Posts by Sam Roberts

Don't bother buying gear from Pride.com, the quality there is a total disaster...

Michael Ross3 said:Yo, anyone know a judo club in the city that actually takes adults? Like, I'm 21, but everywhere I look, it feels like they only want little kids in preschool or elementary school age.

Seems like the club over in Chicago might...

They're definitely using them 😁 😁 😁

How much do you charge?

stormypilot94 said:Right now I'm hanging out over in rural Pennsylvania, but I'll be moving into Philadelphia pretty soon, so spots in Center City or maybe somewhere near University City would be ideal for me...

There are a few solid clubs in those areas.

never too early

You don't really need extra training like running or anything. You'll get enough cardio just from the sessions themselves. Try Muay Thai, or maybe MMA if you're into ground work. Boxing won't give you those leg kicks, but it’s solid for self-defense and staying in shape. Just stay away from stuff like Karate, Taekwondo, or Budokai... nothing like Ninjutsu.

Where are you based? Which areas work for you?

Downtown Chicago, local gyms, and American Top Team

Got some Krav Maga at the expo. For self-defense, it’s alright, I guess, but there are better options out there. They also have Aikido at the expo—the only kind worth actually learning. If you want that classic Japanese style with all the tradition, go with Aikido. If you just want pure panic and groin strikes, stick to KM. 😁

There's also UFC Crows, though some people say they aren't all that. Don't have any first-hand experience with them myself.

vividmoose7 said:Hey there,

I could use some help here.

I’m looking to get into BJJ or maybe Sambo, and I just want to do my homework properly before jumping into anything.

I’m living over in the East Side area, and from what I’ve gathered so far, there’s BJJ Chicago near the downtown core, Gracie Barra America over by the shopping district, and then Subos out in the suburbs.

Are there any other gyms in the general vicinity? Black Dragon is way too far out for me since I don't drive.

Also, regarding Sambo—I noticed a club called UFC Crows over in the North Side. Is that the main spot for it?

If anyone has any interesting suggestions or recommendations based on what I’m looking for, I’d really appreciate it.

Thanks in advance.

Out of those three BJJ clubs mentioned above, I'd only suggest Subos. You also have Guerilla Athletics on Radnička near the bus station—they fall under the Black Dragon/Alliance umbrella.

As for Sambo, as far as I know, it's just Crows.

Kendo for body toning??? if that’s actually what you’re after, just hit up a gym or some fitness program instead

You've got UFK Ban in Dubrava and UFK Trešnjevka over in Trešnjevka. They're definitely heading towards $100
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so why isn't it $100 with them

not a chance

Sure, there’s some exaggeration involved, but we’re talking about two absolute legends here. Definitely more interesting than watching the Klitschko brothers fight each other...

Hey, glad you're actually into watching Klitschko and his brother too... you're one of the few people who gets it.

Here, go do some reading.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Manny_Pacquiao

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Floyd_Mayweather,_Jr.

not sure you'll be pulling any weight wherever you end up. I know Zachary Mendoza17 does strength training too,....,.. at his outdoor facility.

try both

you won't miss it

there's also Titan Gym at the end of Illica, right past the intersection with Oranice

Not sure if there’s anything left at CoreGym (they moved locations), but feels like N.Zgb is totally lost when it comes to MMA right now...

maybe there's a group just for women, but you can probably hang with the guys anywhere

Stick to real workouts. The internet is just a supplement