Brazilian Jiu Jitsu (BJJ) Thread! Let's Do This!

Alex Barboza

11 years ago

Originally Posted by razul

Or if any noobs want to chat about bjj i'd be happy to tell you why bjj is the best

So why is BJJ the best?

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razul

11 years ago

Originally Posted by Alex Barboza

So why is BJJ the best?

haha great question.

Well depends in which context:

1 on 1 "street" fight no weapons = bjj is best (EDIT: if no biting, nut kicking etc)
single martial art knowledge for a cage fight = bjj is best (or wrestling) (as proven in the early UFCs)
most effective ground fighting system = bjj is best
martial art for great party tricks = bjj is best
etc...

How's that?

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Michael Ten

11 years ago

Originally Posted by razul

haha great question.

Well depends in which context:

1 on 1 street fight no weapons = bjj is best
single martial art knowledge for a cage fight = bjj is best(or wrestling)
most effective ground fighting system = bjj is best
martial art for great party tricks = bjj is best
etc...

How's that?

And how long have you practiced BJJ? Have you ever practiced Krav Maga or Hapkido? What do you know about those?

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socialentry 11 years ago

Originally Posted by Michael Ten

And how long have you practiced BJJ? Have you ever practiced Krav Maga or Hapkido? What do you know about those?

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kingofthesouth

11 years ago

I have trained in BJJ and it's a great system if you are on the ground in a tournament.
It's is not so great in a real street fight. Reason being you will never fight one on one
these days. People will pull knives or guns before you can blink an eye and usually have
their friend close by if they fight in any club, party, etc. If you
are on the ground you put yourself in danger of being killed faster than if you
were standing trading blows.

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eric w 11 years ago

I've had some b jiujitsu training, along with some kali, and most all of the b jiujitsu trainers and students say, "Even though fights start standing up, almost 100% of them end up on the ground, so you need to know how to fight on the ground."...(or something to that effect)

I agree, however, I've had fights on the street and I don't believe that a person should seek to take a fight to the ground, just because they're trained in b jiujitsu.

It can be very useful, but alot of its success depends on the person. I don't believe that 1 martial art is the absolute, most effective over other martial arts. The level of the person applying the art is really what makes the art most effective.

For example, I personally know a world champion muay thai fighter (he passed away earlier this year), who was very good. Take someone like him against an average b jiujitsu fighter and who wins?

Some may say the b jiujitsu guy because his art is more effective than muay tai. I don't agree. There are some fighters with punching speed, great take down defenses, without a lick of b jiujitsu training. they can prevent the jiujitsu guy from taking them down.

And jiujitsu guy can end up on the ground, except not by choice...by uppercut.

My point is that success largely depends on who's working the martial art. If you're going to learn jiujitsu, then you need to also learn some sort of stand up. Now that's when you really become deadly.

Of course, the best thing to do is avoid those situations that lead to violence, but be prepared, in case you're in one.

Just my opinion.
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- seabro 11 years ago
  
  Hey Guys,
  Nice to meet you, I am a fellow BJJ'er.
  I also train Judo, the compliment each other.
  I didn't compete much in 2012, but I am hoping to in 2013.
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  razul 11 years ago
  
  Yeah all solid points above.
  
  The best 'martial art' = MMA. Proven through the UFC.
  
  Best survival 'martial art' would be something like Krav Maga.
  
  All you gotta do is punch and kick the nuts (and other vital points) and thats how you survive.
  
  I would never preach to someone that BJJ is the be all and end all.
  
  Originally Posted by seabro
  
  Hey Guys,
  Nice to meet you, I am a fellow BJJ'er.
  I also train Judo, the compliment each other.
  I didn't compete much in 2012, but I am hoping to in 2013.
  Seabro
  
  Cool man! What belt are you at? You better at Judo or BJJ atm?
  
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  seabro 11 years ago
  
  Hey Razul,
  
  I got blue June 2011, hopefully I will become worthy of purple sometime in 2013.
  
  I am only on yellow in Judo but have been training regular for about 2 years. Yellow should only take a few months in Judo but due to work commitments I have not been able to schedule gradings.
  
  I really enjoy both arts, if I had to chose one, it would be real difficult.
  
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Team coban NYC

11 years ago

My friend learn martial arts in new york.
He is learn bjj, mma, thai boxing kickboxing etc.. you contact him or go to school website and ask question they will defiantly help you.
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rolough

11 years ago

I am just a one-stripe white belt. I have less than a year experience. Just competed in my first tournament on Sunday. I live in Korea.

