Coads26 (January 1, 1970 at 12:59 am)

Most definitely not finished with my training at first degree, just getting started in a sense =) And I agree completely, The traditions of these arts are being overlooked for entertainment purposes. In my eyes, being so aggressive and trying to gain fame from fighting is really disrespectful. I am somewhat offended by MMA only because it shadows in what my eyes is the "true" purpose of the martial arts, which isn't to go around hurting one another. Thank you for your kind words on my test.

cboadicea (January 1, 1970 at 12:59 am)

Best of luck to you on your test, it's exciting yes, but also very demanding.As a new black belt you have to remember one thing. Earning that belt doesn't mean you're finished. This just means that you are ready to learn the bread and butter of traditional martial arts. "The end is only the beginning."What upsets me about MMA is how it has overshadowed the traditional arts and how it disrespects their values.I wish you all the best, and don't let your potential for growth stop there.

Inka5445 (January 1, 1970 at 12:59 am)

thanks

Coads26 (January 1, 1970 at 12:59 am)

I liked your comment man. I think Jiu Jitsu is cool stuff. I do Traditional TaeKwonDo, and Japanese Karate from the Shorin-Ryu system. We also have a grappling teacher that comes in twice a week. I actually test for my first degree black belt this Friday, pretty excited. I think any form of martial arts is great, just disciplining yourself, learning something unique. I share similar beliefs as you displayed in your comment on conduct, and had to cultivate a good thing, take care.

cboadicea (January 1, 1970 at 12:59 am)

Wow...impressive. But fighting each other just to see who's better than who doesn't prove anything.What I like about Japanese Jujutsu is one of it's philosophies, "The one way to win a fight and assure victory, is not to get into one."Major difference between traditional values and hot headed athletes with major ego issues.I, along with other trained martial artist, believe in a universal code of conduct.We shouldn't prove ourselve to any one, other than ourselves. Goodluck.

leenuce (January 1, 1970 at 12:59 am)

A lot of nice moves, I like it!

matwizard (January 1, 1970 at 12:59 am)

Nope. just how to fight. it isnt karate where pudgy fat bellied dr phil motherfuckers try to act like ghandi and show you your path in life. When we arent training, we talk about hot bitches we fucked. mostly. lol i dunno.

NightimeShadow (January 1, 1970 at 12:59 am)

Do they teach you humility?

ggvideo (January 1, 1970 at 12:59 am)

You areBattle without honor or humanity by tomoyasu hotei

dtgsoulwarrior (January 1, 1970 at 12:59 am)

very nice, i aspire to reach that level.