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jcarlsoniv
Profile Blog Joined January 2010
United States27922 Posts
April 02 2010 14:59 GMT
#1
A little history about myself:

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When I was little, my parents had me try a bunch of different sports to see what I liked. The two I enjoyed most were karate and gymnastics. When I was 7, I was offered to be on the competitive gymnastics team, so I decided to go with that and I had to drop karate. I had forgotten how much I liked fighting and such until my younger brother started wrestling in high school. So, last year (senior year) I decided to try wrestling and I really enjoyed it. However, being a serious competitive gymnast, the vast majority of my focus was in that. Now, I am on the gymnastics team at Springfield College (Mass.), but there is an MMA club that meets twice a week, and I am currently learning Brazillian Jiu Jitsu. I intend to continue this after college and eventually get my black belt in BJJ.


tl;dr I was just wondering if there were any Team Liquidians also interested in any forms of Martial Arts.
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Stropheum
Profile Joined January 2010
United States1124 Posts
April 02 2010 15:05 GMT
#2
Ueichi Ryu

Studied it for a while, then went to college and there are no schools for it around here. =\
jcarlsoniv
Profile Blog Joined January 2010
United States27922 Posts
April 02 2010 15:06 GMT
#3
I've never heard of Ueichi Ryu. What kind of style is it?
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Navi
Profile Joined November 2009
5286 Posts
April 02 2010 15:07 GMT
#4
Taekwondo, because the only thing noteworthy about me in terms of martial arts is my fast kick speed; it makes for really fun sparring lol.

started when I was a kid as well, took a huge break and got my black belt... the reason why I took it up was because the two strongest people in a fight I knew were both black belts, and tho i'm physically "stronger" than one of them now, he would still hand my ass to me in a fight cause of his knowledge lol

But having continued gymnastics, you'll be at a huge advantage; other than the "fit" - ness that comes with constant exercise, you'll be awesomely flexible... I used to be able to kick above my head (albeit a bit slowly) but if I try it now, it is difficult (because of the size of certain muscles and my lack of flexibility). This means your effective reach is kickass (although I don't know if it is of extreme importance in BJJ)
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chris0809
Profile Blog Joined July 2009
United States28 Posts
April 02 2010 15:09 GMT
#5
Hey sup man, grappling is probably my favorite thing in the world atm. I did BJJ for a year, then decided to put it on pause to join wrestling my senior year in high school (similar to you). Ive been back training BJJ for a few months now that the season is over, and I hope to be able to continue training as long as money doesn't get in the way (I train at American Top Team), as it can get quite expensive.
jcarlsoniv
Profile Blog Joined January 2010
United States27922 Posts
April 02 2010 15:10 GMT
#6
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On April 03 2010 00:07 Navi wrote:
Taekwondo, because the only thing noteworthy about me in terms of martial arts is my fast kick speed; it makes for really fun sparring lol.

started when I was a kid as well, took a huge break and got my black belt... the reason why I took it up was because the two strongest people in a fight I knew were both black belts, and tho i'm physically "stronger" than one of them now, he would still hand my ass to me in a fight cause of his knowledge lol

But having continued gymnastics, you'll be at a huge advantage; other than the "fit" - ness that comes with constant exercise, you'll be awesomely flexible... I used to be able to kick above my head (albeit a bit slowly) but if I try it now, it is difficult (because of the size of certain muscles and my lack of flexibility). This means your effective reach is kickass (although I don't know if it is of extreme importance in BJJ)



Oh, I have absolutely noticed an advantage from gymnastics. I'm not very strong at all, I just don't have the right body type to have huge strength. However, I am a lanky-ass mofo (5'11", 6'4 1/2" wing span) and that reach has helped me quite a bit. My flexibility has been very useful especially in BJJ because it's all about submissions and a lot of it is using legs. Long legs + flexibility + good body sense = awesome.
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Stropheum
Profile Joined January 2010
United States1124 Posts
Last Edited: 2010-04-02 15:14:29
April 02 2010 15:12 GMT
#7
On April 03 2010 00:06 jcarlsoniv wrote:
I've never heard of Ueichi Ryu. What kind of style is it?

It's a southern okinawan style. It's condition-based like muay thai but it's based on a grounded style rather than mobility. Also it's more rounded, rather than being strongly leg-focused, and over the past several decades a lot of the masters began incorporating Brazilian jujitsu adaptations into schools.
HighTimes
Profile Blog Joined March 2008
Taiwan342 Posts
April 02 2010 15:12 GMT
#8
did yongchun (wingtsun) for some time - awesome martial art!
now learning judo - really fun to spar
and my PE class is taekwondo

love martial arts
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1gvD9G5uDfo
YouMake
Profile Blog Joined February 2010
United States262 Posts
April 02 2010 15:23 GMT
#9
My Name is Brendan Weafer. I actually run with my friend and business partner. A BJJ and Maui Thai Gym. I fight professional also

http://www.youtube.com/user/hvjj#p/u/9/-_Giod6Mp_c (im in camo shorts)
It's time to kick ass and chew bubble gum, but all out of bubble gum! - Duke Nukem!
DragoonPK
Profile Blog Joined July 2007
3259 Posts
April 02 2010 15:31 GMT
#10
I stopped like 6months ago due to me being in canada but I used to practice Hoi Jeon Moo Sool, its a korean martial arts very similar to Hapkido. I received 1 Dan after 3.5-4 years of continuous practice, I got 2nd place in a fitness competition and 3rd in a sparring competition (both before black belt). I was going for the national team but because I dropped out I didnt get the chance to continue. Next month I am going back again ^^!
WaveMotion
Profile Blog Joined January 2010
United States147 Posts
April 02 2010 15:35 GMT
#11
taekwando for 2 years, never got black belt though, i will always regret that.
In heaven, everything is fine.
Ozarugold
Profile Blog Joined February 2008
2716 Posts
April 02 2010 15:37 GMT
#12
I did Tae Kwon Do for a couple years and I made it into 1st Dan black belt. I wanted to go farther but then I busted my hip snowboarding and lost all heart in it. Its been years since I've done TKD. I also kinda did kendo, but it was mostly following my sister and helping her practice and whatnot. I also practiced boxing and mma with some friends...

So...all in all I guess I really don't know martial arts. I was really bad at everything anyways, so it doesn't matter. Hehe~

I like being active though~
this is my quote.
b3h47pte
Profile Blog Joined May 2007
United States1317 Posts
April 02 2010 15:39 GMT
#13
TKD here as well. was almost 2nd dan black belt but then i quit. haha. oh well ^^
Irrelevant
Profile Blog Joined June 2009
United States2364 Posts
April 02 2010 15:42 GMT
#14
Currently training MMA at Team Quest, also compete in pure BJJ, Mauy Thai and Boxing tournaments

Did Karate as a kid, don't even remember much of it besides getting to wear a totally sick Gi(at like 7-8 I felt like a straight up ninja/samurai in the thing)
Djabanete
Profile Blog Joined May 2008
United States2786 Posts
April 02 2010 15:43 GMT
#15
Did karate for 10 years, got my black belt, but then stopped when I went to college. Need to get back to doing that
May the BeSt man win.
CorsairHero
Profile Joined December 2008
Canada9491 Posts
April 02 2010 15:43 GMT
#16
just started doing kung fu this year, hung gar style
hoping to finish my first form by the end of the year
© Current year.
Quint
Profile Blog Joined March 2007
467 Posts
April 02 2010 15:45 GMT
#17
I did Shotokan-Karate for some months, had to quit because of uni. Still looking for something more 'realistic' and less static, maybe Krav Maga - is anyone here doing it?
Navi
Profile Joined November 2009
5286 Posts
April 02 2010 15:45 GMT
#18
On April 03 2010 00:10 jcarlsoniv wrote:
+ Show Spoiler +
On April 03 2010 00:07 Navi wrote:
Taekwondo, because the only thing noteworthy about me in terms of martial arts is my fast kick speed; it makes for really fun sparring lol.

started when I was a kid as well, took a huge break and got my black belt... the reason why I took it up was because the two strongest people in a fight I knew were both black belts, and tho i'm physically "stronger" than one of them now, he would still hand my ass to me in a fight cause of his knowledge lol

But having continued gymnastics, you'll be at a huge advantage; other than the "fit" - ness that comes with constant exercise, you'll be awesomely flexible... I used to be able to kick above my head (albeit a bit slowly) but if I try it now, it is difficult (because of the size of certain muscles and my lack of flexibility). This means your effective reach is kickass (although I don't know if it is of extreme importance in BJJ)



