Recent Content by Aaron Fields

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    knee pads for grappling

    Cheap volleyball knee pads are the best bet. They are what nearly everyone in my club use. Aaron Fields
    Post by: Aaron Fields, Jun 22, 2011 in forum: General Martial Arts Discussion
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    Anyone on the Paleo diet?

    I don't go for the fad diets. I believe simply eat well, eat less, move more. That being said, I find that I run better on lower than standard...
    Post by: Aaron Fields, Apr 17, 2011 in forum: Health and Fitness
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    Krav Maga in Seattle

    I am not a Krav Maga guy, so I cannot comment on the quality of the practice. But, I do know Jay and can say he is a good guy. Tough and...
    Post by: Aaron Fields, Oct 5, 2010 in forum: Other Styles
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    Toraki gi

    Yes I have tried a Toraki many years ago. It was a fine gi, but I found that I get the same quality and fit out of Kwon and Mizuno (Eurocomp.)...
    Post by: Aaron Fields, Feb 4, 2010 in forum: Judo
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    New wicked leg lock "The Vaporizer"

    Not so common in jiu jitsu, but all the time in SAMBO. Aaron Fields
    Post by: Aaron Fields, Dec 10, 2009 in forum: Ju Jitsu
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    New wicked leg lock "The Vaporizer"

    It some variation, it is also, nothing new...but then of course nothing is.. It can be done without the twisting ankle, (toe hold) if the context...
    Post by: Aaron Fields, Dec 8, 2009 in forum: Ju Jitsu
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    What instrument do you play?

    Bagpipes...I play Brian Boru pipes, (an Irish version of the Greater Highland Pipe.) In addition, I have gotten into Gaida as well, (Bulgarian...
    Post by: Aaron Fields, Nov 1, 2009 in forum: Off Topic Area
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    "You don't enjoy wrestling..."

    Find something to practice that you enjoy. In the end fun is the main reason to take part in a combative or combative sports is enjoyment....
    Post by: Aaron Fields, Jul 17, 2009 in forum: Brazilian Jiu Jitsu
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    judo and bad knees

    Depends upon whom you practice with. Watch how your practice partners go about training and never be shy about not doing something that...
    Post by: Aaron Fields, May 5, 2009 in forum: Judo
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    Masakiryu or Arakiryu

    Hey Steve, How are you brother? We need to catch up sometime. Aaron Fields
    Post by: Aaron Fields, Feb 27, 2009 in forum: Koryu Bujutsu
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    Masakiryu or Arakiryu

    Araki is found in Seattle Washington and Portland Oregon, in addition to a couple of spots in Japan. There is no headquarter school. Aaron Fields
    Post by: Aaron Fields, Feb 21, 2009 in forum: Koryu Bujutsu
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    Seriously considering dropping BJJ

    Don't continue if you are not enjoying it. But, I will say that you are unlikley to enjoy anything if you are keeping score during PRACTICE....
    Post by: Aaron Fields, Jan 24, 2009 in forum: General Martial Arts Discussion
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    THE MOST SERIOUS THREAD OF THE YEAR - Guinness or Murphys?

    Murphys... Though, all three have powered my engine more than once... Aaron Fields
    Post by: Aaron Fields, Jan 24, 2009 in forum: Off Topic Area
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    What's your preferred judo gi?

    All the makers of judogi have slight variations in sizing and cuts. There is no best, just what fits you. I use Mizuno and Kwon. I have a...
    Post by: Aaron Fields, Jan 14, 2009 in forum: Judo
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    Enter the kettlebell

    I first used "bells" living in Mongolia during the mid to late '90's. In about 2003I switched from more standard weight routines, to sandbags and...
    Post by: Aaron Fields, Dec 31, 2008 in forum: Health and Fitness