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So how many real life warriors do we have in here?
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✭✭✭Malacthulhu wrote: »A warrior in this day and age is anyone being a single parent or a school teacher, not a ego seeking machoist.
Hey now, I am about us unmacho as it gets..
You dont have to be a machoist to want to be able to defend yourself.
Edited by Jade1986 on November 6, 2017 9:17PM4 -
GrigorijMalahevich✭✭✭✭✭Valera Progib wrote: »
Saying Krav Maga and MMA in one sentence is highest level of “look at me, I have no idea at all”.Prior to becoming an EMT, and acquiring my Bachelor's degree I did a lot of MMA, and as I'm waiting to get into the USAF as an officer I'm thinking about taking up Krav Maga.
Which makes me wonder, how many martial artists or service men/women do we have playing ESO?
No, you should not take any krav maga lessons at all.
BJJ purple belt here. Was doing martial arts all my life including Combat *** and MMA in UTC in UK until I got married 5 years ago. Now my son is 2 years old and hopefully he will be in to BJJ and I will be able to drop him at kids class and have a roll.
P.S. my nickname “Valera Progib” means “Valera Supplex”
Well did MMA for a year before having to work and go to school. Now that I'm out, and waiting to be selected for the USAF I was considering on taking Krav Maga because there's a gym near by so I thought it would be a good opportunity to learn it. There's also a HEMA group near by that I'm interested in as well. So why should I not take Krav Maga?
Bro, all this “bushido, kenpo, kung fu, win chun, krav maga, systema, aikido” is just “exercise” or “fitness” nothing to do with real fighting or martial arts sports.
Everyony that tries to teach you some “secret techniques” is just liar. You will see once in a liftime in a street fighting someone doing a tornado kick and actually hitting anyone.
If you want to do something proper go and do some boxing (super simple, straightforward and most effective and best time/skill ratio out there) or/and submission wrestling of any kind.
Fancy names and claims are usually a mask for being useless. People doing fake martial arts usually quit after first fight...
Don’t get me wrong, there are loads of really effective martial arts: kudo, kyuokushin karate, boxing, thai boxing, judo, wrestling, ***, brazilian jiu jutsu etc. You can also check how many UFC fighters have krav maga background or “shaolin kung fu” (this one is just ridiculously funny).
Just imho with some common sense.
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KRBMMO✭✭✭✭Sorry, but taking marital arts lessons does not make you a warrior, lol.
The only people I consider "real life warriors" are people who actually get shot at or maybe professional MMA or something like that, but not amateur level.
For example, I was US Army Infantry, had my fair share of real non-lethal fights (one a group melee where someone was stabbed 17 times and I lost a tooth), practiced martial arts and entered amateur competitions but that DOES NOT make me a "real life warrior".1 -
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✭✭✭✭Valera Progib wrote: »Valera Progib wrote: »
Saying Krav Maga and MMA in one sentence is highest level of “look at me, I have no idea at all”.Prior to becoming an EMT, and acquiring my Bachelor's degree I did a lot of MMA, and as I'm waiting to get into the USAF as an officer I'm thinking about taking up Krav Maga.
Which makes me wonder, how many martial artists or service men/women do we have playing ESO?
No, you should not take any krav maga lessons at all.
BJJ purple belt here. Was doing martial arts all my life including Combat *** and MMA in UTC in UK until I got married 5 years ago. Now my son is 2 years old and hopefully he will be in to BJJ and I will be able to drop him at kids class and have a roll.
P.S. my nickname “Valera Progib” means “Valera Supplex”
Well did MMA for a year before having to work and go to school. Now that I'm out, and waiting to be selected for the USAF I was considering on taking Krav Maga because there's a gym near by so I thought it would be a good opportunity to learn it. There's also a HEMA group near by that I'm interested in as well. So why should I not take Krav Maga?
Bro, all this “bushido, kenpo, kung fu, win chun, krav maga, systema, aikido” is just “exercise” or “fitness” nothing to do with real fighting or martial arts sports.