Oh, I have absolutely noticed an advantage from gymnastics. I'm not very strong at all, I just don't have the right body type to have huge strength. However, I am a lanky-ass mofo (5'11", 6'4 1/2" wing span) and that reach has helped me quite a bit. My flexibility has been very useful especially in BJJ because it's all about submissions and a lot of it is using legs. Long legs + flexibility + good body sense = awesome.


agh im jealous >.<

I used to be a flexible little midget back when I was a kid, but i've lost all that

i've tried out some grappling (If judo counts lol). I've been interested in starting muay thai for a very long time and probably will, but I'm curious, how strongly would you recommend BJJ? It sounds pretty interesting, but all I have are leg and arm strength, and I think (unless my opponent is vastly weaker than me) it would be damn hard to get out of submissions etc because of my lack of flexibility.
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jcarlsoniv
Profile Blog Joined January 2010
United States27922 Posts
April 02 2010 15:45 GMT
#19
It's funny, all while I'm learning BJJ, my girlfriend (who is the president of the club) is learning it with me. However, she is a 4th Degree Black belt in Shaolin Kempo (I think), so she knows how to fight pretty well, haha. Her brother trained BJJ with Team Link for a while.
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Aesop
Profile Joined October 2007
Hungary11291 Posts
April 02 2010 15:47 GMT
#20
I learned WingTsun for a few years, now I am looking for an alternative since my association isn't represented where I moved to. I cannot judge in what respect it prepared me for serious interaction (never got into a fight, don't intend to), but in terms of precision and bodily awareness, I am quite happy about it.
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jcarlsoniv
Profile Blog Joined January 2010
United States27922 Posts
April 02 2010 15:52 GMT
#21
agh im jealous >.<

I used to be a flexible little midget back when I was a kid, but i've lost all that

i've tried out some grappling (If judo counts lol). I've been interested in starting muay thai for a very long time and probably will, but I'm curious, how strongly would you recommend BJJ? It sounds pretty interesting, but all I have are leg and arm strength, and I think (unless my opponent is vastly weaker than me) it would be damn hard to get out of submissions etc because of my lack of flexibility.


Well, I am very new at BJJ, so I'm not exactly sure how great my recommendations will be =P

But there are a few huge things I have noticed that I like a lot more in BJJ than wrestling. First, strength does not nearly play as big a roll. My coach is a skinny, 130 pound grad student, and he can take on some of the biggest, strongest guys in our group. Second, I like the pace a lot more. Wrestling is much more frantic and aggressive (which is very noticible when I end up rolling with some of the wrestlers that attend), and BJJ is much slower, more methodical, and more strategic. This leads into my third point: You can breath in BJJ. When I was wrestling, I would be able to go for 6 - 10 minutes and be dead exhausted afterwards. When I'm grappling though, I can roll for a good 15 - 20 minutes straight, and be tired, but be ready to go a few minutes later. (Granted, I am much more conditioned now than I was a year ago.

But if the biggest thing you're worried about is being overpowered, then it's a pretty good day for you, haha. My best friend is a little lighter than me, but a great deal stronger than I am, and I am slightly better than him (in part because I have much longer limbs than he does). BJJ is all about reading your opponent and capitalizing on the way the body works. I love it, and I would highly recommend at least trying it.
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Kaboo
Profile Blog Joined September 2009
Sweden125 Posts
Last Edited: 2010-04-02 15:54:40
April 02 2010 15:52 GMT
#22
On April 03 2010 00:23 YouMake wrote:
My Name is Brendan Weafer. I actually run with my friend and business partner. A BJJ and Maui Thai Gym. I fight professional also

http://www.youtube.com/user/hvjj#p/u/9/-_Giod6Mp_c (im in camo shorts)


Not sure if I'm being trolled or not, but man that was a nice KO. You were ON him afterwards *clap*

Also, I'm not good or anything but I like kickboxing for the workout. No mumbo jumbo philosophy like in Kung Fu. Not saying thats bad, but it isnt for me. I do enough philosophy on my own.
Simplicity is the ultimate sophistication -Leonardo da Vinci
Trowabarton756
Profile Blog Joined May 2008
United States870 Posts
April 02 2010 15:54 GMT
#23
Ive always been interested in martial arts but never had a former teacher. I just read a lot of books on Jeet Kune Do by Bruce Lee and the philosophies behind it. That and I fought a lot in the school yard for experience haha.
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Manit0u
Profile Blog Joined August 2004
Poland17257 Posts
April 02 2010 16:07 GMT
#24
What I did try:

At least 1 year +
- Tang Lang Quan
- Capoeira
- Judo

Less than a year
- Taekwondo

Now looking towards:
- Kyokushin Karate or Ju Jitsu (I'll probably pick up karate since it's closer to my home and I'm a lazy bastard)
Time is precious. Waste it wisely.
afg-warrior
Profile Joined June 2007
Afghanistan328 Posts
April 02 2010 16:17 GMT
#25
ive doing muay thai and boxing (not sure if it counts as a martial art) this past year. ive also been doing some rudementary bjj. but i prefer not to take the fight to ground. my grappling is oriented to taking the fight back up to my feet
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Captain Mayhem
Profile Blog Joined August 2009
Sweden774 Posts
Last Edited: 2010-04-02 16:30:40
April 02 2010 16:21 GMT
#26
Trained Bujinkan Budo Taijutsu for two years. Our teacher didn't give a crap about the belt grades, so I don't know how far I got Really fun though, since you had to learn the mindset of "nothing is ever fair". If you know you're gettin in a fist fight, bring a knife. If you know you're gettin in a knife fight, bring a gun. If you know you're getting in a gun fight, kill them in their sleep the day before.

Bujinkan Budo Taijutsu is the new name for Ninjutsu, in a way. The 80s weren't kind to ninjas, so I think the grandmaster changed the official name so it wouldn't be associated with the movie type ninjas. Basically, the combat system is more or less describable as classic Jiu Jitsu. The modern one is adapted for tournaments, competition and todays laws of self defense. The classic variant was to literally break legs, stab eyes and crush throats of the old Samurai warriors. For example, in modern Jiu Jitsu, you can grab your opponent and swipe his/her legs. That's changed from the "old" style, where you grabbed him/her and then broke the leg with a kick. Arguably more effective, but DEFINITELY not legal today

(EDIT: So, yeah. If you're training Bujinkan, you're doing it for fun. If you want to learn how to defend yourself, go for Jiu Jitsu or something else.)

Would love to try out Capoeira too, or Wushu. There are truly few martial arts that make you look hella cool while beating the crap out of someone. I'm probably not flexible enough for either though :/
Other than that, I actually want to try out regular boxing. Or bareknuckle boxing, unless that's illegal or something, which it probably is. Would be pretty cool though.
Gravity is just a theory anyway.
Zoltan
Profile Blog Joined March 2010
United States656 Posts
April 02 2010 16:34 GMT
#27
On April 03 2010 00:10 jcarlsoniv wrote:
+ Show Spoiler +
On April 03 2010 00:07 Navi wrote:
Taekwondo, because the only thing noteworthy about me in terms of martial arts is my fast kick speed; it makes for really fun sparring lol.

started when I was a kid as well, took a huge break and got my black belt... the reason why I took it up was because the two strongest people in a fight I knew were both black belts, and tho i'm physically "stronger" than one of them now, he would still hand my ass to me in a fight cause of his knowledge lol

But having continued gymnastics, you'll be at a huge advantage; other than the "fit" - ness that comes with constant exercise, you'll be awesomely flexible... I used to be able to kick above my head (albeit a bit slowly) but if I try it now, it is difficult (because of the size of certain muscles and my lack of flexibility). This means your effective reach is kickass (although I don't know if it is of extreme importance in BJJ)



Oh, I have absolutely noticed an advantage from gymnastics. I'm not very strong at all, I just don't have the right body type to have huge strength. However, I am a lanky-ass mofo (5'11", 6'4 1/2" wing span) and that reach has helped me quite a bit. My flexibility has been very useful especially in BJJ because it's all about submissions and a lot of it is using legs. Long legs + flexibility + good body sense = awesome.


