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You did a really amazing job for your second fight and I’m not just saying that. I’m not sure what all of the rules of engagement are for a muay thai battle so I apologize if any of my suggestions break the rules but here goes: muay thai: He seemed to be clinging a lot. In the little muay thai experience I have I was taught to move my grapple inside of the opponents arms and lock my hands behind his head for more control. By putting your...

Glad I could help. I'm also glad to see that something caught your eye. As I said, your heart is in the right place, and hopefully, if you do go, the school will be right for you. Mike

Quote: Originally Posted by Zoran What starts getting on my nerves at times, is all these supposed "self defense experts" and "MMA fighter" that feel they have all the answers (I am not putting you in that group). Thanks for the reply. I am a newbie and said so. I can't judge anyone's tech, I have no mastery by which to do so. In my dojo, yes, we train SD techniques with a 'compliant...

Quote: Originally Posted by MJS www.kenponet.com Not sure how accurate or up to date this info is, but there are 3 Kenpo schools in WV. Here are some Ninjutsu schools and a Kali school. Bujinkan Dojo Genbukan Kali JKD http://www.jkd-garydill.com/schools.htm Wing Chun http://www.wingchunkuen.com/sumnung/...hools_usa.html Krav Maga World Wide http://www.kravmaga.com/index.php?op...tor&Itemid=179 I second what JKS said as well....

Thanks! It was Brass Knux promotion, Corvallis Cage Fights (8). He does shows all over Oregon. I'll be fighting in his again in February, and possibly Capital Cities Cage Fights (out of Salem).

Quote: Originally Posted by Slihn Hey what's up everybody.As you know I just had my second fight.It didnt quite go like I wanted , but oh , well that's what third fights are for. Check it out: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aPvU__ci8oc Brother, I lost my first fight. Take heart, learn from it and kick more ass.

Quote: Originally Posted by Bill Mattocks I had the sound on. Sorry to have bothered you. Sorry if I sounded abrupt. Didn't mean to have it come off like that. Also, you did not bother me. I know where you are coming from when you ask such questions. There are those out there that practice self defense techs so much with a compliant partner only, that they get a false sense of how effective they are. But I also need to point out the self...

Good work, my friend. It seems like it would be an effective drill. Thanks for sharing.

Quote: Originally Posted by The Destroyer Style There really isn't anything near me other then sports based styles. I guess I will just have to wait till something opens up closer. Or... Take what you can where you are, and then work with it, training for reality. Often the difference between reality and function is in how you train more than the material and techiques. See, for example, Ian Abernathy's work.

Great to hear Cody! The best way to help people (the way you are saying you want to) is to make sure you are genuinely prepared yourself. Best of luck with everything.