- Modified Shooto
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Shooto is a combat sport that is governed by the Shooto Association and the International Shooto Commission. Shooto was originally formed in 1985, as an organization and as a particular fighting system derived from shoot wrestling. Practitioners are referred to as shooters, similarly to practitioners of shoot wrestling. Shooto competitions are often considered to be mixed martial arts competitions, since they share similar rules to several other mixed martial arts competitions. The word shooto is an English transliteration of 修斗 (pronounced shū-to), an ateji derived from the English word "shoot". The word 修斗 can be translated as "learned combat".[1]
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Summary
Modified Shooto is a self-defense form, which encompasses the essence of Japanese Shooto. Modified Shooto is a synthesis of a set of martial arts that are known/proven in real world self-defense or competition based formats. As a “Learned Combat” Mixed Martial Art form, Modified Shooto has a wide variety of skills brought from other martial arts such as Tae Kwon Do, Jeet Kune Do, Hapkido, and Capoeira. The ground fighting and take down elements are a mixture of Judo, Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, and wrestling. Modified Shooto is constantly evolving to meet today’s growing need for self-defense, incorporating elements from virtually any style that have demonstrated effectiveness.
History of Modified Shooto
Modified Shooto is a combination of styles, most of which stem from the knowledge of the founder of Modified Shooto, Bryan Evans. Bryan Evans has studied the martial arts for over 20 years. He started his training at a very young age in Tae Kwon Do. Progressively, he became interested in other styles of martial arts. Therefore, instead of studying one art he often trained in 2 or 3 arts at the same time. Bryan has official instructor ranking in, Tae Kwon Do, Jeet Kune Do, Hapkido, Capoeira, Beikoku Bushikan Karate Jutsu, and Submission Grappling. Bryan has also received his Brown belt in Brazilian Jiu-Jutsu. Bryan also has experience in Modern Arnis, Muay Thai Kickboxing, Freestyle Wrestling, and Shotokan Karate.
Bryan is currently studying Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, Muay Thai, and Capoeira in addition to his duties as an instructor of AUSTIN SUBMISSION FIGHTING. Because the art of Modified Shooto is always evolving, Bryan stresses to his students to add any information they might have. In order for the art to grow all parties involved must help in its progression.
Specific styles have their own origins, of course. In this case regarding Bryan Evans’s ranking, Tae Kwon Do, Hapkido, Karate and Jeet Kun Do are influenced by many people and ranking has been provided by several people in various categories, but specifically under Master Nicholas Juarez (biography cited in external links area).
Ranking in Capoeira is from Mestre Rodrigo Zerlotti, informational link found in external links area.
The origin of the branch of Brazilin Jiu-Jitsu mentioned here comes from relatives of the founders of Brazilian Jiu-jitsu (the Gracies, specifically Helio Gracie), specifically the Machado’s, in particular Carlos Machado (link in external links area). Carlos Machado is the instructor of William Vandry (link in external links area) . Bryan Evans has his Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu rank from William Vandry.
Complete Training
Modified Shooto, as many mixed martial arts, provides a complete training style that allows for a thorough workout routine. Mixed martial arts as a whole cover both stand-up styles (e.g. Muay Thai) and ground styles (e.g. Brazilian Jiujitsu). Modified Shooto in particular does it's best not to limit itself by specifics in traditionalism within styles. Modified Shooto tries to incorporate "whatever works" and keeps an open mind regarding effective fighting styles. This perspective allows for a more complete fighting style and a more thorough fitness regimen.
Belt Ranking System
Belt ranks are based on a student's ability to demonstrate prowess through various techniques, and may be supported by performance in competition (grappling, MMA) and/or sparring. Practical application of Modified Shooto techniques, whether demonstrated in sparring or at a competitive level, are the criteria used for promotion, rather than strict compliance to a particular style. A stripe system is also incorporated into the Modified Shooto belt grades, and signifies progress through that particular belt level. Belt stripes are given at the instructor's discretion with 4 stripes attainable at each belt color.[2]
Belt colors White 
Green 
Blue 
Purple 
Brown 
Black 
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External links
Categories:- Combat sports
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