Mixed Martial Arts Training Thread (Not UFC etc...)
Discussion
ben5575 said:
I'm only 43 but I was laughing at how I can relate to the thinking about the chain reaction/consequences of fixing something and what it'll mean for something else. How everything is about injury prevention now.
I'd really like to try judo, but my lower back just won't put up with it anymore sadly. My shoulders/AC joints won't put up with Jits - I can't support myself then move if say I'm on one hip and my hand's planted behind me. Well I can, just not in anger and certainly not with somebody else on top of me.
Me too re the thread; you'd think they'd be more than six of us who train on here
...Maybe people like talking about being punched and thrown to the ground more than doing it? I'd really like to try judo, but my lower back just won't put up with it anymore sadly. My shoulders/AC joints won't put up with Jits - I can't support myself then move if say I'm on one hip and my hand's planted behind me. Well I can, just not in anger and certainly not with somebody else on top of me.
Me too re the thread; you'd think they'd be more than six of us who train on here
Do you do much in the way of strength, movement and conditioning? I'm becoming a bit of an evangelist for such things. I'm thinking bodyweight push/pull/squat/lunge type exercises with gradually increasing complexity/difficulty, skipping, sandbags, loaded carries, sprints etc.
A bit of stamina training doesn't do any harm either.
I reckon I was only able to cope with the Judo as the oldest beginner in the village because of the above.
Edited by MC Bodge on Saturday 5th January 19:35
ben5575 said:
MC Bodge said:
How old are you?
I'm only 43 but I was laughing at how I can relate to the thinking about the chain reaction/consequences of fixing something and what it'll mean for something else. How everything is about injury prevention now.I'd really like to try judo, but my lower back just won't put up with it anymore sadly. My shoulders/AC joints won't put up with Jits - I can't support myself then move if say I'm on one hip and my hand's planted behind me. Well I can, just not in anger and certainly not with somebody else on top of me.
Me too re the thread; you'd think they'd be more than six of us who train on here
I'm just 40 but with ankylosing spondilitis (arthritis in various joints including having a fused spine) and I cope reasonably OK with BJJ. My instructors(s), teammates and training partners are all very supportive of me and any others who aren't in tip tip physical nick for any number of reasons. At our academy there are some high level guys and absolute beginners at all ages - bit of a cliche but 'jiujitsu for all' is what they promote.
I would be surprised if you cant find a club that will help you train round your injuries.
I used to do a lot of traditional JJ, so well versed in throwing people/being thrown etc, but had to give it up at 35 due to my back not wanting to play ball any more.
We have a very active 10th Planet JJ team where I train and we do cross over some training (just bjj basics) but having previously dislocated both ac joints through weight training then bear crawls, I can't place weight with my arms/elbows behind me (think tricep dips). So I'm fine on my back, but as soon as I base on one arm that's me done - I can pull but not push or rotate sadly. It's a shame as I get it, but I enjoy the stand up too much which as you know, can be quite intensive at times...
We have a very active 10th Planet JJ team where I train and we do cross over some training (just bjj basics) but having previously dislocated both ac joints through weight training then bear crawls, I can't place weight with my arms/elbows behind me (think tricep dips). So I'm fine on my back, but as soon as I base on one arm that's me done - I can pull but not push or rotate sadly. It's a shame as I get it, but I enjoy the stand up too much which as you know, can be quite intensive at times...
Had my first training session (teaching and then joining in) on Monday since xmas eve, still aching today, loved it though
Pete102 said:
Booked our tickets for Cage Warriors 101 in Liverpool. Two local lads fighting on it, Jack Grant and Madars.
Looking forward to it, anyone else off?
I'm not going but will definitely be watching, always love watching Jack fight and got on well with Madars when I came up against him (and lost) in the final at Roll Models so will be hoping he wins, which i think he willLooking forward to it, anyone else off?
Pete102 said:
BRR, it really is a small world. I've only ever rolled with Madars once, he has a mean guillotine!