A lot of people at my gym are reluctant to participate in tournaments. They told me to be careful and to tap right away.

But during my match, I lasted the whole five minutes, and didn't tap. Futhermore, the guy I fought came in 2nd place out of 35 competitors. He should have won the whole thing.

The point is that I left my comfort zone, and surpassed my expectations! I held my own against a great competitor.

I hope this encourages more people at my gym to compete, and more people on this thread to compete if you are thinking about it....just do it!

If you lose, so what? You've never lost in bjj before? Of course you have. That's one of the reasons I love BJJ, it makes you humble. If you think you are good, just spar with a higher belt than you! And remember back to your beginning days when you got your ass kicked all the time.

That's why BJJ people are so humble and easy to talk to for the most part!

Well, my article is over

Good luck everyone!

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seabro 11 years ago

hey rolough,

You went full 5 minutes without being subbed by the eventual silver medalist out of 35 competitors. Well done mate it sounds like you did very well.

Competing is great, just you and him on the mat, both want victory and all your friends and the spectators watching. helps you learn to remain calm when adrenaline starts to pump, certainly get the butterflies going in my stomach!

Good luck

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razul

11 years ago

Originally Posted by rolough

That's one of the reasons I love BJJ, it makes you humble. If you think you are good, just spar with a higher belt than you! And remember back to your beginning days when you got your ass kicked all the time.

That's why BJJ people are so humble and easy to talk to for the most part!

They are some really good points mate!

It's so good to see someone so new gain this wisdom so quickly!

Yeah competing at least once is a very great idea. But it is hard work - to become successful at it anyway haha

If anyone comes to Sydney Australia or nearby please let me know so we can possibly train together!

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rolough

11 years ago

Thanks. Haha he just held me in mount for like 4 minutes. I couldn't escape! So I just played defense lol.

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Team coban NYC

11 years ago

Originally Posted by razul

We gotta have a thread about BJJ... yes NOT BJ

Anyone an active competitor?

Anyone got any sweeet stories to tell? Like going to ADCC or the Worlds etc?

Or if any noobs want to chat about bjj i'd be happy to tell you why bjj is the best

Coban lookchaomaesaitongis an active competitor. I told you brief story about Coban.

'Coban began training on his own at the age of 11. He made himself a heavy bag by packing a 100-lb canvas rice bag with sawdust and rice hulls. Driven by instinct and watching local fights, Coban shadowboxed and worked combinations on his bag. His first fight was when he was 11 years old. It was at a fair sponsored by a Buddhist temple. He stepped up to the scale, got his weight and entered the ring. He fought well, but the result was a draw. He didn't quit; he continued to fight and improve. With the little money he earned, he supported this education and helped his family.'

If you want to know why bjj is best then please visit coban website"teamcoban.com". In this website you find all the answer of your quary.
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seabro

11 years ago

Hey Razul, I have not been on WF for quite some time, you still training? I got my Purple Belt on 20.05.2013. ;-)

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Claude Whitacre 11 years ago

The "Great" Gama (c. 1880 – May 22, 1963)[1][2] also known as "Gama Pahelvan" (Urdu: گاما پھلوان‎) born Ghulam Muhammad.

In the early 1900's a future strongman "The Mighty Atom" talked to The Great Gama. Gama was a wrestler that was unbeaten for several decades.

The young man asked Gama about his training routine. Gama showed him one exercise. Gama went over to a thick strong tree...and spent the next hour trying to uproot it and throw it. A huge tree.

The young man asked Gama if he ever threw the tree. Gama said "Not yet".

The young strongman asked "Then why do you try so hard to throw the tree?"

Gama said "Because after a tree...a man is easy"
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socialentry

11 years ago

Buakaw Banana tree kick - YouTube

Buakaw > Great Gama

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Sarevok

11 years ago

BJJ is great, but maybe not the most practical.

A few of my old high school pals are very much into BJJ (and are now brown/black belt level), and I've watched hours of instruction. (I'm an oldschool guy, and like Royce & Rorion tutorials from the 90s).

But remember, if your opponent has friends (and you must assume they do), they're going to kick you in the face.

So, unless you can omoplata your opponent in less than 5 seconds, don't goto the ground in a streetfight.

Just my $.02.

PS: Rickson by armbar

PPS: Don't forget to practice your Thai kicks.

