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Hey guys, we're all different shapes and sizes and it seems only natural to partially patent your style after someone. So which 10th Planet Instructor do you look to, to get inspiration??? For me, it's John Botello. Master Yoda is holding it down for us little guys. I'm constantly looking to see what Yoda has up his sleeve.
I do the stuff that my instructors teach me (Derek and David) and then try to add in Marcelo's stuff if I can. Also, I really like the deep half, but I learned that from Derek anyway. Then I try to learn a little bit of Matt Hester's choke stuff as I go.
I try mimic sean bollingers style.
I do my best to mimic Kevin Green, but he's too badass!
You know what...we need to see a super fight between Marcelo Garcia and Eddie :D id pay good money to see that
The grandmasta :)
If these two roll then the universe as we know it will unravel.Quote:
Originally Posted by Hector Ramos
In terms of technique, Eddie Bravo, of course. In terms of attitude, Einstein. I generally despise all my students. :(
The thing is, I try not to be an exact mimic of ANYBODY. What's the point? Unless you are the exact same body type, strength, flexibility, etc? Why not take some stuff from everybody? In my opinion, that's the way to go. I take Eddie's bottom game stuff because of my flexibility, but other guys ways of passing guard from top such as Marcelo, SBG guys, the list goes on.
For me, I take different things (sweeps, grips, transitions, etc.) from all the high level guys and add what i like to my system.
My style is probably most similar to Alder, but I'm not trying to mimic anyone specifically. I just use what works for me.
Gerald prob has the most influence on my style but I don't really mimic him. I haven't really rolled with too many of the other instructors to know their style but I'm sure I roll like a lot of the little guys.
Mimic was used very loosely but I love the responses.
Top game: Einstein, Denny, Rogan
Bottom: Eddie
Thanks Mike...keep at it bro. :)Quote:
Originally Posted by michael grzybek
^This^...nicely put :)Quote:
Originally Posted by Scott Yockel
Joey Karate
I roll like me. :)