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It's been awhile, but I remember reading Judo Gene Lebell's book. He talked about how the Judo association took Judo from legit martial art to obscure sport, and how the association black listed him because of his incorporation of catch wrestling techniques (probably among other things from what I've heard about Gene :) ). I think its natural to defer to an association, in the U.S. the prestige of an association is synonymous with high achievement (i.e. the NBA and NFL), but I think there should be more caution in the martial arts. I am certainly not trying to take the wind out of anyone's sail who has an ibjj tournament coming up, i'm still really proud of my 3rd place medal at pan ams (as a white belt :)) but I think an honest discussion is a healthy thing. From the letter I posted, it seems like things are far from a healthy discussion and more of a one way street.
I won't compete in ibjjf competition. It's just too much to me and a lot in order to get certified through ibjjf etc. it just isn't worth it to me. They do run a good tournament though.
The IJF has ruined Judo and continues to ruin it and even more sad the IOC is endorsing and supporting their changes. I gave up on the idea of returning to Judo when they outlawed grabbing the legs. They are limiting the art and Judo is a beautiful sport and martial art before the IJF took control. Gene Lebell was completely correct in trying to grow the art and it sucks that is the hand he was delt.Quote:
Originally Posted by VIVIANO
True.....
+1, I Love judo but one thing i hate about some judo gyms or practitioners is that once a technique becomes illegal in competition we're not going to bother learning or teaching them anymore.Quote:
Originally Posted by Kyle Spalla
BJJ has become a traditional martial art...
Your conduct is out of line LOL. Bringing water to the mat. WOW I cant wait to get thrown out of the IBJJF. John and I already have an awesome plan to go it in style if need be. :)Quote:
Originally Posted by VIVIANO
Dear God! This is gonna be an epic kick out :-).Quote:
Originally Posted by Josh Passini
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Originally Posted by VIVIANO
dah...i wish i saw what was said before the deletion of the comment. haha
Sean's right, Mr. Thomas went Rick James style and deserved to be taught a lesson
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And Dos Equis...Quote:
Originally Posted by Eddie Bravo
Water? wtf! hahaha
That's pretty hilarious. Hell yeah, gracie nationals all the way! Love the sub only rules.
Who else is competing in Jan?
Without participants there will be no IBJJF. I say their tournaments should be boycotted.. Fuckin goons!
We still talking about this?
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hTOKJTRHMdw
....It's almost as if this is a spoof....
For those of you that don't know Derreck Stewart, he is the Omaha Moonhead and runs the MSC tourneys and is cool as hell. He just had a tourney here in Indy and it ran very smoothly. Planning on going to the one in Chicago in Nov if everything works out. Hope they continue to grow!! Good shit. Sub only is the way to go!!Quote:
Originally Posted by Eddie Bravo
Any others are fascists.