Posts by Zachary Mendoza17

Daniel Garcia said:Any clubs actually putting in work before summer hits?

Banned.

Anthony Green6 said:Thanks, guys... I know about Bane—my buddy and I actually trained there a few times. It’s his friend’s gym that he rents out, so we've been around. Does anyone know if there's an MT gym somewhere in the shadows? I used to live over in Dubrava near there, but back then I wasn't really into it. Now though, I definitely need one—somewhere near Bane, or Potkov, maybe just below that little corner grocery store that was suggested.
Took about an hour on the bus and the light rail combined... so if you happen to be out somewhere near— sesvetama I’d be forever in your debt for this... 😉

Try to charm Mr. Ban. If he hands over Christian Tepe's contact info, we're set. He might be strictly focused on boxing these days, but his kickboxing skills were top-tier.
As far as I know, Kristijan runs some kind of club over in the suburbs of Chicago.

You will likely face your first sparring session after about five regular training sessions.

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.) 😁

Hey there.🙂 I would recommend checking out an excellent Kyokushin club in the suburbs of Chicago; the instructor is top-tier. Your username suggests you might be from that area, and if you are, those sessions provide exactly what you are looking for.

Robin Palmer3 said:The old Trenk lineup is gone—Leon Beneta branched off to start his own spot called Leon Gym. They've got sections for Muay Thai, kickboxing, and MMA. Honestly, the facility is top-notch; anyone looking for a place to train won't regret picking them.

Where is this new gym located? What’s the address? Right now, I’m doing Muay Thai training with Mira at Pit Bull. The sessions are excellent. I actually caught up with Mira today and we spoke highly of you. 🙂 He mentioned he trained with you for a long time and said you're an outstanding teacher and a great person. He also had nothing but praise for Perica regarding the MMA training. Best regards!

placidbison20 said:What’s gotten into you, Zachary Mendoza17?
🙂

It isn't meant maliciously; it's just a bit of wit.😁

Nicholas Richardson82 said:Yeah, looks like Wing Chun based on the clips Google threw my way. Pretty intense stuff. You think there's any schools for that in NYC?

The bouncer just stayed down while the guy made a smart move and dipped right when two of the victim's buddies showed up. He got lucky the whole thing went down near the restrooms while the bouncers were all hung out by the bar. Then again, if the guy actually knows what he's doing, maybe the bouncers just got lucky.

They picked him up and hauled him off somewhere deep inside the club, I'm guessing. Broken nose, split lip—looks like his temple might have cracked too, but it’s hard to tell when the guy's face is basically a bloody mask.

It looked brutal. Way more explosive and, I don't know, violent than your typical bar fight where someone just catches a punch to the head or gets stepped on by some boots.

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. 👍

I give my highest recommendation to contractor Mike Sterling. 👍

stormyviper17 said:Same question, just for the other side of town. I'm over by the Heights, I guess. 😁

Man, you’re basically living right outside our club's MMA gym.

With a club like that, you simply cannot go wrong. Take a trip to see them; you won't regret it. Trust me. 😉

Just stepped out of the theater. A truly excellent horror film, perhaps one of the better ones we've seen lately.👍

hiddensailor14 said:It’s Mixed Martial Arts—you know, the whole ultimate fighting thing...
-> It involves everything from strikes with hands and feet to wrestling in the clinch and grappling on the ground; takedowns, throws, joint locks, and chokes. You don't wear a gi or a kimono.
Some gyms have women training, though they aren't as common. I'm not sure why Robin Palmer3 felt the need to modestly mention San Shou, which practically nobody does around here, while completely forgetting to mention his own gym out in the suburbs... 😁
If you're closer to the downtown area, there's a club over there too, run by briskjackal5 and Ethan Hayes6.
There are others, too.

Why does it feel like he just wrote the exact same thing ten different times? 😕
I'd suggest flipping through the last few pages of this thread; I'm pretty sure this has already come up... 😉

It's fine; it isn't a bad thing. I am being serious now. It's like how repetition builds mastery. Kudos to the effort of providing the same information over and over again. If even one person manages to achieve something and get their life on track because of it, then it was worth it.
And as they say, your good deeds will be rewarded.😉

Zachary Mendoza17 said:Greetings.
Would it be possible to change my current username to lowercase, specifically, gladijator?
It would mean a lot to me.
Thank you in advance.

The first letter can be capitalized, with the rest in lowercase. Please reach out to Tyndall.>

Once again, thank you very much.

Greetings.
Would it be possible to change my current username to lowercase, specifically, gladijator?
It would mean a lot to me.
Thank you in advance.

The first letter can be capitalized, with the rest in lowercase. Please reach out to Tyndall.>

Great job by the kids, they're playing at a major league level now.👍
p.s. I happened to catch your fight while passing through; respect to you.

Daniel Garcia said:He would walk through the city like this. Just imagine.😁

p.s. I would suggest this instead; a heavy-duty shield is the best defense.☕

Just picture the scenario. You get into an altercation on a street corner and the guy pulls out a Sword—nothing more, nothing less. Imagine that scene; there isn't much defense that could help you then.😲 🤣

hiddensailor14 said:Don't sweat it. Once the first cop spots him, he'll end up either in a cell or a psych ward. Either way, he won't have it anymore.😁

What a concept.😵😵😵
I'd carry a Sword. For self-defense.🤣 It’s not like we’re in Rwanda, Nicaragua, or Zaire.🤣

Man, you always know how to make me laugh.😂😂😂:lo

Congratulations!! p.s. are we expecting some kind of video?!

Huge congratulations. This is no small feat.🙏

Everything keeps improving 🤣

Has anyone actually seen this video yet? 🤣