I'm looking for a good ground game

Powerhouse · 04-26-2003, 01:46 PM

I have been reading these forums for a while now and thought maybe some of you can give me some advice because many people in here seem to have a lot of knowledge on training. I am 15 years old and plan on fighting when I am older in MMA. I have been in kickboxing for a year and a bit now and I have been trying to find what would be the best martial art to take for ground fighting (grappling,submission,etc.) I have been told Judo,Brazilian Jui-Jitsu, and wrestling. I live in Toronto so maybe someone here knows of some good gyms or instructors. If anyone can help it would be greatly appreciated.

Crouchtig · 04-26-2003, 03:37 PM

brazillian jiujitsu or BJJ as it is known on these forums would probably be the best thing for someone looking for groundfighting/submissions etc.

never done it myself though

did judo for a while

didnt learn much submissions there (just throws and holds. and how to fall)

Bounce · 04-26-2003, 06:56 PM

BJJ is probably going to be your best all round life saver. I've taken on Black belt Judo guys before and dominate them on the ground. You'll notice that 90% of all MMA fights go to the mat. Some guys don't even focus on their standing game. So you will need to know how to handle yourself on the ground.

BJJ is the most technical of the mat work and will be your best bet. It covers striking, submission, wrestling, throws, and can teach you that size does not matter.

Try to hook up with Carlos Newton in Toronto. He currently fights in Pride (Tokyo tournament), and in the UFC. He is a great fighter (as long as he stays away from the knee to the chin) and will have you competing in no time.

Quote: "Wait for the moment, then attack, attack, attack, then rip is freak'n arm off!!!"

04-26-2003, 01:46 PM	#1 (permalink)
Powerhouse Novice Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: Toronto Posts: 1	I'm looking for a good ground game I have been reading these forums for a while now and thought maybe some of you can give me some advice because many people in here seem to have a lot of knowledge on training. I am 15 years old and plan on fighting when I am older in MMA. I have been in kickboxing for a year and a bit now and I have been trying to find what would be the best martial art to take for ground fighting (grappling,submission,etc.) I have been told Judo,Brazilian Jui-Jitsu, and wrestling. I live in Toronto so maybe someone here knows of some good gyms or instructors. If anyone can help it would be greatly appreciated.

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04-26-2003, 03:37 PM	#2 (permalink)
Crouchtig Novice Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: UK (Manchester) Posts: 184	brazillian jiujitsu or BJJ as it is known on these forums would probably be the best thing for someone looking for groundfighting/submissions etc. never done it myself though did judo for a while didnt learn much submissions there (just throws and holds. and how to fall)

04-26-2003, 06:56 PM	#3 (permalink)
Bounce Novice Join Date: Apr 2003 Posts: 4	BJJ is probably going to be your best all round life saver. I've taken on Black belt Judo guys before and dominate them on the ground. You'll notice that 90% of all MMA fights go to the mat. Some guys don't even focus on their standing game. So you will need to know how to handle yourself on the ground. BJJ is the most technical of the mat work and will be your best bet. It covers striking, submission, wrestling, throws, and can teach you that size does not matter. Try to hook up with Carlos Newton in Toronto. He currently fights in Pride (Tokyo tournament), and in the UFC. He is a great fighter (as long as he stays away from the knee to the chin) and will have you competing in no time. Quote: "Wait for the moment, then attack, attack, attack, then rip is freak'n arm off!!!"

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