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  • #16
    "We also learned to "fight off the wall" using it as an "ally" against mutiple attacks,"


    YEAHHHHH, MATRIX STYLE ,






    only joking,


    sounds like a very effective self-defence.

    Most MMA's that claim to be a street self - defence train with shoes off, what the hell is that all about?

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    • #17
      thanks for the tips everyone. I looked up some of the moves you talk about in more depth and some of them seem very effective. the only problem is i dont have anyone to try them out on (no one around here knows how to spar). I guess i'll just practice in front of a mirror.

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      • #18
        "sparring partner"

        Originally posted by NeoKill3r
        thanks for the tips everyone. I looked up some of the moves you talk about in more depth and some of them seem very effective. the only problem is i dont have anyone to try them out on (no one around here knows how to spar). I guess i'll just practice in front of a mirror.
        Neo, All you need is a living breathing human being, a friend a brother, who is willing to throw punches at you. Now While I DO recommend that at some point you get some martial arts training. ( I personally recommend Muay Thai, Kickboxing, Grappling or Filipino martial arts) I realize that maybe at this point you cant afford lessons for formal training. There are avenues you can take.
        Boxing gyms are inexpensive, and in some cases free. You will be learning an effective martial art which will serve as a base that you can build upon. Also, I dont know how old you are, but assuming that you are high school or college aged you might want to join a wrestling team. Again, you'll get free instruction which can serve as a base for you to build upon.
        Getting back to what i said earlier, get a partner who is willing to throw realistic punches (everyone knows at LEAST basic boxing style punches) and practice blocking and hitting. Your technique may be a little "RAW" but you will develop skills based on reality. For all the posturing that most martial artists do from time to time, (mysself included) We all ultimately train to fight against an opponent who in most cases is virtually "untrained" ( namely, the so called street fighter) It is up to you to seek out a partner, and honestly, I've found that if you are serious about learning anything, a teacher usually "appears". Call it some crazy universal "law" but I've found it to be true.
        Good Luck.Train hard.

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        • #19
          I agree with Old skool dude about the wrestling as most schools teach either roman-greeco or freestyle, I use them as part of Jun Fan/grappling (ground),
          and I would highly recommended them.

          As for the stricking side, like Old Skool says boxing gyms. They cost next to nothing to go to. My friend is a member of a boxing gym, and it only costs .25p each time he goes, now compare that to Muay Thai which is £3.50 for an hour and half.
          Plus most of the equipment the gym provides, but will have to buy the likes of gym shield for sparring, and they are cheap, about £1.10/1.50 depending which type you buy, and box, as you really dont want to get hit on the balls.

          As for tips on speed training, I will email you a document by Bruce Lee with some handy drills.

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