| The Art Of Shootfighting | | | | Bart Vale who are experts in Shootfighting and travel |
| Although it can be a very provocative martial art, | | | | to Japan on a frequent basis to compete in |
| Shootfighting is still one of the most popular martial | | | | tournaments and bouts. The atmosphere in Japan is |
| arts styles in the world. The art of Shootfighting is | | | | very high, as they show a lot of passion and desire |
| very old, originating from Japan as a way of self | | | | for the matches over there. |
| defense. Even though it is great to use for self | | | | In technique and form, Shootfighting is a mix of |
| defense purposes, this martial art is more popular as | | | | striking and grappling. It teaches students to be |
| a ring sport in competitions such as the Vale Tudo | | | | prepared for anything, standing or on the ground. |
| and the professional Shootfighting leagues found | | | | There are a lot of bone breaking moves taught with |
| throughout Japan. | | | | this art, from arm locks to ankle locks. Most of the |
| In Japan Shootfighting is a sport that is very | | | | techniques that are taught to the student use a |
| popular. The bouts take place in a ring that is similar | | | | mixture of strength and technique - bringing very |
| to wrestling, ropes and all intact. There are normally | | | | drastic results. |
| rounds, as well as a referee who is there to call the | | | | Even though a lot of people classify Shootfighting as |
| bout and stop it if need be. Fighters will wear | | | | being a form of pit fighting, it is actually quite a bit |
| gloves and go at it full contact. Submission and | | | | more. Shootfighting does incorporate a lot of stand |
| grappling is legal as well, which makes the fights more | | | | up fighting, in the form of punches, elbows, and |
| interesting. Fighters can test their skills in | | | | kicks. On their feet or on the ground, stylists can |
| Shootfighting against some of the best Japan has to | | | | execute moves that will end a fight quickly. The |
| offer with these bouts. | | | | submission locks are the deadliest forms of defense |
| Shootfighting is popular in the United States as well, | | | | and attack with this martial art, as they target a |
| although it is more popular throughout Japan. There | | | | specific limb and focus on breaking it in two. |
| are American fighters such as Ken Shamrock and | | | | |