The Ultimate in Martial Arts

MMouse · 12-03-2003, 11:26 PM

MMA have changed how people look at self defense. Most of us know this. Cross training has created new fighters with more complete abilities.
Anyway, here's my question for those who have cross trained. I have done some taekwondo, karate and boxing ( most recently). I wouldnt claim proficiency in any of them as it has been quite some time. I've got the time and money for either judo or boxing. What would you guys go for? I am short and stocky at 5'4", 165lbs, and lift weights, so that weight has been going up.
Any thoughts on which style would suit the build better? Or which would provide a better base until cross training can be done?

jubaji · 12-04-2003, 12:11 AM

'rasslin!

Robocop · 12-04-2003, 01:54 AM

grappling

**Thai Bri** · 12-04-2003, 02:50 AM

For self defence?

Boxing. Learn to hit f###ing hard. The streets are not the same as the arena.

kid_chocolate · 12-04-2003, 04:36 AM

Stupid question. Do what you enjoy the most.

**Thai Bri** · 12-04-2003, 06:40 AM

It is not a stupid question if he is after a means to protect himself. What do you think he should do, merely be so happy that he smiles the threat away?

kid_chocolate · 12-04-2003, 07:42 AM

Both are good. He may as well toss a coin as long as he finds both acceptable and will train regularly.

MMouse · 12-04-2003, 08:24 AM

Boxing makes sense to me. Was kind of curious about the height though as it makes me shorter than 99.9% of the guys out there. But I do have longer arms than normal. Perhaps with my build and a little more training though it would be a good idea to put the build to a good use through boxing.

kid_chocolate · 12-04-2003, 09:29 AM

Quote:

it makes me shorter than 99.9% of the guys out there. But I do have longer arms than normal.

Perhaps you should get a job as a chimp in a zoo?

MMouse · 12-04-2003, 09:34 AM

Quote:

Originally posted by kid_chocolate

Perhaps you should get a job as a chimp in a zoo?

They already tossed me for creating a disturbance with the other chimps.

MrPoopy · 12-04-2003, 10:16 AM

I recommend getting the gracie self defense book and giving that a try.

Szczepankiewicz · 12-04-2003, 10:21 AM

Yes, buy two copies.

kid_chocolate · 12-04-2003, 10:22 AM

send one to me

Szczepankiewicz · 12-04-2003, 10:35 AM

Why, you'll just call it, me, and them 'Stupid posters'.

kid_chocolate · 12-04-2003, 11:29 AM

Its stupid to be a bjj troll. Thanks.

12-03-2003, 11:26 PM	#1 (permalink)
MMouse Registered User Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Canada Posts: 18 Groans: 0 Groaned at 0 Times in 0 Posts	Grappling or Striking MMA have changed how people look at self defense. Most of us know this. Cross training has created new fighters with more complete abilities. Anyway, here's my question for those who have cross trained. I have done some taekwondo, karate and boxing ( most recently). I wouldnt claim proficiency in any of them as it has been quite some time. I've got the time and money for either judo or boxing. What would you guys go for? I am short and stocky at 5'4", 165lbs, and lift weights, so that weight has been going up. Any thoughts on which style would suit the build better? Or which would provide a better base until cross training can be done?

12-04-2003, 12:11 AM	#2 (permalink)
jubaji Registered Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: koko Posts: 10,108 Groans: 0 Groaned at 38 Times in 38 Posts	'rasslin! __________________ Optional signature you may use to appear at bottom of your posts.

12-04-2003, 04:36 AM	#5 (permalink)
kid_chocolate Registered User Join Date: Nov 2003 Posts: 72 Groans: 0 Groaned at 0 Times in 0 Posts	re Stupid question. Do what you enjoy the most.

12-04-2003, 07:42 AM	#7 (permalink)
kid_chocolate Registered User Join Date: Nov 2003 Posts: 72 Groans: 0 Groaned at 0 Times in 0 Posts	re Both are good. He may as well toss a coin as long as he finds both acceptable and will train regularly.

12-04-2003, 10:16 AM	#11 (permalink)
MrPoopy Registered User Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: Ks Posts: 782 Groans: 0 Groaned at 0 Times in 0 Posts	I recommend getting the gracie self defense book and giving that a try. __________________ MrPoopy

12-04-2003, 01:54 AM	#3 (permalink)
Robocop Registered User Join Date: Nov 2003 Posts: 15 Groans: 0 Groaned at 0 Times in 0 Posts	grappling

12-04-2003, 02:50 AM	#4 (permalink)
Thai Bri Premiere Member Join Date: Jun 2003 Posts: 5,413 Groans: 1 Groaned at 3 Times in 3 Posts	For self defence? Boxing. Learn to hit f###ing hard. The streets are not the same as the arena.

12-04-2003, 06:40 AM	#6 (permalink)
Thai Bri Premiere Member Join Date: Jun 2003 Posts: 5,413 Groans: 1 Groaned at 3 Times in 3 Posts	It is not a stupid question if he is after a means to protect himself. What do you think he should do, merely be so happy that he smiles the threat away?

12-04-2003, 08:24 AM	#8 (permalink)
MMouse Registered User Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Canada Posts: 18 Groans: 0 Groaned at 0 Times in 0 Posts	Boxing makes sense to me. Was kind of curious about the height though as it makes me shorter than 99.9% of the guys out there. But I do have longer arms than normal. Perhaps with my build and a little more training though it would be a good idea to put the build to a good use through boxing.

12-04-2003, 10:21 AM	#12 (permalink)
Szczepankiewicz Registered User Join Date: Jun 2001 Location: Meridian, ID, USA Posts: 4,109 Groans: 0 Groaned at 0 Times in 0 Posts	Yes, buy two copies.

12-04-2003, 10:22 AM	#13 (permalink)
kid_chocolate Registered User Join Date: Nov 2003 Posts: 72 Groans: 0 Groaned at 0 Times in 0 Posts	re send one to me

12-04-2003, 10:35 AM	#14 (permalink)
Szczepankiewicz Registered User Join Date: Jun 2001 Location: Meridian, ID, USA Posts: 4,109 Groans: 0 Groaned at 0 Times in 0 Posts	Why, you'll just call it, me, and them 'Stupid posters'.

12-04-2003, 11:29 AM	#15 (permalink)
kid_chocolate Registered User Join Date: Nov 2003 Posts: 72 Groans: 0 Groaned at 0 Times in 0 Posts	re Its stupid to be a bjj troll. Thanks.

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