larry Hayes, 😍 I'd suggest checking out Takemusu Aikido or Aikikai clubs.

MMA is for striking, BJJ is for rolling—or just go for both if you've got the drive. Forget the YMCA stuff, MMA is way better than Taekwondo. Weight doesn't even matter—you’ll be training with people your own size anyway, and you'll get stronger regardless. Plus, not everyone is some absolute beast ready to toss you around and eat you alive like I did to Sam Roberts.😛

Zachary Mendoza17 said:Sell all the candy you've got stashed at home—maybe then you could afford like, two pairs of pants like those😂

I swear, that's the last joke at your expense—never again, I promise...😁

If only...😢

You better be serious. 🙂

http://www.mmaxion.com/Shop/proizvod...acice-587.aspx Jaooo, why on earth are these shorts so pricey... 😢 Guess I better go win the lottery or something...

Highly recommend Chen Tai Chi—even though they’re taking a summer break starting next week...
http://chentaichizagreb.wordpress.com/

fadedcobra said:There is simply no way I am getting any sleep at five in the morning.😁

To pick up where I left off...
I am planning to begin training in a martial art this coming September, and until then, I will be attempting to narrow down my choice.

As of right now, the selection has been whittled down to three specific disciplines. (For the time being, anyway.)

1. Muay Thai
Are broken bones, nasal fractures, and similar injuries a common occurrence in this sport?
If they are, my old lady is going to ban me from training indefinitely once she realizes what kind of scrap I'm getting into. Damn.😢
And truthfully, I have no desire to break my body more often than absolutely necessary.
That said, the skill set seems truly impressive—essentially like kickboxing, but much more intense.
I appreciate how it focuses on actual striking with both hands and legs, along with clinching techniques, which is generally the most vital part if you ever find yourself facing an attacker.

2. Krav Maga
This feels more like a series of self-defense courses tailored to specific scenarios.
From what I have gathered while reading through various threads on this forum, there seems to be a significant amount of skepticism surrounding this method.
Is it actually worth the time and effort, or is it just hype?

3. Wing Chun
Daniel Garcia, did you mention somewhere that you have started training in this?
What is your assessment of the discipline?
Is there any truth to what someone posted here previously about seeing a guy use Wing Chun techniques to absolutely dismantle some bully at a club?

Does anyone happen to know the exact names and addresses of clubs located near the city center that offer these styles?

Thanks.

Krav Maga is alright for self-defense—depends entirely on which gym you hit up—same goes for Wing Chun, but only after you've dumped a ton of cash and years of your life into it...😛 Muay Thai is basically baked into the whole MMA chaos—pure madness. I train it myself and honestly love it, especially at those legit gyms run by the guys from the kinesiology department... they actually know their stuff, so you won't end up in a cast...

Take a look at these contacts and addresses—even if some of the clubs are missing...
Check out this directory for pro gear—basically a massive list of shops if you're looking to upgrade... useful stuff, I guess.
If you actually want to ask something specific—hit me up in the DMs...

fadedcobra said:True, but Klitschko stands at a massive six-foot-seven and weighs about two hundred fifty pounds, whereas I currently weigh whatever it is I weigh...
Not to mention my wingspan 😁

I’m hoping someone here can point me toward the kind of training regimen I would actually need.🙂

Just head over to a Muay Thai gym—you've got two solid spots right in town, Spartan Gym and Holy Spirit. And look, regarding those headshots—brain damage risk is basically only an issue for the pros taking heavy hits all day, so you don't need to sweat it.