Jermz Posted September 13, 2007 Posted September 13, 2007 I found a really good instructor in my area that teaches eskrima. I just want to know what your opinions on it are, and the usefulness in MMA it has. Thanks ahead of time.
Rateh Posted September 13, 2007 Posted September 13, 2007 Well since sticks are the most common weapon around, I'd say yes it's definitely worth pursuing. Your present circumstances don't determine where you can go; they merely determine where you start. - Nido Qubein
bushido_man96 Posted September 13, 2007 Posted September 13, 2007 As far as MMA competition goes, I am not sure. I think that most of the training will be with sticks as weapons. Therefore, its direct translation to MMA will not be very fluid. You will find some useful techniques, but compeition is not the focus, I believe. https://www.haysgym.comhttp://www.sunyis.com/https://www.aikidoofnorthwestkansas.com
glockmeister Posted September 13, 2007 Posted September 13, 2007 It's very useful because it teaches body mechanics, angles of attack, angles of defense, etc. "You know the best thing about pain? It let's you know you're not dead yet!"http://geshmacheyid.forumotion.com/f14-self-defense
NightOwl Posted September 14, 2007 Posted September 14, 2007 It probably could definitely help some, but in the end it is still a weapons based martial art and as such if you wanted to go into MMA fighting you might want to look at a different style. Don't hit at all if it is honorably possible to avoid hitting; but never hit soft.~Theodore Roosevelt
Jermz Posted September 14, 2007 Author Posted September 14, 2007 I am pretty much set on taking BJJ and Eskrima. I know both are completely separate arts, but the eskrima teacher is really good seems to have numerous awards and trained with the experts in the Philippines. He knows the guys that were in that Human Weapon episode. I am hoping that the BJJ guy is good though.
bushido_man96 Posted September 14, 2007 Posted September 14, 2007 I am pretty much set on taking BJJ and Eskrima. I know both are completely separate arts, but the eskrima teacher is really good seems to have numerous awards and trained with the experts in the Philippines. He knows the guys that were in that Human Weapon episode. I am hoping that the BJJ guy is good though.That sounds like a fun mix. Enjoy yourself in those styles! https://www.haysgym.comhttp://www.sunyis.com/https://www.aikidoofnorthwestkansas.com
NightOwl Posted September 14, 2007 Posted September 14, 2007 By no means however was I discounting Eskrima- I think that it is one of the most relevant armed martial art styles out there. I just don't think that it will transfer into MMA too much. Having said that taking both is always a nice compromise eh? Don't hit at all if it is honorably possible to avoid hitting; but never hit soft.~Theodore Roosevelt
Jermz Posted September 15, 2007 Author Posted September 15, 2007 Yeah lol, I just hope I could transfer a lot of eskrima into MMA. As for BJJ it has already established itself as one of the essential arts to learn in MMA, so I have confidence in it.
Clash Posted September 15, 2007 Posted September 15, 2007 actually I believe that eskrima is designed so that the moves can be translated and done empty handed easily, so it may be of some help.
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