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Thaibox
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I’m just a student of the martial arts just like anyone else. There has been an abundance of posts relating to martial arts lately which makes me happy, because I like to have discussions, meet fighters, and learn all I can about arts I’m unfamiliar with. However, here’s my problem. There has been a lot of disrespect to different arts and individuals as well. There is no one art better than any other. BJJ is not the best art in the world, it is just the dominant art under the conditions set by sanctioned NHB fights which has become popular to the layman and weekend warriors. Muay Thai is not the most brutal, it has just become very well known. BJJ has many weaknesses, Muay Thai has many weaknesses. Wing Chun has its weaknesses. Any art anyone can mention, there will be strategic flaws. There are several arts that are developed for a particular range or ranges. Just because Aikido doesn’t practice the rear naked choke, or tornado kicks doesn’t mean it is inferior to arts that do.
I’m getting tired of the disrespect shown by many people to many others because "my art is better than yours"
ART VERSUS ART IS NEVER VALID, ONLY FIGHTER VERSUS FIGHTER
I’ve seen every style imaginable get defeated by every other style at some point. I’ve seen a Tai Chi practitioner make a fool out of very experienced shoot fighter. I’ve fought a well known Aikido Shodan and did respectably against him, but he actually tired me out before I could do any significant damage just to make a point. If he wanted to, I’m convinced he would have finished me off. I’m personally against belt systems, but I have seen countless "black belts" get their nuts handed to them by guys/girls with years less training time.
Fighting is the only thing I’ve ever been any good at, and I’ve practiced for over 20 years. I’ve am proud to have earned a respectable amateur as well as professional record in Muay Thai and more recently MMA. The only reason I say this is to say that the best things I have obtained through my accomplishments are these:
1. The understanding that I still don’t know shit about martial arts
2. The mutual honor and respect between 2 fighters after bleeding each other in front of hundreds of people is one of the best feelings ever. Beating the hell out of(or getting the hell beat out of me) by a guy, then going out with him and his corner to a bar, getting fucked up, and having a new friend for life.
3. The opportunity to learn so much from such a wide array of fighters throughout the world
There has been several people on this board lately that need to chill out and show respect to everyone else and their respective art(s). This is a board to share knowledge, learn, and meet others. Lets keep it at that. Or, if you’re too much of an immature keyboard tough guy to do so, then PM each other with a location t deal with it yourselves. Otherwise, be fucking respectful.
I’m getting tired of the disrespect shown by many people to many others because "my art is better than yours"
ART VERSUS ART IS NEVER VALID, ONLY FIGHTER VERSUS FIGHTER
I’ve seen every style imaginable get defeated by every other style at some point. I’ve seen a Tai Chi practitioner make a fool out of very experienced shoot fighter. I’ve fought a well known Aikido Shodan and did respectably against him, but he actually tired me out before I could do any significant damage just to make a point. If he wanted to, I’m convinced he would have finished me off. I’m personally against belt systems, but I have seen countless "black belts" get their nuts handed to them by guys/girls with years less training time.
Fighting is the only thing I’ve ever been any good at, and I’ve practiced for over 20 years. I’ve am proud to have earned a respectable amateur as well as professional record in Muay Thai and more recently MMA. The only reason I say this is to say that the best things I have obtained through my accomplishments are these:
1. The understanding that I still don’t know shit about martial arts
2. The mutual honor and respect between 2 fighters after bleeding each other in front of hundreds of people is one of the best feelings ever. Beating the hell out of(or getting the hell beat out of me) by a guy, then going out with him and his corner to a bar, getting fucked up, and having a new friend for life.
3. The opportunity to learn so much from such a wide array of fighters throughout the world
There has been several people on this board lately that need to chill out and show respect to everyone else and their respective art(s). This is a board to share knowledge, learn, and meet others. Lets keep it at that. Or, if you’re too much of an immature keyboard tough guy to do so, then PM each other with a location t deal with it yourselves. Otherwise, be fucking respectful.
....and worth being stuck
