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Bad Karma · 01-11-2001, 05:08 AM

I think it was said best when the lack of training (correctly) was mentioned. JKD is a style. Traps work. I don't think I've ever read so much self-serving & misguided references to Bruce Lee's words in a very long time. Just tell me the name of one martial art NOT based on some philosophy. Then, I challenge you to point out the lack of a style contained within it.

Wanna fight NHB, then learn how to grapple 'cause your striking sucks. Your opponent's learn grapple defense, then learn how to strike 'cause your grappling sucks. Whatever you think gives you a quick fix advantage, right? Puhleeze!

There are no excuses for someone to claim the rules prevent participation from NHB events. That's BS! Like Chad mentioned,..."The bottom line is that a complete fighter/ martial artist/ whatever should be able to perform competently with any rules, or else he's not really a complete fighter. NHB events aren't the way to find out who isthe ultimate warrior death match champion. It is, however, a chance for one to test himself under real situations with real pressure..." Ahmen to that, Brother!

Peace

01-11-2001, 05:08 AM	#15 (permalink)
Bad Karma Novice Join Date: Dec 1998 Location: USA Posts: 231 Groans: 0 Groaned at 0 Times in 0 Posts	To play Devil's advocate... I think it was said best when the lack of training (correctly) was mentioned. JKD is a style. Traps work. I don't think I've ever read so much self-serving & misguided references to Bruce Lee's words in a very long time. Just tell me the name of one martial art NOT based on some philosophy. Then, I challenge you to point out the lack of a style contained within it. Wanna fight NHB, then learn how to grapple 'cause your striking sucks. Your opponent's learn grapple defense, then learn how to strike 'cause your grappling sucks. Whatever you think gives you a quick fix advantage, right? Puhleeze! There are no excuses for someone to claim the rules prevent participation from NHB events. That's BS! Like Chad mentioned,..."The bottom line is that a complete fighter/ martial artist/ whatever should be able to perform competently with any rules, or else he's not really a complete fighter. NHB events aren't the way to find out who isthe ultimate warrior death match champion. It is, however, a chance for one to test himself under real situations with real pressure..." Ahmen to that, Brother! Peace __________________ "Controle suas emoções ou controlá-lo-ão"