Hi Jurusilat,

May I know the fees per month, classes time-table? Are you teaching sports BJJ (with gi) or no gi or MMA? Any standup other than throws & takedowns?

Thanks.

Hey guys,

Try TNT Kickboxing in Desa Sri Hartamas. http://www.tntkickboxing.com/index.htm

Khoo Meng Yang "The Red Dragon" train and teach here. He's the runner-up to last year Ultimate Warrior. Or you can go Ipoh and train in Bernard Radin gym.

I also heard that Allied Martial Arts gym teach Kickboxing too. http://martialarts.com.my/community/module...php?storyid=291

Finally, Xtreme Kickboxing. http://www.kickboxingmalaysia.com

But I have NO idea of their training format (drills only or full contact or mix). Heard TNT has a lot of girls there, should be worthwhile to check it out.

If you do visit, please share it with us here.

PS. U ever consider Muay Thai or MMA?

BOY: I want to defend myself.

MAN: Buy a gun.

BOY: But gun so lame wor, can miss and not cool lar.

MAN: One good shot and you're dead.

BOY: Nolar, I want ninja stars because in the movie Revenge of the Ninja Part XXX the ninjas used it to kill all the soldiers with M16.

MAN:

I hope by that your meant GOOD Muay Thai or MMA or not, coz you must be living in Pulau Batu if you are not aware that Malaysia have Muay Thai and MMA.

The champ of last year Ultimate Warrior Bernard Radin has his own MT gym in Ipoh, Perak.

If you wanna know more about MT in Malaysia, follow this: http://boxxtomoi.blogspot.com/

For a list of Muay Thai clubs: http://martialarts.com.my/community/module...ewcat.php?cid=8


For BJJ & MMA, we have:

KDTA: http://www.kdta.com (Adam Kayoom train and teach here)

Brutal BJJ: http://klbjj.blogspot.com/

Crush MMA: http://escobarbjj.blogspot.com (lead by ADCC Champ & BJJ Black Belt Marcos Escobar - should be da best!)

Dang I wish I could train in all of em! Muay Thai and MMA rules!

Hi Rueben,

I knew 3 Aikido BBs who shifted to BJJ training here. Here is a blog from one of them:

http://ohmigoshumeanitsonly9inches.blogspo...rt-journey.html

Instead of reading and theorizing, why don't you drop by one of the MMA/BJJ gyms and try them out yourself. Discover the journey yourself like bro Rizan above.

Wishing you all the best.

Depends on which Academy you go to:

For BJJ & MMA, we have:

KDTA: http://www.kdta.com

Brutal BJJ: http://klbjj.blogspot.com/

Crush MMA: http://escobarbjj.blogspot.com (lead by ADCC Champ & BJJ Black Belt Marcos Escobar - should be da best!)

and the latest one: http://pjjiujitsu.blogspot.com/

Please share your experience if you do attend the training. All the best and enjoy!

Oh, btw, nothing sexist but I realised you are a girl so please take note that as in any grappling arts, BJJ involve a lot body to body contact.

Hi Reuben,

With due respect to Aikido and all the other martial arts, I have to say 2HK is right. MMA is NOT about "broad-based approach". In fact, for lack of a better word, MMA can be an "martial art" by itself, easily identifiable by it's common striking, kicking, clinching (mostly Muay Thai based) and grappling (mostly BJJ based) techniques.

If you are looking to experiment and try this, try that, then it is not MMA imo.

Also, like 2HK said, most of the lower percentage techniques have already been filtered out in MMA, whether through evolution or by trials and errors during MMA fights.

Here are more blogs of individuals (all M'sians) from Aikido, TKD, Karate etc who have ventured in MMA or BJJ:

http://durianbelacan.blogspot.com/2008/07/...n-thinking.html (Aikido)

http://subject2changes.blogspot.com/2007/1...artial-art.html (TKD)

http://wannaroll.blogspot.com/ (Karate)

http://mma-rules.blogspot.com (Karate)

http://betweenheavenandthemat.blogspot.com/ (Judo)

So you see, there are plenty of inviduals who found their passion in MMA, and of course some who tried and gave up. Bottom line, it's for YOU to find out.

I know a gym in Sabah, but not Kuching. I'll try to ask around for you. KL is still d place where you have the most choices. All the best.

Ya, agreed, Western Wrestling, Greco-Roman, Sambo, Judo left great influence on many MMA fighters. Was just giving simple illustrations to Rueben.

