learning how to fight

shitpommesfrites · 2018-07-10T10:07:23+00:00

Pick anything that has actual sparring involved. You can have the best kicks or punches in the world, but if you panic at the first jab you get thrown at you you'll be lost.
Other than that; MMA is the way to go.

FeralRed · 2018-07-10T10:42:34+00:00

"Everyone has a plan 'till they get punched in the mouth."

Mike Tyson

Yeah, I just used Iron Mike as a source of wisdom. Bite me.

Train. Doesn't matter what, fights just don't happen in the real world, and if you get into one, there are no rules. No martial art shows defense of a scrotum kick. or an ear bite or a headbutt. But the confidence and mastery will take you far.

RP_Br3 · 2018-07-10T11:31:45+00:00

Krav Maga classes are a bit weird cince the entire thing is built around training soldiers from nothing to a killing machine in weeks, and in real-life self defense it's easily the best to know if you can only choose one. However, unless it's a military training ground (especially outside of Israel or eastern Europe) it's quite bad since you won't spar with everything you learn due to the risk of injuries on your training partners.

MMA or MT depends on your area. High-level MMA gyms are easily the best of the two, but a lot of them are shitty places with basically one guy combining what he has learned from different places and is never a master of any craft. Good gyms have different coaches for different arts (BJJ and striking minimum, easily one wrestling, one BJJ and striking is split into MT/kickboxing and Boxing), different classes depending on skill, and are spotted by merit due to having multiple amateurs or professional fighters training there. If these criterias are not met at the MMA gym run from that place and visit the MT gym, since those specializing in that are at least above average.

For reference I'm an amateur MMA fighter planning to go pro sometime next year. My main gym has 3 coaches (Traditional JJ, Wrestling and MT), me and 2 other people competing in the regional level amateur scene, one on the national team, one guy fighting pro in the country and one guy in an international organization

PM_ME_CHILL_MUSIC · 2018-07-10T10:03:43+00:00

MMA and BJJ

ddbsirt · 2018-07-10T10:51:59+00:00

i came to the conclusion that i need to know how to fight.

why

Dirty_Socks_Mullins · 2018-07-10T11:05:18+00:00

My grandfather shared with me the two secrets for winning every fight: 1. Kick' em in the balls, 2. don't miss.

redvelvet_oreo · 2018-07-10T11:16:41+00:00

Can anyone why Krav Maga is no longer popular?

javixm · 2018-07-10T11:34:13+00:00

mrHappyPotatoe · 2018-07-10T17:00:23+00:00

Id say get boxing bag and just practice everyday. Men are natural fighters and if you get enought hit experience you can throw that punch that counts. Usually fights wont last longer than that.

GrimTRP · 2018-07-10T21:22:11+00:00

Just remember fighting in a cage and the street is different. I'm a local pro fighter in my State.(Nothing big) In the ring I'll stand off and kick box. On the street I'm groin kicking you, slamming you on the ground and choking you out.

As for what art you do. Any is fine that includes real sparring. You need to get hit. I recommend traditional Karate(not the modern bull shit) or a good traditional Muay Thai school. Of course a good MMA school will teach you a lot as well.

Title	learning how to fight
Author	Neoniko
Upvotes	2
Comments	43
Date	July 10, 2018 9:31 AM UTC (8 years ago)
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