LOL did you post for me?! Im also 5-11 with a 74 inch reach. I have a black belt in TaeKwonDo- (got when i was 9), Swtiched to BJJ and MMA at 14 and have been training on and off for the last 10 years. Got my first amateur kickboxing win in Novemeber. If anyone in New Jersey/NY area is lookin for a sparring partner- PM me! =)
'HOW LONG HAVE THOSE REAPERS BEEN KILLING MY PROBES?!?!
KOFgokuon
Profile Blog Joined August 2004
United States14893 Posts
April 02 2010 16:40 GMT
#28
i got to blue belt in kung fu, black belt in taekwondo
decafchicken
Profile Blog Joined January 2005
United States20019 Posts
April 02 2010 16:53 GMT
#29
Wrestled for a year and took judo for a semester and got my blue belt. Judo was a lot of fun, love all the throws and then ground work is super fun too.
how reasonable is it to eat off wood instead of your tummy?
jcarlsoniv
Profile Blog Joined January 2010
United States27922 Posts
April 02 2010 17:03 GMT
#30
LOL did you post for me?! Im also 5-11 with a 74 inch reach. I have a black belt in TaeKwonDo- (got when i was 9), Swtiched to BJJ and MMA at 14 and have been training on and off for the last 10 years. Got my first amateur kickboxing win in Novemeber. If anyone in New Jersey/NY area is lookin for a sparring partner- PM me! =)


Haha, that's hilarious! I'm not sure how much you weigh, but I fluctuate from 145 to 150.

I've never been one for the striking arts. Although my reach would help, I feel like I would get caught off guard way too often and get destroyed. I like keeping my opponent close and wrap around him rather than trying to hit him from afar.

I would love to learn some Ninjitsu, I think that stuff looks so cool.
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Wr3k
Profile Blog Joined June 2009
Canada2533 Posts
April 02 2010 17:05 GMT
#31
I did Hap Ki Do for 10 years, but ended up quitting before getting my black belt due to not having enough time for my competitive skiing. I've been considering going back, I could use the fitness
Zoltan
Profile Blog Joined March 2010
United States656 Posts
April 02 2010 17:21 GMT
#32
On April 03 2010 02:03 jcarlsoniv wrote:
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LOL did you post for me?! Im also 5-11 with a 74 inch reach. I have a black belt in TaeKwonDo- (got when i was 9), Swtiched to BJJ and MMA at 14 and have been training on and off for the last 10 years. Got my first amateur kickboxing win in Novemeber. If anyone in New Jersey/NY area is lookin for a sparring partner- PM me! =)


Haha, that's hilarious! I'm not sure how much you weigh, but I fluctuate from 145 to 150.

I've never been one for the striking arts. Although my reach would help, I feel like I would get caught off guard way too often and get destroyed. I like keeping my opponent close and wrap around him rather than trying to hit him from afar.

I would love to learn some Ninjitsu, I think that stuff looks so cool.


Mine fluctuates 138-145. I fight at 140.
'HOW LONG HAVE THOSE REAPERS BEEN KILLING MY PROBES?!?!
pokeyAA
Profile Blog Joined February 2004
United States936 Posts
April 02 2010 17:36 GMT
#33
Muay Thai for like a year and a half
Myles
Profile Blog Joined March 2010
United States5162 Posts
April 02 2010 17:41 GMT
#34
I did TaeKwonDo for 12 years. During my early-mid teens I was pretty good - placed in the state tournament every year and would win a match or two in the junior olympics and then later the US open. Then work and college got in the way >.<
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Omnius
Profile Joined March 2010
United States27 Posts
April 02 2010 17:48 GMT
#35
Before I got into StarCraft I did TaeKwonDo for a few years until I got my black belt. Interestingly enough, my uniform says "Pro Gosu" on the front. Apparently I a gosu in TKD. I just need to make that gosu in SC and I will transform into a Korean.
iPF[Div]
Profile Joined February 2008
Spain572 Posts
April 02 2010 17:59 GMT
#36
I was raised in tae kwon do, we moved frequently when I was a child though so it made it very difficult to advance. Even though I've only a 1st degree in freestyle tae kwon do and another in olympic, I've been training since I was five. Had won back to back state championships in arizona in forms and sparring when I was 14 & 15 (04 & 05) and started competing in NASKA training for the us open and olympics, but the knees gave out in 06, and I was unable to continue. Attempting to make a comeback I started training again a year or so a go, and I won the TASK circuit championship just a few months ago, but the competition wasn't nearly as tough as in arizona or colorado, so it's whatever. I've given up tae kwon do for the most part, tried switching to mma, and I loved it, but my legs refuse to cooperate. Any who, I'm an architecture student now, and I have to say that its the scholarly equivalent to martial arts, so I'm happy.
Since ma jae yoon and jin young soo stabbed me in the fucking back, i've got no one to rep here.
LuMiX
Profile Blog Joined October 2006
China5757 Posts
April 02 2010 18:08 GMT
#37
TKD, got 2nd dan blackbelt. I stopped 10 years ago though... xD
DoubleAce
Profile Joined June 2009
United States108 Posts
April 02 2010 18:09 GMT
#38
I've done PakHokPai Kung Fu for 7 years and have a deep understanding in other chinese kung fu. I post some videos on youtube of other styles on youtube too..
www.youtube.com/airforceonex
HeavOnEarth
Profile Blog Joined March 2008
United States7087 Posts
April 02 2010 18:11 GMT
#39
i got brown belt and left TWD. says a lot about my mentality at the time (11)
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statix
Profile Blog Joined October 2004
United States1760 Posts
Last Edited: 2010-04-02 18:51:24
April 02 2010 18:48 GMT
#40
I'm a blue belt in BJJ and have been training muay thai/dutch style kickboxing for about two years now. Trained in Kali/JKD for about 6 months prior to all of the above though.


edit: i was actually thinking about posting instructionals in the blog section demonstrating a little dutch style kickboxing technique. I wasn't sure how many people would actually be interested though.
SCC-Caliban
opsayo
Profile Blog Joined July 2008
591 Posts
April 02 2010 18:50 GMT
#41
taekwondo as a kid for some odd 5-7 years i guess

wrestled and did judo in high school, did bjj for 3 years in college until sprained my acl twice. won local hawaii triple crown my first year

now i am fat
statix
Profile Blog Joined October 2004
United States1760 Posts
April 02 2010 18:57 GMT
#42
On April 03 2010 00:23 YouMake wrote:
My Name is Brendan Weafer. I actually run with my friend and business partner. A BJJ and Maui Thai Gym. I fight professional also

http://www.youtube.com/user/hvjj#p/u/9/-_Giod6Mp_c (im in camo shorts)

What's your gym called? Where are you guys located? Just wondering if it's near me I'd like to check it out.
SCC-Caliban
510Sushi
Profile Joined October 2008
Azerbaijan331 Posts
April 02 2010 18:58 GMT
#43
HOKUTO SHINKEN!

but really i learned Capoeira as a kid
i am the ghote
opsayo
Profile Blog Joined July 2008
591 Posts
April 02 2010 18:59 GMT
#44
On April 03 2010 00:23 YouMake wrote:
My Name is Brendan Weafer. I actually run with my friend and business partner. A BJJ and Maui Thai Gym. I fight professional also

http://www.youtube.com/user/hvjj#p/u/9/-_Giod6Mp_c (im in camo shorts)

that was pretty god damn awesome dude

but as soon as i saw the ring girl after your KO i kind of forgot what i was watching
Mastermind
Profile Blog Joined April 2008
Canada7096 Posts
Last Edited: 2010-04-02 19:09:19
April 02 2010 19:00 GMT
#45
I use to train in the White Crane style of Gung Fu. I stopped due to life getting really busy. Biggest regret of my life. I was so close to my black belt. Once I determine whether or not I will be remaining in this city I plan on starting my training again.
edit: oh, and I also trained in Kick Boxing if that counts.
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On April 03 2010 00:52 Kaboo wrote:
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On April 03 2010 00:23 YouMake wrote:
My Name is Brendan Weafer. I actually run with my friend and business partner. A BJJ and Maui Thai Gym. I fight professional also

http://www.youtube.com/user/hvjj#p/u/9/-_Giod6Mp_c (im in camo shorts)


Not sure if I'm being trolled or not, but man that was a nice KO. You were ON him afterwards *clap*

Also, I'm not good or anything but I like kickboxing for the workout. No mumbo jumbo philosophy like in Kung Fu. Not saying thats bad, but it isnt for me. I do enough philosophy on my own.

