Ever since high school I have been a Steven Seagal fan. Now he is not the best actor in the world, but he is a legitimate martial artist. He is the first caucasian, perhaps the first non Japanese to have a dojo in Tokyo. I came across this documentary about 3 or 4 years ago. It highlights his years as an instructor, before he became an action movie star. He brought a dynamic power to a style known for its grace and subtlety. Mike from class told me a story about a seminar of Seagal's he went to and how one of the guys he was with didn't like Seagal. This friend was hoping to get a chance to attack Seagal in a demonstration that Seagal always does at his seminars. When the time came this guy got picked to participate in the demo. When he charged in with full intent to plow over Seagal. This guy got leveled and left lying in a heap on the ground. I imagine it looked something like these guys in this video. Enjoy.
Be Safe, Train Hard
Sunday, June 20, 2010
Thursday, June 10, 2010
Tough Guys
Now these guys are tough Martial Artist. I know the UFC is full of tough guys, but I doubt many of them would last very long in one of these tournaments. Kyokushin Karate is an extremely "hard" style. The one reason I have a little respect for UFC Middle Weight Champion GSP, is because he is a black belt in Kyokushin Karate. As is Bas Rutten, Former UFC Heavy Weight Champion, but I have a great deal of respect for Bas as a martial artist. The rules to this style of sport combat are no punching to the face, no groin strikes, no grappling, and no pads, just a cup. Many martial arts anymore have very little combat application. But I think you can see by this video it is all about what you train for and how you condition your body for physical contact. In between all of the knockouts take a look at all the full power punches to the body and kicks to the legs these guys are taking and most of the time don't even wince. It's all about your mental and physical approach to training that determines the value of your martial art when it comes time to use it for personal protection.
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