Witness the power of BJJ in a fight

Wow that is so cool you go to train with fedor! Please tell us more about it! what was it like to roll with him? I bet its like rolling with a grizzly bear.
 
I'm curious about the legality of using a choke in a street fight. Couldn't that result in an attempted murder charge?
 
KalEl said:
Wow that is so cool you go to train with fedor! Please tell us more about it! what was it like to roll with him? I bet its like rolling with a grizzly bear.
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I didn't get to roll with him myself, although I did with two of his team members. He sparred with two of my friends, who are way more advanced than I am, and a lot bigger and fitter as well. But seeing him in action against guys that submit me in 20 seconds, dominating them, that was fascinating to watch. He has this unusual mix of intensity and calm while fighting (sparring), he injured a friend of mine (and former sparring partner to Dennis van der Geest) without seeming to try very hard, while his partners seemed to hardly survive. To me it's a clear aspect of being used to combat at the very highest level.

Another thing that was striking was his blend of wrestling, judo and bjj skills. It is for BJJ and kickboxing that he is in the Netherlands, hoping and looking to hone his skills.
Fedor always struck me as modest down-to-earth guy, and he reinforced that impression. For someone of his stature it's not uncommon to see people get jaded, even arrogant, but he took the time to pose with anyone who wanted to, he answered questions even from my kids, he joked with us in the showers like we all knew each other for years. He really seems like a great person, as well as a (IMHO) unsurpassed fighter.
 
joshuabl said:
I'm curious about the legality of using a choke in a street fight. Couldn't that result in an attempted murder charge?
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I assume it would all be regarded in the context of proportionality. Even using a .50 cal could be legal self defense if the circumstances were proper.
 
joshuabl said:
I'm curious about the legality of using a choke in a street fight. Couldn't that result in an attempted murder charge?
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I dont see how punching someone in the neck or temple would be any better.

To me, choking is a quick way to stop the fight and avoid taking (and giving) more hits, and I have done it a few times.


Of course, avoiding it all to begin with is the way to go.

To be honest, I find the whole MMA craze horribly boring and annoying, but to each their own. I have better things to do than fight.
 
philwar said:
I didn't get to roll with him myself, although I did with two of his team members. He sparred with two of my friends, who are way more advanced than I am, and a lot bigger and fitter as well. But seeing him in action against guys that submit me in 20 seconds, dominating them, that was fascinating to watch. He has this unusual mix of intensity and calm while fighting (sparring), he injured a friend of mine (and former sparring partner to Dennis van der Geest) without seeming to try very hard, while his partners seemed to hardly survive. To me it's a clear aspect of being used to combat at the very highest level.Another thing that was striking was his blend of wrestling, judo and bjj skills. It is for BJJ and kickboxing that he is in the Netherlands, hoping and looking to hone his skills. Fedor always struck me as modest down-to-earth guy, and he reinforced that impression. For someone of his stature it's not uncommon to see people get jaded, even arrogant, but he took the time to pose with anyone who wanted to, he answered questions even from my kids, he joked with us in the showers like we all knew each other for years. He really seems like a great person, as well as a (IMHO) unsurpassed fighter.
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Fedor always struck me as a really down to earth guy. I hate how M-1 has managed his career, alot of people dislike Fedor because they mistake his managements decisions for his own decisions. Im glad to hear that he is branching out again for his training. It seemed like when he was training with the golden glory guys before the cro cop fight he really hit his stride as a martial artist, to me that was his most incredible performance to date. And I know what you mean about his toughness. Fighters like that are just a different breed. Ive never trained with anyone who had Fedor's level of talent but I've trained with some excellent fighters and I'm amazed at their ability to take hard shots like its nothing. I want to see fedor go down to 205 where he belongs and make a run for the title. I think at that weight, if he can retain his strength and cardio he could beat anyone on any given day. Fighting 285lb guys just isn't a fair fight, even though fedor has had success in the past.
 
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