Everyony that tries to teach you some “secret techniques” is just liar. You will see once in a liftime in a street fighting someone doing a tornado kick and actually hitting anyone.
If you want to do something proper go and do some boxing (super simple, straightforward and most effective and best time/skill ratio out there) or/and submission wrestling of any kind.
Fancy names and claims are usually a mask for being useless. People doing fake martial arts usually quit after first fight...
Don’t get me wrong, there are loads of really effective martial arts: kudo, kyuokushin karate, boxing, thai boxing, judo, wrestling, ***, brazilian jiu jutsu etc. You can also check how many UFC fighters have krav maga background or “shaolin kung fu” (this one is just ridiculously funny).
Just imho with some common sense.
Honestly man I'm not into the flashy stuff. A firefighter that I run calls with is actually the one that's in charge of the Krav Maga gym by me, and he's encouraged myself and other first responders to participate. I haven't had the time in the past, but now I do. Did some googling and apparently according to the internet Krav Maga is suppose to be one of the more practical martial arts which is why I've become so interested.0 -
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✭✭✭Sorry, but taking marital arts lessons does not make you a warrior, lol.
The only people I consider "real life warriors" are people who actually get shot at or maybe professional MMA or something like that, but not amateur level.
For example, I was US Army Infantry, had my fair share of real non-lethal fights (one a group melee where someone was stabbed 17 times and I lost a tooth), practiced martial arts and entered amateur competitions but that DOES NOT make me a "real life warrior".
Dedicating four + years of your life to a fighting style us not taking " some classes " . You don't have to kill someone to be a warrior get out of here with that macho nonsense.Edited by Jade1986 on November 6, 2017 9:35PM1 -
Darethran✭✭✭Being in the military doesn't make you a warrior. It makes you someone who, at the very least, supported an organization that engages in murder, *** and torture. The west's soldiers are the same guys who fight alongside Blackwater, after all, and have been destroying the Middle East.
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✭✭✭Prior to becoming an EMT, and acquiring my Bachelor's degree I did a lot of MMA, and as I'm waiting to get into the USAF as an officer I'm thinking about taking up Krav Maga.
Which makes me wonder, how many martial artists or service men/women do we have playing ESO?
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✭Why are people arguing over the classification of a warrior? It’s not meant to be taken literally. Fighters and martial artists often refer to themselves as warriors because we very much enjoy it and learning new ways to improve. That’s it. It’s not some special title or secret society of hardcore individuals.5 -
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Inhuman003✭✭✭✭✭Went to States twice in wrestling NCHSAA North Carolina and I have done some other stuff and I will not call myself a Martial Artist.
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✭✭✭✭✭Why are people arguing over the classification of a warrior? It’s not meant to be taken literally. Fighters and martial artists often refer to themselves as warriors because we very much enjoy it and learning new ways to improve. That’s it. It’s not some special title or secret society of hardcore individuals.
@TheMaster Those are some very truth-filled words. There are fighters of the spirit, as well as those of the pen. And more often times than not, the pen is found to be mightier than the sword in this day and age.
As for martial arts not being about proving who’s more powerful, that is also very much so true. My instructor way back when was a very soft-spoken guy. Veeeery soft-spoken and gentle. Stern. But gentle. Rarely ever raised his voice, and was a bit of a goofball and rather clumsy. But when it came down to training, his strength and amount of focus was incredible. And the number 1 thing he always tried to drive into our heads was that violence should always be avoided if at all possible. Always. Even if it made you get laughed at, or called a punk. N’ah. You take that blow to your ego, and just move along. The only time you get physical, is if you’re literally protecting yourself or someone else from physical assault. And at which case, you only do enough damage to neutralize your enemy. Not leave them a bloody mess.
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KRBMMO✭✭✭✭Sorry, but taking marital arts lessons does not make you a warrior, lol.
The only people I consider "real life warriors" are people who actually get shot at or maybe professional MMA or something like that, but not amateur level.
For example, I was US Army Infantry, had my fair share of real non-lethal fights (one a group melee where someone was stabbed 17 times and I lost a tooth), practiced martial arts and entered amateur competitions but that DOES NOT make me a "real life warrior".
