I know what you’re thinking, but to clarify my idea is that the moment they try to pick you up and slam you, that should be your opportunity to pick them up and slam them.

Everyone has seen the spazzy trial guy come in and try to defend a choke by picking someone up, imo it’s the higher belts responsibility to let go and not get slammed HOWEVER I think they should then retaliate by attempting to slam the free trial white belt from any position possible

What do you think

Hi guys,

I am looking for some info on the type of sword fighting used as well as the pros and cons of thrusting from that particular chambered position in the time linked video.

I haven't any experience in weapon based martial arts or forms but it seems quite different to the standard Olympic fencing stance.

Thorfinn VS Snake Full Fight 4K - Snake Kills Gardar
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fMta5CsHejQ&t=3m28s

You see guys, I have been doing martial arts since I was around 8 and taking it seriously since 13. At 15 my goal became to do mma as I saw it as a really cool, effective sport where I would be able to use my wrestling, kicking, grappling and boxing abilities all in one. I was also training my muscles but specifically for fighting. Basically my whole objective was to be in good shape and prepared for fighting, that what kept me motivated and disciplined. Not only that I had problems with fighting and aggression and I really wanted to chanel it somewhere where it would be usefull.

During the whole 2024 moved to the capital in the country where I live in, found a really good mma gym, trained my ass of there everyday, I admit I was a bit irresponsible at the beginning with studies cuz I got way to focused into mma but then I corrected that. I made really good pals in there including my coach, hangout with them and they where telling that I am really good and should start competing SOMETHING THAT I REALLY WANTED. First the opponents weren't there, then the event was canceled then I got an injury over which my whole family got mad.

And I thought maybe I should stop mma, but then I realized my life without fighting and training from purpose of being strong and capable of facing adversaries made me stressed and at times depressed, I tried to train for the purpose of being fit but as I trained I realized that its pointless, I don't want to do that, it makes no sense to me cuz I only trained for the purpose of being able to be a fighter a real warrior as everybody called me at times.

Now at a point where I am losing something really important for me and I don't want that, I don't feel great about no matter how I try to think about it. My gf said that she is okay with me training mma even though she doesn't like when I am bruised, as long as I can manage the balance between evrything.

I post this here for an advice and posible guidance because I don't what to do with it, because I feel myself more aggressive and evil since I stopped mma, the way I was kinda before.

I'm in the military but don't have a martial arts background (beyond the BS self defense taught in basic). I recently saw a recruitment video posted by a really elite unit in my country where the candidates were doing Krav Maga sparring with foam headgear, pads and whatnot

I've already been considering picking up MA to learn to spar but I was quite surprised afterward finding out that Krav Maga is not considered a serious MA. Hence I would like to ask: Do most gyms teaching KM approach it from a 'self-defense for everyday people' angle or a 'to spar' angle? If I find a gym teaching KM and which spars regularly, would I still be better off selecting another martial art?

My goal is to learn a practical, sparring-focused MMA

So I’m planning on getting braces soon and I have pretty crooked teeth.. I know it’s a long journey but I wan to keep doing martial arts. I do mma but I’m ok with doing bjj but I would still like to spar. Does anyone have any experience doing martial arts with braces?.. if so how did it effect you? Any tips and details on your story would be great.

Good day everyone, it's me again the kyokushin white belt who asked how to gain 10kg fast. I now understand that gaining 10 kg in a month is stupid. On one of our training in preparation for the tournament we spar hard, I got kicked in the ribs and now after 5 days my left ribs still hurt should I withdraw or I can just ignore it since it's not that bad?

Khamzat is undefeated and smesh EVERYBODY

Whereas Jon jones is ufc goat of all time

Who wins? Find out next time on ufc 😎 (parody of find out next time on dragon ball z, notice how they rhyme 😂😂😂🤣)

I think khamzat has better finishing skill but jones is of the more experience having defeated all chael great champions such as Daniel cormer, Cael sonnel, or Anthony smith to name a few

Also I know there’s size is different but consider that khamzat is a bit of a weight bully and Jon jones used to fight at light heavyweight, so if you think about it they’re not far from the same size. Especially since khamzat is in his prime and Jon jones is thinking about retiring

I am a motherfucking nerd, but I'm a nerd that can fight lol

I know there is plenty out there but are extremely hard to come by. I would like to learn the techniques of plains Indians like the Cherokee , Commanche , Apache or the techniques of the Tlinqits the type of Indian I am. All I could really find was okichitaw and guided chaos/ ki Chuan do hybrid martial art system that has Native American ground kicking.

Also in old movies there is plenty of what's supposed to be native Americans fighting techniques but people didn't really care about martial arts back then. And some of the techniques look similar To Judo and akido and wrestling surprisingly.

i want to do martial arts but my middle finger doesn't really bend all the way, should i still able to wear gloves and throw punches?

So i started mma because I always wanted to start it one day and i love it, I trained kickboxing for six years previously and i tried my best to always leave ego at home before training. But in mma when we do bjj and wrestling or lets just say grappling overall where it's normal for me to be bad and get schooled cause i just started it, again i'm feeling down and self doubting myself and i'm being too hard on myself and similar things, so i wanted to ask for advice how to overcome it, i'm trying to leave ego before entering the mat, and if anyone had or is going trough similar stuff i would really appreciate if you could share advice how to overcome this or where to start to overcome it, thank you.