I never learned any philosophy in my training. I am sure you could find a martial arts instructor in your area who only teaches the moves/techniques without any eastern philosophy.
Ao_Jun
Profile Blog Joined July 2003
Denmark396 Posts
April 02 2010 19:07 GMT
#46
I used to practise shotokan up to my brown belt (2nd kyu) a long time ago but i stopped that.
Now i have been practising seidokan for 4 or 5 years - it's a few masters from bjj, ninjutsu, muay thai, and 2 old school door men that's joined up to take the best from each style. I guess you can call it MMA, we do almost purely BJJ / dirty tricks on the floor, and a nice mix of styles standing. A few of the guys compete but i don't have the guts myself. I usually get pummeled at practise so i think i would die in the ring :D.
you are one of the least benigtedly unintelligent organic life forms it has been my profound lack of pleasure not to be able to avoid meeting.
Freyr
Profile Blog Joined July 2004
United States500 Posts
April 02 2010 19:19 GMT
#47
On April 03 2010 00:45 Navi wrote:
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On April 03 2010 00:10 jcarlsoniv wrote:
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On April 03 2010 00:07 Navi wrote:
Taekwondo, because the only thing noteworthy about me in terms of martial arts is my fast kick speed; it makes for really fun sparring lol.

started when I was a kid as well, took a huge break and got my black belt... the reason why I took it up was because the two strongest people in a fight I knew were both black belts, and tho i'm physically "stronger" than one of them now, he would still hand my ass to me in a fight cause of his knowledge lol

But having continued gymnastics, you'll be at a huge advantage; other than the "fit" - ness that comes with constant exercise, you'll be awesomely flexible... I used to be able to kick above my head (albeit a bit slowly) but if I try it now, it is difficult (because of the size of certain muscles and my lack of flexibility). This means your effective reach is kickass (although I don't know if it is of extreme importance in BJJ)



Oh, I have absolutely noticed an advantage from gymnastics. I'm not very strong at all, I just don't have the right body type to have huge strength. However, I am a lanky-ass mofo (5'11", 6'4 1/2" wing span) and that reach has helped me quite a bit. My flexibility has been very useful especially in BJJ because it's all about submissions and a lot of it is using legs. Long legs + flexibility + good body sense = awesome.


agh im jealous >.<

I used to be a flexible little midget back when I was a kid, but i've lost all that

i've tried out some grappling (If judo counts lol). I've been interested in starting muay thai for a very long time and probably will, but I'm curious, how strongly would you recommend BJJ? It sounds pretty interesting, but all I have are leg and arm strength, and I think (unless my opponent is vastly weaker than me) it would be damn hard to get out of submissions etc because of my lack of flexibility.



Why wouldn't Judo count? You realize that BJJ came out of Judo right?

The functional difference these days is that Judo tends to specialize in standup (throws/takedowns) while BJJ focuses on groundwork. These differences are largely the result of the evolution of competition rules.

No martial art is dependent on strength. The idea is always to maximize your technique so that you can get the most out of your extant strength - as such, good martial arts training is probably particularly helpful for people who are naturally quite weak. Also, there is nothing to stop you from getting stronger - this will happen by itself if you start Judo/BJJ.

If your Judo club was any good you will probably have a hard time noticing any difference between Judo groundwork and BJJ. As you get more advanced I imagine you will begin noticing a higher technical level in (most) BJJ groundwork.
Lord_of_Chaos
Profile Joined June 2007
Sweden372 Posts
Last Edited: 2010-04-02 19:29:01
April 02 2010 19:25 GMT
#48
Been doing Aikido since 5 and a half year, minus one year during military service. Picked up BJJ "by accident" last summer too so I'm currently doing both Aikido and BJJ, giving me five trainings a week (ever weekday) and training with friends (they're thai boxers) once a week. And sometimes with some submission wrestlers once a week too. I don't have time for it, and I didn't even want to start BJJ from the beginning, I just felt like trying it out "two free training sessions!" and fell in love and can't quit now! Proud 3rd kyu in aikido (meaning I'm wearing the fancy wide black pants that you might have seen) and a passionate white belt in BJJ.

Did judo as a kid for a total of six years but was never any good at it. Got green belt. Thing is, I started when I was 8, and I was just "playing judo". When people starting getting up in their teens everything got more serious and I lost interest. Picked it up again when I was 17 and went on for about six months but stopped due to my body simply not coping to do both judo and aikido at the same time back then (small injuries that never had time to heal between practices).

So yeah, martial arts are my biggest passion in life. Can't say I'm good or anything, but everything I lack in talent I compensate for with passion. I practice way more than I have time for, but hey, it's just that fun.


This summer I'm going to Japan and going to be Uchi deshi (live-in student) at an Aikido dojo over there for two months. Going to be awesome. Never been outside Europe (unless you count Caucasus), and now I'm going to spend my entire summer practicing Aikido in Japan. Really really looking forward to it!


Weird question: Does anyone feel that they have any advantage from being a starcraft player when doing martial arts? I feel that my view on how to practice and what mindset to keep in a match that I acquired through sc helps me some to understand how to better practice in both BJJ and Aikido. Like, it's better to master one BO fully than knowing a lot of them "ok". Same with martial arts, in a match it's a lot better to know the basics really really well than to know a lot of tricks and high number of techniques "ok".


If your Judo club was any good you will probably have a hard time noticing any difference between Judo groundwork and BJJ. As you get more advanced I imagine you will begin noticing a higher technical level in (most) BJJ groundwork.

I feel there is a huge difference in the clubs I've practiced at. Basicly, judo groundwork is a lot more static since you can turtle on your stomach and win by pins and not just submissions, while BJJ gorundwork is a lot more fluid. Doesn't mean my old Judo club was any bad (hell, the national team practiced there). Kodokan judo that is. If you want to see good judo groundwork, check out Kosen Judo. I hear it looks basicly like BJJ. They kept the older rules when Kodokan limited time on the ground and made rules to prevent jumping and pulling guard.
statix
Profile Blog Joined October 2004
United States1760 Posts
April 02 2010 19:29 GMT
#49
On April 03 2010 04:25 Lord_of_Chaos wrote:

Weird question: Does anyone feel that they have any advantage from being a starcraft player when doing martial arts? I feel that my view on how to practice and what mindset to keep in a match that I acquired through sc helps me some to understand how to better practice in both BJJ and Aikido. Like, it's better to master one BO fully than knowing a lot of them "ok". Same with martial arts, in a match it's a lot better to know the basics really really well than to know a lot of tricks and high number of techniques "ok".



I feel like because of StarCraft I think about the strategy involved in BJJ/Kickboxing more than most of my peers. I'm always trying to think 3 or 4 steps ahead of my opponent or trying to outsmart them.
SCC-Caliban
Freyr
Profile Blog Joined July 2004
United States500 Posts
Last Edited: 2010-04-02 19:40:14
April 02 2010 19:38 GMT
#50
On April 03 2010 04:25 Lord_of_Chaos wrote:

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If your Judo club was any good you will probably have a hard time noticing any difference between Judo groundwork and BJJ. As you get more advanced I imagine you will begin noticing a higher technical level in (most) BJJ groundwork.

I feel there is a huge difference in the clubs I've practiced at. Basicly, judo groundwork is a lot more static since you can turtle on your stomach and win by pins and not just submissions, while BJJ gorundwork is a lot more fluid. Doesn't mean my old Judo club was any bad (hell, the national team practiced there). Kodokan judo that is. If you want to see good judo groundwork, check out Kosen Judo. I hear it looks basicly like BJJ. They kept the older rules when Kodokan limited time on the ground and made rules to prevent jumping and pulling guard.


Kosen Judo is not actually in existence anymore - Kosen Judo refers to a competition rule-set which was used in vocational school competition which emphasized newaza more than normal. There are certainly schools which specialize in newaza today but they aren't really "Kosen Judo" (look up the word "Kosen" - it will lead you to this understanding. Also, if you're interested I can find you links to extensive discussion on judoforum.com).

I've never practiced at a Judo club where people turtled all the time while rolling - maybe the fact that your club had a lot of high level competitive players encouraged this bad behavior. In my club we roll for 15 minute rounds and it is very "BJJ-like" - jiu-jitsu guys who practice there are very at home.

Also, the differences you speak of are circumstantial rather than essential - Judoka who turtle all the time do so because in competition they can get the ref to stand it up very easily. However, the techniques and the underlying principles are identical, and I think this fact should be especially apparent to a beginner (it felt that way to me, at least). Obviously BJJ ultimately takes things to a higher level because that is its specialty.

