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    iRobot's Inflatable Arm Could Be the Future of Grappling [Video]

    If you remember our Bots of War series from last year, than you are familiar with iRobot's hardcore military robot fleet. But just because they're awesome doesn't mean they're done evolving. The comping generations may have lightweight, inflatable arms. More »
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    Nick Diaz no shows for grappling superfight, Facebook post blames ?shady promoter?

    Suspended UFC fighter Nick Diaz was supposed to take on BJJ star Braulio Estima in a grappling supermatch in California Saturday. Diaz was supposed to show his grappling chops off in a match against one of the world's best jiu-jitsu players. He was supposed to donate his entire purse to St...
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    Karate doesn't have any grappling?

    WHOOPS!!! Looks like it does 1:20:23 http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tSRf00klUA0&feature=g-all-f&context=G2032d6fFAAAAAAAASAA I am posting this because I figured that since so many people think Karate does not have grappling that this CLEARLY proves them wrong. Since this is a question and...
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    what is the difference between grappling gloves and mma fight gloves?

    i have a pair of grappling gloves but i don't know if i can train with these http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/SMALL-RDX-Grappling-Gloves-MMA-UFC-Boxing-Cage-NHB-BJJ-/320439441261?pt=UK_SportingGoods_Boxing_RL&hash=item4a9badd76d#ht_5181wt_908
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    Is Judo a good martial art to add grappling skills to my Muay Thai and compete in...

    ...MMA? I like grappling and I do one lesson of Judo and one lesson of BJJ a week, I'm hardcore with my Muay Thai, I train mostly for my potential Muay Thai career, but I do the grappling for the fun of it and because it has a lot of health benefits and there are no other ways of training Muay...
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    MMA Grappling Bag help please!?

    Im going to get a grappling bag and im 14, 5'9, 135 pounds should i get a bag same weight as me, heavier then me or lighter? I heard its better to get a lighter bag but i want to be sure. Thanks in advance!
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    What is the best grappling martial art for street fighting?

    Freestyle wrestling, Judo, BJJ, Sambo?
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    does kyokushin karate have grappling?

    Hello. I was wondering if Kyokushin Karate teaches ground fighting, Submission holds, Throws and joints, Chokes and how to get off the ground. Thank you!
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    Where can I buy Shinya Aoki style grappling tights?

    I've searched high and low across the "internets" but can't seem to find any compression tights like the kind Aoki and Sakuraba fought in. I'm particularly interested in bright or multicolored spats. Black and White are easily accessible but pretty boring.
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    Are mma grappling gloves same as normal mma gloves? Can you also fight with them?

    why, why not? Im thinking of buying mma gloves, and the grappling gloves seem to be really cheap, but im wondering why they are so cheap? is it because they should not be worn to fight or spar? please let me know asap. thank you. and if so which gloves should i buy? im thinking of buying these...
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    What kind of grappling defense does Karate have?

    I am interested in taking Shorin-Ryu Karate. It is an Okinawan Karate and looks good from what I've seen on the internet. But, those of you who have or do take Karate (of some kind if not Shorin Ryu), did you ever learn how to defend yourself against a grappler? Did you learn to defend...
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    Grappling Tournament? (Jujutsu, MMA, Kempo, etc)?

    I have a grappling tournament tomorrow and was wondering if any one had any suggestions to help me. The rules are *no punching or kicking *no chokes *no pulling hair *only hold-downs (arm bars can be used) I need some tips, PLEASE HELP!
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    what should i look for when looking for mma grappling gloves?

    what should i look for? should they be open palm, and r thumb sleeves bad? etc. are these a good pair of grappling gloves? http://cgi.ebay.com/Auth-RDX-Grappling-Gloves-MMA-UFC-Boxing-Cage-Punch-Bag_W0QQitemZ320435204624QQcmdZViewItemQQptZUK_SportingGoods_Boxing_RL?hash=item4a9b6d3210
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    Are there any traditional martial arts that don't teach both striking & grappling?

    Are there any traditional martial arts that don't teach both striking & grappling? I only know of combat sports that don't teach both grappling & striking grappling only- judo bjj wrestling etc. striking only- boxing kickboxing sport karate etc. Traditional styles of karate, jujutsu, kung...
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    Do u think its better to start Martial arts in stand up or grappling?

    which 1 do u think is better to start wif
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    i am thinking of doing mma but dont have any experience grappling but i have

    extensive expertise in avoiding? strikes so i think that my evading skill swill be able to stop me from getting taken down. has anyone applied there evading skills well in mma to the point where they can basically "fly" out of the way of take down attempts and then strike and always win? or...
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