Anzie Posted April 18, 2003 Share Posted April 18, 2003 A gym which has Muay Thai and Shootfighing and Grappling also teaches Vale Tudo. Now, I'm gonna start training on that gym I think. However, I'm curious what Vale Tudo is? I've heard the name, but I never really figured out of it. Is it effective in self defense as well? Thanks. Grappling enthusiast!Shootfighting as well. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Venezolano Posted April 18, 2003 Share Posted April 18, 2003 I think it is... btw, go and try a class and get your own conclusions Valencia - Venezuela. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Anzie Posted April 18, 2003 Author Share Posted April 18, 2003 I can't check out classes before the end of July. That's why I asked. Grappling enthusiast!Shootfighting as well. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
martialartist1 Posted April 20, 2003 Share Posted April 20, 2003 heres what i know of and read: vale tudo is grappling style art which is used sometimes in the UFC. they say its a combination of 1-2 punches or kicks techniques attacking the opponent and then your in with grappling. if you ever played tekken 4, craig marduk uses vale tudo style of fighting in that video game. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Iron Arahat Posted April 20, 2003 Share Posted April 20, 2003 heres what i know of and read: vale tudo is grappling style art which is used sometimes in the UFC. they say its a combination of 1-2 punches or kicks techniques attacking the opponent and then your in with grappling. if you ever played tekken 4, craig marduk uses vale tudo style of fighting in that video game. Uhhh...I wouldn't compare anything to Tekken for a style analysis. Wait to see the classes the gym appears to be teaching a lot of different styles, I would see who is teaching these styles. Martial Arts School http://www.shaolinwushu.cahttp://www.liveyyc.comCalgary Photographer: http://www.jdirom.com Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ko man Posted April 20, 2003 Share Posted April 20, 2003 is simply an awesome combat style that works unlike most shite people train in. All the best. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AndrewGreen Posted April 21, 2003 Share Posted April 21, 2003 Vale Tudo is Portuguesemeans anything goes. Striking & grappling. It is not a "style" of martial arts, but a method of fighting. The early UFC's where Vale Tudo, not rounds, no time limits, no rules. Now most Vale Tudo competition has turned into what is called Mixed Martial arts to keep it legal and make the boxing commisions happy. Andrew Greenhttp://innovativema.ca - All the top martial arts news! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
yellowsnow Posted April 21, 2003 Share Posted April 21, 2003 Yeah, what AndrewGreen said. IT's just no holds barred fighting. Like the UFC. YS Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ko man Posted April 21, 2003 Share Posted April 21, 2003 Vale tudo is the style of no styles. So yes it is a style. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jmy77 Posted April 21, 2003 Share Posted April 21, 2003 Go to sherdog.com and download Vanderlei Silva's HL vid. He is a Vale Tudo Fighter. Vale Tudo, MMA and Shooto (Shootfighting) are all very similar. In my opinion they are the closest organized training styles to Bruce Lee's Jeet Kun Do philosphy as I have heard of. "Don't hit at all if it is honorably possible to avoid hitting; but never hit soft." - Pres. Theodore Roosevelt "You don't have to like it, you just have to do it." - Captain Richard Marcinko, USN, Ret."Do more than what is required of you." - General George S. Patton"If you have to step on someone else to stand tall, then you truely are a small person." - ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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