Submission fighting/ judo

[eli77]

Where do you guys compete and do you have any info for a veteran submission fighter?.

 

[Toddy]

I'm in the UK, just starting my BJJ journey. Had my first class earlier today!

 

[Bible_Belt]

NAGA runs most of the tournaments in the US. They have gi, no gi, and age/skill level matches.

North American Grappling Association - NAGA Fighter

Home to the North American Grappling Association (NAGA). NAGA grappling & BJJ tournaments have divisions for all ages and skill levels.

www.nagafighter.com

 

[Jesse Pinkman]

NAGA runs most of the tournaments in the US. They have gi, no gi, and age/skill level matches.

North American Grappling Association - NAGA Fighter

Home to the North American Grappling Association (NAGA). NAGA grappling & BJJ tournaments have divisions for all ages and skill levels.

www.nagafighter.com

Do you think it is possible to learn how to wrestle and such after college?

 

[Bible_Belt]

Do you think it is possible to learn how to wrestle and such after college?
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I started at age 34. Everyone starts somewhere. Most important is finding a good place to train, with good supervision. Beating up new people for fun is lame and a sign that it is not a quality gym.

 

[Jesse Pinkman]

@Bible_Belt

I meant like learn actual wrestling rather than just BJJ and MMA. I have been trying to see if I can learn how to properly do a takedown, maintain control, and prevent being taken down. Seriously trying to get into MMA soon as soon as I get my new job.

 

[Bible_Belt]

@Bible_Belt

I meant like learn actual wrestling rather than just BJJ and MMA. I have been trying to see if I can learn how to properly do a takedown, maintain control, and prevent being taken down. Seriously trying to get into MMA soon as soon as I get my new job.

Takedowns are a weak spot of bjj. Everyone at Naga wants to pull guard. It's annoying.

Wrestling is like the opposite of jiu jitsu. Strength matters. Simply put, wrestling is better when you are winning, and bjj is better when you are losing.

 

[Jesse Pinkman]

Takedowns are a weak spot of bjj. Everyone at Naga wants to pull guard. It's annoying.

Wrestling is like the opposite of jiu jitsu. Strength matters. Simply put, wrestling is better when you are winning, and bjj is better when you are losing.

Got it, do MMA gyms teach wrestling at all or are there gyms that do?

 

[Bible_Belt]

Got it, do MMA gyms teach wrestling at all or are there gyms that do?

I'm sure you can find it if you look. Some larger mma schools have style specific classes. There are also other types of wrestling besides American collegiate.

 

[Pandora]

Got it, do MMA gyms teach wrestling at all or are there gyms that do?

You will not find a wrestling specific school outside of high school teams and college club teams. There are a few Catch Wrestling schools but they are the exception.


MMA/ BJJ schools do teach wrestling. They incorporate it into their BJJ classes. Wrestling is going through a rebirth because of Brazilian Ju Jitsu competitions. The BJJ guys are starting to learn wrestling because takedowns are getting more difficult to get on wrestlers .

In my last competition I pretty much only did ok because I have a good wrestling single takedown. Other than that im fairly average. BJJ guys cant really wrestle but the gap is closing fast.

Some gyms have whole wrestling classes during the week. At the very least you will learn very basic wrestling if you go to a good BJJ school.

 

[Jesse Pinkman]

You will not find a wrestling specific school outside of high school teams and college club teams. There are a few Catch Wrestling schools but they are the exception.


MMA/ BJJ schools do teach wrestling. They incorporate it into their BJJ classes. Wrestling is going through a rebirth because of Brazilian Ju Jitsu competitions. The BJJ guys are starting to learn wrestling because takedowns are getting more difficult to get on wrestlers .

In my last competition I pretty much only did ok because I have a good wrestling single takedown. Other than that im fairly average. BJJ guys cant really wrestle but the gap is closing fast.

Some gyms have whole wrestling classes during the week. At the very least you will learn very basic wrestling if you go to a good BJJ school.

Thank you so much man. Also, how would you rate South Florida's MMA scene to elsewhere in the US?

 

[Pandora]

Thank you so much man. Also, how would you rate South Florida's MMA scene to elsewhere in the US?

Broski i really dont know that much about Floridas MMA scene. I live far away from Florida. Have you done any combat sports before and how old are you if you dont mind me asking?

 

[Jesse Pinkman]

Broski i really dont know that much about Floridas MMA scene. I live far away from Florida. Have you done any combat sports before and how old are you if you dont mind me asking?

Did like Tae Kwon Do for 5 years as a kid if that counts and then boxing for a year at the age of 19.

I am 30 so kind of on the old side.

 

[Pandora]

Did like Tae Kwon Do for 5 years as a kid if that counts and then boxing for a year at the age of 19.

I am 30 so kind of on the old side.

Man you are not old at 30 lol. I started at 33 yrs old. There are guys in their late 30s that can hang with the guys in their 20s.

Man i would start with Muy Thai and BJJ classes. Then transition into the MMA classes.

 

[eli77]

Thank you so much man. Also, how would you rate South Florida's MMA scene to elsewhere in the US?

Has someone who has friends who wrestle and fought professionally south Florida is a hotbed for MMA fighters wrestlers kickboxers on and so forth

 

[eli77]

NAGA runs most of the tournaments in the US. They have gi, no gi, and age/skill level matches.

North American Grappling Association - NAGA Fighter

Home to the North American Grappling Association (NAGA). NAGA grappling & BJJ tournaments have divisions for all ages and skill levels.

www.nagafighter.com

What weight class do you compete?

 

[Bible_Belt]

What weight class do you compete?

This was years ago, 160 or so.

 

[eli77]

You will not find a wrestling specific school outside of high school teams and college club teams. There are a few Catch Wrestling schools but they are the exception.


MMA/ BJJ schools do teach wrestling. They incorporate it into their BJJ classes. Wrestling is going through a rebirth because of Brazilian Ju Jitsu competitions. The BJJ guys are starting to learn wrestling because takedowns are getting more difficult to get on wrestlers .

In my last competition I pretty much only did ok because I have a good wrestling single takedown. Other than that im fairly average. BJJ guys cant really wrestle but the gap is closing fast.

Some gyms have whole wrestling classes during the week. At the very least you will learn very basic wrestling if you go to a good BJJ school.

YouTube best believe.

 

[eli77]

I'm in the UK, just starting my BJJ journey. Had my first class earlier today!

How much?

 

[mrskinnypantz]

I imagine Florida is a hotbed for fighters considering Kimbo slice and Jorge masvidal both came out of Florida, there is a well know history of underground fighting in Florida.
I imagine many MMA gyms opened to cap on that.