In Jujitsu, there are
no standardization of techniques such as katas which
are used in striking arts such as Karate, etc, although
some dojos add pre arranged katas to their belt testing.
The practice of Jujitsu can be from traditional to
combat. Practice can be light or controlled to heavy
sparring or fighting applications. As you approach
real life applications, the injury level increases
significantly. This can cause loss of students and
possible law suits. The sensei should make a decision
on how close to reality the techniques in his school
will approach.
If a martial arts student wants to test his fighting
skills, the Ultimate Fights sport competition is one
avenue that will allow him to come closer to experiencing
an actual attack.
A comprehensive set of rules is instituted for the
competitors' safety, which separates the sport from
a street brawl.
The UFC is not for everyone, as many fighters leave
the encounter injured and bloody in spite of the rules.
But the student of mixed martial arts who chooses
to compete in the UFC will find his experience equal
to being involved in a full contact sport with limited
protective gear (mouth piece, cup and gloves).
It must be noted that the UFC competitor must be in
top physical shape, able to endure strikes, kicks
and groundwork which calls for intensive training.
The jujitsu student is able to participate in martial
arts several hours each week and have a regular life
at work or school, without extensive workouts.
Experienced UFC competitors have the opportunity to
scout (past matches) of his opponent and determine
his style and favorite techniques in order to spot
his weaknesses. In a street confrontation the above
is not available.
The below listed footnote A points out rules or fouls
that have increased from the original UFC fights.
Also each sport organization (Pride, K-1, Vale Tudo,
etc. ) determines its own rules.
Footnote A
1. Butting with the head.
2. Eye gouging of any kind.
3. Biting.
4. Hair pulling.
5. Fish hooking.
6. Groin attacks of any kind.
7. Putting a finger into any orifice or into any cut
or laceration on an opponent.
8. Small joint manipulation.
9. Striking to the spine or the back of the head.
10. Striking downward using the point of the elbow.
11. Throat strikes of any kind, including, without
limitation, grabbing the trachea.
12. Clawing, pinching or twisting the flesh. 13. Grabbing
the clavicle.
14. Kicking the head of a grounded opponent.
15. Kneeing the head of a grounded opponent.
16. Stomping a grounded opponent.
17. Kicking to the kidney with the heel.
18. Spiking an opponent to the canvas on his head
or neck.
19. Throwing an opponent out of the ring or fenced
area.
20. Holding the shorts or gloves of an opponent.
21. Spitting at an opponent.
22. Engaging in an unsportsmanlike conduct that causes
an injury to an opponent. 23. Holding the ropes or
the fence.
24. Using abusive language in the ring or fenced area.
25. Attacking an opponent on or during the break.
26. Attacking an opponent who is under the care of
the referee.
27. Attacking an opponent after the bell has sounded
the end of the period of unarmed combat.
28. Flagrantly disregarding the instructions of the
referee.
29. Timidity, including, without limitation, avoiding
contact with an opponent, intentionally or consistently
dropping the mouthpiece or faking an injury.
30. Interference by the corner.
31. Throwing in the towel during competition.
Prof. Gene Roos, 10th Degree Black Belt Jujitsu
4th Degree Black Belt Judo
References: www.Ufc.com,
http://www.ufc/http://ufc_ultimate_fighting.gungfu.com/
http://www.themmaboards.com/showthread.php?p=4071
http://en.allexperts.com/e/m/mi/mixed_martial_arts.htm
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