Sorry for tangenting the topic.
SilentCrono
Profile Blog Joined March 2010
United States1420 Posts
Last Edited: 2010-04-02 19:51:06
April 02 2010 19:50 GMT
#51
goju-ryu karate for nearly 7 years now. so much fun. won two tournaments in sparring category.
♞ Your soul will forever be lost in the void of a horse. ♞
Belgo
Profile Joined September 2009
United States721 Posts
April 02 2010 19:57 GMT
#52
been taking both Xingyiquan and Baguazhang for 8 years. If you are unfamiliar with them, they are both Internal styles! : )
12 gateways being thrown down, which is standard transition after the two observatory opening
RoosterSamurai
Profile Blog Joined March 2010
Japan2108 Posts
April 02 2010 20:25 GMT
#53
I am in the process of learning Kendo, and I intend to stick with it for as long as I can.
Zapdos_Smithh
Profile Blog Joined October 2008
Canada2620 Posts
April 02 2010 20:33 GMT
#54
Kung Fu for 2 years, Tae Kwon Do for 4 years, and I tried Krav Maga for 6 months but can't really afford it atm so I had to quit.
pikaaarrr :3
Profile Blog Joined January 2010
United States593 Posts
April 02 2010 21:01 GMT
#55
TKD for 4ish years at UCB's martial arts program
I'm a red belt ;3
It's really fun and I hope to continue in college. I'd love to try something new though, maybe like Yongmudo or Judo? TKD is mostly speed and requires practically no upper body xD
Lord_of_Chaos
Profile Joined June 2007
Sweden372 Posts
Last Edited: 2010-04-02 21:18:10
April 02 2010 21:16 GMT
#56
@Freyr, I agree it's a matter of how things are taught in each dojo rather than the actual styles. Just wanted to point out that not only bad dojos neglect the newaza part, and that if you are from a club focusing on competition the newaza would look really different from bjj. As you said, it's mainly due to too many judokas focusing primarily on competition.

Concerning Kosen Judo you are probably more knowledgable than I am, but I'm pretty sure there are som dojos labling themselves as Kosen Judo in Japan at least. Though I could be wrong.
EGMachine
Profile Blog Joined February 2006
United States1643 Posts
April 02 2010 21:30 GMT
#57
I did wrestling for 3 years in high school, I was the varsity captain my senior year. Because my high school wrestling coach was also a Judo instructor I ended up doing a little bit of judo for about a year after high school. At the same time I also joined a club wrestling team and went to a few tournaments. After about a year my Judo instructor and his family moved away, but before he left he got me in touch with a BJJ instructor. For the next three years I trained in BJJ and went to a few tournaments. I never really did exceptionally well in them, but they were all fun and reminded me of wrestling in high school. I just love the feel of competition.
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imperator-xy
Profile Blog Joined March 2009
Germany1366 Posts
April 02 2010 21:33 GMT
#58
i did taekwondo for 1 year when i was like 12 years old and i was pretty good, i got green belt (5th cup?) after 2 testings (or how you call that in english).

when i think back it was very funny and i still like those kinds of sports, but somehow i decided it got boring.
it seems like the only sport i can do for longer than 1 year is football (the real one, soccer), which i have been doing for about 8-9 years now.
YellowEmperor
Profile Joined October 2008
Taiwan100 Posts
Last Edited: 2010-04-02 21:44:30
April 02 2010 21:43 GMT
#59
I study Isshinryu and Ninjitsu. Rank tests for going up a belt have been the hardest things I've ever done in my life and I was a state track and basketball champ--even been through basic training for military(it was the easiest indeed)
I'm not sure how good I am in comparison to other martial artists. I won a sparring tournament and kata in branson, MO. I went to observe a taekwondo class and rank test. I thought it was retarded and the people paying for it are ignorant. A child who is 7 had a black belt. It takes getting your ribs nearly broken and 7+ years just to get the first grade of black in my system. We were traditional and invite only taught by a guy from Okiniwa. I just disagree for people learning taekwondo. I'm sure after 10 years or so, it's very helpful for somebody. It's just too fancy and you won't find yourself doing rabbit kicks to someone's head in a real altercation.
My advice to people interested in learning. Don't dish out 150-300$ a month just to learn how to punch and kick a pad and run circles around your gym. Go find a traditional place that will offer you the hardest workouts you've endured thus far in your life. By doing that, you'll learn a lot about yourself and become physically fit, healthy, tough. I was a Yellow belt in my system when I entered the black belt sparring contest in Branson. They were slow--they got extremely tired after 2 matches. 2 sneaky full contact blows to the ribs and they grow fear and fail. That is a result of paying for bad martial arts learning.

edit: of course i think the sparring things are just games of tag.. nothing useful
When you learn something, use the heart.
pokeyAA
Profile Blog Joined February 2004
United States936 Posts
April 03 2010 01:27 GMT
#60
On April 03 2010 03:48 statix wrote:
I'm a blue belt in BJJ and have been training muay thai/dutch style kickboxing for about two years now. Trained in Kali/JKD for about 6 months prior to all of the above though.


edit: i was actually thinking about posting instructionals in the blog section demonstrating a little dutch style kickboxing technique. I wasn't sure how many people would actually be interested though.


I would be interested haha, dutch kickboxing is what you see a lot in K-1 correct? Lots of hand/kick combos. I'm a fan of K-1 Max.
VabuDeltaKaiser
Profile Joined April 2009
Germany1107 Posts
April 03 2010 02:05 GMT
#61
I had a dream as a child doing a martial art using the energy of your opponent, somehow i got introduced into aikido by my little sister, doing it for some years. good for balance, using your full weight as advantage, you learn how to fall (very important in everyday non boring life), also getting a basic idea of how to react and use the force someone throws at you fluently. sadly no punches or kicks.
then i stumbled into wt, wingtsun, and i would guess i found what i wanted long time ago, with aikido beeing a very good preparation. you simply train your muscles to react to a force thrown at you by themselves, you learn to watch what your body is doing while he attacks an opponent who decides with his actions how you beat him beeing formed by his energy. fun is an understatement.
my smiley drinks green tea. works. just, the commercial investments are lower.
bEsT[Alive]
Profile Joined July 2009
606 Posts
Last Edited: 2010-04-03 02:10:22
April 03 2010 02:07 GMT
#62
Hapkido all the way. I learn from a guy who taught Jackie Chan a ton when he was just getting started:

EagleHapkido.com

Watch some of the vids. =)
If you obey all the rules you miss all the fun - Katharine Hepburn
Belgo
Profile Joined September 2009
United States721 Posts
Last Edited: 2010-04-03 02:09:31
April 03 2010 02:08 GMT
#63
On April 03 2010 11:05 VabuDeltaKaiser wrote:
I had a dream as a child doing a martial art using the energy of your opponent, somehow i got introduced into aikido by my little sister, doing it for some years. good for balance, using your full weight as advantage, you learn how to fall (very important in everyday non boring life), also getting a basic idea of how to react and use the force someone throws at you fluently. sadly no punches or kicks.
then i stumbled into wt, wingtsun, and i would guess i found what i wanted long time ago, with aikido beeing a very good preparation. you simply train your muscles to react to a force thrown at you by themselves, you learn to watch what your body is doing while he attacks an opponent who decides with his actions how you beat him beeing formed by his energy. fun is an understatement.




Looks up Xian Yi (which akido decended from) It is one of the three Chinese internal arts, along with the Tai Chi's and Bagua. Seems like what you are looking for
12 gateways being thrown down, which is standard transition after the two observatory opening
REDBLUEGREEN
Profile Blog Joined June 2008
Germany1903 Posts
April 03 2010 02:22 GMT
#64
I'm practicing WingTsun, too. It's real fun but I am missing some physical aspects so I train at home with a sandbag and I randomly tell my gf to hit me in the stomach for 1 minute as hard as she can because if you get in a real fight all your mad techniques won't help you if you don't know how to take blows
I would like to pick up Kendo, a classmate used to practice it and he was just scary with a stick in his hand but I don't have the time/money to start with it atm
[NyC]HoBbes
Profile Blog Joined January 2010
United States803 Posts
April 03 2010 02:44 GMT
#65
I used to fence competitively, does that count?
Where'er you walk cool gales shall fan the glade
9diov
Profile Joined February 2009
Singapore14 Posts
April 03 2010 02:58 GMT
#66
Aikido for 3 years and just started Wingchun for a month. Great and fun so far.
SF-Fork
Profile Blog Joined November 2002
Russian Federation1401 Posts
April 03 2010 03:09 GMT
#67
I got brown belts simultaniously in TKD and Judo when I was a kid, but after dropping out I forgot most of it and lost all my flexibility.
Later on when I was about 20 I've gotten interested in MMA through some friends, and I started training Muay Thai in a club + BJJ with a blue belt friend.

