Stupid things you used to believe about martial arts

**mike321** · Posted On: 1/21/2009 12:11pm

Originally Posted by superman36369

In High School i though wrestling was the gayest sport in the world and refused to go out for the wrestling team. I wish i would have known then what I know now ...... would have saved lots of money lol

Don't feel bad. I wrestled in high school. Had some decent success. Even saved my butt a couple times in stupid school type scuffles. And I STILL WENT LOOKING FOR THE DEADLY!!!!

**Mr Clean** · Posted On: 1/21/2009 12:14pm

Originally Posted by MrGalt

Why are you still a student there? Seriously. I'm not sure you can be elevated from being a Bullshido victim to a Bullshido survivor until you have effected an escape.

The answer to that question is slightly complicated. I won't get into detail so as not to get this thread off topic. But here's the basic story:
1. I am broke.
2. He offered me free lessons in exchange for mopping and vacuuming the dojo floor.
3. If I ever have the money I will attend Omega's teh awesome school.

I figure I might as well be studying something instead of nothing. Plus, the sparring is a lot of fun and good experience.

**bjjgame** · Posted On: 1/21/2009 7:02pm

Originally Posted by MrGalt

I can't believe there's never been at least a YMAS thread on this guy. His claims are stunning. What the hell is a "United States Fight Team?" Why do I only get two results on Google for it, one of which is Gyro's page and the other of which is imdb where somebody named Tom Bloom claims to have ALSO been captain in 1988? I think I've found a new hobby. Great find, Chasen.

I actually think this Google result is funny:

(Respect yourself. Skip Intro.)

**MrGalt** · Posted On: 1/22/2009 3:29am

Originally Posted by Mr Clean

The answer to that question is slightly complicated. I won't get into detail so as not to get this thread off topic. But here's the basic story:
1. I am broke.
2. He offered me free lessons in exchange for mopping and vacuuming the dojo floor.
3. If I ever have the money I will attend Omega's teh awesome school.

I figure I might as well be studying something instead of nothing. Plus, the sparring is a lot of fun and good experience.

There are a lot of somethings you can study that are worse than nothing. If you're training so you can react incorrectly even more quickly, you're harming yourself, not helping. Also, tell us the ruleset and we'll tell you whether it's good experience or not.

On a side note, if you'll come clean my apartment for me I'll give you free food. Well, by food I mean I'll feed you the mold off my shower wall on toast, but hey it's free, and eating something is better than nothing, right?

**Mr Clean** · Posted On: 1/22/2009 12:20pm

Ah ... I see what you did there. Clever you. Pat yourself on the back for making up an analogy all by yourself.

**marcusdbrutus** · Posted On: 1/22/2009 12:40pm

Way to go for... avoiding the fact that it's correct and make fun of him for being clever, I suppose?

**Mr Clean** · Posted On: 1/22/2009 12:46pm

I suppose. I'm just immature like that.

**It is Fake** · Posted On: 1/22/2009 12:47pm

Originally Posted by Mr Clean

I suppose. I'm just immature like that.

I hope you keep that immaturity at Omega's school.

**omoplatypus** · Posted On: 1/22/2009 5:25pm

when i first joined this site, i thought omega was just some guy who had a pro fight or two and taught at a typical judo school.

then i read his bio on his school website.....