anyone ever study peter ragnar?

[kiddk1]

I was reading the current issue of black belt and saw the article about him and wondered if he is for real.

[Sohan]

I read that article, too. I have seen this guy's three page ads in BB mag for awhile, and he doesn't seem very credible. He espouses the power of magnets in improving strength and health, and his claims are just too incredible for belief (Become Seven Times Stronger Without Lifting Weights!). I was disappointed to see BB mag give him credibility by letting him publish an article. I suppose if you spend enough on advertising, anyone can get published eventually.

With respect,

Sohan

[legkicker]

a little secret about black belt...if you have the money to pay them you could post an article about yourself in the magazine. Not every article in black belt is one they just decided to do, they're paid for by that individual(s).

[Shui Tora]

^ Well; isn't that just surprising... Typical

[legkicker]

The reason why I know this is because a former instructor of mine was in black belt to do a photo shoot for an article of someone I won't name but only because the individual does deserve any article published about them...and I don't want it to seem like this individual is someone like Mr. Ragnar. I was a very curious 18-19 y/o so I asked my instructor how the individual got approached by black belt and he told me this person paid $ to be in Black Belt. I thought that was interesting because the person is a legit martial artist but looking back it was a smart move for this individual because she wasn't that known outside the area she's from.

Sadly, I see too many articles in black belt now by some individuals that in my humble opinion shouldn't be teaching anybody, anything. I'm not saying all articles in Black Belt are like this because I don't think they are. Some of them are good articles but nowadays I only see 1-2 good articles in Black Belt and the rest isn't too good. Than again my opinon on some martial arts contrasts greatly with others. I'm more of a muay thai, karate, jiu jitsu, mma kind of guy.

[Sohan]

The reason why I know this is because a former instructor of mine was in black belt to do a photo shoot for an article of someone I won't name but only because the individual does deserve any article published about them...and I don't want it to seem like this individual is someone like Mr. Ragnar. I was a very curious 18-19 y/o so I asked my instructor how the individual got approached by black belt and he told me this person paid $ to be in Black Belt. I thought that was interesting because the person is a legit martial artist but looking back it was a smart move for this individual because she wasn't that known outside the area she's from.

Sadly, I see too many articles in black belt now by some individuals that in my humble opinion shouldn't be teaching anybody, anything. I'm not saying all articles in Black Belt are like this because I don't think they are. Some of them are good articles but nowadays I only see 1-2 good articles in Black Belt and the rest isn't too good. Than again my opinon on some martial arts contrasts greatly with others. I'm more of a muay thai, karate, jiu jitsu, mma kind of guy.

I agree. I've been really down on BB for some time now, and I think if they ever had any real substance and credibility, it has been gone for awhile, IMO. I prefer to remember BB as the mag it was when I was young, but I am saddened to see that integrity has taken a back seat to greed.

There's no way the "Magnet Man" should have been given a serious venue to air his viewpoints. And shame on BB for selling him that opportunity for a buck and presenting it as legitimate newsworthy material.

With respect,

Sohan

[Brandon Fisher]

Yeah you have to sort through some of the trash in BB but some is still good.

[bushido_man96]

That is too bad to hear. I was thinking of renewing my subscription, as I have not gotten it for a while. I always liked that articles that had some training aspect to them, with different drills to do and stuff like that. They should add an "instructor's section" where various instructors can submit some ideas they use to spice up a class, different kicking routines, or stuff like that.

I always liked the consistent articles they had from guys like Dave Lowry, and Rickson Gracie. They were always good reads. Maybe its time for someone else to start a martial arts publication.....(It could be US!! ).

[Brandon Fisher]

I just renewed mine and will possibly be selling it in the dojo also. I just know what to weed out I guess.

[bushido_man96]

I just renewed mine and will possibly be selling it in the dojo also. I just know what to weed out I guess.

Nothing wrong with that!