" Fight clubs"

[Emeraldphoenix]

I was wondering if anyone has ran across any local type clubs that are open to all styles, for sparring purposes. I think the best way for you to test your skills is sparr with as many different styles as possible. But it seems that politics and school reputations get in the way of this. I am talking about a group of people just getting together a couple times a month and doing their own thing no school memberships or dues or politics. Just martial artists refining their skills and testing their personal fighting styles.. Any feed back would be welcome. How much interest in this subject is there?

[old8step]

well it depends on how hard you are thinking of going i know many schools that have smokers with other schools in muay thai and boxing on a monthly basis with no fees etc i also know many schools that accept open challenges. So it depends on what type of sparring are you talking about?

[Emeraldphoenix]

To the Death. Just kidding. Friendly. You wouldnt want to be sending guys out on stretchers. Dont think you would get many guys coming back.

[phoenixdog]

Walk into any USA boxing gym with an attitude and they will gladly accomodate you. Bring your mouthpiece.

[Emeraldphoenix]

well, I see that this subject isnt of any serious interest. I could also go to the local bar or street corner and **** on the nearest guy. But my ? was of a different nature. Trying to see if it would be possible to do something like this outside of tournaments or going into another school and getting into a war. I have fought boxer before they arent that much of a challenge when you can use kicks against them. they do not like kickers. But anyway, I put the idea out there and i got what i got from it. Perhaps if i talked smack and politics i would get a better response.

[Oso]

well, it's pretty much off topic for this forum, unless you were talking mantis only players.

otherwise, people that want to spar with other people tend to do just that...those that don't won't. your question is really rather vague.

the truth is, most people really don't want to spar regularly at the level of 'fighting'


Vs. a boxer: if you want to learn something about what you can really do with your hands, spar a boxer on their terms. Or, if you're really serious, i'm sure you can find a boxer who will be will to let you do whatever you think your game is as long as he can hit you as hard as he wants.

[mooyingmantis]

Emeraldpheonix,
I am in North Canton, Ohio. You are welcome to come spar at my school.
I have participated in these in the past. It was a good workout with some nice guys. We had a boxer, a JKD player, a karateka and myself.
Send me a personal message and we can hook up.
BTW, who do you train with in Akron?

Mooying

[Emeraldphoenix]

Good to go. If this is who i think it is, give me a shout. Couple more guys and we can do it. Akron area?

[yu shan]

Oso-I remember when you hooked up with the boxer back a spell. Did you get a good lesson? Boxers are tuff mofo`s. I have always been a fan of western boxing, catch as many fights as I can. Wasnt there a Russian style of some sorts that you went up against. Guys, Oso has no inhibitions, think the dude would go up against just about anybody.

Mooying- I understand there is some real punka s s in Akron area. I was hoping Emerald was from Biggie`s school... no? Biggie`s a great teacher and good man. It was funny yet bizarre, stories he told me about schools in his area, some real koo koo`s.

[phoenixdog]

Seriously,your mantis will better if you spar against boxers.If you say boxers were not much of a challenge,then you didn't go to a serious boxing gym.If you can't find a serious boxing gym,them I'm sure the pong lai folks will accomodate you as well.

[Oso]

yes, it was a big lesson, he was surprised I would put the gloves on and go with him...then he proceded to beat the snot out of me.

super nice guy be kinda flaky, only got to go round with him twice.

had a guy come in to ask about classes a week or so ago...said he was a 'golden gloves' boxer from south miami...???...who knows...hopefully he'll come back...he looked to be about 200 and I need a big guy in my school.