Dedicating four + years of your life to a fighting style us not taking " some classes " . You don't have to kill someone to be a warrior get out of here with that macho nonsense.
No - calling yourself a "warrior" is macho BS. It's not "macho" to say I'm NOT a warrior just because I did a, b, and c. I don't care how long you've taken lessons. I've done 4 years of martial arts, too - been there done that. Doesn't make me a "warrior".
I'll just use the dictionary's definition of "warrior" - a brave or experienced soldier or fighter.
Sorry, but taking lessons isn't "brave". Unless you did shoot fighting or something like that then maybe. But with your regular tournament you either have headgear or back in the day you just had to control your head shots. So just me doing marital arts at the level to compete in a tournament doesn't make me "brave" or "experienced" fighter - thus not a a "warrior". Or are you gong to say my high school wrestling also qualifies me to as a "brave or experienced warrior", lol? I got my varsity letter, lmao.
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Aelakhaii_De_Mythos✭✭✭✭Valera Progib wrote: »
Saying Krav Maga and MMA in one sentence is highest level of “look at me, I have no idea at all”.Prior to becoming an EMT, and acquiring my Bachelor's degree I did a lot of MMA, and as I'm waiting to get into the USAF as an officer I'm thinking about taking up Krav Maga.
Which makes me wonder, how many martial artists or service men/women do we have playing ESO?
No, you should not take any krav maga lessons at all.
BJJ purple belt here. Was doing martial arts all my life including Combat *** and MMA in UTC in UK until I got married 5 years ago. Now my son is 2 years old and hopefully he will be in to BJJ and I will be able to drop him at kids class and have a roll.
P.S. my nickname “Valera Progib” means “Valera Supplex”
Hmm well if you've done martial arts all your life then you should know that it isnt all ***...
OP, if i were you i would go to an MMA gym rather than a specific sport. And start lifting weights.
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Bouldercleave✭✭✭✭✭
✭✭✭Sorry, but taking marital arts lessons does not make you a warrior, lol.
The only people I consider "real life warriors" are people who actually get shot at or maybe professional MMA or something like that, but not amateur level.
For example, I was US Army Infantry, had my fair share of real non-lethal fights (one a group melee where someone was stabbed 17 times and I lost a tooth), practiced martial arts and entered amateur competitions but that DOES NOT make me a "real life warrior".
Dedicating four + years of your life to a fighting style us not taking " some classes " . You don't have to kill someone to be a warrior get out of here with that macho nonsense.
No - calling yourself a "warrior" is macho BS. It's not "macho" to say I'm NOT a warrior just because I did a, b, and c. I don't care how long you've taken lessons. I've done 4 years of martial arts, too - been there done that. Doesn't make me a "warrior".
I'll just use the dictionary's definition of "warrior" - a brave or experienced soldier or fighter.
Sorry, but taking lessons isn't "brave". Unless you did shoot fighting or something like that then maybe. But with your regular tournament you either have headgear or back in the day you just had to control your head shots. So just me doing marital arts at the level to compete in a tournament doesn't make me "brave" or "experienced" fighter - thus not a a "warrior". Or are you gong to say my high school wrestling also qualifies me to as a "brave or experienced warrior", lol? I got my varsity letter, lmao.
get real people.
noun
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a person engaged or experienced in warfare; soldier.
2.
a person who shows or has shown great vigor, courage, or aggressiveness, as in politics or athletics.
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✭✭Valera Progib wrote: »Valera Progib wrote: »
Saying Krav Maga and MMA in one sentence is highest level of “look at me, I have no idea at all”.Prior to becoming an EMT, and acquiring my Bachelor's degree I did a lot of MMA, and as I'm waiting to get into the USAF as an officer I'm thinking about taking up Krav Maga.
Which makes me wonder, how many martial artists or service men/women do we have playing ESO?
No, you should not take any krav maga lessons at all.
