So for the past months i became very interested in fighting, Boxing, Krav Maga, MMA, etc. Is anyone here into those or works out at a specific academy and trains? If so share your experience and the things that you can do.
Look at this, i've watched this over 20 times.
Impressive.
I'm a lover of all things martial arts :) We have a bunch on here that have either trained or still do. I've trained most of my life, I've fought under Karate, Kickboxing, and Muay Thai rules. I've travelled with my training and fighting too, something I want to do more of in the future.
My main school and where I used to teach and train in England: http://www.evadeblackbeltschool.com
This is where I train now in Scotland: http://www.headhuntersmma.com
My martial arts website: http://www.mixedmartialhelp.co.uk and http://www.youtube.com/leepricetraining
If you like defensive skills then you should know about Nicolino Locche, he fought well over 1,000 rounds and was renowned for his skills and his chain smoking. Really an incredible fighter and artist.
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I'm really into boxing and krav maga, haven't really experienced much since im in the beggining of these things, but defense is one of the things i love the most, i'd say its really an art, dodging punches, kicks, its like dancing... but having people trying to punch you in the face while you do it. I workout in the gym and they have some boxing classes and also self defense classes, so far i've learned the basics, working on my position, basic kicks, basic punches, that stuff. Im looking forward to learn how to dodge punches like Mayweather and achieving the "Untouchable" mode.
I usually check out the tutorials on Youtube, and on HowToFightNow, they have good stuff. I'll check your YT ch hopefully i can learn something.
My main problem is that i dont have anyone near-by to train this stuff with, so im thinking about buying a heavy bag on christmas or one of these
The best thing is just take some classes at all the school around where you are. Most schools offer 1-2 trial classes so it's a great way to get a feel for the style you like. Though to get to that "untouchable" level will be a long and hard process of getting hit in the face over and over. My coach/Sifu philosophy is if you get hit enough times you'll quickly learn how to not get hit. These skills takes hundreds, if not thousands of hours to develop and require you to practice with many different partners for variety.
While they are cool to watch, they are mostly useless. Especially for beginners. Experienced people may be able to watch videos and learn a thing or two but if you lack a mastery of the basics then they do more harm then good. Find a school and practice there. Simple as that. You need an instructor there to hit you over the head when you fuck up.
No one? I'm sure there is at least one school near you...
Also avoid using training gear until you know what you are doing. Punching or kicking a bag the wrong way can severely damage your joints.
As for myself, I've been doing martial arts on and off for about 21 years now. I've studied Shotoken Karate, Tae Kwon Doo, and Tang Soo Do in the past. For the past 5 years I've been studying a variety of Chinese martial arts with a heavy influence from Wah Lum Kung Fu as well as Jiu Jitsu.
To improve your defence you need a training partner, spend as many hours sparring safely as you can.My main problem is that i dont have anyone near-by to train this stuff with, so im thinking about buying a heavy bag on christmas or one of these
The free standing bags are fantastic for training on your own, when you cannot get a hanging bag put up on a bracket. Personally I prefer the tall standing Wavemaster style bags over the bags shapped like a person. In my experience the shaped bags break quicker and are typically more expensive for the same quality. Any bag is better than none though!
Also in the beginning style doesn't really matter. Find a local gym or group and get training with them, it will accelerate your growth for sure. There is a huge wealth of information available for free online which you cna use anytime, but your main focus should be finding someone irl to train with.
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True, i really need a partner for defense, even though im a naturally skinny guy, i feel like im too slow, hopefully with some training this gets better.
One thing i hate about that standing bag is that if you kick it too hard it will probably fall down, there's one in my gym. I think Heavy Bags are better.
So yesterday i attended one of those self-defense classes and learned a f*king awesome wrist twist, its incredible how easily you can take someone down, when i learned that i was like... this is magic.
Learned the one in min 3.
