I spent the last 1.5 years in mma to loose weight. Its working. I have lost 100lbs but I have 100 more to go. Problem is I have been to more then 2 mma gyms. MMA gyms are not stable here, they keep going out of business. That and im tired of the egos and need for dominance.
Its unfortunate, but the majority of that genre of martial arts is that way.
Well I took a BBT class, and as stated in my mt thread I enjoyed it and I felt I got something out of it.
If you like what you are getting, keep doing it. Don't complicate it.
Now my mates on sherdog are playing to my MMA training and trying to talk me out of it. Using convincing arguments, with videos. The one thing I take away from them is that the techniques are not realistic.
Ahh... the Collective mentality! The "Everyone Knows" rule! The majority is often wrong. Do let your experience get fouled because of the perceptions of others. If it wasn't realistic it wouldn't have survived all these years.
I watched there videos and I have no problems with the actual defenses vs various strikes, its what happens after words. Its the complicated repeat armlocking and movem this way and then back that way then back this way then lets throw them and kill them. I guess ill boil it down. It seams that they are using to much time from the end of the deflections of the incoming strikes, to the actual take down and defeat. TO much time spent moving various body parts. Now it may have been that video, and others I have seen.
Here's the rub. No one can effectively analyze what's is going on in your case without actually being there. Maybe they are taking too much time maybe they aren't. Internet, video access, speedy information, causes everyone to be an expert before they ever set foot in the door. Train more analyze less. After some 15 years in one system, then you can start discarding the things that don't work.
Can you guys expand on this and help me understand the over complicated moves and why you feel there is enough time in a real altercation to do them?
Over complicated? Which moves? Time is subjective. Time slows down (sometimes) in real situations. Speeds up in others. the bottom line is Ninpo works in real altercations.
Like I said, I enjoyed the class,
Thats important. Its a stable school been here for more then a decade.
Thats important.I just want to make sure that im getting quality MA instruction not Hippie BS that wont work.
Lots of instructors of every kind fail. But there are lots of good instructors out there too.
Here is the video they posted as there example of why its bad.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=b6poI...layer_embedded It just seams that at certain points, things take to long.
Why is it bad? Looks like Ninpo to me. Looks like a demonstration video with the purpose of marketing. Therefore, its a little fast. But both the demonstrator and Uke can handle the rate of speed they are training at. The use of the groin cup is odd. But I gather that allows them to make contact where they might not normally. But it doesn't look overly complicated. Not taking too much time.
Ring fighting on the other hand, has time limits because it would otherwise take too much time. Referee's are there to break things up when things are taking too much time. Nothing real about that. Very few bouts are quick. The faster fights are more disappointing to the audience.
Help me out guys. I just want to make sure that Im getting into a qualified and real ma that will work.
Can't comment on the quality of your school or instructor. You haven't posted any information on that. Nor would I feel qualified to advise you if you did. I expect real punch's real kicks to deal with, not taps..
Do you want to break ribs and bust noses in training? Do you want your partner to do that to you? If so, there is no shortage of kind of facility. Do you want a cooperative training partner to help you learn? And are you getting that at your new place? If so, stay.