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Ed O'Neil (Al Bundy) has been training with Royce and Rorion Gracie for about 5 years. Slatter from Saved by the Bell was training for MMA, being a high school wrestler at one time he wanted to enter the Octagon.

Quote: Wesley Snipes is a seasoned, trained martial artist in a number of different disciplines including Karate, Kung Fu and Capoeira, an African/Brazilian martial art. Snipes never approached acting from an angle like “wow, maybe one day I'll be using martial arts on films”. And even while he was training at the State University of NY in Purchase, he didn't try to include martial arts in the acting side of his life. But he has been training in martial arts since he was twelve. And he has trained in a number of styles, under some really great teachers. A lot of them come from Harlem. Snipes likes a lot of fighting styles, each one for a different reason. He loves all of the Chinese systems for line and beauty, and flexibility. And now all of this ancient Egyptian and Brazilian and Indonesian stuff that he is training in. He also trains in some African-born systems which are very deadly, where you have to train like cats fighting - wild cats in the jungle - jumping out of bushes and that kind of stuff. It is just like living in the Bronx or Brooklyn! Snipes doesn't have time for any pretty stuff. He prefers fast – strong, effective combinations. Wesley has a basic philosophy of life that guides him through all the standard craziness. He tries to keep things very spiritual. That's a strong motivation for behaviour, and a discipline and a check and balance to all of this Hollywood stuff he is in. ___________________________________________ I have also heard Snips was a black belt in shorin ryu.

I'd take the cane. I think it's called 'monks cane' in gung fu.

PS: When I roll with BJJer's I like to start standing, toss them a few times (real hard) and then go to the ground. I study both and use what I can from each. In judo I like newaza.

Not in modern sport jujitsu. As time goes on we see fewer and fewer submissions from jujitsuka. People get the points they need and then 'lay and pray' that they don't get subed. I don't agree that judo is equal on the ground, but the judo world is getting back to its roots and we will see good things in the future.

I can say that the standard in Ontario Canada for judo black belts is high. It takes about 8 years, and you are graded by a group of high ranking black belts in judo in Toronto. No McDojo here. You also need to win tournaments to earn points towards your black belt as well as attend ref seminars to continue learning about the finer aspects of the sport. I have yet to see a weak judo black belt in Ontario, keeping in mind judo in most dojo is a standing grappling art. If you want more ground work, look around you'll find it. Hapkido includes aspects of Yudo, Korean Judo. Many hapkido clubs wear judo gi's.

Hapkido is cool, it's Korean Jujitsu with more kicks. BJJ is the best on the ground in terms of submissions. Judo is another art you may consider, it teaches throwing and good positioning when hitting the ground. I'd suggest you look into BJJ and judo. A deadly combo. sj PS: Judo is usally a lot cheaper.

Elvis too, ya right. How real is the black belt? Who did he train with, what style?

McDojo's, it's not apart of pop culture like it use to be and mixed martial arts events.

I just went through the painful process of buying a new gi. With so many now on the market, decisions are made more difficult and it’s hard to know which gi will fulfill the requirements of your training. Searching the net I found this site, https://www.jokerjitsu.com with links and reviews. It’s worth a look. I ended up buying the white Adidas Jujitsu Champion gi. It’s 24 oz. Double weave cotton from KodokanGear ( https://www.kodokangear.com ). After a week of looking at Atama, Howard Combat Kimonos, Mizunos, Gameness, etc. I decided on the Adidas for many reasons, the main one being customer service. The folks at KodokanGear were very helpful giving me tips on sizing, washing and answering more then a dozen emails quickly. http://www.bogubag.com/Uniforms/Judo/Adidas_judo/adidas_champion_gi_l.jpg Which gi do you use and what are you likes and dislikes with that brand? I've owned Tiger Claw (cheap gi), Fuji and a Toraki gold. I liked them all of them and they've all seen hard training. My only problem with all of them, they are judo style cut gi's.

