Shootfighting
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| Focus | Hybrid (Combat Sport & Street Combat) |
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| Country of origin |  Japan |
| Famous practitioners | |
| Parenthood | Brazilian Jiu Jitsu[1] |
| Olympic sport | No |
Shootfighting is a
kenpo
.
Shootfighting was previously used synonymously with
hybrid fighting system derived from shoot wrestling
. However, it is still sometimes used colloquially.
Examples which were once considered shootfighting styles, tournaments or organizations are
Fighting Network RINGS, and Shooto, where many fighters still considered themselves to be shootfighters. Ken Shamrock is possibly the most recognisable shoot fighter, as it was the discipline he used during the early days of the UFC
.
History
Shootfighting's use as a synonym for
RINGS
evolved into pure "shoot" organizations. The term "shootfighting" was frequently used to describe these events and styles.
kenpo, jujutsu and Muay Thai. He also founded the International Shootfighting Association to promote shootfighting as a combat sport. He also would trademark the term, reserving the rights to use it for himself and his organization.[2]
UFC, Bart Vale would use a worked victory at Fujiwara Gumi against Shamrock, claiming it was a real fight to promote himself in the United States as a MMA legend in Japan.[3] His actual MMA record is 1-2-0.[4]
Rules
Shootfighting is a hybrid martial art, with similar but more limited rules compared to Mixed martial arts.
Currently professional shootfighting matches consists only of a heavyweight (200 lb or more) division. But there are lighter divisions for amateur competitors. Pro matches run 30 minutes non-stop, amateurs 10 minutes. Held inside a standard
windpipe and groin strikes
.
Fights are won when a competitor is
submit
. A fighter caught in a submission hold may grab the ropes to break the hold, but this counts as a 1/3 of a knock down. Grabbing the ropes 15 times equals a loss. Bouts that go to the full time limit are declared a draw.
See also
- Aliveness (martial arts)
- Pancrase
- Pride Fighting Championships
- Fighting Network RINGS
- Puroresu
- Shooto
- Ultimate Fighting Championship
- Vale tudo
References
- ^ "Shootfighting".
- ^ "SHOOTFIGHTING Trademark - Registration Number 1748962 - Serial Number 74261820 :: Justia Trademarks". trademarks.justia.com. Retrieved 2021-11-12.
- ^ McClure, Sean. "The incredibly true fake legend of shootfight champion Bart Vale". Retrieved 2021-11-10.
- ^ Sherdog.com. "Bart Vale MMA Stats, Pictures, News, Videos, Biography - Sherdog.com". Sherdog. Retrieved 2021-11-13.
- Chan, Sam. The Japanese Pro-Wrestling: Reality Based Martial Art Connection. bjj.org. URL last accessed January 7, 2006.
- Herzog, Paul. History of Shootfighting. www.mindspring.com. URL last accessed January 7, 2006.
- International Shootfighting Association. History of the ISFA. www.shootfighting.com. URL last accessed January 7, 2006.
External links
- International Shootfighting Association The homepage of the International Shootfighting Association.
- Official Shootfighting information & training in Vallejo, Fairfield, Vacaville & Davis, CA
- American Kenpo & Shootfighting
- Swedish Shootfighting Association
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