Nway, why you said most gyms in KL are sh1t? U been to all of them? Perhaps you can share your experience here. I train in KDTA, not sure you know them?

BTW, not everyone who trains MMA wants to compete. Like any arts, some people do it just as a "hobby".

Ya, I always wonder about that myself. Do you know why? I thought we do have some Muay Thai fighters up north in Kelantan and Kedah. Adam Kayoom, the current WPMF World Muay Thai champ used to train and teach in my gym, but mainly on BJJ (he's a brown belt).

Dude, have you ever heard of Brazilian Jiu Jitsu (BJJ), it was the most dominant martial arts in no holds barred or vale tudo fighting (full contact with min rules).

BJJ is the art that allow a person to dominate, control, strike or submit (choke or break his joints) another on the ground. MA scene in Malaysia is a little backward compare to other countries. Most people have not heard of BJJ or MMA (mix martial arts). But there are few BJJ and MMA gyms here in Malaysia now.

Kicks are not useless, it's how you use it, under what circumstances (an opening, right distance, you set it up etc) or intentions (to distract for the punch, to cripple, to KO etc). If you have taken a kick from a Muay Thai figther you will understand kicks are NOT useless.

Take a look at this video to see how BJJ and MMA is use when fighting on the ground.



I agreed that being fit, strong and conditioned is a great equalizer. Maybe dun even need to fight coz you are able to run faster than your attackers.

You must be practicing Kung Fu in a cave if you have never heard of the Ultimate Warrior Competition Malaysia.

Read more about Bernard Radin the 2007 champ here: http://martialarts.com.my/community/module...php?storyid=490

Although it might not be a full NHB or Vale Tudo competition like the UFC, it's a good start in the right direction.

Are you interested to compete, or just wanna go watch?

No need to get out more often, just get in the correct gym.

I practise the art of in-ya-face-tapout aka rojak aka MMA.

Seriously dude, before you compete, best you spar more. And be aware of the big difference between point sparring and full contact sparring. If you dunno, ask your instructor or sifu.

Not sure about events here coz I dun have time to monitor or go watch. I don't think there is any real MMA competition here, except perhaps few in-house BJJ competitions and private ones. The biggest "mix" competition open to all is probably Ultimate Warrior. Ask around.

NHB = No Holds Barred, Vale Tudo = full contact fighting with min rules (anything goes). Standup-Clinch-Ground-everything. You wanna see mix? See the video below:

From KL. Nope I haven't participated in any of them. I train simply becoz I love to train.

I'm not a pro-fighter, so I only spar in the safety of my gym. I'm wary of sparring without proper supervision, safety gears and somebody who knows basic first aid. Our gym is fully matted, and most of us are trained in basic first aid. Unfortunately, it's for members only. Join one of our combat sports programs (CMD or BJJ) if you like to spar becoz we spar a lot in our gym. More info here: http://www.kdta.com

IMO, practicing alone and watching videos are not effective to learn martial arts. It's like playing badminton, tennis or squash. How to improve by training alone?

PM me if you have any questions re our gym. Cheers.

Try this place, plenty to choose: Aikido, Karate, Shorinji Kempo. Two of the instructors there are my friends. More info here: http://fudoshin.my.googlepages.com/


I didn't say they were useless lar, just less effective compare to training with people in gym, dojo, dojang whatever. You see, although you might "think" you have fully understood the concepts, applications or techniques from watching a video or reading a book, actually doing it is very different.

The variables in actual training are too many to even mention: there is no way you can understand energy, motion, timing, speed, strength, resistance, toughness (both mental and physical) from watching videos or reading books.



If you are really interested, PM me to arrange a trial class for you. Then you can see if this is for you. But please bear in mind that we train hard so some degree of fitness is required. We are really a friendly bunch, so if you enjoy "hard training" with da monkey boys, come on over.

For our CMD program, you'll need boxing gloves, MMA gloves, mouth guard, shin protector, groin protector and etc. Just wear t-shirts and shorts although fightwear is recommended (rash guard & fight shorts) because there is some degree of hard contact. Wouldn't want your shorts to be torn from grappling right? (maybe your gf do lar) CMDP is a MMA regimen consisting of striking, clinch, takedowns and grappling.

For our BJJ program, you'll need a BJJ gi and fightwear for no-gi nites. This is a purely grappling program with throws, takedowns, control and submissions.

But dun worry about all those gears, we have loaners for those who want to try out the programs.

Hope everything is clearer now. Cheers!

