And? I didn't say it was in MMA. I don't practice MMA. I know it can be effective based on its performance in kickboxing.
Agreed. But yet we are looking at the under-representing of TMA in MMA, not fine-lining how you want to make some literal counter point to every line I write.
Ok? I have not read that, or if I did, I dind't understand it.
The general gist is resistance training, and not over-compliance. Also, not necessarily a focus on fitness in the class, but an acknowledgment that fitness is important. Beyond that, drills that are not just in the air (I've seen both on a person or on a bag be effective), and consistency in the lessons (don't say one day 'keep your knuckles rotated during a reverse punch', then say to rotate them a different way the next day). That's purely for general combat effectiveness, which is what I was addressing, not specific scenarios, or additional SD concerns.
Well, as a generality there is some truth in the TMA conditioning not being as rigorous across the board. The other side of that coin, and which as been posted here by others, is the amount of dedication varies tremendously. A TMA practitioner can still obtain great benefits from the TMA approach with modest physical conditioning.
Martial arts in general does better w better conditioning, we should all agree.
On the resistance training, I'm on board with that as a general principle. And I spoken on that divide in philosophy in my earlier posts. I will agree many get that proverbial wake up call once the going gets tough, but this is the lazy and unthinking to a large degree, TMA wise. A majority of practitioners unfortunately.
The latter is why I propose Shotokan karate for MMA minded, because it's traditional practice is very physically oriented.
I get it. Then those who train under your umbrella are going to have that better level of conditioning to better prepare for the realities when they pop up.
I actually think quite a few would be effective. But I don't have any experience that mine is effective in MMA, just kickboxing. I could list them out for you, but first I'd need to know what arts you do/don't consider a TMA.
Well, don't wait on me. We've seen some experienced karate backgrounds do well in MMA, up to a point. Won't rehash what MMA has rehashed a million times there.
Also, while others may be too nice to say this, coming onto a site, and just being a general dick to people after assuming you know their stance, isn't the best way to get someone to change their opinion. So either you need to work on that, or you have some other reason of being on here.
Yeah, upset the apple cart by posting traditional karate w substance. That's tough. I learned by looking to substance, and not engaging in what you say which on the record in the replies / avoiding the issue / rhetorical unclever responses to my posts.
Those invested in a franchise often shoot down any differing view. Shoe fit? In terms of passing judgement, the responsible answer is to address with substance, instead of blank admonishments. Should someone feel their brand or self-made art adaptation is superior to traditional karate, I'm fine with them thinking so. No doubt there is more than plenty in the general public who will side along.
