"Western" MA

[neit]

i find that people who practice western martial arts can be just as annoying as those who practice eastern ones.

[chen zhen]

Annoyance is a universal thing.

what's your point?

[Judge Pen]

Originally posted by chen zhen
Americans always talk about "world-series in football"- but in reality it's just americans who play it.

And yes, football (soccer, to not confuse people ) is everyone else's football

Sorry, I understand that I'm an arrogant american and no one beut arrogant americans appreciate American Football. Having said that, Baseball plays the World Series. American Football has the Superbowl. Technically, American Football is not including the rest of the world as silent participants.

BTW, football (american) is an excellent sport. The offensive and defensive line play is a study in leverage and technique that many martial artists would appreciate if they ever give it a try.

I'm off my soapbox now.

[chen zhen]

I guess there is some things like pushing & running into people that is done in american football can have some application. Also some training-tools. But else I don't know...

[ZIM]

I haven't followed this topic at all. But here's a link that has some interesting body linkage info.

[chen zhen]

I guess..

thanks for the link

[Judge Pen]

Originally posted by chen zhen
I guess there is some things like pushing & running into people that is done in american football can have some application. Also some training-tools. But else I don't know...

Training tools aside, stances and footwork are essetnial to an offensive lineman's technique. Weight distribution is also essential. For a defensive lineman, leverage and footwork are the key. Very judo like in finding the best way to off-balance the person so that you may get by them in the most effiecinet manner possible. Tackling is also a little more involved than just 'running into people.' Technique, leverage, and accuracy must all come together in a split second. Much like a good takedown or throw.

I was a better american football player because of my martial arts background. Several professional players cross-train in MA to improve their technique and performance on the field.

[Former castleva]

"stop and smell the FLOWER" I conclude.

[Starchaser107]

this thread should be ressurected, every now and then.
is there any record of aztek or mayan martial art?
not that tainos martial arts were effective against spanish rifles and such delights, but then again whose martial art is?

also , any info on Kaliparayiit (sp) I came across some sites back in the day but nothing spectacular.

[Stacey]

Savate French?

Around the same time the French were making Savate there was considerable Chinese/Asian influence. The first acupuncturists were apearing in France. Now there are French energetics which is a simplification of the 5 element theory. The French have been asiaphiles for some time.

That said, savate sucks. Bad TKD at best.

[Ikken Hisatsu]

well considering the origins of modern day savate- i.e, french sailors- I somehow doubt that the chinese had much to do with it. but since you see TKD as being "crap" as well, it just shows how narrow minded you are, so of course you wouldn't have any idea.

[Former castleva]

Those native American arts sure sound compelling but I suspect they went extinct with the tribes,unfortunately.

Greek art,pankration?