Kelly Lynn Posted March 21, 2005 Share Posted March 21, 2005 I saw a martial arts competition on tv a week or so ago and I can't figure out what kind it is, so I can learn more about it. It was only 1 person on the floor and each had a different style and technique. A lot of the girls would yell and scream, guys did too, and they did awesome moves in the air and on the ground like turns and some did flips. Others held their balance with their feet in the air. It was impressive. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DKizzle Posted March 21, 2005 Share Posted March 21, 2005 Breakdancing? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hogosha Posted March 21, 2005 Share Posted March 21, 2005 tricking? was it like this: http://www.funnyheck.com/mafinest2.html - Hogosha Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kelly Lynn Posted March 21, 2005 Author Share Posted March 21, 2005 Yeah, It was kind of like that video, minus the breakdancing and goofing off. But definately like the beginning of the video, but of course they didn't have the trampolines during the competition. Is it called tricking then? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DKizzle Posted March 21, 2005 Share Posted March 21, 2005 Wow...that was some cool stuff. <_ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Master Jules Posted March 22, 2005 Share Posted March 22, 2005 Sounds like the Paul Mitchell sponsered karate tournaments. ~Master Jules......aka "The Sandman""I may be a trained killer......but Im really a nice guy" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scottnshelly Posted March 22, 2005 Share Posted March 22, 2005 could it have been XMA? that is usually characterized by flip kicks, powerless, yet fast, punches and hand slinging, a reckless amount of x-blocks, jumps, spins, and ridiculous sounding screams. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
parkerlineage Posted March 22, 2005 Share Posted March 22, 2005 I believe scottnshelly is probably correct. No offense to anybody who is XMA, but that thing is utterly ridiculous. Peace; Parkerlineage American Kenpo Karate- First Degree Black Belt"He who hesitates, meditates in a horizontal position."Ed Parker Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kelly Lynn Posted March 22, 2005 Author Share Posted March 22, 2005 yes it was the paul mitchell sponsored thing. and yes it sounds like what scottnshelly is describing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
monkeygirl Posted March 22, 2005 Share Posted March 22, 2005 Probably the ISKA tournament on ESPN2. Paul Mitchell sponsors a team, but not the whole tournament, if I remember. It's more showmanship and acrobatics than realistic martial arts, but it is very impressive. It definitely takes a lot of hard work to get where they are, regardless of whether or not you would backflip over your opponent. I just wish they would tone down the screaming a little bit. Makes it a bit annoying to watch for extended periods. The last time I watched one of the forms competitions, I think the kata were 60% flipping, 10% standing still building tension, and 30% fighting techniques. Don't get me wrong, I have a ton of respect for the talent it takes to do that stuff...I just think it's getting overboard. Plus, I can't do a backflip and I don't like being excluded from things 1st dan & Asst. Instructor TKD 2000-2003No matter the tune...if you can rock it, rock it hard. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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