Jiu-Jitsu

]TSS[ Dake · 09-29-2005, 03:23 AM

Well, I've been looking at this martial art for quite some time and decided I'm very interested in taking it. I was wondering if there is any information you guys can give me, and also if there is any reason I should stay away from it?

ssgaR · 09-29-2005, 03:24 AM

It was the first martial art Neo learned, so you know its the good ****.

skilledscion · 09-29-2005, 03:37 AM

Ya its bomb. hella hardcore. armbars, ankle bars, chokes, whatever those knee bar things, super grappling and kicking and punching. a few of my buds take it and every time we fight i get owned hardcore.

ssgaR · 09-29-2005, 05:33 AM

Serious post:

Personally, I wouldnt take it because I cannot get into the whole grappling ground fighting thing. Obviously it is the most effective form of fighting, but if I was going to devote lots of time and energy to a martial art it would have to be something I enjoy. For that reason I would take something more strike oriented so I don't have to spend my time at the dojo with my legs wrapped around some sweaty guy...

Jiu-Jitsu Fighter · 09-29-2005, 07:17 AM

I cant stand that crap...ok that was sarcasism.

I find it fun. Because it is the only martial art where you can go full contact on someone get them to the point where their or your arm is about to break, or you or them is about choked out. And then get done and still be friends. I have been taking bjj for alittle over 2 years now and there is nothing bad about it only the guy above me said. But then again he wants to punch and kick air.

Any idiot can throw a punch or a kick. May not be the most effective but you dont have to teach a child how to hit. But submissions, controlling your opponent on the ground, even striking (effectively) on the ground is soemthing that needs to be learned. I would rather roll around with a sweaty guy, and the get into a situation where I get in a fight or something knocked to the ground and be able to handle myself and feel comfortable. But take a striker who doesnt know anything on the ground and they are toast.

So here are my questions. Where are you from? What kind of information are you looking for?

Jiu-Jitsu Fighter · 09-29-2005, 07:21 AM

These should get you started. If you need anymore info or what not let me know. You can pm me if you want.

http://bjj.org/

http://www.jiu-jitsu.net/

http://www.bjjfighter.com/

mechanicalmayhem (Banned) · 09-29-2005, 09:06 AM

be prepeared to get OWNed during the first 4 months of sparing after that you start owning new guys its the way things are so dont get down about getting yor *** kicked

EriKDAR699 · 09-29-2005, 10:53 AM

i took it for 4 years...it was pretty fun, i would definetly recommend taking it

[HRT]Squirrel Master · 09-29-2005, 10:55 AM

fun fun fun fun!

ThatGuy86 · 09-29-2005, 01:03 PM

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Originally Posted by ]TSS[ Dake

Well, I've been looking at this martial art for quite some time and decided I'm very interested in taking it. I was wondering if there is any information you guys can give me, and also if there is any reason I should stay away from it?

Won't your nipple rings get ripped out?

nwestpballer · 09-29-2005, 01:45 PM

I took judo for quite a few years and they're really closely related. There are some striking moves and a lot of grappling stuff. It's a good martial art to learn.

Negative 13 · 09-29-2005, 01:54 PM

Go up to a local bookstore and check out the books that they have on the art. You will find a wealth of information, now you just need a willing subject to test it out on. Later, if you find that you really like it, I would think about classes. I personally would feel more confident teaching myself first before taking a class. Good luck!

coffeeboy29 · 09-29-2005, 03:30 PM

Good for one on one. A combination of that and kickboxing would be pretty useful.

Dr.Wackypants (Banned) · 09-29-2005, 03:41 PM

There are no good martial arts places around here.

They have crappy *** Tiger schulmans karate.

-|2ain · 09-30-2005, 12:36 AM

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Originally Posted by skilledscion

Ya its bomb. hella hardcore. armbars, ankle bars, chokes, whatever those knee bar things, super grappling and kicking and punching. a few of my buds take it and every time we fight i get owned hardcore.

There is no kicking or punching in BJJ.

Statutory Ape (Banned) · 09-30-2005, 12:38 AM

The best advice I can give you is to go sit in on a session. Don't listen to all the kids here who think they're UFC fighters. Go check out some different arts, sit through and watch some of them, and most places will even let you participate in a first class.

-|2ain · 09-30-2005, 12:43 AM

ive been taking Bjj for close to about 13 years now.... and i still love it as much as the first day i joined... there were a few times i wanted to quit cause there would be guys better then me kicking my *** all the time... and i couldnt last 1 minute without getting into an arm bar or Triangle..... BUt now im decently good.... and I love it more then anything. And the turneys are AWSOME! Everyone knows me and i love it.

My Trainer = Cleber Luciano.

fireisgood4u · 09-30-2005, 12:49 AM

"Hello and welcome to bestbuy how can I help you today"
*kick in face*
Would be excellent in your field of work.

Go for it I guess. I used to do martial arts as a kid and I personally didn't really enjoy it. The whole kata thing=

$upafly · 09-30-2005, 03:04 AM

Sup?

So I've done over 10 years of jiu-jitsu, second degree black belt. I'am sure I can answer all of your questions.

: )

Jiu-Jitsu Fighter · 10-03-2005, 08:37 AM

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Originally Posted by -|2ain

There is no kicking or punching in BJJ.

Cross training in bjj does. especially when we do ground and pound.

[HRT]Squirrel Master · 10-03-2005, 10:23 AM

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Originally Posted by Jiu-Jitsu Fighter

Cross training in bjj does. especially when we do ground and pound.

Ground and Pound = MONKEY STEALS THE PEACH!