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The Martial Athlete vs. the Martial Artist


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ill second that. the best fighters in the world arent the best because of some fancy wierd stuff you see in movies- the use regular punches and simple kicks and takedowns and all that. theyre the best because they do those few (by comparison) things the best. again, ill say that there are a lot of martial art techniques that have no place in the real world.

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there are a lot of martial art techniques that have no place in the real world.

 

Most definetly. There are many techniques in which the principles taught are important, but are not, as a whole, practical for real fighting. And, when it comes down to it, a real fighter will master the basics to the point where he/she can use them efficiently, and cut out the fancy crap.

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no, i meant like crecent kicks and flying spinning kicks and those punching things where you have your other fist at your hip. all useless.

 

belt or sleeve grabbing is sometimes applicable because, hopefully, your opponent on the street will be wearing clothes. not always, but sometimes in the winter hell have a jacket or coat on, you can grab it just like you grap a gi.

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no, i meant like crecent kicks and flying spinning kicks and those punching things where you have your other fist at your hip. all useless.

I agree that crescent kicks and flying spinning kicks are completely useless. However, there is a reason for pulling your other fist back to your side. It just might have something to do with grappling. It's been posted before, but I'll see if you can guess it...

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It just might have something to do with grappling

 

Or having more travel...or more speed...or more power...

I agree that crescent kicks and flying spinning kicks are completely useless

 

But they're so fun!

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Respectfully, the idiot who started this forum is not worthy to even talk on here

 

Respectfully and idiot use in the same context? I like it. Anyway, I wont go as far as name calling, I hope. But perhaps he makes a statement from the only experince that he knows. Therefore he had posted it to see what others had to say. Was he looking to get bashed?

 

And, now is thus one reason why I am a liitle shy about my perosonal experiences and info.

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However, there is a reason for pulling your other fist back to your side. It just might have something to do with grappling. It's been posted before, but I'll see if you can guess it...

 

Its a shame, Shorin Ryuu, that not many people know the application of hikite. Especially those who practise it without knowing what its for.

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if i ever drop my fist to my hip when im throwing a punch i deserve to be hit in the face, and if my opponent is any good i will be. if it has to do with elbowing someone behind you while punching someone infront of you (the only justification ive ever heard for it), thats dreamworld fighting.

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