Treebranch Posted March 4, 2008 Posted March 4, 2008 I'm going to start classes with Lars Wallin from Sweden. MMA grappling...No Gi stuff. I took a introductory class and was really impressed with his attitude towards MA's and his technique is excellent. If anyone is interested and is in the LA area he's teaching at Pound for Pound Boxing in Los Angeles. Go to Viking BJJ.com you can see some stuff, but the site's not up yet.For Pound for Pound here's the link. http://www.lb4lbboxing.com/BIZyCart.ASP?ACTION=Home&CLIENT=LBFourLB&ACCOUNT=1729If you need more info I'll do my best to get it for you. "It is easier to find men who will volunteer to die, than to find those who are willing to endure pain with patience.""Lock em out or Knock em out"
NightOwl Posted March 5, 2008 Posted March 5, 2008 The pound for pound site didn't mention anything (that I could find) about grappling but it did have what seemed to be an excellent boxer for a coach. Are you doing boxing as well? If you are interested in viking fighting:http://www.vikingfighting.com/ Don't hit at all if it is honorably possible to avoid hitting; but never hit soft.~Theodore Roosevelt
Treebranch Posted March 5, 2008 Author Posted March 5, 2008 I don't think they even have it on their site, but you can call them. This hot off the press. It's just starting up. "It is easier to find men who will volunteer to die, than to find those who are willing to endure pain with patience.""Lock em out or Knock em out"
yingampyang Posted March 5, 2008 Posted March 5, 2008 Congrats on the good oppotunity , but ill stick to what i know thanx. I think that there is no 1 style , and that to truly become a great martial artist and person you must take information from where ever you can.
bushido_man96 Posted March 5, 2008 Posted March 5, 2008 The pound for pound site didn't mention anything (that I could find) about grappling but it did have what seemed to be an excellent boxer for a coach. Are you doing boxing as well? If you are interested in viking fighting:http://www.vikingfighting.com/That is an interesting site. I had never heard of it before, but I am not surprised to see it. It makes me think of the kind of stuff that the ARMA are doing, only the ARMA doesn't claim the modern, eclectic approach. It appears that this Viking system incorporates the old world weaponry, but I didn't notice anything on new world weaponry. https://www.haysgym.comhttp://www.sunyis.com/https://www.aikidoofnorthwestkansas.com
NightOwl Posted March 6, 2008 Posted March 6, 2008 The pound for pound site didn't mention anything (that I could find) about grappling but it did have what seemed to be an excellent boxer for a coach. Are you doing boxing as well? If you are interested in viking fighting:http://www.vikingfighting.com/That is an interesting site. I had never heard of it before, but I am not surprised to see it. It makes me think of the kind of stuff that the ARMA are doing, only the ARMA doesn't claim the modern, eclectic approach. It appears that this Viking system incorporates the old world weaponry, but I didn't notice anything on new world weaponry.Actually it is a parody site Don't hit at all if it is honorably possible to avoid hitting; but never hit soft.~Theodore Roosevelt
bushido_man96 Posted March 6, 2008 Posted March 6, 2008 No kidding? I guess I didn't dig enough on it...(I can't believe you would do that to me!!!!) https://www.haysgym.comhttp://www.sunyis.com/https://www.aikidoofnorthwestkansas.com
Treebranch Posted March 11, 2008 Author Posted March 11, 2008 http://vikingbjj.com/siteb/forums/select.php?mode=view&utid=2What do you think about this? Do you agree? "It is easier to find men who will volunteer to die, than to find those who are willing to endure pain with patience.""Lock em out or Knock em out"
ps1 Posted March 12, 2008 Posted March 12, 2008 http://vikingbjj.com/siteb/forums/select.php?mode=view&utid=2What do you think about this? Do you agree?The author makes some good points and misses some points completely. Good points are that BJJ/MMA training should be for survival and self defense first and foremost. Being able to set traps and take advantage of the opponents mistakes are also extremely important. The author makes some clear mistakes when he asserts that the positional strategy is not necessary. Rickson Gracie, arguably one of the greatest fighters of our time and Helio Gracie (creator of BJJ), are both known for saying, "position before submission." It is the positional heirarchy that keeps you safe on the street. I would bet that the author would much rather be on someone's back than have them in side control on him! "It is impossible to make anything foolproof because fools are so ingenius."
Treebranch Posted March 12, 2008 Author Posted March 12, 2008 Actually his philosophy about BJJ is that there is no bad position to be in. You should be comfortable and calm in any position and there are submission from all positions. I studied BJJ before this and if I had known what he's teaching me then, I'm pretty sure I would have been submitting purple belts. This stuff is awesome. "It is easier to find men who will volunteer to die, than to find those who are willing to endure pain with patience.""Lock em out or Knock em out"
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