I’m looking to get into martial arts specifically Japanese jiu jutsu wing chun and Brazilian jiu jutsu my local dojo teaches all of them I am a 5ft 9inch male that weighs 282 pounds my question is can I learn them properly at my weight and when I slim down planning on getting back to my old weight 150lbs will I have to relearn or retrain the techniques I learned at my heavier weight to have them work or executed properly with proper form at my target 150lb weight

Lately I saw that apparently in kyokushin championships if you want you can use mma gloves (adapted to kyokushin) and some helmets similar to those used in amateur boxing, it is more used in junior categories but I was thinking, if they have this equipment why don't they take advantage and create a category where you can punch people in the face, I think kyokushin would have a good evolution, being able to have both methods, with punches to the face and without face punches

sometimes you just dont have the money, or there are no good gyms near you.

id do muay thai, wrestling, and boxing.

My tang soo do school rescently started jiu jitsu classes. It's quite different than I thought. It's similar to my style (basically karate with some differences) but it also has grappling. That sounds like the perfect mma base on paper but it's weirdly unpopular compared to its cousin bjj. What do yall think

At 3:56 someone says "FACE FACE" then the guy pinned against the cage tries to tell something the ref, and then takes his hand off like he expects to ref to break this up. Dont understand whats going on there https://youtu.be/a09H6IRSZWw?t=231

Hello, I’m currently a red-black striped belt in Taekwondo, which is the last level before achieving the black belt. I’ve been training for approximately 3–4 years and will need to continue training for another year to reach black belt. By then, I’ll have completed five years of training, which I believe is a fair investment.

Let me share my journey: when I was around 15, I took an interest in a local dojang in my hometown and began training there. I know many people view Taekwondo as overly stylized or impractical in some dojangs, but that wasn’t the case with mine. The training was intense—I had my fair share of hard knocks, including once when my earring was almost torn off by a kick from my master’s son. The training emphasized kicking drills, discipline, self-defense techniques, and philosophy. It was exactly what I was looking for, and it helped me grow a lot as a teenager. In fact, the experience often made me feel like an older brother to some of my friends in high school.

However, as my master grew older, he was no longer able to teach due to health issues, and his son moved to Spain. Eventually, a new federation took over the dojang. Previously, we were sponsored by a federation, but we mainly participated in local tournaments with other schools in the area rather than larger competitions.

Initially, I was open to this change, thinking it was an opportunity to learn new techniques. My new instructor is a 1st-degree black belt and a skilled fighter. However, there are a few things I find challenging to accept. For instance, we barely train with kicking bags, which was a staple in our sessions. While we do spar frequently and with high intensity (I actually had my helmet kicked off last week), our warm-ups have changed. Instead of the flexibility exercises we used to do, we now do some jumping exercises that feel more like games for a six-year-old’s birthday party.

Additionally, some of the new self-defense techniques feel unrealistic. When I questioned one of the moves, demonstrating that it wouldn’t work in real-life situations, my instructor responded, “It’s just for demonstration; you have to perform it this way.” I don’t mind learning moves for the artistic aspects of Taekwondo, but it seems we’re neglecting practical defenses.

Our new grandmaster is indeed a skilled fighter—he’s a 6th Dan and a three-time world champion. Despite his impressive qualifications, certain changes in the training approach frustrate me. I miss the old dojang—the bag drills, the practical lessons, the defenses, and the guiding philosophy that shaped my growth. I miss my old master, who was like an uncle to us. He kept us grounded, always reminding me not to use bad language, and instilling respect and discipline.

As an older student, my fees remain the same, but overall costs have increased by nearly $20. While I’m committed to earning my black belt, I don’t see myself staying at this dojang beyond that.

Given all of this, what would you recommend I do?

*cross-posted from r/karate, with approval from the mods*

Hi guys! Some of you might have seen this in the karate subreddit, but some of you might not, so I'm posting this here as well. To add a bit of context about me, I'm a karate practitioner myself, have been doing it for around 16 years, but I've also dabbled a bit in other martial arts, mainly judo. At the moment, I'm doing my PhD, and my research is about anti-doping in karate. For one of my studies, I've got a 10-minute questionnaire where I'm looking to find out more about karate practitioners' thoughts on performance enhancement and its relation to karate values more broadly. Everyone who's got some experience in karate is welcome to fill it out, regardless of style, years of experience, or country of origin, and you don't need to have any competition experience either, I'm happy to hear from as broad a range of karatekas as possible! The survey is completely anonymous and GDPR-compliant as well.

I know this is maybe a bit more specific to karate than just martial arts generally, but if you've got any questions, I'm more than happy to answer, and I hope some of you guys will find the time to be able to participate!

Link to the survey: https://www.smartsurvey.co.uk/s/antidopingkarate/

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Question for the people who go on social media and comment on these videos, "that would never work in real life"

And I'm not talking about sloppy techniques with too many moves that leave you vulnerable. I'm talking videos of kata, or someone kicking really high, or slow controlled movements that showcase flexibility and control. I'm talking about the videos that show children doing drills, learning slowly, and understanding body mechanics, and people breaking boards or concrete slabs.

It's always the same comments..... "that'll never work in a real fight" or "brick don't hit back"

None of these videos say in the title, "this is how to win a fight"

Do people see somebody in a video and at the beginning of the video and say to themselves, "ok, whatever this person does is definitely going to be something that will win a fight" and then they see someone kick really high, and they run to the comments and frantically type, "this won't work in a real fight....😡😡😡" ok nobody said it would.

And we know bricks don't hit back. If they did, don't you think bricklayers would be alot more popular? This saying is very unoriginal.

I do agree some videos of demonstrations show techniques that leave you vulnerable and that sparks discussion, which is cool. But if you criticize a technique, maybe make a suggestion of how to make it better.

RANT over thanks for reading.

Be safe everyone....especially the bricklayers, you never know when those bricks will start hitting back.