Combaton

Discussion in 'General Martial Arts Discussion' started by aaradia, Jan 30, 2017.

  1. aaradia

    aaradia Choy Li Fut and Yang Tai Chi Chuan Student Moderator Supporter

    So this is floating around social media. A new type of sport- combining a scoring system in the manner of a court/ field type sport with martial arts kicking.

    I would never do it, but I would watch a game to see what it is like. First glance makes it look like it might have potential.

    What do you all think? Has anyone else heard of this before this recent clip started floating around a couple of days ago? The official site listed below says it started in 1998.

    Do you see it ever taking off as more than a fringe thing? Honestly, I don't see it ever becoming a big thing at all.

    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=H2VyWJkYlOE.

    This is some sort of official site. I linked where they talk about the invention of it.
    http://www.combaton.com/about/
     
  2. Van Zandt

    Van Zandt Mr. High Kick

    That looks mental and SO MUCH FUN!!!
     
  3. Ben Gash CLF

    Ben Gash CLF Valued Member

    Bit like a cross between calcio Fiorentino and sepak takraw.
     
  4. Ben Gash CLF

    Ben Gash CLF Valued Member

    Not a patch on death bowl though (I suspect only MAPpers of a certain age will get that reference)
     
  5. SWC Sifu Ben

    SWC Sifu Ben I am the law

    I'd definitely do it if you expanded the combative elements. It could be a great way to explore how a multitude of techniques are altered by the increase in speed and distance. It's a huge waste to have only kicking.
     
  6. Unreal Combat

    Unreal Combat Valued Member

    Reminds me of playing Murderball. Only we didn't wear poncy pads! :D
     
  7. aikiMac

    aikiMac aikido + boxing = very good Moderator Supporter

    Looks like a fun way to practice TKD, particularly for a teenage class, but no, I can't see it as anything more than fringe.
     

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