BJJ purple belt here. Was doing martial arts all my life including Combat *** and MMA in UTC in UK until I got married 5 years ago. Now my son is 2 years old and hopefully he will be in to BJJ and I will be able to drop him at kids class and have a roll.
P.S. my nickname “Valera Progib” means “Valera Supplex”
Well did MMA for a year before having to work and go to school. Now that I'm out, and waiting to be selected for the USAF I was considering on taking Krav Maga because there's a gym near by so I thought it would be a good opportunity to learn it. There's also a HEMA group near by that I'm interested in as well. So why should I not take Krav Maga?
Bro, all this “bushido, kenpo, kung fu, win chun, krav maga, systema, aikido” is just “exercise” or “fitness” nothing to do with real fighting or martial arts sports.
Everyony that tries to teach you some “secret techniques” is just liar. You will see once in a liftime in a street fighting someone doing a tornado kick and actually hitting anyone.
If you want to do something proper go and do some boxing (super simple, straightforward and most effective and best time/skill ratio out there) or/and submission wrestling of any kind.
Fancy names and claims are usually a mask for being useless. People doing fake martial arts usually quit after first fight...
Don’t get me wrong, there are loads of really effective martial arts: kudo, kyuokushin karate, boxing, thai boxing, judo, wrestling, ***, brazilian jiu jutsu etc. You can also check how many UFC fighters have krav maga background or “shaolin kung fu” (this one is just ridiculously funny).
Just imho with some common sense.
Thanks for your "common sense," forum warrior. Then again, common sense would dictate that you should talk to people who post about their personal experiences instead of mocking them from the safety of your keyboard. Otherwise, I suggest you GTFO.
Since I mentioned Shaolin Kung Fu, I should be the one to respond. If you exercised the aforementioned common sense, which admittedly seems difficult for you, I would have told you that I took a little Kung Fu purely for exercise and flexibility. My primary fighting styles were boxing and Kenpo. The former was my favorite, but, despite your rant, I used certain forms of the latter in real world situations on the job. This was all in addition to everything else I posted.
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✭I have Been Studying the Bujinkan Budo Taijutsu martial art since 1992, and still going.
Mid ranking DAN in the Art, not a high rank (but can teach and rank others) as getting to a high rank is not my drive ( a belt only really covers 2 inch's of your butt anyway) , adding to my learning, experience and martial skills are.
I have taught various Cops, SWAT/ESU, and members of the FBI in martial arts, gun control and disarms, Knife control and disarms, tactics, strategy, CQB room clearing (theory and execution), self defense for women, Sentry Removal, stealth movement and concealment, blindfolded combat and many, many other things, way Too much to list.
I focused on other martial arts in my youth,
Isshin ryu Karate, 1st Dan.
Tae Kwon Do, 1st Dan.
Kendo, 4th Dan. (I love Kenjutsu swordsmanship)
In Budo taijutsu there are 9 schools of martial arts, and 3 are focused on Ninjutsu (ninja) tactics, one of the reasons I love playing the Nightblade class
I have also studied in depth ground fighting, Brazilian Juijitsu, Boxing and various other martial arts and have in-depth knowledge and training on almost all firearms.Edited by whiteshadow711jppreub18_ESO on November 6, 2017 11:06PMSigned, Kotaro Atani.PS5 NAVR16/ CP 160 Khajiit Nightblade of the Aldmeri Dominion, Guildmaster and Assassin of the Queen's Hand guild on NA PC. PvP Officer in the WOLF guild on NA PS5, and of course Master Thief. Currently 3600 CP out of 3600 CP on NA PS5. Currently 810 CP on NA PC (used for PTS testing purposes only). On PS5 I am also a Master Crafter, all traits done and learned, Jewelry crafting done. all Motifs learned on PS5 except for maybe two-three Motifs. All Companions are Max level as are their Skills.Warrior, Lover, Thief.... Nightblade. Aldmeri Dominion For Life! For the Queen!! Go Dominion or go home ! "I have no hatred for the races of Man, but they are young. Like all children, they are driven by emotion. They lack the wisdom that comes with age. I would sooner place an Altmer infant on the Ruby Throne than surrender Tamriel to their capricious whims. The Altmer, the Bosmer and the Khajiit share the common traits of intelligence, patience and reason. We do not seek riches or plunder. Domination is not our goal, nor is the acclamation of power for its own sake. Today we make our stand. Today we take back the Ruby Throne, which is ours by ancient right and the blessings of the Divines. Stand with us." ―Your Queen Commands, Ayrenn Arana Aldmeri.