Why I don't practice BJJ

So how big was this mantis? Did you beat him with his own techniques or did you use techniques that you copied from watching another mantis?

This praying mantis, master, was a bit shorter than me. And I used some mantis techniques that I know from my study of the Praying Mantis style after having been taught by very good instructors. I also used the snake style and others. My techniques worked for me very well.

We got in very close quarter for some reason and only occassionally was there mid range techniques used.

[Ben Grimm]

I was sparring with a mantis the other day in mantis style and you have no idea what wonderful techniques I LARP.

It is all eye gouges and claws and breaks.

So how big was this mantis? Did you beat him with his own techniques or did you use techniques that you copied from watching another mantis?

The high amounts of Bullshido being evidenced on this forum by some of the trolls here is just mind-blowing! Nope, not talking about Jubaji but I am talking about Tigerclown, and Jad Dragon...and thier alter-ego, "Uke".

Tigerclown has done more to deter people from starting Kung-fu then anyone I have ever seen. Great example you set, Clown.

Jade Dragon just basically apes whatever the clown says.

Good thing there are people like the two other posters in this section, good examples of real kung fu stylists. But forget Clown and Jade. They are ruining Kung-Fu's good name.

Then we have Uke, who thinks that the only reason BJJ and MMA guys win fights is because they have trainers, and doctors, and money. Yeah, right. It was the non-corporate, non-sponsered high school WRESTLERS that I saw winning fist fights, and street fights. I have SEEN it with my own eyes. No conjecture, no theories. It's a fact that these LARP stylists will never admit to.

So, call out Jubaji all you want. He doesn't need to travel to your location to give you the beat down you really deserve. You can just go to any boxing, wrestling, BJJ or even JUDO club to get your come-uppance. But we already know that you won't.

I love what the one poster basically said, that BJJ guys know all those "deadly" techniques too....they just don't need them to win fights.

I was sparring with a master the other day in mantis style and you have no idea what wonderful tequniques are employed. The opponent gets locked trapped shifted off balance, pressed in etc etc etc.

It is not all eye gouges and claws and breaks.

[pstevens]

It's pretty clear that many kung-fu people who "claim" to have studied BJJ have NEVER set foot in on a mat. Yet, they list BJJ as experience, as if to validate their claims against it. Hence, the basic Internet argument:

"...Even though I'm a big fan of [insert style here], I don't believe it works because of blah, blah, blah..."

This is the basic model of most Internet "style vs style" argument. The structure of this argument is meant to do 2 things:

1. Add credibility to their claim by asserting that they have studied the art before making their assessment.

2. Add insult to those who study the style, by insinuating that what they know is superior; hence they've chosen to ignore the style.

Personally, I'd prefer a straight argument such as: "... I don't believe [insert sytle here] works for the following reasons... blah, blah, blah..."

As such, I'm quite certain that neither Tiger Claw nor JadeDragon have ever taken a BJJ class; but with the amount of information readily available today, I probably wouldn't be able to prove this idea. Therefore, I issue them both a personal challenge to explore BJJ or other grappling arts to see if they might enjoy it. I honestly believe if they can get past their prejudices, they might enjoy it.

[Ben Grimm]

But TigerClown doesn't need to go to the ground... He's too "deadly."

[jubaji]

so why do you keep on and on then when I post?

Because you keep posting stupid shit, ya stupid (racist) shit.

[JadeDragon]

so why do you keep on and on then when I post. Are you in love with me or something? Are you obsessive compulsive? Are you that bored?

[jubaji]

If I'm not worth it then you would just ignore me.

That is not a logical conclusion.

[JadeDragon]

That makes no sense. The inbreeding is kicking in again, isn't it?

If I'm not worth it then you would just ignore me and go on but apparentely I am worth it because you just have to keep on and on and on. And I knew you couldn't resist responding to me. Face it Jubanji, I control you. I own you.

[jubaji]

Apparentely you think I'm worth it because you keep insulting me and arguing with everything I post.

That makes no sense. The inbreeding is kicking in again, isn't it?

[JadeDragon]

Give it a rest, Fire Chief. If you think you are worth the trouble of crossing the street to spit on, you are overestimating yourself by half. If you are so eager to have your head planted into the ground I'm sure you can find someone local to help you out.

Apparentely you think I'm worth it because you keep insulting me and arguing with everything I post. If I'm not worth it then don't resond to this post or any future posts by me. I bet you can't do it. We'll see how long you last.

[jubaji]

Give it a rest, Fire Chief. If you think you are worth the trouble of crossing the street to spit on, you are overestimating yourself by half. If you are so eager to have your head planted into the ground I'm sure you can find someone local to help you out.

[JadeDragon]

No, grapplers usually refer to competitions and the like to demonstrate the fact that they can do what they claim to do. Kungfu LARPers like you rely ONLY on unverifiable claims, often in 'imaginative' ways (see tigerclown).

Why don't you come to Lexington and then I will be able to verify to everyone here that I planted my foot in your face. All your spewing of the mouth really does not mean sh!t to me or anyone else you spew off to unless your willing to back it up. If I'm such a joke then I shouldn't be much problem for you to defeat. Put up or shut up.

How about this.....I publically state that if the user known as Jubaji beats me and injures me I will not press charges on him. I do hereby solemely swear i will not hold him liable for any injuries that might occur to me due to us fighting.

Now, put up or shut up. The ball is in your court now. There is nothing more I can say or do.

[jubaji]

And that can be said for grapplers as well.

No, grapplers usually refer to competitions and the like to demonstrate the fact that they can do what they claim to do. Kungfu LARPers like you rely ONLY on unverifiable claims, often in 'imaginative' ways (see tigerclown).

[JadeDragon]

I've stated my thought on the subject. You don't agree with me and I don't agree with you. So we'll have to agree to disagree. I have to get back to work. Chat tomorrow with you guys/gals.