downwardspiral 0 #1 May 22, 2008 Anyone else training in MMA? I started a couple months ago at this small dojo (Shin Gi Do Martial Arts Academy) in Huntington Beach, CA and while I wake up every morning with an entire body ache, I am absolutely addicted. I started at an hour and a half two nights a week and found myself wanting to learn more, faster so am now training four nights a week. Academy membership is by invite only and the training consists of a good mix of kenpo karate, muy thai kick boxing, aikido, and a strong emphasis on jujitsu. BTW the pain I feel is due to being in my 30s with a long history of abusing my body through sports but I have never enjoyed being in pain so much. www.FourWheelerHB.com Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
downwardspiral 0 #2 May 23, 2008 wow...no one?www.FourWheelerHB.com Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
point_code 0 #3 May 23, 2008 I've thought about giving it a try. It looks like a great way to get into shape. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
downwardspiral 0 #4 May 23, 2008 I would definitely recommend it if your not one of those guys that enjoys being in the gym. With MMA you get a great work out, learn how to defend yourself, and most importantly, you have fun. I had a small victory tonight. When grappling with my instructor he tried to pass my guard and I got him in a triangle. Not a big deal really except he actually looked surprised when I did it. Thinking about it now I could have easily switched it to an arm bar when the triangle wasn't working but it didn't occur to me. NExt time though! www.FourWheelerHB.com Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
downwardspiral 0 #5 May 23, 2008 Also I'm surprised to find I enjoy jujitsu more than any other art since we can spar at about 90% speed where as when strike sparring we can stay at 40%-50% speed so we don't hurt eachother.www.FourWheelerHB.com Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bjjman 0 #6 July 10, 2008 No MMA for me, but I train Jiu-Jitsu whenever I get a chance. I can't believe you were able to get your instructor in a triangle after only a couple months of training. That doesn't sound very good! "Great spirits have always encountered violent opposition from mediocre minds." -Albert Einstein Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