He certainly does, I managed to survive and lost on points but he nearly had me a few times as the pics below show. He's also incredibly strong and can switch quickly between his various choke attempts. Really nice bloke too
ben5575 said:
Look like you're enjoying yourself there BRR
It was actually great fun, I love matches like that where it's a proper battle against a good opponent, I get zero enjoyment from just steamrolling people, just doesn't give any sense of satisfactionEdited by BRR on Thursday 10th January 14:48
Sadly I'm never in a position to be steam rolling people 
Talking of enjoying yourself, here's a nice clip of Saenchai and Liam Harrison sparring from yesterday.
Two of the best, if not the best in Saenchai's case, guys in the world doing their thing. For me it captures why I love MA so much. Great fun
https://www.instagram.com/p/BsaPysNg5JW/
ben5575 said:
Sadly I'm never in a position to be steam rolling people Talking of enjoying yourself, here's a nice clip of Saenchai and Liam Harrison sparring from yesterday.
Two of the best, if not the best in Saenchai's case, guys in the world doing their thing. For me it captures why I love MA so much. Great fun
https://www.instagram.com/p/BsaPysNg5JW/
Having spent most of my life doing standing kicking/punching/wrestling stuff with and without weapons, I fancied something a little different and have joined a small club doing a broad range of things including ju jitsu. At 46, I do often wonder if I'm too old to be thrown around like a rag doll or have a foot pressed against my neck with one arm and wrist bent in an awkward position. Still, it's great to be learning locks, throws and joint manipulations.
Hoofy said:
Having spent most of my life doing standing kicking/punching/wrestling stuff with and without weapons, I fancied something a little different and have joined a small club doing a broad range of things including ju jitsu. At 46, I do often wonder if I'm too old to be thrown around like a rag doll or have a foot pressed against my neck with one arm and wrist bent in an awkward position. Still, it's great to be learning locks, throws and joint manipulations.
At 41 I'm enjoying it, although you do need to be in decent shape -able to do decent breakfalls if you are going to do randori (sparring). I've quite taken to the groundwork. The standing off-balancing and throwing takes a bit of getting used to.
MC Bodge said:
Hoofy said:
Having spent most of my life doing standing kicking/punching/wrestling stuff with and without weapons, I fancied something a little different and have joined a small club doing a broad range of things including ju jitsu. At 46, I do often wonder if I'm too old to be thrown around like a rag doll or have a foot pressed against my neck with one arm and wrist bent in an awkward position. Still, it's great to be learning locks, throws and joint manipulations.
At 41 I'm enjoying it, although you do need to be in decent shape -able to do decent breakfalls if you are going to do randori (sparring). I've quite taken to the groundwork. The standing off-balancing and throwing takes a bit of getting used to.
I need to work on my rolls/breakfalls etc. Half the time, I end up causing more damage to myself than my opponent.
Hoofy said:
MC Bodge said:
Hoofy said:
Having spent most of my life doing standing kicking/punching/wrestling stuff with and without weapons, I fancied something a little different and have joined a small club doing a broad range of things including ju jitsu. At 46, I do often wonder if I'm too old to be thrown around like a rag doll or have a foot pressed against my neck with one arm and wrist bent in an awkward position. Still, it's great to be learning locks, throws and joint manipulations.
At 41 I'm enjoying it, although you do need to be in decent shape -able to do decent breakfalls if you are going to do randori (sparring). I've quite taken to the groundwork. The standing off-balancing and throwing takes a bit of getting used to.
I need to work on my rolls/breakfalls etc. Half the time, I end up causing more damage to myself than my opponent.
Tony Angelino said:
I feel your pain. My current best effort is biting my own finger and bleeding on my instructors new white gi as I couldnt tap to a choke due to one hand being in said mouth and my other being trapped in by gi.
I think my best is taking an elbow to the chest while in a lock and coughing saliva over my face. The guy who was bringing me the pain decided to let me go at that point.
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