Urbancombatives.com - Bullshido? Clips inside..

[Ronin]

I don't see it. I see bottom guy pushing him off with his palm in a manner that would make any BJJ player weep, I don't see him actually hitting him or hurting him anywhere. Does anyone else see what I miss?

You didn't miss anything, THAT push is what leaves him in "pain".

[broken fingers]

the monkey defense....

thats a joke right??

[Peter H.]

I don't see it. I see bottom guy pushing him off with his palm in a manner that would make any BJJ player weep, I don't see him actually hitting him or hurting him anywhere. Does anyone else see what I miss?

There's a "pressure point" there that hurts and will rock a guy back, the guy on the ground is hitting it with his thumb. But if the guy has any pain tolerance or took the time to do some situps, it won't noticable bother him.

And the guy in the striped shirt is way skinny, might be 160, tops.

[poidog]

Few questions-

1- Is the menacing glare and scowl mandatory, or could I be using these techniques with a smile and a wink?

2- In the headlock defense, the requisite boot stomp to the head AFTER you've escaped the hold and are in a position of superiority (and legally are required to stop) doesn't seem vicious enough. Could I instead substitute a knife thrust to the throat or kidney?

3- I'm scared of monkeys. Is there a substitute cover other than the "crazy monkey" that is just as effective as protecting myself and relieving the dandruff itch at the same time?

[SuperGuido]

I'm fairly certain the "Crazy Monkey" defense was developed by Rodney King (not the guy that was assaulted by police, but a NHB competitor) that sells DVDs from The Straight Blast Gym.

http://www.straightblastgym.com/videoinfo.htm

I'm not saying that the other stuff isn't pure bullshit, but I know Marco Ruas from UFC used the "Crazy Monkey" guard pretty effectively in his fights.

[infenix]

Wow..Dim Mak VS the mount.
And he was skinny.
And that sucked.

You're wrongly accusing me of implying dim mak saved the day. What I'm implying is that the guy is rubbing his side because it was sore, and that the reason it was made sore was totally in view and didn't require a dumbass question.

And if he's skinny to you, it must be one of those divided-by-a-common-language things like pants and fanny. I know you Yanks are used to fat ...but

Rgds,
David

[big_jonson]

You're wrongly accusing me of implying dim mak saved the day. What I'm implying is that the guy is rubbing his side because it was sore, and that the reason it was made sore was totally in view and didn't require a dumbass question.

And if he's skinny to you, it must be one of those divided-by-a-common-language things like pants and fanny. I know you Yanks are used to fat ...but

Rgds,
David

I'm English and I think he's skinny.

Is it you by any chance?

[big_jonson]

I thought it only fair to let the guy know what was being said about him. Without doing so it seemed a bit like bitching behind his back. I emailed him, heres what he had to say:

Hi there

first off I have no idea who the guy is nor why he has decided to associate
himself with me. Second with regard to the movies clips on the website the
fend/crazy monkey is merely a drill that we practice for 15-30 seconds in
order to gain composure for taking shots, used in reality you would cover
the first one or two then close to clinch in order to finish it with knees.
If any of your board members had bothered to look else where on my website
they would see a thorough explanation of that.

The mount escape incorporates an uninterrupted bite to the body in order to
create space to escape, hence the 'skinny dude' holding his side. As regard
the comment regarding the use of the key such a method was influenced by
Kelly McCann and if it was good enough for him its good enough for me.

In regard to all I teach, I can assure you that I have pressure tested all
my game both in live situations and under pressure during training and would
be happy to invite anyone of your little arm chair enthusiasts, down to a
private class with me for a personal demonstration, can't say fairer than
that.

I can't gain access to that forum nor do I have any desire to sit a keyboard
tea party in order to join a bunch of idiots whose idea of training is
character assassination. Like I said my club address is on my website please
tell all to come on down.
Peace

[strategist]

He gave you a good answer -- as far as I know, that guy worked the doors in Britain for many years and practiced many combat sports and not only martial arts.

And BTW, his videos are certainly much better than those of Rorion & Royce showing so-called "street self-defence"...

[DaveMustaine]

I thought it only fair to let the guy know what was being said about him. Without doing so it seemed a bit like bitching behind his back. I emailed him, heres what he had to say: I thought it only fair to let the guy know what was being said about him. Without doing so it seemed a bit like bitching behind his back. I emailed him, heres what he had to say:

Quote:
Hi there

first off I have no idea who the guy is nor why he has decided to associate
himself with me. Second with regard to the movies clips on the website the
fend/crazy monkey is merely a drill that we practice for 15-30 seconds in
order to gain composure for taking shots, used in reality you would cover
the first one or two then close to clinch in order to finish it with knees.
If any of your board members had bothered to look else where on my website
they would see a thorough explanation of that.

The mount escape incorporates an uninterrupted bite to the body in order to
create space to escape, hence the 'skinny dude' holding his side. As regard
the comment regarding the use of the key such a method was influenced by
Kelly McCann and if it was good enough for him its good enough for me.

In regard to all I teach, I can assure you that I have pressure tested all
my game both in live situations and under pressure during training and would
be happy to invite anyone of your little arm chair enthusiasts, down to a
private class with me for a personal demonstration, can't say fairer than
that.

I can't gain access to that forum nor do I have any desire to sit a keyboard
tea party in order to join a bunch of idiots whose idea of training is
character assassination. Like I said my club address is on my website please
tell all to come on down.
Peace

Haha, snap, he called bullshido on the forum!!!