NotQuiteDead

Charging straight forward all the time isn't a great idea, either, especially while chain punching. You're just leaving your face open for hooks, and he'll just keep trying to sidestep, slip, etc.

Once or twice a week should be fine, although the more you practice at anything the better you'll get. The only difference between a submission (well the joint locks at least) and a break is the intent and the amount of pressure. Pull a little further and it's a break.

Care to further explain that? While some parts of the theory may be found in those arts, I've yet to see an instructor from any of those talk about the centerline. Simply protecting your face and other vital targets isn't the same thing as the centerline theory. Thai boxing, etc. tend to focus more on round line attacks than fighting over the centerline.

He won't hold his arms out like you might be used to because he's not trying to make bridge contact. When he punches, it'll be in combos and he'll pull his arm right back after he punches. Trapping is going to be difficult so you'd probably be better of just keeping your guard by your face. I guess I should add that trying to trap his jabs is a bad idea, too... his right hand is likely going to be right behind them.

I've never been put in one (it's illegal in wrestling), but I would imagine it would be much like getting out of a half nelson... try to pull their hands off the back of your neck and keep control of their wrists (or at least one).

http://themat.com/articles/showfaq.asp?fldAuto=5 Scroll down to the technique section. I can't think of any other links right now, but there might be some more on my other comp. You might check out the book "Winning Wrestling Moves", although it's more of an encyclopedia of techniques so it might be hard to learn from it. Re: developing habits in wrestling that are bad in sub grappling, here's something I wrote towards the end of my first wrestling season after getting back into sub grappling: http://p072.ezboard.com/ftaekwondo67109frm36.showMessage?topicID=755.topic Since I wrote that, I've blended the wrestling and sub grappling very nicely, even pulling off 'subs' that are actually modified wrestling techniques when someone has my back.

I usually listen to stuff like Rammstein when I'm running etc, but for weights I usually listen to radiohead or audioslave. I guess I just got really used to listening to radiohead when I was tired after training on the drive home, and it helps me relax.

Training like that is, IMO, a better way to develop discipline etc. than the commonly accepted ways in martial arts. What's harder, getting out of bed early every day for roadwork on your own or showing up in a clean uniform and doing what the instructor says? There are other 'sport' training methods that I prefer to the more 'traditional' ones, but I'm guessing those arguments are pretty common and another one isn't necessary.

Training in two styles doesn't mean you're going to do one "wrong" or that you'll insult one of the teachers...

Why would they refer to "Mountain Storm" if it's not a storm? As I said, terms used in martial arts don't always mean the literal definition. Like I said earlier, in judo nearly anything counts as a throw. Sweeps/trips included. If I trip you does that count as a throw? Soccer players must be great at throwing, then.

Arm drag ---> tani otoshi. I don't consider it a throw but it's my favorite way of taking someone down.

If you're sensei feels that you are disrespecting him just by training in a different style, then it sounds a little like (s)he's trying to control you. You pay them to teach you, you should be able to do other things, too. After all, in school you have different teachers, right? Why should MA be any different. You don't worry about making your math teacher mad when you go science class, do you? Edit: Or just read fallen_milkman's post.

lol it wasn't that bad. Thanks for the tips guys.

I wasn't suggesting there was a difference in power, only that there is no certain way to do it. Lots of people do it differently.

I know it's not set in stone. I'm not talking about a dictionary definition here, I'm talking about how it's used in wrestling, sub grappling, etc. I already said I was talking about what I see as a throw. Since you're so concerned about definitions, lets discuss the meaning of 'full contact' while we're at it. Do you consider what the guy is doing in this picture a 'punch'? http://www.smithtaekwondo.com/Alexio%20side%20kick.jpg Most martial artists and people in general probably wouldn't, but according to the dictionary it is: Terms used to discuss martial arts don't always mean the dictionary definition.

The pain wasn't the problem, it was the dizziness. Does anyone have any advice for strengthening my neck, other than bridging or holding a weight to my head and moving it?

I already explained that my comment was based on what I see as a throw. It's funny that one of your definitions says "...as in wrestling..." because in wrestling double legs, single legs, etc. aren't throws. By your definition, they can be. Those defitions contradict eachother. For example, The first is restricted to the hands and arms, while the latter could be anything (trips included). The first states they have to end up on the floor, but the second could be merely pushing the opponent. Again, this is all semantics.

How is having your foot flat on the ground (heel included) the same as just turning on the ball of your foot?

There's a type of fish called a Ghost Knife, does that mean it's either a ghost or a knife? There's a thread about this topic on a judo forum right now, too. Apparently to judo-ka, anything that puts the opponent on the ground is considered a 'throw'. This includes trips, etc. If I trip someone, did I just throw them? I don't think so. This is all just semantics. When I said all throws could be adapted to leave you standing, I was talking about what I see as throws (ie hip throws, lateral drops, etc.).

Last summer I got to train in MMA for a few months. Our striking training was mainly boxing and muay thai. Every time we sparred, a good shot to the head would stun me and once I had to stop sparring after just a couple hits because I was so dizzy and I didn't even realize my nose was bleeding pretty badly. Is this normal for someone new to that amount of contact (I came to MMA from a light contact sparring background)? Is getting hit hard on the head something you get used to, or will I always have the same reaction? I've noticed some people can take an enormous amount of punishment and be fine, but others have glass jaws... Would strengthening my neck and just sparring more (once I get to start boxing again) help? I'd like to try out some amateur boxing, muay thai, or MMA competitions eventually but not being able to take hard hits is going to be a problem. Thanks.

Yeah a lot of people do it differently. For example, I've seen Ramon Dekkers plant his supporting foot flat on the ground and just swing his hip into it, while a lot of others pivot on the ball of their foot. I don't know which is better (I've only done a little muay thai and I probably don't even do the kick right), it's probably just personal preferance.

If you are standing it's a lot easier for the opponent to get away, making successful locks (and thus injuries) less common... assuming the 'opponent' is allowed to do something besides stand there. If you're doing anything else besides judo throws, chances are it's been taken from wrestling. Tomoe nage is a sacrifice technique, I don't think of it as a "throw". Do you think pulling guard is a throw? Lol, try doing a lateral drop slowly...

No problem. If you make one, let us know how it goes so we can get some tips.

A submission is a break... the only difference is the amount of pressure applied. Now if you're talking about holding their arm out and smashing a forearm into it, that's different, but from the rest of your post it looks like you're just talking about locks. I've never trained in trad JJ, but I've done a little hapkido and I still do a lot of grappling with a guy who used to do hapkido. I've heard the two are very similar. Most of the wrist- and arm-lock takedowns can be used in grappling. The only one I can think of that can't be used in grappling is the forearm smash, but even that could be done without the strike and used as a lever instead.

Here's a link to the wrestling takedowns dummies... http://www.wrestlingadam.com/ Here's some links for making dummies that are good for throwing and locking... http://www.geocities.com/fightraining/grappled2.html http://www.geocities.com/fightraining/grapplingdummy.html http://www.geocities.com/fightraining/grapplethrow.html You can also buy dummies that are just for throwing, but I don't have any links in my favorites right now. I haven't made one yet, but I'm planning to.