on tuf.
That was a good episode
That's not getting beat up. Thai training can be ruthless. Skarbowski is very reserved.
Watch the video below. If it doesn't recalibrate your take on Muay thai... then congratulations, you should consider a career in Muay thai.
Love old drunk/smoking Thai boxers. Idk why something about it makes me smile.
Holy shit. Those clips show just how basic many MMA fighter's striking is in the UFC.
They haven't even scratched the surface yet.
Nytron -Holy shit. Those clips show just how basic many MMA fighter's striking is in the UFC.
They haven't even scratched the surface yet.
I don't know if that's it. There's a ton of high level boxers and kickboxers in MMA. It's just difficult to get off when there's the constant threat of takedown. This puts guys like Conor and Aldo into context.
jgiveshead -Nytron -Holy shit. Those clips show just how basic many MMA fighter's striking is in the UFC.
They haven't even scratched the surface yet.
I don't know if that's it. There's a ton of high level boxers and kickboxers in MMA. It's just difficult to get off when there's the constant threat of takedown. This puts guys like Conor and Aldo into context.
Keep in mind the tuf guys were mainly younger and not so experienced with a few years of mma training. Meanwhile Jean Charles had about 20 years experience (up to world championship level) when that was recorded. Plus they were doing standup and clinch work which is his specialty.
Lmao epic
When I trained in Thailand at Fairtex in Pattaya there was a coach called Kai who loved his whiskey! Ended up sat in the fountain at the bottom of the road drinking it from the bottle with him in Songkran.
JoeHurley -jgiveshead -Nytron -Holy shit. Those clips show just how basic many MMA fighter's striking is in the UFC.
They haven't even scratched the surface yet.
I don't know if that's it. There's a ton of high level boxers and kickboxers in MMA. It's just difficult to get off when there's the constant threat of takedown. This puts guys like Conor and Aldo into context.
Keep in mind the tuf guys were mainly younger and not so experienced with a few years of mma training. Meanwhile Jean Charles had about 20 years experience (up to world championship level) when that was recorded. Plus they were doing standup and clinch work which is his specialty.
Yeah just re-read Nytron's post. He's totally right. I don't know why but I read it as "the striking level in the UFC sucks" (paraphrasing).
I still don't think Skarbowski is that hard on guys though. Again, watch the links I posted. THAT is getting the piss beat out of you. Skarbowski simply showed them some new things that they were missing.
Ninja Lee -Lmao epic
When I trained in Thailand at Fairtex in Pattaya there was a coach called Kai who loved his whiskey! Ended up sat in the fountain at the bottom of the road drinking it from the bottle with him in Songkran.
Good to see you're still around Lee.
I often daydream about giving up the rat race and going to live Thailand and practice Muay Thai all day!
Kinda sad that JCS is known to American fans as "that drunk French guy GSP brought on TUF".
jgiveshead -That's not getting beat up. Thai training can be ruthless. Skarbowski is very reserved.
Watch the video below. If it doesn't recalibrate your take on Muay thai... then congratulations, you should consider a career in Muay thai.
This was awesome, thanks for posting! Muay Thai is amazing.
Ninja Lee -Lmao epic
When I trained in Thailand at Fairtex in Pattaya there was a coach called Kai who loved his whiskey! Ended up sat in the fountain at the bottom of the road drinking it from the bottle with him in Songkran.
Okay, I am jealous. That must have been an amazing experience training there.
I would imagine the avg. tourist there would have to be very careful 'cause you never know which seemingly non-threatening Thai has been training since they were 4, probably a lot of fat Westerners with ILS getting dropped lol
Dashabox -jgiveshead -That's not getting beat up. Thai training can be ruthless. Skarbowski is very reserved.
Watch the video below. If it doesn't recalibrate your take on Muay thai... then congratulations, you should consider a career in Muay thai.
This was awesome, thanks for posting! Muay Thai is amazing.
I've trained MT for ~15 years, some of that time intensely with some top men. But those videos made me uncomfortable. Some of those trainers--who are active world champions--don't hold back AT ALL. I think the important context is that the guys that are getting stomped are actually pretty good fighters already.
jgiveshead -Dashabox -jgiveshead -That's not getting beat up. Thai training can be ruthless. Skarbowski is very reserved.
