Are gymnastics relevant in martial arts?

[N.B]

Originally Posted by Ben

If you want to learn martial arts, go to a martal arts school

If you want to learn gymnastics, go to a gymnastics school

If you want to mix them, take up wushu.

If you want to survive on the street?

stick with the martial arts.

Or take up running.

As for the JJ/gymnastics lady, I got the impression she was just generally more difficult to throw. I'm not taking this as gospel, it's just something I heard.

[Jason]

Originally Posted by Razalataz

Gymnastics are awsome when combined with MA. There is a great movie about a gymnist who combined the power of Karate with gymnastics called Gymkata. Here's the trailer:
YouTube - Gymkata movie trailer

I watched that trailer before, I couldn't stop freaking laughing. I'm tempted to buy it, just to see how bad it is.

[Joemoplata]

I lvoe Gymkata, such a cheezy movie but great fun to watch!!

[47MartialMan]

Originally Posted by GoddeBPM

I watched that trailer before, I couldn't stop freaking laughing. I'm tempted to buy it, just to see how bad it is.

Real bad,,,,,,,