These guys were doing this before UFC was around. I have known Eric Knous and Marc Denny for 18 years. They are for real. They are also BJJ Black belts under Rigan Machado.
The was a fine line between waring too much gear and giving up mobility and waring more protective gear and having way less mobility.
The do it 3 times a year in a park in hermosa beach. Its free to watch and it really puts perspective on what a stick can and cannot do.
The weapons are anything that the other opponent agrees on. I have seen spiked bollos on a chain and stick v. a tri folding staff. Its pretty nutz and very real.
Everyone is really cool and there are never any hard feelings at the end.
