Originally posted by: Fight Magnet Date: February 02, 2011 at 12:58 AM Source: https://forum.mmajunkie.com/threads/anthonypettis-talks-fight-the-kick-heard-round-da-world.35194/
Anthony Pettis talks bout w/ Guida
[youtube]http://www.youtube.com/v/jFqXDcbpzAQ[/youtube]
Anthony Pettis
Born January 27, 1987 (1987-01-27) (age 24)
Milwaukee, Wisconsin
Other names Showtime
Nationality American
Height 5 ft 9 in (1.75 m)
Weight 155 lb (70 kg; 11.1 st)
Division Lightweight
Reach 72.0 in (183 cm)
Style Tae Kwon Do, Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, Muay Thai
Fighting out of Milwaukee, Wisconsin
Team Roufusport
Rank black belt in Taekwondo
Years active 2007-present
Mixed martial arts record
Total 14
Wins 13
By knockout 5
By submission 6
By decision 2
Losses 1
Draws 0
Originally posted by: Fight Magnet Date: February 02, 2011 at 01:09 AM Source: https://forum.mmajunkie.com/threads/anthonypettis-talks-fight-the-kick-heard-round-da-world.35194/
Re: AnthonyPettis: Talks fight, The Kick heard round Da Worl
I've come across it more than once, it being said, that Tae Kwon Do isn't effective in MMA. Well, that kick demonstrates that it is, cause that kick was straight up Tae Kwon Do.
I've seen the spinning back kick do plenty of damage also. :evil:
Originally posted by: SupermanUFC Date: February 02, 2011 at 04:02 AM Source: https://forum.mmajunkie.com/threads/anthonypettis-talks-fight-the-kick-heard-round-da-world.35194/
Originally posted by: Fight Magnet Date: February 02, 2011 at 01:07 PM Source: https://forum.mmajunkie.com/threads/anthonypettis-talks-fight-the-kick-heard-round-da-world.35194/
Re: AnthonyPettis: Talks fight, The Kick heard round Da Worl
EGROJ said:
his style though isnt tkd. look at how he mixed it up against roller n danny
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Sure, it's called Mixed Martial Arts for a reason, because fighters are employing a multiple of styles. Like I said though, that Pettis Super kick is most definitely TKD.
Joe Rogan demonstrates the turning side kick
There's a few techniques from Tae Kwon Do that are effective in MMA, and this one is my favorite. It was my specialty when I was competing in Tae Kwon Do tournaments.
[youtube]http://www.youtube.com/v/Zs4uQ6DfKV8[/youtube]
Originally posted by: REDRUM Date: February 02, 2011 at 03:22 PM Source: https://forum.mmajunkie.com/threads/anthonypettis-talks-fight-the-kick-heard-round-da-world.35194/
Re: AnthonyPettis: Talks fight, The Kick heard round Da Worl
EGROJ said:
his style though isnt tkd. look at how he mixed it up against roller n danny
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You can clearly see Showtime's base is that of a TaeKwonDo fighter... What makes him more than effective is a very dangerous BJJ, and Muay Thai game. Im sure he also trains american wrestling as well... Basically, hes so well rounded... But yes TKD base for sure...
Originally posted by: SupermanUFC Date: February 02, 2011 at 03:46 PM Source: https://forum.mmajunkie.com/threads/anthonypettis-talks-fight-the-kick-heard-round-da-world.35194/
Re: AnthonyPettis: Talks fight, The Kick heard round Da Worl
theREDRUM said:
EGROJ said:
his style though isnt tkd. look at how he mixed it up against roller n danny
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You can clearly see Showtime's base is that of a TaeKwonDo fighter... What makes him more than effective is a very dangerous BJJ, and Muay Thai game. Im sure he also trains american wrestling as well... Basically, hes so well rounded... But yes TKD base for sure...
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yeah i wouldnt disagree with that, i guess my wording was off, although i dont believe its entirely true, i think its a significant part of his base, but its hard to know this kid's base considering his jits and different styles of striking.
Originally posted by: REDRUM Date: February 02, 2011 at 03:57 PM Source: https://forum.mmajunkie.com/threads/anthonypettis-talks-fight-the-kick-heard-round-da-world.35194/
Re: AnthonyPettis: Talks fight, The Kick heard round Da Worl
EGROJ said:
theREDRUM said:
EGROJ said:
his style though isnt tkd. look at how he mixed it up against roller n danny
Click to expand...
You can clearly see Showtime's base is that of a TaeKwonDo fighter... What makes him more than effective is a very dangerous BJJ, and Muay Thai game. Im sure he also trains american wrestling as well... Basically, hes so well rounded... But yes TKD base for sure...
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yeah i wouldnt disagree with that, i guess my wording was off, although i dont believe its entirely true, i think its a significant part of his base, but its hard to know this kid's base considering his jits and different styles of striking.
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Its entirely true.... I saw that MTV special that documented his life growing up and YEA his base is TKD... That was the first art he got into as a little kid and still trains/teaches it... his BJJ game (for the cage) is top notch.. That comes from his hard work and training after his striking base which again is TKD.... I know I know... Its hard to believe :roll:
Originally posted by: Fight Magnet Date: February 02, 2011 at 04:00 PM Source: https://forum.mmajunkie.com/threads/anthonypettis-talks-fight-the-kick-heard-round-da-world.35194/
Re: AnthonyPettis: Talks fight, The Kick heard round Da Worl
Taekwondo (태권도; 跆拳道; Korean pronunciation: [tʰɛkwʌndo])[a] is a Korean martial art and the national sport of South Korea. In Korean,
tae (태, 跆) means "to strike or break with foot";
kwon (권, 拳) means "to strike or break with fist"; and do (도, 道) means "way," "method," or "art." Thus, taekwondo may be loosely translated as "the art of the foot and fist" or "the art of kicking and punching."The art in general
emphasizes kicks
thrown from a
mobile stance
, employing the leg's greater reach and power (compared to the arm).
Originally posted by: Paul_UK Date: February 02, 2011 at 04:04 PM Source: https://forum.mmajunkie.com/threads/anthonypettis-talks-fight-the-kick-heard-round-da-world.35194/
Re: AnthonyPettis: Talks fight, The Kick heard round Da Worl
TKD techniques are seen very often in MMA, people just don't realise it. Dennis Sivers vicious spinning back kick is a TKD technique.
The way that Pettis moves also shows his TKD base. Obviously there are quite a few techniques that wouldn't be useful in MMA, but the same could be said for any martial art.
Originally posted by: Fight Magnet Date: February 02, 2011 at 04:09 PM Source: https://forum.mmajunkie.com/threads/anthonypettis-talks-fight-the-kick-heard-round-da-world.35194/
Re: AnthonyPettis: Talks fight, The Kick heard round Da Worl
The good thing about all this is,and that kick, Anthony
says he has more where that came from
. So we should be seeing more of why they call him Showtime.
