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on average, it takes about 4 years. If you look at the usji guidelines it outlines minimum time in rank and requirements, if I remember correctly. you get "points" for doing things - training, entering shiai, winning, beating people with a higher rank than you, etc. Once you have enough points for a specific rank, you can test. Theoretically, yes, what your friend said is possible. The thing about judo is that there are different types of gyms - competitive and recreational. In a cometitive gym, this will not happen. in a more recreational one though, it's probably pretty common.

how did it go, and what were the rules? was it point, continuous or full contact?

1. the origin of the style really doesn't matter. they have changed SO much over the years that they are now their own styles. In addition, several styles - jujutsu (no verifiable link) and thus judo, bjj, etc have no link to china. western grappling systems don't either. In fact, EVERY culture since the beginning of time has had some indigenous wrestling art. 2. forms and applications are fine and good, but are only part of the picture. 3. why do people still care? if you don't like the lack of respect a style gets, there are really only two things you can do about it - do what you can to change it, or let it go. In this day and age, it is no secret that CMA guys typically get owned in mma although there are some good fighters competing. As long as they are losing, it will NEVER be a style that is taken seriously as a style used in mma. And mma is becoming the new boxing, so kung fu will also have a lack of respect among the general population. It will remain this way until at least two kung fu guys become successful in major mma shows.

arvantis actually has his own kickboxing system called mu tau. As for the topic, I don't consider mma it's own style. MMA is a format - the format consists of striking and grappling, period. doesn't matter if it's tkd and judo or longfist and bjj. striking and grappling. As such, it is way too broad to be considered a system of its own.

that is exactly what it is. And if your footwork is good, it will work. if it didn't, it wouldn't still be taught and used. the thread isn't geared at any specific technique against a southpaw, so what I mentioned is valid.

he's not new to muay thai - those are old fights, unless he started fighting again. I've been watching him since I was a kid. He was also in: surf ninjas TMNT - stunt double for donatello. TMNT 2 - he was the pizza boy and was a stunt double for donatello TMNT 3 - stunt double - donatello Red Sonia he had a guest spot on an episode of McGyver he was part of the circus of the stars for several years he starred in a series called sidekicks in the 80s and other things as well.

the tv show was sidekicks. He was also in a host of movies. I have actually seen all of his matches - unless he's had more since then - They didn't look worked to me. But you gotta think about it - he has been training in SOMETHING, be it muay thai, tkd, etc. since he was 4 years old. He should outclass almost anyone he fights. I actually think he should have performed a little better than he did, but he still went undefeated, so hey.

a proper bob actually stops just under the strike - the punch should be able to easily graze your head. Done properly, if you are kneed in the face, dude is either VERY flexible or as you bob, you are pulled down into a clinch and kneed. Other than that, chances are you ducked way too low, in which case you are supposed to get kneed in the face.

depends. There are differing schools of thought. westernized schools have adopted boxing methods. this includes footwork, evasion and punching, which are all different from a less westernized school to some extent. the less westernized guys are usually more linear - less evasion - with more straightforward footwork.

haven't read this whole thread, but as far as blocking in a fight - it's inefficient. When you have rapid, full power shots coming toward you in flurries, you cannot block them all. this is why you rarely see a boxer block. The heirarchy is: evade parry block

he has been training muay thai for at least 7 years now. he has three or four fights to his credit.

they HURT. I have thrown them and been hit with them. To see it in action, watch julio caesar chavez. He is known for dropping people with them.

muay thai has a side kick - and pretty much any other kick you see in other styles - spinning back kicks, heel kicks, etc. However, the most commonly seen kicks are the teep, roundhouse and spinning back kick. For this reason, many gyms don't bother to teach the other kicks. the thing with the side kick is that it is slower than the teep, but serves the same purpose. Why not use the faster kick? that said though, I think the side kick is great. It gives fits to guys that aren't used to seeing it.

1. whenever you hit the bag and shadowbox, make sure you include bobbing and weaving 2. get a maize ball 3. drill with a partner 4. practice bobbing and weaving along a length of rope

it is only too demanding to COMPETE. you can practice until you die.

1. spin 360 around 2. pull the leg down and immediately throw a back kick 3. learn to throw a fully committed kick without the spin all three work.

light kickboxing? what is that?

1. efficiency. when you are training to fight and fight well against others who are training to beat you, you don't have time to hone everything on both sides. 2. principle. Boxers fight with the power side back - you only have one power side. if you wish, you can train to switch sides - some do. But the primary stance is power side back.

where do you live?

1. circle away from his power hand, but that applies to ANY stance. 2. place your foot outside of his, which allows you to use your hook while disallowing his and ruins his angle for sidestepping

boxing as a fighting system is great, but as a sport, yes it is declining. 1. the heavyweights in the past have been what made boxing what it was. These days there really are no exciting heavies. Most of the action is among the lighter guys. 2. the rise of mma. wwe and mma have both been outdoing boxing in ticket sales for a few years now.

from the perspective of a boxer or muay thai guy, his guard is fine. when you fight you will notice that, especially when close to an opponent, a wide guard will get your face torn up. Ever watch young mike tyson fight? he would actually touch his cheeks with his gloves. This became known as the peek-a-boo guard. However, when you are punching, pull your hand back to your face - you leave space in that video, which leaves you open to a counter puncher. when you are punching, your shoulder should guard on one side and your hand the other.

a haymaker is a profesional punch. it is an old boxing punch that has now been labeled as some wild swinging streetfighter's punch. the haymaker is a variation of the overhand. there are a few things to think about here: such punches come from above and/or diagonal - an odd angle it is a powerful strike - even if blocked, it will cause damage and set up something else. in a world where people are more accustomed to evading the more efficient straight punches, an overhand can wreak havoc.

A little is an understatement, I'm amazed he made it as far as he did. Thank god the UFC is starting to get some good fighters, and not just poster boys like Lidell and Franklin. his form is very intentional. He teaches seminars on how to throw those same punches. he uses an unorthodox overhand. Not a big deal. When it comes to fighting, results are far more important than form.