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My JKD dojo did the second. The instructor incorporated MMA grappling, mostly BJJ but not exclusively, into the curriculum. It was just too effective not to acknowledge, and a logical transition from trapping to ground fighting. However, some chose not to participate on ground fighting night. I found it harder to stay injury-free at an older age.

...and back into fighting after too long. I didn't realize how much I missed it. Feels great to train again. It isn't a full-blown boxing class, but more of a learning and light contact aerobic thing at my gym. But I'm enjoying it already and getting to freestyle some kickboxing on the heavy bag after class. Unfortunately, we're not allowed to use the fighting room outside class due to "liability." All that equipment going to waste on the other days I work out. Haven't been on this forum in awhile, either. Good to be back here as well.

It's kind of like a stylish MMA. One of the tenets is often to use Bruce Lee's idea of the straight lead, i.e. lead with your strong hand instead of keeping that back for the power punch.

It's also a very balanced kick. The body stays compact and there if no overextending if done correctly--a good fighting kick as opposed to a pretty kick.

He's also demo'ing it to others in a casual classroom environment. Watch the one kick he throws hard and knocks the partner out of the camera shot. That one connects. As he says, he doesn't look because if the opponent is there when he starts the spin, he'll be there when Chuck finishes the kick or he'll miss. He will not adjust the kick in mid-spin.

Wow, that would be AWESOME! I would love to be able to pull out a mugger's spine. That would certainly disable him and scare his friends.

Go to YouTube and search "Bruce Lee Ping Pong" and several versions will come up, though I didn't see this full version.

Maybe it's blocked? Unsearchable? Invisible superhero status?

For some reason, I can see everyone's except Bushido Man. Anyone know why? His takes me back to my own homepage.

No idea. I also had no idea he had that precision in control of the sticks.

I don't think kids need to learn trash talking and aggression solved with violence at this early an age. At least put some head gear on them. I see a lot of potential for injuries during training, and also for this leaving the dojo and ending up in the schoolyard. That said, if my kid was forced to fight as part of the reality of being in a rough school, I'd put him or her in MMA for sure - but maybe toned down a little. It's just yet another indicator of the way our entire culture is developing. Or some would say decaying.

Un real. http://blogs.suntimes.com/ebert/bruce-lee-plays-ping-pong-with.html

All true, but still not always applicable to the street for those who care more about that. No one wants to get stuck on the ground with one guy for a long time in real life. MMA is great, but it's its own art and sport. What's the next thing that will interest fans and make money? Using simulated weapons? MMA with plastic guns, going for a kill? Fighting in the dark but with NVGs on the camera? 2 v 2? Hmmm...

Correct. Remember why MMA was started: bring your style, no holds barred, and let's see who wins. Effective fighting wins. They had to modify early UFC rules for safety, and they added weight classes, but essentially it spawned a hybrid fighting form of Muay Thai and Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu (or similar forms) that is now arguably its own martial art. You now have an effective fighting style for the street or for fighting an opponent with whom you have no experience, or of whom you have no prior knowledge. It isn't perfect; no one wants to get stuck grappling during a street fight while opponents come or odds change. And granted, the style derived from competition under the rules of the octagon does not mimic the street or account for fighting multiple opponents or fighting with other people on your side, or with weapons. But most modern fighting advocates would agree, I think, that a truly effective universally applicable real-world fighting style combines forms of striking, clinching, throwing, and grappling. The tats and the trash talk are just a cultural part of the lifestyle and the entertainment side of the show.

BB of C, then why do you suppose these fighters don't enter the octagon? The money is certainly there now. Kumite was the original full-contact sport; it has now evolved through trial and error and Royce Gracie to modern MMA. The beauty of the sport is that any style is allowed within the rules of UFC (no biting, etc). I've seen some Muay Thai guys that would potentially knock out the guys in your video with feet that come out of nowhere, with speed, power, and intent to hurt. But they can't fight on the ground. And a BJJ champ with no striking ability won't get close enough to win. That's why the first M in MMA is "mixed."