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Basically im in a Gym that's mostly to workout, build muscle and then we have classes there, 3 boxing classes per week and 2 of self-defense, im really enjoying the self defense one. Need to buy boxing gloves first tho. But yes, i do agree i think i need to be punched over and over, only that way ill learn something, plus its always useful to be used to what its like so in a real situation it doesnt affect me.
Not familiar with these martial arts you mentioned, but Jiu Jitsu seems to be extremely important, since most fights end up on the floor.
Im not quite sure if i should join a proper academy or just keep with these classes, but its nice here since i can workout on building muscle and fighting.
Sounds ok to me, you might want to join somewhere that focuses on the martial arts training but your training could already be ok. The main thing is enjoying what you do, that way you will stick to it longer and naturally benefit more. As for the gloves, get some decent ones as soon as you can. Invest in a decent brand so you can be sure they will last longer and not cause you to injure yourself when they break.
Had to laugh at the nopeace quote, there's no way that fat fuck has trained for 21 years. More like he's thought about it for 21 years, he's what we call an arm chair black belt. Take his "advice" with a pinch of salt.
Yeah, i might join one of those later in the future, but i still want to continue to workout on my muscles and here i can do both. Im loving the classes so far tbh, about the gloves damn they're way more expensive than i thought...
Found these here for 18€
They could be ok to start with, see if the boxing class can get you a decent pair for a deal. I regularly pay £40+ for good gloves, it's worth it to protect your hands. Good quality gear also lasts a lot longer so will cost less in the long run.
Tae Kwon Do = One of the most learned Korean styles out there... Lots of fast kicks.
Tang Soo Do = What Chuck Norris learned, but it's not very popular. Total polar opposite of Tae Kwon Do.
Wah Lum = Praying Mantis style.
Jiu Jitsu = Think UFC ground fighting.
Those classes makes for a great introduction, but that's that. Most gyms offer a water down classes to draw people in and the people who run those classes use them as a way to draw people into their own schools. If you are enjoying those "defense classes" then you should take some time and look for some schools in your area that focuses more along the lines of joint locks, throwing, grappling, etc. Judo, Aikido, and Jui Jitsu would be good things to look out for you.
You are so right about getting used to things. I've seen so many people join the team and end up crying from the emotional shock of being hit when they have to spar for the first time. 1-2 years later the same people jump for a chance to spar...
Yup I'm still the fat fuck I was 10 years ago. 100kg and 15% body fat really emphasizes it. So does my 150kg bench and 500 kg leg press. And my "arm chair black belt" skill really shine with the 4 years I spent on my University's Kung Fu team and the past two years of coaching. Please do not take any "advice" I may give as it's only coming from someone who holds a Bachelors in Physiology, finishing up their Masters in Exercise Science, and will be a doctoral candidate in a bio-mechanics/exercise physiology program in the fall. It's the internet after all and we should only listen to the advice of a lay person.
You can work out your muscles anywhere. You'd be surprised just how much you'll work out every muscle in your body by doing martial arts. Hell the only time I work out my legs is during the off season. A proper weight training program shouldn't have you in the gym every day, 3-4 days a week at most is what you should be doing. That allows you to fill the other days with other training, such as martial arts. Personally my schedules is:
Sunday: rest
Monday: Chest, Arms, Cardio
Tuesday: Back, Shoulders, Martial Arts
Wednesday: Rest
Thursday: Chest, Arms, Martial Arts
Friday: Back, Shoulders, Cardio
Saturday: Cardio and the option to do Chest + Arms again
As for gloves, spend the money on something that will last. Think of it this way, you are using them to beat on something 1000s of times over and over... They wear out. The cheaper ones just wear out much faster then the good ones. Cheap $30 gloves will only last you a month or two at most while a good $80 pair will last you upwards of a year. In the long run they will save you money.
When I was younger I was really into Martial arts, but I grew out of it eventually.
I would still love to at least learn some basics though for self defense.
Bought a pair of gloves today, nothing special, just to get started.
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Thanks dude.
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Im loving it tbh.
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