BTW, we just opened a new gym in Kuching, run by my good buddy and his wife. More info here: http://studio23.my/

This post has been edited by surehit: Jan 4 2009, 05:33 PM

There are 2 flavours of JKD: JKD Concept and Jung Fan JKD (Lee Jung Fan is Bruce Lee's original name). JKD Concept is Bruce Lee idea of "take is what good, discard what is useless - be like water". So it's more of concepts, strategies and mixing few MAs up for the best result for you personally.

For those interested in following closely Bruce Lee's way of fighting, then Jung Fan JKD might be for you. So hey, whatever rocks your boat.

Anyone here seen the movie Never Back Down? It shows some really sick MMA moves (not real but nicely choreographed)

Ol' school boxing has not been around since the advent of the jab. But yes, ol' school boxing is brutal.

Where do you do your Judo, I've frens who train in Bangsar Sports Club.

You know, if you mix up your Judo with Boxing, now that'll be something awesome!

Well, my coaches are good too, and I'm lousy coz of the same reason, lazy.

We have boxing here in our gym, but it's with MMA flavour, eg. modified square stance to prevent takedowns.

Places that offer boxing is Allied Martial Arts gym in Sri Hartamas, TNT and Extreme Kickboxing (also in Sri Hartamas). TNT and Extreme is more kickboxing with emphasis on cardio & fitness. Only Allied had a pro-boxing program last I heard. Also a place in SS2 with a Russian coach but forgot the name. Anyone can help?

Other places are probably RMC, Pulapol, and all those cadet schools which produce some of the country best amatuer boxers.

We used to have friendly matches with Judokas from Bangsar Judo Club. We use BJJ against Judo and normally the Judoka would get the throws and pins but unable to finish with any submissions. Once on the ground, things favour the BJJ chap more, with all other things (size, strength, speed, timing etc) being equal = same weight class.

Nice understanding & explanation man.

For those interested in JKD, here's a great blog from Malaysia: http://jkd-uswah.blogspot.com/

The video below by Tommy Carruthers, a JKD master, showed great similarities to Wing Chun. But do listen to Guro Dan Inosanto (Bruce Lee foremost student) explanation on JKD. Enjoy!

Hi Guys and Gals,

You are all invited to a Self Defense Workshop by Marcos Escobar, a BJJ Black Belt in Malaysia.
Come over, pick up some awesome self defense skills, and have fun!

Workshop time and date: 4pm to 6.30pm / 25th July 2009

CRUSH MMA CENTER
No.32, JALAN PJU 5/21,
THE STRAND, KOTA DAMANSARA,
47810 PETALING JAYA, SELANGOR

Please call 016-2867136 to register.

More info here: http://www.fightfactoryasia.com/

See him appearing in NTV7 Breakfast Show:






This post has been edited by surehit: Jul 18 2009, 11:48 PM

Here you go:

Marco Escobar is Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu black belt champion who has years of experience teaching BJJ.
More info here: http://www.escobarbjj.com/bio.php

1994 - Vice Champion - Benefitient Cup
1995 - Champion - State Championship
1995 - Vice Champion - Gavazza's Cup
1995 - 3rd Place -Brazilian Championship versão brasileira!
1995 - Vice Champion - Inter State University Championship (Judo)
1996 - Champion - Company/Cyclone Cup (Absolute Division)
1996 - 3rd Place - State Championship
1997 - Vice Champion - State Championship
1997 - Champion - Brazilian Team Championship
1997 - Champion - Condor-Maua Cup (Niteroi)
1998 - Champion - 1st Red Nose BJJ Open
1998 - Champion - State Championship
1998 - Champion - Brazilian Team Championship
1998 - 5th Place - World Championship
1999 - 3rd Place - PanAm Championship (USA)
1999 - Vice Champion - Brazilian Team Championship
2000 - Vice Champion - Brazilian Team Championship
2000 - Vice Champion - Brazilian Championship (Wrestling)
2001 - Champion - Abu Dhabi Championship
2002 - Champion - State Championship (Wrestling)
2002 - 3rd Place - Brazilian Cup (Absolute Division)
2007 - 3rd Place - Brazilian Championship
2009 - Vice Champion - Pan Asian Int.Grappling - +77.5kg (best match in the category)
2009 - Vice Champion - Pan Asian Int.Grappling - Absolute (best match in the category)

How about some Dirty or Clinch Boxing? Come join us in KDTA. Visit KDTA website for more info.




Ask your questions HERE.

This post has been edited by surehit: Jan 31 2010, 11:48 PM