tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2981970244841049070.post919892009060338581..comments2023-06-11T03:15:20.105-07:00Comments on Jiu-jitsu Sensei: Blow-Throw-Blow... Pro?Lori O'Connellhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14624273179198028322noreply@blogger.comBlogger7125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2981970244841049070.post-18102047236341881912007-11-15T23:28:00.000-08:002007-11-15T23:28:00.000-08:00Hello Jenny,Sparring is actually part of the Jiu-j...Hello Jenny,<BR/><BR/>Sparring is actually part of the Jiu-jitsu curriculum according to the Can-ryu 2000 system. The grappling aspect that is creeping in more is not, but just the basic sparring is. <BR/><BR/>I don't mind of some students want to push the envelope a bit and work some grappling into the sparring. After all, that could easily happen in a real situation. That being said, everyone should be comfortable with the stand-up portion of sparring first and foremost before adding anything else in. And since the grappling is not a requirement for testing, it need not be present when you spar. Everyone should work in the context with which they feel comfortable and that should be accomplished by communicating with your partner. I will make sure that everyone realizes this when they spar.Lori O'Connellhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14624273179198028322noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2981970244841049070.post-63646295443996269412007-11-15T22:13:00.000-08:002007-11-15T22:13:00.000-08:00Sensei:Good for you to keep pushing yourself to le...Sensei:<BR/><BR/>Good for you to keep pushing yourself to learn. Happy to be in your corner for MMA. Just for myself though I would prefer to just focus on one martial art discipline at a time. While it is fun sometimes to learn things off curriculum, I’m not so interested in the sparring part, but would like to perfect the Can-Ryu technical art first.<BR/><BR/>JennyJennyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02771221028868714943noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2981970244841049070.post-22436663071943831152007-11-06T21:50:00.000-08:002007-11-06T21:50:00.000-08:00Yes I am very interested in martial arts. I have t...Yes I am very interested in martial arts. I have taken Tae-Kwon-Do classes before, and I was in Capoeira for about a year. I would love to be able to commit myself, but it has been difficult with school and everything. This is my final year though so I'll have more time to myself once I graduate. I look forward to observing your class on sunday.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2981970244841049070.post-85796799498925652822007-11-05T23:00:00.000-08:002007-11-05T23:00:00.000-08:00It was nice to meet you today. Thanks for your co...It was nice to meet you today. Thanks for your comments. You seem very interested in the martial arts. You're still welcome to come watch our ground defense class this Sunday. And if you want to come in and do a couple of free trial lessons of our class, you're more than welcome. :)Lori O'Connellhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14624273179198028322noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2981970244841049070.post-23176798746666697992007-11-05T22:50:00.000-08:002007-11-05T22:50:00.000-08:00Thank you for your time today, I really enjoyed ob...Thank you for your time today, I really enjoyed observing your class. I have also thought about the pro's and cons of MMA fighting and I have to say that I see this as a positive experience. Even though I also don't quite like the "ego and violence" that comes with it, I agree that it would add to your overall knowledge and fighting experience. It would be interesting to see your approach to the MMA, because for me its not about the blood, but about the technique and strategy. Anybody can give someone a bloody nose, but being able to beat someone on good technique...timing, control etc, for me that's a good fighter. I'm not familiar with all the rules of MMA fighting, but it seems to be as real as you can get. I guess I see it more as a personal challenge...all that training and hard work being put to the test.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2981970244841049070.post-30499899263802989272007-11-02T13:31:00.000-07:002007-11-02T13:31:00.000-07:00Thank you for your comments. As I train myself fo...Thank you for your comments. As I train myself for MMA, I will definitely be taking a close look at what gaps I can exploit with my Can-Ryu background. That being said, I'll also be getting a solid foundation in some of the more traditional attacks and defenses currently prevalent in MMA. I want to make my training as well-rounded as possible.Lori O'Connellhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14624273179198028322noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2981970244841049070.post-58874250624891396412007-11-02T12:46:00.000-07:002007-11-02T12:46:00.000-07:00I think that the opponents who will try to cut you...I think that the opponents who will try to cut you with an elbow or break your nose are doing so because those are within the rules. To cut an opponent with an elbow is a quick way to finish a fight. However, I wonder if more common denominators are appearing in MMA, and are there gaps where you can use a Can Ryu technique to exploit an opening? What if you know they plan to clinch, or plan to knee you? What if you know they plan to throw leg kicks in the same fashion as many other MMA fighters do? I think incorporating Can Ryu makes some sense if it presents your opponent with an unexpected attack or defense.James Gillhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09891191906537365664noreply@blogger.com