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Saturday, September 18th, 2010
12:14 am	In Defense of Gi Chokes BJJ Houston: Gi Chokes - The most Powerful Yet Most Underated Tactic In the Martial Arts</b> Considering the attention of MMA competitions like the UFC, martial arts like Brazilian Jiu Jitsu have also grown to be quite popular, due to their proven usefulness in the cage. Lots of people however make the blunder of thinking that since MMA is "for real" then whatever is not used in MMA is not a really handy move. A outstanding example of this is the use of the gi in most cases, and gi chokes in particular. Many feel that no-gi grappling is just "more helpful" because individuals don't go about sporting gis on the street, and they undoubtedly don't wear them in the cage. Thus they quickly conclude, if you want powerful grappling for real world encounters - go with no-gi grappling. This view is unfortunately wrong. While it is correct that no one wears a gi anymore in MMA contest, it is also a definite fact that scarcely anyone goes around donning only board shorts and MMA gloves. On the street, that is, in watering holes, gas stations, Walmarts and so on - people don CLOTHES. T shirts, jackets, sport coats, leather vests - you name it, persons generally walk around with clothes on. The chances are that in the event that you get into a struggle, both you and your challenger will be wearing CLOTHING of some form. Now that simple actuality should really produce anyone with an interest in self defense to perk up his or her ears! Just in case you didn't realize GI CHOKES, that is, the collar chokes you study in Judo and BJJ (Brazilian Jiu Jitsu) Do the job ON ALMOST ANY TYPE OF UPPER BODY CLOTHING. Beyond potentially a thin tank top, GI CHOKES WILL Succeed ON SOMEONE Sporting Tshirts, a jacket, a polo top, a down winter coat, a leather vest or whatever. With that basic point in your mind, do your own self a favor and recollect these 3 points: 1st - GI CHOKES WORK Excellent ON "Common CLOTHES" 2nd - GI CHOKES Are usually HIGHLY Valuable!! They will really put a person to sleep without delay and they can be really tricky if not impossible to escape from once they are locked on. Third - GI CHOKES CAN BE VERY SNEAKY!! A good number of folks (even no-gi grapplers) don't have any concept how to keep an eye out for these and stop them from cinching up around their necks! So if your martial arts training courses is geared towards self defense at all, don't ignore training in gi chokes. Not only are they sensible, and very powerful, they are at the same time a lot of fun to practice. For more tips on gi chokes and some other tactics, stop by http://www.MartialArtsDVD.com for a whole DVD set titled "Stranglehold": A Full Study course In Gi and No-Gi Choking Techniques. If in the Houston area, for martial arts education visit Scott Bam Bam Sullivan's - Bam Bam Martial Arts. (Comment on this)
Wednesday, September 15th, 2010
7:38 pm	Muay Thai Training Courses Muay Thai Techniques: 5 Major Methods To Remember When Training the Thai Kick Muay Thai is known for its hard kick, and it's a good idea to have this technique in your martial arts toolbox. Yet, you need to know how to perform this kick correctly for maximum effectiveness. Listed here are 5 tips to throwing a good Muay Thai kick: Tip #1 Correct Distance - To do the Muay Thai kick correctly, you should throw it when your opponent is just beyond your punching range. You should be able to lean out and touch your opponent with your hand. When you are at the distance to do this, you are in the best range for this kick. Tip #2 "The Step In" - For optimum power, step into the Muay Thai kick at a 45 degree angle with your base leg. Stepping at a 45 degree angle, instead of towards your target, generates the most power for this kick. Make certain to step on the balls of your feet. Tip #3 Body Rotation - Turn your supporting foot.Move your feet, hips and shoulders together as ONE UNIT! There should never be any twist to your body. You MUST TURN YOUR HIPS into the kick! Think of it this way, your hips should be turned towards your opponent and your chest facing sideways too when the kick lands. Don't snap the kick, keep the leg loose and swing the whole leg. Your leg should stay relaxed and only slightly bent during the kick. As you turn and kick, your body should stay leaned away from the kicking leg. This acts as a counterbalance. Tip #4 Impact - Hit with the shinbone! Also, the follow through is VERY Critical. DON'T STOP AT THE SURFACE OF THE TARGET! MAKE SURE TO FOLLOW THROUGH! The follow through is probably the most important facet of this kick. Swing your leg like a baseball bat and swing all the way through the target, trying to break through everything in its path. Turn your upper body into the target (if the kicker had a T-shirt with something written on the back, the pad holder should almost be able to read what it says!). Tip #5 Hand Placement - Two things here: You should make sure your rear hand is up and covering your face. The lead arm (kicking arm) swings back for balance. Here the lead arm may drop, but the shoulder does NOT! Bear in mind, rear hand covers, lead hand swings back for balance. The target for this kick can be the inner or outer thigh, body, or head. After impact, use the "rebound" of the impact to get back to your stance. For more martial arts training advice, please visit: http://www.MartialArtsDVD.com for a large selection of martial arts dvds. (Comment on this)