The Art of Being Straight
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IMDB rating: 3.80 Plot: John thinks he’s got it all figured out. He’s young, good looking and has always had a way with the ladies. After a break-up with his girlfriend, he moves west to Los Angeles for a fresh start. He is officially back on the market and looking to score. Crashing on his buddy Andy’s couch is a comforting return to the college patterns of partying, womanizing and trash talk with the guys. However, reconnecting with his old flame Maddie proves to be surprising when she introduces him to her girlfriend, Anna. An aspiring photographer, John takes an entry-level position at an ad agency, determined to prove himself. Things get a little confusing when Paul, a successful executive at the firm, takes a special interest in John, and when John ends up in Paul’s bed, his world is turned completely upside down. The Art of Being Straight explores one man’s unexpected search for identity. More than just a story of seduction, John’s journey to find himself proves to be almost more than he can handle, yet he discovers that accepting the unknown also brings unlimited possibilities. |
Actors: Ray Johnny,Dineen Jim,Grey Jared,Janzen Jesse,Jenich Tyler,LaPolice Alan,McGowan Bryan,Scherer Pete,Comedy,Drama,
just jiu jitsu or mma?
im almost 16 and am interested in learning martial arts, i am more into jiu jitsu because it has a lot of take downs and body manipulation, but i also want to be able to strike, should i find an mma gym or look for just straight jiu jitsu?
I’m in a BJJ, MMA gym, and for me, its like this.
If you plan on competing in MMA fights, then go mma all the way. Same thing for self defense, mma will teach you how to defend yourself in any situation (without weapons of course.)
BJJ is extremely fun though, getting to wear the gi, learning the judo throws, different controls, its all fun. Competing in BJJ tournaments is also great. My gym competes at NAGA about 3 times a year.
BJJ will also help you with self defense as well, most people don’t realize that unlike mma (where fighters are sweaty, no shirt, and shorts) BJJ gi’s allow you to learn to control an opponent that is actually wearing clothes (like most fights)
Both will teach you self defense, but it either comes down to competing or your personal preference.
MMA=fighting-punching, kicking, takedowns, submissions (fun)
BJJ=Submissions, gi’s, throws, ground (fun)
This Guy | Feb 01, 2010
Thats a personal decision…if you want to be able to strike, go MMA. If not, stay with just JJ
mbw | Feb 01, 2010
well first jiu jitsu doesnt have takedowns really, they kinda just steal them from judo and once you get on the floor then you start making magic. For mma jiu jitsu is a very helpful base martial art, then you can get in on some kickboxing or muy thai. Many dojos that i know offer some mma classes even though they are technically a jiu jitsu dojo. but ultimately do whichever you enjoy most
all assuming you mean Brazilian jiu jitsu
Mike C | Feb 01, 2010
Mike C is wrong sport BJJ does have takedowns stolen or not they are part of BJJ. Most gyms that teach mma also teach BJJ.
Ned | Feb 01, 2010
MMA. That will be a good foundational place to start that will give you a lot of exposure to beginners jiu jitsu. If you want to specialize in jiu jitsu as you progress, you could certainly do that.
E Honda | Feb 01, 2010
Most MMA gyms offer BJJ. If you can find an MMA gym that offers jujutsu, all the more better, because jujutsu is half the game in becoming a good well rounded fighter. Mine offers japanese jujutsu, so we don’t really learn BJJ at ours.
Keyboard Warrior | Feb 01, 2010
find an MMA gym. 99% of brazilian jiu jitsu gyms also offer, striking usually muay thai.
By Training at a legitimate MMA gym you’ll be training, and learning the styles of Muay Thai, Jiu Jitsu, Wrestling, Boxing, and so on. And you’ll also be training with other highly qualified individuals and professional fighters, which will sky rocket your skills.
janderson1229 | Feb 02, 2010
japanese ju jitsu.
aboriginal | Feb 02, 2010
A Brazillian Jiujitsu dojo probably will have striking. I would check out the BJJ school first and ask them if they have striking. If they don’t, and it’s just straight sport BJJ without strikes, then check out a MMA gym.
The MMA gyms I have seen have BJJ classes. You can participate in the BJJ and the MMA striking classes also. They allowed the option of training in MMA but, you don’t have to compete in MMA. If you just want to compete in BJJ tournaments they usually just allowed that. So, if your MMA gyms are like my area then a MMA gym will have all you need.
But, it’s better to go check out the BJJ school first. Their strikes will be more specifically designed for BJJ and more street self-defense orietnted than MMA’s strikes. I would go with MMA as a plan B.
Jon | Feb 02, 2010
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