amatuer MMA for PAL

[milwaukeecop2]

Im running classes soon, and tournaments hopefully at our PAL chapter in Milwaukee. Fightleauge.org is a website that will show the rules we are using, the style is actually called "pankration"
My son and I have already competed nationally and internationally in these events.
I would like to get other PAL chapters involved across the country.

[MT Guy]

pankraton, isn't that where there is only open hand contact, basically slapping each other, or some places not striking at all?

[milwaukeecop2]

full contact strikes to the body and legs(standing and on the ground) no head strikes. all takedowns and throws allowed, holddowns and submisions allowed.

[MT Guy]

good competition for some one just starting up and beginners, but not for me. Just can't do the whole no head contact, kinda defeats the purpose for me, especially since I mainly train muay thai. good luck with it though!

[milwaukeecop2]

It is a good gateway into MMA, keep in mind, this is a venue that is appealing for children,teens, and older competitors. Belive me it is plenty challenging.

[MT Guy]

I dont doubt it's challenging, I was saying almost the exact same thing as you, more for younger people or beginners, which isn't me, thats all. Good luck

[milwaukeecop2]

well, ive had my first two classes so far, about 6 kids showed consistently for both. I brought my 11yr old son, who has 6 years of competitive judo, 1 year of folkwrestling, and 2 pankration tournaments under his belt.
At first we had a lot of the 13year old and 14 year old "troublemakers" that were disruptive and pretty rough while training, Those kids got the oppurtunity for a match with my son, who had no trouble tapping those kids out.
The rest of class went smoothly as I had the kids rapt attention. the basics of stand up, clinch, and ground were covered, but it never seems like i have enough time.
Hopefully, my teaching will get more orginized over time. Ill keep you all updated as this program developes.