The Hsing-Yi in Brazil has a very good rep. (as most ppl here know) They train hard, and produce a lot of great fighters. My question is, since Brazil is where BJJ came up, and it’s also the place where there is some great Hsing-Yi instruction, have they ran into each other yet somwhere in Brazil? Not trying to start another BJJ/KF debate btw. And I’m aware Brazil is a huge country. Just curious though, if they had some BJJ and Hsing-Yi practioners in the same tournament?
U could ask(pm..) Felipe Bido &/or Tadzio, they’re both Brazilian and have a good reputation.
They should know.
Heh..I am dominican :). But I keep good contact with the brazilian guys and they’re are GOOD and realistic in their training. I have heard a lot of stories of their fights, and they actually keep a good friendship with the JJ guys there.
As Chen Zhen said, you could ask Tadzio. But I know that guys like Bruno Lima, Xebsballand Tadzio himself will chime in soon.
Yeah, I knew Felipe is Dominican. But yeah, I guess I would like to know how the Hsing-Yi guys fair there against them. Seems like a lot of BJJ guys have no respect for KF, so I wondered if the Hsing-Yi guys have garnered their respect.
Felipe Bido is not Dominican. He has no sideburns.
You back in Indy WD?
Yup. We actually ended up in Mexico for the rest of my vacation. Tanks for the beer.
No problem. Too bad I couldn’t drink one or thirteen myself. It sucks that you had to come down at such a busy time for us.
Did you ever meet up with Kirk?
Yeah, Kirk is amazing. He tossed me around like a rag doll for a few hours. The club is basically a UTSA club which is why it will be going stronger in the fall. Kirk says to come around whenever you can.
Cool. I plan on it.
Sorry for the threadjacking Yung Apprentice.
Fuhget 'bout it!
It’s cool to hear about meetings between KFOers. One day when I get some expereince in, I would like to meet a couple of yall.
Originally posted by Water Dragon
Felipe Bido is not Dominican. He has no sideburns.
Hehehehehe…
Vader has sideburns though
Is there any truth to that stereotype?
****, I forgot that Felipe is from DR.
sorry dude.