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Feb 20, 2006 20:53:53 GMT -5
Post by somboboyd on Feb 20, 2006 20:53:53 GMT -5
On another note, I feel your pain. I had a similar experience and lost some friends as a result. I hope everything works out well for you.
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Loyalty
Feb 20, 2006 20:46:38 GMT -5
Post by somboboyd on Feb 20, 2006 20:46:38 GMT -5
Sadly this is not uncommon with BJJ schools for some reason. They are very 'close to the vest' group and if you leave and go to another school it is like you are a traitor or something. God help you if you break off and go your own way. Then you are anathema. I have a lot of BJJ friends and have trained with a bunch of BJJ peeps but they are a different breed. Some almost like a religion. "Don't have anything to do with those guys! They're the devil!" Kinda childish. I have always advocated cross training and learn what you can from whom you can with the time, money, and strength that you have as long as it furthers your personal goals in learning the truth in combat.
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Post by somboboyd on Aug 22, 2006 19:56:02 GMT -5
Nice articles. Enjoyed it.
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Post by somboboyd on Feb 20, 2006 19:47:22 GMT -5
Defense to attack with stick, tire iron etc
Knife held to front of throat with attacker behind
Knife held to side of neck with attacker behind
Knife/gun held to back with attacker behind
attemped carjacking
what to do when asked for directions by a person in a car when you are on foot (especially kids and women)
environmental awareness
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Post by somboboyd on Mar 19, 2006 9:54:02 GMT -5
I posted this in response to questions on the rules and technique limitations in sport Sombo. The Steve I refer to is Steve Koepfer.
I would like to suggest a couple of things along this line. All of the posts have been very interesting and some very creative. From my discussions with people who have been on the battlefield and involved in H2H (I talked with a black ops special forces friend last saturday actually) The primary purpose of what they learned and applied in H2H was to incapacitate the opponent long enough for their buddies to come and finish him off. OR to incapacitate him with pain and injury so as to be able to safely finish him off yourself with barehands or any weapon (man made or natural) you could get your hands on. I will address the questions regarding sport sombo as an outflow from this concept. Combat Sombo can be saved for another day. To me, and I am open to correction, sport sombo is all about demonstrating CONTROL. When you throw your opponent perfectly, he lands flat on his back and you stand over him with both hands on him that is a total victory. In combat easily followed with knee on chest, strikes, knife etc. Hold downs demonstrate control. Combat application, control and incapacitate him until your buddies come and finish him off. The limitation on armolocks that may be used to some of the more difficult to achieve exhibits control. Leglocks exhibit control and incapaciation for the same reasons listed above. Combatively, most people naturally use their hands, arms, fists etc in defense of themselves, both standing and on the ground. Leglocks render those innefective again demonstrating control. So, to me, the limitations applied in sport Sombo force us to develop our control skils, in throwing, in groundfighting and entering to do either. Steve knows that I am also very excited about the freestyle sombo because these days it allows more of what you learn in the training hall to be used. I think both formats have great value and should be participated in equally if possible.
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Post by somboboyd on Mar 23, 2006 21:13:59 GMT -5
There are numerous follow ups for this entry. That is why I like it so much. I like any entry that puts you to the side of your opponent. I mean, why stand in front of him where he can use all his weapons against you? I like headbutts a lot, because they are effective no matter what your size or strength. I think many throws are functional because the ground is the biggest weapon in the world and often the hardest. Sombo stresses throws with control. This training allows for effective follow ups without giveing up your personal safety in the process.
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Post by somboboyd on May 23, 2006 19:11:43 GMT -5
shoulder locks, neck cranks and leg locks of all variations. Mostly a leg lock man but shoulder locks are my favorite upper body locks.
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Post by somboboyd on Aug 16, 2006 20:09:56 GMT -5
That looks very cool.
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Post by somboboyd on Jun 20, 2006 18:41:50 GMT -5
Hey dude. Still recovering and working. Frusttrated at being tired all the time. Dog trials are this weekend so I am pumped!
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Post by somboboyd on Mar 12, 2006 9:32:16 GMT -5
Bwahahahahahaahaha!, wow, i didn't realized I was that tall.
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Post by somboboyd on Mar 12, 2006 1:26:54 GMT -5
Happy Birthday blondie!
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Post by somboboyd on Mar 31, 2006 20:51:17 GMT -5
I have numerous accounts in Jamestown and go there about once a week. Where is your school and what times are you there. It would be nice to meet you.
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Post by somboboyd on Mar 7, 2006 21:20:16 GMT -5
Your still a young punk. Happy B;day anyway buddy!
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Post by somboboyd on Feb 21, 2006 9:33:35 GMT -5
Hi my name is Boyd Ritchie. Very glad to be here and have the opportunityto interact with people serious about realistic combat training. Vince is a great guy and I think his organization will put these concepts on the map. AGE= older than dirt Married, two grown kids, two grown stepchildren Job- Industrial sales Location= Buffalo NY area (I'm a transplant, I'm southern by the grace of God ) I have trained in martial arts for over 27 years and gone through 13 different styles and had the good fortune to train with some amazing instructors and ordinary people. I have a BB in Sombo, whichis my first love and what I enjoy teaching along with realistic self defense and combatives. Oh, I am also an a*sistant instructor in JKD under Tom Macaluso. I am partners with the infamous Bill Cogswell in Apex Sombo. (no one could have a better friend) Currently I am recovering from 3 major surgeries, hope to get back to work and my life starting in March. I very much look forward to getting back to teaching. In the meantime I spend too much time on forums but this is at the top of my list. Other than my MA training I love to train personal protection dogs. They are an outstanding self defense weapon My best to all. Vince, thanks for the invite.
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Post by somboboyd on Jan 20, 2006 19:24:52 GMT -5
Vince, thanks for the invite to all of us who were former members of the groundfight forum. We look forward to being here. Boyd Ritchie
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Post by somboboyd on Apr 9, 2006 11:45:48 GMT -5
Uh... Dub what?
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Post by somboboyd on Apr 9, 2006 10:24:08 GMT -5
ASO's stuff is excellent. Highly recommend it.
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