Nowadays I'm training almost everyday and I'm preparing myself for my first amateur Muay Thai fight.
zatic
Profile Blog Joined September 2007
Zurich15328 Posts
April 03 2010 13:26 GMT
#68
Did kickboxing for 2.5 years, which was the best thing sport wise I ever did. I didn't compete in fights but the fitness aspect was insanely good. If anybody cares the training was with Regina Halmich's coach. Saw her stopping by there 2 times as well.

Then I moved and the new city didn't offer anything close to the training I was used to :-( Haven't done anything for 2 years but just now tried some introductory muai thai on a trip and now I am determined to resume (kick)boxing once I am home again.
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ZERG_RUSSIAN
Profile Blog Joined November 2008
10417 Posts
April 04 2010 02:00 GMT
#69
1st degree TKD, been doing it since I was 10, so about 12 years now. Started training in Japan, got my black belt in Hawaii, competed in the mainland and branched out into MMA/Aikido/BJJ/Boxing/Muay Thai. Now I just base all of my fighting on what we call a "false crack" in Hawaii.

It's basically a sucker punch.
I'm on GOLD CHAIN
JaimeR
Profile Blog Joined March 2010
148 Posts
April 04 2010 03:48 GMT
#70
Did Karate for about seven years, looking back I wish I had done say gymnastics or ballet instead for the hot chicks. Seriously, I could never do BJJ - too much man on man love for my tastes.
pokeyAA
Profile Blog Joined February 2004
United States936 Posts
April 04 2010 04:12 GMT
#71
unless you luck out and get a cute girl to 'roll' with you
Genjimaru
Profile Blog Joined May 2007
Canada515 Posts
April 04 2010 04:25 GMT
#72
When I was younger I was in Karate for about 2 years. At the time I found it kinda boring. I was easily the biggest in the class and that was probably why. I was around 12 at the time. Not really sure as to what style of karate. I took a couple Shotokan karate classes, but my friend grew bored and I had no way of really getting back there on my own. Took a few Muay Thai classes at the place I originally learned karate as a kid, but it's pretty damn expensive so I was only able to go for a trial period.
Freyr
Profile Blog Joined July 2004
United States500 Posts
April 04 2010 04:30 GMT
#73
On April 04 2010 12:48 Jaime Raine wrote:
Did Karate for about seven years, looking back I wish I had done say gymnastics or ballet instead for the hot chicks. Seriously, I could never do BJJ - too much man on man love for my tastes.


Your idea of love seems unusual.
StayPhrosty
Profile Joined August 2009
Canada406 Posts
April 05 2010 05:25 GMT
#74
I've been practising hard-style karate for about 9 years now, and I've got to say, It's a blast. I'm a jr black belt (I turn 18 this September), and I've made the podium in several local tournaments. The dojo I practise at is fairly informal, with less focus on traditional Katas and more on sparring, grappling, weapons fighting, and kick-boxing. It's not a huge place but the senseis are awesome (one made gold at an international martial arts competition last year), and I can't wait to get a few more styles under my belt (no pun intended).
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SeeDLiNg
Profile Joined January 2010
United States690 Posts
April 05 2010 05:41 GMT
#75
BJJ and a little boxing



2-2 in MMA atm

Cody Garvey
cz
Profile Blog Joined August 2007
United States3249 Posts
April 05 2010 05:43 GMT
#76
I know Kung Fu, better watch what you say tough guys.

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He lives down my street, I'll go get him if you piss me off.
cz
Profile Blog Joined August 2007
United States3249 Posts
Last Edited: 2010-04-05 05:47:34
April 05 2010 05:44 GMT
#77
On April 05 2010 14:41 SeeDLiNg wrote:
BJJ and a little boxing

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_acLRn9r2rM&feature=player_embedded

2-2 in MMA atm

Cody Garvey


Nice, but I'm yellow belt in UFC so I could take you easy. My signature move is the kimura.

Crosstrain Strikeforce too. After 15 seconds in my guard you'd be tapping faster than a morse code operator trying to tell a train the bridge is out.
SeeDLiNg
Profile Joined January 2010
United States690 Posts
April 05 2010 05:55 GMT
#78

After 15 seconds in my guard you'd be tapping faster than a morse code operator trying to tell a train the bridge is out.


hahahaha :D
LosingID8
Profile Blog Joined December 2006
CA10828 Posts
April 05 2010 06:40 GMT
#79
i did taekwondo for 7ish years, was about to test for my 3rd degree black belt but i had to quit since i was too busy with school stuff during senior year of high school.
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Zorkit
Profile Joined February 2010
Canada66 Posts
April 05 2010 06:47 GMT
#80
karate for six years ^^
been to the canadian nationals three times now, won gold twice =D
Hopefully I can get my blackbelt soon...
deathgod6
Profile Blog Joined January 2008
United States5064 Posts
April 05 2010 07:00 GMT
#81
I wish I had martial arts training, but all I have is cello.
4.0 GPA = A rank 5.0 GPA = Olympic --------- Bisu, Best, Fantasy. i ♥ oov. They can get in my BoxeR anyday.
SeeDLiNg
Profile Joined January 2010
United States690 Posts
April 05 2010 07:05 GMT
#82
On April 05 2010 16:00 deathgod6 wrote:
I wish I had martial arts training, but all I have is cello.

And I wish I could play a sweet instrument
sc4k
Profile Blog Joined January 2010
United Kingdom5454 Posts
April 05 2010 10:14 GMT
#83
On April 05 2010 16:05 SeeDLiNg wrote:
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On April 05 2010 16:00 deathgod6 wrote:
I wish I had martial arts training, but all I have is cello.

And I wish I could play a sweet instrument

so does he
Zavior
Profile Joined August 2009
Finland753 Posts
Last Edited: 2010-04-05 11:03:55
April 05 2010 11:03 GMT
#84
Judo for couple of years, recently picked up MMA & BJJ. Found both of those to be a lot more fun than judo. Rolling in BJJ is awesom-o.
Kenpachi
Profile Blog Joined August 2009
United States9908 Posts
April 05 2010 11:05 GMT
#85
i learned taekwondo and grew up with many many black belts.... although i stopped 1 belt before black ;l
Nada's body is South Korea's greatest weapon.
CaptainPlatypus
Profile Blog Joined March 2009
United States852 Posts
April 05 2010 11:09 GMT
#86
I have four years of hapkido training and a black belt. Hapkido's an eclectic Korean martial art, with both "hard" and "soft" techniques, strikes and breaks and throws. What exactly you learn varies based on your studio and master, but where I trained, I learned some muay thai style eight-point boxing, some taekwondo style kicking, and a lot of jujutsu style breaks, throws, and weapons use (nunchaku are awesome).

I stopped training when I went to college, because commuting to both was too much, but I've been meaning to get my scrawny ass in shape and start training again once I have the money to spare. This time around I'm torn between going to a traditional jujustu or Northern wushu school and an ultra-modern krav maga school. I like krav maga more stylistically, but jujutsu and wushu more philosophically. My build is pretty well suited to either - or, really, anything I choose to learn that isn't Brazilian jiu-jitsu or competitive MMA (too tall for the former, not bulky enough for the latter; you need a lot more muscle mass to be effective when you're not allowed to use incapacitating force). Luckily, neither of those has any appeal to me.

For anyone considering martial arts training, I can absolutely recommend it - it's been hugely useful to me in a huge number of ways, from general fitness, strength and flexibility to self-confidence, awareness, and mental discipline. However, it is important to find a style and studio that fit your temperament and build. If you don't feel like during the research, a summary's below.

If you want something traditional and practical, you can't go wrong with wushu (traditional Chinese martial arts). If you're tall and skinny, you want a Northern style; if you're short and bulky, you want a Southern style. Jujutsu (traditional Japanese martial arts, not to be confused with Brazilian jiu-jutsu) is also extremely good, but tends to vary much more by dojo; some will teach nothing but unarmed combat, some will teach you everything from basic strikes up to guns and binding with ropes. The quality is generally incredible, but if you don't know what you're looking for it's easy to get stuck with something you aren't really suited to.