Watch the video below. If it doesn't recalibrate your take on Muay thai... then congratulations, you should consider a career in Muay thai.
This was awesome, thanks for posting! Muay Thai is amazing.
I've trained MT for ~15 years, some of that time intensely with some top men. But those videos made me uncomfortable. Some of those trainers--who are active world champions--don't hold back AT ALL. I think the important context is that the guys that are getting stomped are actually pretty good fighters already.
No doubt, it really shows the saying "There are levels to this". I enjoyed the hell out of it so thanks again.
I have a toddler, she is tiny, I want to get her into BJJ first but, what would be your opinion of a female getting into MT as far as what age they should start and if you would even recommend it in the first place for someone who in all likelyhood will never be a "Fighter"?
Dashabox -jgiveshead -Dashabox -jgiveshead -That's not getting beat up. Thai training can be ruthless. Skarbowski is very reserved.
Watch the video below. If it doesn't recalibrate your take on Muay thai... then congratulations, you should consider a career in Muay thai.
This was awesome, thanks for posting! Muay Thai is amazing.
I've trained MT for ~15 years, some of that time intensely with some top men. But those videos made me uncomfortable. Some of those trainers--who are active world champions--don't hold back AT ALL. I think the important context is that the guys that are getting stomped are actually pretty good fighters already.
No doubt, it really shows the saying "There are levels to this". I enjoyed the hell out of it so thanks again.
I have a toddler, she is tiny, I want to get her into BJJ first but, what would be your opinion of a female getting into MT as far as what age they should start and if you would even recommend it in the first place for someone who in all likelyhood will never be a "Fighter"?
You just described my daughter who turns 6 in Aug. I started training her in MT (clinching, elbows, knees) three months ago at the start of the pandemic. She did exactly 2 years of TKD before the pandemic. I'm not pushing her toward a life of brain damage, but I want her to be athletic, and she's got to do something. Why not start with the one thing I'm actually competent about. If she wants to be competitive, that's her decision when she gets older. Until then I'd like to instill some values of regimentation, hard work, focus... building skill.
My take on martial arts for extremely young people. I'm not trying to turn her into some sort of killer. But when bullies come along, I don't want her to have a panic reaction. That's the #1 tool bullies use. They have some experience doing this, and the victims never imagined they'd be getting physical with someone, they have zero experience. I just want her to be comfortable with that type of situation. The confidence alone is usually enough to make the other guy think twice.
Dashabox -jgiveshead -Dashabox -jgiveshead -That's not getting beat up. Thai training can be ruthless. Skarbowski is very reserved.
Watch the video below. If it doesn't recalibrate your take on Muay thai... then congratulations, you should consider a career in Muay thai.
This was awesome, thanks for posting! Muay Thai is amazing.
I've trained MT for ~15 years, some of that time intensely with some top men. But those videos made me uncomfortable. Some of those trainers--who are active world champions--don't hold back AT ALL. I think the important context is that the guys that are getting stomped are actually pretty good fighters already.
No doubt, it really shows the saying "There are levels to this". I enjoyed the hell out of it so thanks again.
I have a toddler, she is tiny, I want to get her into BJJ first but, what would be your opinion of a female getting into MT as far as what age they should start and if you would even recommend it in the first place for someone who in all likelyhood will never be a "Fighter"?
Addressing the toddler detail. I started with TKD because a lot of schools have a fun-oriented program. My daughter started when she was 3. Two big principles: listen to what you're told, and have fun. Get used to moving your body.
jgiveshead -Dashabox -jgiveshead -That's not getting beat up. Thai training can be ruthless. Skarbowski is very reserved.
Watch the video below. If it doesn't recalibrate your take on Muay thai... then congratulations, you should consider a career in Muay thai.
This was awesome, thanks for posting! Muay Thai is amazing.
I've trained MT for ~15 years, some of that time intensely with some top men. But those videos made me uncomfortable. Some of those trainers--who are active world champions--don't hold back AT ALL. I think the important context is that the guys that are getting stomped are actually pretty good fighters already.
That guy "Lam" that trained GSP doesn't look like a fun padholder lol