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razul 11 years ago

Originally Posted by seabro

Hey Razul, I have not been on WF for quite some time, you still training? I got my Purple Belt on 20.05.2013. ;-)

Yeah man I'm still training! I am consistent with my training. Congrats on your purple belt man! Did they whip you at your gym? Dont know if EVERY club does that haha.

Originally Posted by socialentry

Buakaw Banana tree kick - YouTube

Buakaw > Great Gama

HAHAHAH i've seen that before. It's awesome. Thai kicks are the best.

Originally Posted by Michael Ten

And how long have you practiced BJJ? Have you ever practiced Krav Maga or Hapkido? What do you know about those?

Hello! This will be my 7th year training BJJ. I've never trained Krav Maga or Hapkido but know about them. I've several friends that have trained both and I've done my own research on them. Krav Maga is highly effective for life or death stuff. Hence the use of it with the Israeli military.

Originally Posted by Sarevok

BJJ is great, but maybe not the most practical.

Couldnt agree more! MMA + Street Smarts + Some Weapons training would be closer to an ideal practical formula.
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seabro

10 years ago

Hey Razul, you still training? I have not been on here for a while.

Since last post I won my division at the 2014 IBJJF Europeans :-)

You been whipped yet?

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razul 10 years ago

Originally Posted by seabro

Hey Razul, you still training? I have not been on here for a while.

Since last post I won my division at the 2014 IBJJF Europeans :-)

You been whipped yet?

Hey mate! Yeah I am still training! Got three stripes on my Purple!

That's an awesome result about your Competition! What weight was it? Was it adults?

I'll be going to Paris in a couple of months, know any good BJJ schools there?

Cheers

What do you mean have I been whipped yet? haha for my belt promotions? yes
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seabro

10 years ago

Hey Razul, good to hear you're still at it! No stripes on my purple yet. (no rush either!).

My category was u64kg Master 3 as I am 41 yrs. I would never survive in the adult category!

I don't know of any BJJ gyms in Paris sorry :-(

Good luck on your travels, let us know when you hit brown!

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HeySal

10 years ago

I took Modern Arnis. The sticks are not necessary...nice to have, but not necessary. For me, I think it's the best because there's so little strength involved. I'm small (and aging) so I need something quick and simple.

As pointed out in post #19, though, you can't go wrong with a ccp either.

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Richard Van

10 years ago

In a previous life I was a ninja.

Luckily I remembered all the moves I used to know when I watched a Chuck Norris film back in 1989.

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HeySal

10 years ago

Originally Posted by Richard Van

In a previous life I was a ninja.

Luckily I remembered all the moves I used to know when I watched a Chuck Norris film back in 1989.

You might remember your moves, but your ninja stealth seems to be a tad rusty.

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Richard Van

10 years ago

Originally Posted by HeySal

You might remember your moves, but your ninja stealth seems to be a tad rusty.

I resent that comment.

I'm at the peak of my game. Admittedly it takes me longer to get the head scarf off and occasionally I trip over it but all in all, so long as I take my morning pills, I can stand one legged on a chair for up to 4 seconds.

Don't deny your amazement Sal.

Ninja's can fly you know. Claude does too and he's the worlds best psychic so we'll home in your address in minutes.

If you hear any noises outside your shed tonight, like people falling over things, beware, Claude and I have landed.

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HeySal

10 years ago

Originally Posted by Richard Van

I resent that comment.

I'm at the peak of my game. Admittedly it takes me longer to get the head scarf off and occasionally I trip over it but all in all, so long as I take my morning pills, I can stand one legged on a chair for up to 4 seconds.

Don't deny your amazement Sal.

Ninja's can fly you know. Claude does too and he's the worlds best psychic so we'll home in your address in minutes.

If you hear any noises outside your shed tonight, like people falling over things, beware, Claude and I have landed.

Oh yes, I'm in amazement alright. You prove your stealth tactics are still in order .........by warning me you're coming? Thanks Pal. I'll be waiting. :rolleyes:

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Richard Van

10 years ago

Originally Posted by HeySal

Oh yes, I'm in amazement alright. You prove your stealth tactics are still in order .........by warning me you're coming? Thanks Pal. I'll be waiting. :rolleyes:

You didn't notice us last night though did you.

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HeySal 10 years ago

Originally Posted by Richard Van

You didn't notice us last night though did you.

Wasn't home. Um............... you could have done that damned load of laundry sitting on the floor in front of the machine for me, you'd think. Seriously not the elf/shoe variety of stalker are ya?
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hardraysnight

10 years ago

i will stick with wushu

fortitude without the stance dance and prance

i do not practice a marital art for self defence, just for self

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