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Which one's the Marine ???

A great video, to be sure, but isn't this EXACTLY the type of "video dump" thread that newbies get their pee-pee's schwacked over by the mod squad?
 
OttoWrote8 said:
A great video, to be sure, but isn't this EXACTLY the type of "video dump" thread that newbies get their pee-pee's schwacked over by the mod squad?
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Not by me ... it's boxing (Navy related) and this is probably the 3rd vid I've posted in 5 years ... so quit raining on my parade, Otto.

You know it's a bad day when Otto gives you a dressing down for 'improprieties' ... :)
 
I saw something not too different on ESPN2 8-10 years ago. It was a kick boxing tournament in San Jose, and some guy did the same lame routine. He got served in the same manner. Gratifying, isn't it?
 
Kind of like that bus fight video that's gone viral. Some dude starts getting riled up, puffing his chest out and talking a lot of shit... then gets VERY easily owned in seconds... god I love watching people fail hard.
 
LOL--LOL-- I'm going to guess that he's not the capoera guy with the greasy locks. Love the solid right punch--let's hope no grappler gets him on the ground--

Thanks A-4s; that's the first time I've smiled all day.
 
voodooqueen said:
LOL--LOL-- I'm going to guess that he's not the capoera guy with the greasy locks. Love the solid right punch--let's hope no grappler gets him on the ground--

Thanks A-4s; that's the first time I've smiled all day.
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Yeah, that's why capoeira should be regarded more as a dance, not as a means to self-defense. The other Brazilian martial art is pretty useful though.
 
positiveg89 said:
Yeah, that's why capoeira should be regarded more as a dance, not as a means to self-defense.
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False.

Capoeira was started by African slaves; the "dance" part of it was used to hide its true deadly intent in plain sight of the slave-masters. In the 17-19th centuries, capoeira fighters were used as mercenaries/bodyguards with such deadly effectiveness, its practice was officially outlawed.

In a real street fight you would NEVER use any of the moves you saw in the video A4s posted above. Today, the "dance" part is used to test your strength, agility and reflexes, just as any other martial arts style has its "show off" moves designed to do the same. Just as any other martial art style, capoeira can be brutal in the hands of the right person. Incidentally, last night I saw my instructor fight in an MMA tournament, and he absolutely destroyed the BJJ guy he went against.

That all said, it's always best to study more than one fighting style to complement your abilities - that's why I also took up Muay Thai. :)
 
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