From JKD to Shoot

HungryWolf21 · 02-27-2001, 10:35 AM

Lately I have been getting a little burned out with my martial arts class. The way our school is set up is that one starts off with six months of boxing and Thai boxing training as a base and then that person is allowed to move up to the more advanced JKD class. I have found that I like the Thai boxing class more than the more advanced class, even though it is considered a beginner class. The reason being is that in the advanced class, all we really do is practice techniques with limited movement and rarely ever spar. I was even considering quitting the school so that I can train with a friend of mine outside the school exclusively. Then last night in class we did nothing but drills and moved around virtually the entire time. After class, the head instructor announced that the class schedule and the format would be changing. He said that we would be doing more drills and sparring in the future, and that the class would no longer be called the "Intermediate/Advanced JKD" class. Starting next week it will become the "Shootwrestling" class! I am now can't wait to get to class next week!!! Maybe our instructor was getting bored himself and was also inspired by his training experiences with Erik Paulson.

Pancrase · 02-28-2001, 05:37 PM

I think you will really enjoy the Shootwrestling. It is good stuff, I studied Jkd for 20 years and have studied Shoot about 6 years. Erik has a lot of knowledge if he is overlooking your program.
I'm not part of their organization but you will get a lot of practical drills and techniques out of it.

Maxximus · 03-03-2001, 06:08 PM

Brother, you are gonna LOVE Shooto! I think it is one of the most essential aspects of my JKD training. This is because I really feel that it has linked together all the separate technical attributes I've developed through JKD Jun Fan Gung fu, Muay Thai and grappling. At its very base, Shooto is all about developing good flow from striking to clinching and grappling. And it also keeps you honest about what you can and can't do because there is a great deal of freestyle sparring. The specific drills, techniques and strategies are designed to develop fluidity through all ranges and good conditioning. And under the program run by Sensei Nakamura, there is a good amount of full contact, all range sparring. Obviously a great style for developing true JKD skills. Shooto forever, baby

02-27-2001, 10:35 AM	#1 (permalink)
HungryWolf21 Novice Join Date: Nov 2000 Location: Charlotte, NC Posts: 98	Lately I have been getting a little burned out with my martial arts class. The way our school is set up is that one starts off with six months of boxing and Thai boxing training as a base and then that person is allowed to move up to the more advanced JKD class. I have found that I like the Thai boxing class more than the more advanced class, even though it is considered a beginner class. The reason being is that in the advanced class, all we really do is practice techniques with limited movement and rarely ever spar. I was even considering quitting the school so that I can train with a friend of mine outside the school exclusively. Then last night in class we did nothing but drills and moved around virtually the entire time. After class, the head instructor announced that the class schedule and the format would be changing. He said that we would be doing more drills and sparring in the future, and that the class would no longer be called the "Intermediate/Advanced JKD" class. Starting next week it will become the "Shootwrestling" class! I am now can't wait to get to class next week!!! Maybe our instructor was getting bored himself and was also inspired by his training experiences with Erik Paulson. __________________ [img]http://[/img] "When one is deluded, one must rely on sifu; when one is enlightened, one relies on the correct way." -Buddhist Saying "Don't you know it's not easy When you gotta walk upon that line." -INXS -"What You Need"

02-28-2001, 05:37 PM	#2 (permalink)
Pancrase Novice Join Date: Oct 2000 Posts: 42	Enjoy I think you will really enjoy the Shootwrestling. It is good stuff, I studied Jkd for 20 years and have studied Shoot about 6 years. Erik has a lot of knowledge if he is overlooking your program. I'm not part of their organization but you will get a lot of practical drills and techniques out of it. __________________ Scott

03-03-2001, 06:08 PM	#3 (permalink)
Maxximus Novice Join Date: Sep 2000 Location: Los Angeles, CA Posts: 216	Shooto's one of the best arts for JKD practitioners! Brother, you are gonna LOVE Shooto! I think it is one of the most essential aspects of my JKD training. This is because I really feel that it has linked together all the separate technical attributes I've developed through JKD Jun Fan Gung fu, Muay Thai and grappling. At its very base, Shooto is all about developing good flow from striking to clinching and grappling. And it also keeps you honest about what you can and can't do because there is a great deal of freestyle sparring. The specific drills, techniques and strategies are designed to develop fluidity through all ranges and good conditioning. And under the program run by Sensei Nakamura, there is a good amount of full contact, all range sparring. Obviously a great style for developing true JKD skills. Shooto forever, baby

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