Kimura's words: One day, Helio Gracie, judo 6th dan, issued a challenge to us. The rule of the bout was different from that of judo or pro wrestling. The winner was decided by submission only. No matter how cleanly a throw is executed or how long Osaekomi lasts, it does not count. He issued a challenge to Kato 5th dan first. The gong rang. Kato was in good condition, and threw Helio a number of times. However, past 15 minute mark, I started to see frustration in Kato's face. The throws had no damage on Helio since the mat was soft. At 30 min mark, it was evident that Kato was tired. "What's the matter, Kato, go to Newaza, don't stand up!" Japanese audience yelled. Kato then threw Helio down by O-soto-gari, mounted on Helio, and started Juji-jime. The audience roared with excitement. But, as I watched carefully, Helio was also applying a choke from below. They were trying to choke out each other. This lasted about 3 or 4 minutes. Kato's face started to turn pale. I shouted, "Stop!" to the referee, and jumped into the ring. When Helio released his hands, Kato collapsed onto the mat, face first. Two days after this bout, I saw Helio's students marching down a city street carrying a coffin. They were shouting, "Dead Japanese judoka Kato is in this coffin. He got killed by Helio. We ask your support for Judo Master Helio Gracie!" After this bout, the popularity of our pro wrestling show declined rapidly. The Japanese whom we encountered on the street murmured, "They must be phonies, losing in such a pathetic manner." Helio issued another challenge, this time to Yamaguchi. Pres. Mizuno of Sao Paulo Newspaper also begged, "Mr. Yamaguchi, please kill Helio, this time." But Yamaguchi seemed reluctant, and asked "Let me think for one night." If he fought a judo match under the Japanese rule, Yamaguchi is superior to Helio both in Tachi-waza and Newaza. But under the Brazilian rule, if Helio got pinned on the ground, all he has to do is to stay calm and be cautious not to get caught in a choke or joint lock, and remain still till the time runs out. Helio could fight to a draw in this way. If he used this tactics, it would be difficult for Yamaguchi to make Helio surrender. I then said to Yamaguchi, "Do not bother to come up with a plan to make Helio submit. I will accept the challenge." Until the day of the bout, we continued pro wrestling shows every other day. 3 days before the bout, local newspaper had a big headline, saying "Kimura is not a Japanese. He seems to be a Cambodian. Helio cannot fight a fake Japanese." I was surprised to see it. I rushed to the Embassy of Japan with my passport, and got a proof that I am a Japanese. Kimura applying joint lock to Helio Gracie 20,000 people came to see the bout including President of Brazil. Helio was 180cm and 80kg. When I entered the stadium, I found a coffin. I asked what it was. I was told, "This is for Kimura. Helio brought this in." It was so funny that I almost burst into laughter. As I approached the ring, raw eggs were thrown at me. The gong rang. Helio grabbed me in both lapels, and attacked me with O-soto-gari and Kouchi-gari. But they did not move me at all. Now it's my turn. I blew him away up in the air by O-uchi-gari, Harai-goshi, Uchimata, Ippon-seoi. At about 10 minute mark, I threw him by O-soto-gari. I intended to cause a concussion. But since the mat was so soft that it did not have much impact on him. While continuing to throw him, I was thinking of a finishing method. I threw him by O-soto-gari again. As soon as Helio fell, I pinned him by Kuzure-kami-shiho-gatame. I held still for 2 or 3 minutes, and then tried to smother him by belly. Helio shook his head trying to breathe. He could not take it any longer, and tried to push up my body extending his left arm. That moment, I grabbed his left wrist with my right hand, and twisted up his arm. I applied Udegarami. I thought he would surrender immediately. But Helio would not tap the mat. I had no choice but keep on twisting the arm. The stadium became quiet. The bone of his arm was coming close to the breaking point. Finally, the sound of bone breaking echoed throughout the stadium. Helio still did not surrender. His left arm was already powerless. Under this rule, I had no choice but twist the arm again. There was plenty of time left. I twisted the left arm again. Another bone was broken. Helio still did not tap. When I tried to twist the arm once more, a white towel was thrown in. I won by TKO. My hand was raised high. Japanese Brazilians rushed into the ring and tossed me up in the air. On the other hand, Helio let his left arm hang and looked very sad withstanding the pain. http://www.judoinfo.com/kimura2.htm

I knocked a guy out in the street with suki nage, once he was in the air I drove his head into the lawn and followed up with a mount. (He attacked me with a hockey stick, were Canadian, eh.) http://www.balstajujutsu.com/foton/AvancGrad20011217/PelleSukiNageStefanA.JPG

I've seen tomonage done with an armbar, very slick and painful. Try the https://www.judoinfo.com ask in the forums.

Brazilian top team uses a kyokushin coach for their striking, it's a good combo.

We do thai pads once a week as well, wasn't sure what othe dojo's were doing.

How often do you do pad work in your dojo, if you do it at all? sj

This is the reason why I picked up the cane and started to train with it. I can't carry swords or a hammer but I cane walk around with my cane.

Sochin has many root shotokan ideas held in it's form, even if we don't use the stance that often.

I think it depends on the dojo...

The dojo is doing well, it must of just been me. The karateka are really moving forward. Thanks for all your help. j

hangetsu is good but I'll go with sochin

I'm not sad to see it go. I found it, as someone else said, full of anger.

I think it is gone for ever, not that I care. sj

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