(All 18 characters are AD only! This one is a AD Loyalist)Member of ESO Since January 29, 2014, started early Access 3/30/14 on PC, currently subbed on NA PS5 and on NA PC. Note- I only use PC for PTS testing purposes, the PS5 is my dedicated Game Platform.Note- for those that don't know how to say Kotaro Atani it's "Ko tar row Ah ta ni" (Ko with a Oh sound, tar which sounds like the sticky black tar stuff, row like rowing a boat, Ah with a AHHHH sound, Ta with a Tahhh sound, Neeee which sounds like knee)"The blowing sands of time wipe clean the footprints of the past...""Moonsugar may be the key to paradise, but it is through a false door...""A perfect society is always elsewhere..."- Unknown book of Khajiiti proverbs.5 -
Aelakhaii_De_Mythos✭✭✭✭whiteshadow711jppreub18_ESO wrote: »I have Been Studying the Bujinkan Budo Taijutsu martial art since 1992, and still going.
Mid ranking DAN in the Art, not a high rank (but can teach and rank others) as getting to a high rank is not my drive ( a belt only really covers 2 inch's of your butt anyway) , adding to my learning, experience and martial skills are.
I have taught various Cops, SWAT/ESU, and members of the FBI in martial arts, gun control and disarms, Knife control and disarms, tactics, strategy, CQB room clearing (theory and execution), self defense for women, Sentry Removal, stealth movement and concealment, blindfolded combat and many, many other things, way Too much to list.
I focused on other martial arts in my youth,
Isshin ryu Karate, 1st Dan.
Tae Kwon Do, 1st Dan.
Kendo, 4th Dan. (I love Kenjutsu swordsmanship)
In Budo taijutsu there are 9 schools of martial arts, and 3 are focused on Ninjutsu (ninja) tactics, one of the reasons I love playing the Nightblade class
I have also studied in depth ground fighting, Brazilian Juijitsu, Boxing and various other martial arts and have in-depth knowledge and training on almost all firearms.
That is badass
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✭✭✭Bouldercleave wrote: »Sorry, but taking marital arts lessons does not make you a warrior, lol.
The only people I consider "real life warriors" are people who actually get shot at or maybe professional MMA or something like that, but not amateur level.
For example, I was US Army Infantry, had my fair share of real non-lethal fights (one a group melee where someone was stabbed 17 times and I lost a tooth), practiced martial arts and entered amateur competitions but that DOES NOT make me a "real life warrior".
Dedicating four + years of your life to a fighting style us not taking " some classes " . You don't have to kill someone to be a warrior get out of here with that macho nonsense.
No - calling yourself a "warrior" is macho BS. It's not "macho" to say I'm NOT a warrior just because I did a, b, and c. I don't care how long you've taken lessons. I've done 4 years of martial arts, too - been there done that. Doesn't make me a "warrior".
I'll just use the dictionary's definition of "warrior" - a brave or experienced soldier or fighter.
Sorry, but taking lessons isn't "brave". Unless you did shoot fighting or something like that then maybe. But with your regular tournament you either have headgear or back in the day you just had to control your head shots. So just me doing marital arts at the level to compete in a tournament doesn't make me "brave" or "experienced" fighter - thus not a a "warrior". Or are you gong to say my high school wrestling also qualifies me to as a "brave or experienced warrior", lol? I got my varsity letter, lmao.
get real people.
noun
1.
a person engaged or experienced in warfare; soldier.
2.
a person who shows or has shown great vigor, courage, or aggressiveness, as in politics or athletics.
It's always funny when people cherry pick to " prove " a point.0