If you want something modern, no-nonsense and practical, krav maga has your name on it. It focuses nearly directly on one of the most important principles of combat, incapacitating your opponent before they can do harm. Everything else is suborned to that goal. Be warned, though, of the harshness that attitude can imply. If you pull punches, ever, krav maga is not for you.

If you do pull your punches and don't like the idea of learning something that could end up hurting someone, I suggest you take up aikido. Its focus is on resolving conflict while doing the least amount of total harm; unlike many other styles, it doesn't write off any damage your opponent takes as acceptable. An excellent style if you practice martial arts mainly for mental health and discipline.

Finally, if all you really care about is competition and impressing people, I suggest you find yourself an MMA trainer. You won't learn anything that you can use to reliably defend yourself, but you'll be great in a brawl and you might even do okay in a cage fight if you get yourself into the right shape.
Batibot
Profile Blog Joined August 2008
Philippines348 Posts
April 05 2010 11:41 GMT
#87
It's been a year and a half since I went to practice with a group that practices wrestling and grappling (bjj). Then, I went to study muay thai. Sadly, it's been on and off for me learning martial arts. Luckily, I was able to get back and preparing for a fight that I'm hoping to happen.
Jaedong has to be a Bonjwa. Tired of of rooting for July.
Luddite
Profile Blog Joined April 2007
United States2315 Posts
April 05 2010 13:00 GMT
#88
On April 05 2010 20:09 CaptainPlatypus wrote:

If you want something traditional and practical, you can't go wrong with wushu (traditional Chinese martial arts). If you're tall and skinny, you want a Northern style; if you're short and bulky, you want a Southern style. Jujutsu (traditional Japanese martial arts, not to be confused with Brazilian jiu-jutsu) is also extremely good, but tends to vary much more by dojo; some will teach nothing but unarmed combat, some will teach you everything from basic strikes up to guns and binding with ropes. The quality is generally incredible, but if you don't know what you're looking for it's easy to get stuck with something you aren't really suited to.

What if you're short and skinny lol?
Can't believe I'm still here playing this same game
statix
Profile Blog Joined October 2004
United States1760 Posts
Last Edited: 2010-04-05 15:37:05
April 05 2010 15:36 GMT
#89
On April 03 2010 10:27 pokeyAA wrote:

I would be interested haha, dutch kickboxing is what you see a lot in K-1 correct? Lots of hand/kick combos. I'm a fan of K-1 Max.



Yeah. The main difference if I had to pick one between Dutch kickboxing and Muay Thai is the emphasis dutch kickboxing places on changing levels. By this I mean throwing combinations like 1 to the head, 2 to the body, 3 to the head, and a 10 to your opponents lead leg. I

t's not uncommon to see guys like Andy Souwer or Melvin Manhoef end every combination with a kick because even though you know its coming, its hard to defend it when your thinking about the punches he just threw at your head/body.

This is the numbering system we use and most kickboxing gyms use.

1=jab
2=right straight
3=left hook
4=right hook
5=left uppercut
6=right uppercut
7=left leg push kick
8=right leg push kick
9=left kick
10=right kick
SCC-Caliban
futility
Profile Blog Joined December 2009
Japan134 Posts
April 05 2010 20:16 GMT
#90
On April 05 2010 19:14 sc4k wrote:
Show nested quote +
On April 05 2010 16:05 SeeDLiNg wrote:
On April 05 2010 16:00 deathgod6 wrote:
I wish I had martial arts training, but all I have is cello.

And I wish I could play a sweet instrument

so does he


LOL

I just started taking Aikido a few weeks ago, hoping to start going a lot more often once my schedule dies down a bit.
Impervious
Profile Blog Joined March 2009
Canada4200 Posts
April 05 2010 20:38 GMT
#91
Shodokan Akido for me. It has a pretty high emphasis on sparring.

I spent somewhere around 7 years in it, I should have a black belt, but an external complication preventing me from being graded for it, and forcing me to drop out. That was about 6 or 7 years ago now though.....

I placed well in several competitions when I was active, and was invited to participate in a tournament in India (I didn't go though). I also was part of a weapons-training class. Some really cool stuff.
~ \(ˌ)im-ˈpər-vē-əs\ : not capable of being damaged or harmed.
jindo29
Profile Blog Joined November 2009
United States29 Posts
April 06 2010 03:00 GMT
#92
Another Taekwondo black belt, got mine a couple years ago, but quit a couple months after that.
Exteray
Profile Blog Joined June 2007
United States1094 Posts
April 06 2010 03:01 GMT
#93
Beginner in Wushu, a mostly performance based Martial Art.
pokeyAA
Profile Blog Joined February 2004
United States936 Posts
April 06 2010 03:07 GMT
#94
On April 06 2010 00:36 statix wrote:
Show nested quote +
On April 03 2010 10:27 pokeyAA wrote:

I would be interested haha, dutch kickboxing is what you see a lot in K-1 correct? Lots of hand/kick combos. I'm a fan of K-1 Max.



Yeah. The main difference if I had to pick one between Dutch kickboxing and Muay Thai is the emphasis dutch kickboxing places on changing levels. By this I mean throwing combinations like 1 to the head, 2 to the body, 3 to the head, and a 10 to your opponents lead leg. I

t's not uncommon to see guys like Andy Souwer or Melvin Manhoef end every combination with a kick because even though you know its coming, its hard to defend it when your thinking about the punches he just threw at your head/body.

This is the numbering system we use and most kickboxing gyms use.

1=jab
2=right straight
3=left hook
4=right hook
5=left uppercut
6=right uppercut
7=left leg push kick
8=right leg push kick
9=left kick
10=right kick


Haha I've been trying to practice Ernesto Hoost's 1,2,3, low right kick to make it fluid.
airborne_101
Profile Blog Joined May 2009
Mexico71 Posts
April 06 2010 03:21 GMT
#95
I've been in Goju Ryu karate, some TKD ( not my style BTW), Muay Thai,Box, Submission Wrestling and, by now, BJJ.

BJJ it's my favourite style, it has a nice flow and you get lots of fun sparring
Tell me what do you think zombie kid: - I like turtles!
nicoaldo
Profile Joined March 2009
Argentina939 Posts
Last Edited: 2010-04-06 03:52:19
April 06 2010 03:51 GMT
#96
On April 03 2010 00:23 YouMake wrote:
My Name is Brendan Weafer. I actually run with my friend and business partner. A BJJ and Maui Thai Gym. I fight professional also

http://www.youtube.com/user/hvjj#p/u/9/-_Giod6Mp_c (im in camo shorts)



1:23 ahah sick KO
You were fkn crazy, was that an important win?

On April 05 2010 19:14 sc4k wrote:
Show nested quote +
On April 05 2010 16:05 SeeDLiNg wrote:
On April 05 2010 16:00 deathgod6 wrote:
I wish I had martial arts training, but all I have is cello.

And I wish I could play a sweet instrument

so does he


haha
sc4k
Profile Blog Joined January 2010
United Kingdom5454 Posts
April 06 2010 08:38 GMT
#97
Gota say that out of all the martial arts I've tried, I like boxing the best. Right now I'm doing random goes at boxing, muay thai, sub wrastling and bjj. Enjoy them all but boxing is the funnest for me.
nbMifu
Profile Joined January 2010
Brazil170 Posts
April 06 2010 17:12 GMT
#98
I did 3 years of Taishan Kung Fu back home in Brazil. Had to stop since I'm studying in Italy for now. It is a northern kung fu style, that focus a lot in kicks, and I really improved my flexibility while practicing. I am also interested in practicing Brazilian Jiu Jitsu in the future, if my job leave me some spare time. The most famous BJJ academies in Brazil are in Rio and in the South, but i think I can find a nice one in Sao Paulo, where I will live.
Be kind, for everyone you meet is fighting a hard battle - Plato
statix
Profile Blog Joined October 2004
United States1760 Posts
April 06 2010 19:15 GMT
#99
On April 07 2010 02:12 nbMifu wrote:
I did 3 years of Taishan Kung Fu back home in Brazil. Had to stop since I'm studying in Italy for now. It is a northern kung fu style, that focus a lot in kicks, and I really improved my flexibility while practicing. I am also interested in practicing Brazilian Jiu Jitsu in the future, if my job leave me some spare time. The most famous BJJ academies in Brazil are in Rio and in the South, but i think I can find a nice one in Sao Paulo, where I will live.

