J3551

Hi Ya
My Name is Jess and just popping in here to say hello (wave)
Im going to be honest and say Im here because of a new client I have just taken on board (I work in the world of affiliate marketing) and I really want to learn more about MMA as this is something up until very recently, I had no idea how massive it is or indeed that it even existed. This may tickle you, I thought MMA was like WWE (I know... Im so duhhhh) So that will tell you how wet behind the ears I am. Im not based in the US but sunny london (UK). Im not here to promote my client but to really get a handle on MMA, the rules and the players. Im already learning loads but way more to absorb.
I will try to give something back as its not fair just asking questions all the time from folks. But what I can give back now, that will be a challenge :0)
Any way a big hello and Ill try not lurk too much but please do excuse the odd duhhhh questions like... who makes up the official rules? Because there are so many moves attached to each martial art. This is not an anything goes kinda sport at professional level Im assuming here, but I would have thought at street level it's very different?
Oh... do I get an award for having the longest "Hi y'all"? lol

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Tant01

Welcome aboard, feel free to lurk. There are relevant posts in the MMA forum and the archives of topics for at least the last five years.

There are numerous related topics on most of the other forums as well, enjoy.

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While the old form, jujutsu, was studied solely for fighting purposes, Kano's new system is found to promote the mental as well as the physical faculties.

T. Shidachi, 1892

J3551

Thank you

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aseepish

Here a link to an article that discusses the basics.

Mixed Martial Arts part 1: History

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J3551

This is brilliant! Thanks for taking time out to post this, I really appreciate it!
Jess :0)

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Mike Brewer

Jess,
I recommend you look for posts by fellow Brits Michael Wright and Ghost. They're both competitive fighters, and they both have a lot of experience in many of the arenas into which you're inquiring. I believe Michael also has some pretty impressive background in marketing. Based on what I know of them, they're both extraordinarily helpful, knowledgable, and tolerant when it comes to folks who don't know what to ask. Be honest with them, though. They both have very low tolerances for bullshit and ulterior motives.

Apart from that - welcome aboard! Good to have you.

J3551

Thanks Mike, understood and thnx and another thanx for the welcome

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J3551

PS I edited my sig... so maybe you can see Im here to learn and I seriously doubt any one would be interested in what I do re my day job lol

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