Mixed Martial Arts in the Bay Area?
10-19-2003 | 11:04 PM
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Kurlee, The jiu-jitsu instructor, Bobby Southworth, left AKA. Ralph Gracie black belt Dave Camarillo now teaches the jiu-jitsu class. You can check dave out at http://www.onthemat.com There may be some MMA classes coming out of Ralph's school in Mtn View since Ralph just came off a victory in Pride Bushido, but just hearsay at this point. Mike Roberts (certified muay thai instructor) teaches muay thai out of Claudio Franca's Santa Cruz Jiu Jitsu school.
Jive, BJ no longer trains at AKA. He trains at his own school in Hilo, HI. BJ's school has a full setup. Muay Thai bags, mats and a 30 foot octagon.
Jive, BJ no longer trains at AKA. He trains at his own school in Hilo, HI. BJ's school has a full setup. Muay Thai bags, mats and a 30 foot octagon.
10-20-2003 | 08:14 AM
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kurlee daddee....
yeah i kno what you mean,frank is caught up in the game. there is the famous cung le's. although don't mention faitex cuz they don't like the name fairtex at cung le's, stoopid bull type shtuff. i can help you find a good training camp for muay thai or vale tudo if really interested.
yeah i kno what you mean,frank is caught up in the game. there is the famous cung le's. although don't mention faitex cuz they don't like the name fairtex at cung le's, stoopid bull type shtuff. i can help you find a good training camp for muay thai or vale tudo if really interested.
10-20-2003 | 08:46 PM
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Hey thanks jive! And armlock, I'm sure you could tell by my posts here that BJJ is not exactly my cup of tea (okay I'll be honest, I hate it 
). Like I said about Fairtex though, I think I'll wait on them a little bit to settle things down after the tragedy a few months ago. And remember folks, I wanna keep this as close to S.F./D.C. as possible. 
BTW, jive it seems like we have a lot interests in common huh? Polynesian dancing and drumming, MMA, gold rims, NSX, what else? Oh, and did you see the spine on Super Street? "It ain't cool being no jive turkey so close to Thanksgiving." 
). Like I said about Fairtex though, I think I'll wait on them a little bit to settle things down after the tragedy a few months ago. And remember folks, I wanna keep this as close to S.F./D.C. as possible. BTW, jive it seems like we have a lot interests in common huh? Polynesian dancing and drumming, MMA, gold rims, NSX, what else?
Oh, and did you see the spine on Super Street? "It ain't cool being no jive turkey so close to Thanksgiving."
10-20-2003 | 11:23 PM
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<highjack> well ryan thats 1 meet that you didnt show...theres 3 more until october ends. hahahaha im calling you out!!! j/k hope to see you at one of the meets, or you will be known as the FLAKE! j/k. 
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10-21-2003 | 08:40 AM
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Originally posted by Choku Dori
Hey thanks jive! And armlock, I'm sure you could tell by my posts here that BJJ is not exactly my cup of tea (okay I'll be honest, I hate it ). Like I said about Fairtex though, I think I'll wait on them a little bit to settle things down after the tragedy a few months ago. And remember folks, I wanna keep this as close to S.F./D.C. as possible.
BTW, jive it seems like we have a lot interests in common huh? Polynesian dancing and drumming, MMA, gold rims, NSX, what else? Oh, and did you see the spine on Super Street? "It ain't cool being no jive turkey so close to Thanksgiving."
Hey thanks jive! And armlock, I'm sure you could tell by my posts here that BJJ is not exactly my cup of tea (okay I'll be honest, I hate it
). Like I said about Fairtex though, I think I'll wait on them a little bit to settle things down after the tragedy a few months ago. And remember folks, I wanna keep this as close to S.F./D.C. as possible. BTW, jive it seems like we have a lot interests in common huh? Polynesian dancing and drumming, MMA, gold rims, NSX, what else?
Oh, and did you see the spine on Super Street? "It ain't cool being no jive turkey so close to Thanksgiving."
the thing is right... i'll dip and arm bar the sh*t out of the hunter, then i'll hop in my nsx and leave dust all in his face!
but yeah we do have a few things in common... funny. but i hate usf... i've never seen so many L7's in my life!
and i hate that usf has so much parking to offer
10-21-2003 | 11:07 AM
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Originally posted by jiveturkey
but i hate usf... i've never seen so many L7's in my life! and i hate that usf has so much parking to offer
but i hate usf... i've never seen so many L7's in my life!
and i hate that usf has so much parking to offer
And Victor you suck... I'm gonna show!!
10-21-2003 | 11:34 AM
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verc.....
any suggestions for a big guy looking to learn some things and get into shape and balance at the same time.
I was considering getting back into boxing but I'd like something more real...
Total beginner bro...and we're talking in the 240 pound range.....
Fremontish...or SFish.
don't want to go to some higher level session and get my *** either kicked or laughed at. Thanks.
any suggestions for a big guy looking to learn some things and get into shape and balance at the same time.
I was considering getting back into boxing but I'd like something more real...
Total beginner bro...and we're talking in the 240 pound range.....
Fremontish...or SFish.
don't want to go to some higher level session and get my *** either kicked or laughed at. Thanks.
07-05-2004 | 12:26 AM
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Well, here's an update to revive this very old thread. I've just started training at a new(ish) gym called Fight and Fitness. I like it here a lot, skilled yet friendly instructors, small but immaculate, quality gym, friendly students. I've just started Muay Thai, and I'm thinking of checking out their BJJ/ground fighting class soon. Head instructor is Bunkerd Faphimai, 3-time world Muay Thai champ, Rajadmnern and Lumpini stadium champion, and all around modest, cool guy. Their website is www.fightandfitness.com , and they're located on Bryant between 5th and 6th Streets, a door down from my mechanic
BTW, does anyone have a good local source for Muay Thai gear? I'm especially looking for TDM (Thai Domestic Market) shorts by Twins or Windy, and I need wraps and 16 oz. gloves too. Other gear will come later when I'm given the green light to begin sparring; for now it's just learning Thanks guys!
BTW, does anyone have a good local source for Muay Thai gear? I'm especially looking for TDM (Thai Domestic Market) shorts by Twins or Windy, and I need wraps and 16 oz. gloves too. Other gear will come later when I'm given the green light to begin sparring; for now it's just learning
Thanks guys!
07-05-2004 | 01:32 AM
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Marshall, gimme a ring when you head down. The first lesson is great! It's like a free, one-hour private lesson with Boy Faphimai.
I usually go to the 6:30/7:30 session to dodge traffic
I usually go to the 6:30/7:30 session to dodge traffic
07-05-2004 | 02:52 AM
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Originally Posted by Choku Dori
BTW, does anyone have a good local source for Muay Thai gear? I'm especially looking for TDM (Thai Domestic Market) shorts by Twins or Windy, and I need wraps and 16 oz. gloves too. Other gear will come later when I'm given the green light to begin sparring; for now it's just learning
Thanks guys!
07-05-2004 | 08:53 AM
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You can find cheap MT pads/ shorts from http://store.titleboxing.com/kickboxing.html
Fast shipping!
I'm sure Bunkerd has a good source for fight gear!
Fast shipping!
I'm sure Bunkerd has a good source for fight gear!