Dude go train with Fabio Gurgel in Sao Paulo. He's supposed to speak fluent english, he has crazy bjj skills, and he's the teacher of one of the best grapplers ever (Marcelo Garcia).
SCC-Caliban
iNcontroL *
Profile Blog Joined July 2004
USA29055 Posts
April 06 2010 19:18 GMT
#100
im pretty good with a bow staff.
Osmoses
Profile Blog Joined October 2008
Sweden5302 Posts
April 06 2010 19:31 GMT
#101
Did Aikido for a couple... years I think. Got to like 4th or 3rd Kyu or whatever, I lost the diplomas.
Excuse me hun, but what is your name? Vivian? I woke up next to you naked and, uh, did we, um?
Moletrap
Profile Blog Joined July 2007
United States1297 Posts
Last Edited: 2010-04-06 19:33:03
April 06 2010 19:31 GMT
#102
Damnit, I was just about to make a Napolean Donymite 'bo staff skills' joke.

I took some Aikido for a while. If you are short and skinny it's probably a good style... it focuses on redirection of energy instead of brute force, so you don't have to be strong to be good at it. One of my sensei's once was this old woman who looked like she should be teaching kindergarten, and she could friggin' throw me or anyone else across the room.

Edit: Well, it's cool even if you're not skinny, heh. Btw, it also focuses on nonviolence.

+ Show Spoiler +

Playing cello is probably cooler and more useful than anything else in this thread.
aka Moletrap
Osmoses
Profile Blog Joined October 2008
Sweden5302 Posts
April 06 2010 19:34 GMT
#103
Yeah I'm also of the opinion that Cello lessons would have been way more beneficial.
Excuse me hun, but what is your name? Vivian? I woke up next to you naked and, uh, did we, um?
statix
Profile Blog Joined October 2004
United States1760 Posts
Last Edited: 2010-04-06 19:43:37
April 06 2010 19:40 GMT
#104
On April 07 2010 04:31 f10esqftw wrote:

+ Show Spoiler +

Playing cello is probably cooler and more useful than anything else in this thread.


I've already used bjj/wrestling in real life to defend myself/others twice...I don't think playing the cello in those situations would have helped anyone.


edit: lol at you getting thrown by an old lady.
SCC-Caliban
iMarshall
Profile Joined July 2008
Norway190 Posts
April 06 2010 19:44 GMT
#105
Taekwondo for 6 years, but quit a couple of years ago to play american football. Quit right after getting 2nd degree black belt (aka 2nd Dan).
nbMifu
Profile Joined January 2010
Brazil170 Posts
April 06 2010 23:05 GMT
#106
On April 07 2010 04:15 statix wrote:
Show nested quote +
On April 07 2010 02:12 nbMifu wrote:
I did 3 years of Taishan Kung Fu back home in Brazil. Had to stop since I'm studying in Italy for now. It is a northern kung fu style, that focus a lot in kicks, and I really improved my flexibility while practicing. I am also interested in practicing Brazilian Jiu Jitsu in the future, if my job leave me some spare time. The most famous BJJ academies in Brazil are in Rio and in the South, but i think I can find a nice one in Sao Paulo, where I will live.

Dude go train with Fabio Gurgel in Sao Paulo. He's supposed to speak fluent english, he has crazy bjj skills, and he's the teacher of one of the best grapplers ever (Marcelo Garcia).


Nice, I'll search for him. And since I'm Brazilian, no problem if he does not speaks english
I also heard that Macaco Gold Team is good, and it is in Sao Paulo too.

Thanks for the info statix.
Be kind, for everyone you meet is fighting a hard battle - Plato
jeddus
Profile Blog Joined September 2005
United States832 Posts
Last Edited: 2010-04-06 23:16:40
April 06 2010 23:10 GMT
#107
Former Gracie jiujitsu blue belt and thai boxer.

Amateur MMA fighter 2001-2004.

Modest comeback in 2006.

My takedowns are terrible.

Here's a random "street fight" I was in.
There weren't any rules so to speak, but we were just fighting for kicks.

And yes, streetfighting is "stupid" but he had knocked out a buddy of mine that day, and I thought I might take a turn.



I was pretty beat up at the time as we had fought for a few minutes before that.

(I'm the little guy)
sex appeal
statix
Profile Blog Joined October 2004
United States1760 Posts
Last Edited: 2010-04-07 00:47:37
April 07 2010 00:41 GMT
#108
On April 07 2010 08:10 jeddus wrote:
Former Gracie jiujitsu blue belt and thai boxer.

Amateur MMA fighter 2001-2004.

Modest comeback in 2006.

My takedowns are terrible.



On December 29 2009 16:42 jeddus wrote:
Oddly enough, I don't "lol" at Zerg_Russian or find him completely offbase.

And my purple belt is under Renzo Gracie.

.


???

We knew you were lying then and I know you're lying now.

If that really was you in that video you're not a blue belt. A blue belt wouldn't get taken down and land on the shitty part of side control. A blue belt wouldn't flop his legs around for 3 second and then try to get to guard. A blue belt wouldn't completely jump over a guy to take his back.

Just stop.


edit:
On April 07 2010 08:05 nbMifu wrote:
Show nested quote +
On April 07 2010 04:15 statix wrote:
On April 07 2010 02:12 nbMifu wrote:
I did 3 years of Taishan Kung Fu back home in Brazil. Had to stop since I'm studying in Italy for now. It is a northern kung fu style, that focus a lot in kicks, and I really improved my flexibility while practicing. I am also interested in practicing Brazilian Jiu Jitsu in the future, if my job leave me some spare time. The most famous BJJ academies in Brazil are in Rio and in the South, but i think I can find a nice one in Sao Paulo, where I will live.

Dude go train with Fabio Gurgel in Sao Paulo. He's supposed to speak fluent english, he has crazy bjj skills, and he's the teacher of one of the best grapplers ever (Marcelo Garcia).


Nice, I'll search for him. And since I'm Brazilian, no problem if he does not speaks english
I also heard that Macaco Gold Team is good, and it is in Sao Paulo too.

Thanks for the info statix.


Yeah no problem bro. Honestly you're not going to go wrong with any BJJ school in Sao Paulo. If I were you though I'd definitely go to Gurgel's just for a chance to meet Marcelo. The guy weighs like 160 lbs and tears through absolute divisions.
SCC-Caliban
foeffa
Profile Blog Joined August 2007
Belgium2115 Posts
April 07 2010 00:47 GMT
#109
Did jiu-jitsu, kung fu (bajiquan) and sanda/sanshou. Should get back to doing kung fu, nowadays I only frequently go to the gym.
觀過斯知仁矣.
sung_moon
Profile Blog Joined September 2008
United States10110 Posts
April 07 2010 01:27 GMT
#110
took tae kwon do for about 7 years b4 i moved on to track in HS. was a 2nd degree black belt b4 i stopped. was fun competing in tournaments and it was somewhat useful in one instance during high school

reading through the thread and alot of people learning really intresting styles that sound really ancient and way more interesting than TKD lol
Forever Young
jcarlsoniv
Profile Blog Joined January 2010
United States27922 Posts
April 14 2010 18:16 GMT
#111
On May 29 and 30, there will be a NAGA (North American Grappling Association) tournament at the Mass Mutual Center In Springfield, MA, USA. My roommate, my girlfriend, and I, as well as some friends are planning to attend. I will only be competing in the Novice league, but I just wanted to let the TL community know just in case anyone was nearby and wanted to go check it out.
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jcarlsoniv
Profile Blog Joined January 2010
United States27922 Posts
September 30 2010 17:38 GMT
#112
My school's MMA club is starting up again tonight, and I have to say, I'm super psyched. This past weekend I was watching my brother at a wrestling tournament, and I have been wanting to roll so badly ever since.

We've just hired a new coach who specializes in Muay Thai, so I'll actually be getting some striking experience now, although my love is still with BJJ.
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OutlaW-
Profile Blog Joined July 2010
Czech Republic5053 Posts
September 30 2010 17:55 GMT
#113
yes i fight sumo
Delete your post underage b&. You're incestuous for you're onee-chan so you're clearly not a bad guy, but others might not agree
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