Python

Hey man.....

Yea, we will disagree...but, hey, nothing wrong with that. That is what these forums are all about right? As long as we are not bashing one another like that guy was trying to do to you about Mike Tyson, then it is a good thing. Hell, as we debate, someone reading is picking up on this shit and taking it to the gym and working it to see what is effective and non-effective for them.

You look pretty fit in your pic at 37, I am 37 right now and fit as well....I could go on and on about my experience and who I have studied under and trainied with and even fought. Us comparing that kinda shit does not make either one of us right or wrong, afterall that is what makes us all individuals. Hell, various fighters fight differently and various teachers teach differently. Take what works for you and use it, what does not work for you...throw it the hell away.

As far as the American kickboxing being dead....I believe it is in Europe..Europe is well known for producing top fighters, and tough fighters with great leg kicks(International rules). But in the states here, it is still flourishing. The biggest sanctioning body here is the IKF(International Kickboxing Federation)...they are in Europe too. They divide the sport into 3 divisions: FCR(full contact rules--which is simply American kickboxing rules), IR(International Rules), and MT(Muay Thai rules). Alot of people still train the FCR above the waist...I think many are afraid to do leg kicks as they don't want to be hurt for work afterwards...the hard core enthusiasts go for leg kicks and full Muay thai rules. Savate is taught here but not very much. It hasn't really got a strong foothold here in the states yet.

As for the spinning backfist..I will leave that one alone. we wont agree on it so it is really no big deal....you don't like it and dont train it so you shouldn't use it. I have had success at times with it so i still train it, again, it goes back to using what works for you, and not what doesn't.

Til the next debate...Peace Bro!