A major visit, Thursday and Friday, for combat sports enthusiasts to the Bayle dojo where Thomas Loubersanes led grappling workshops.
What concentration, Friday, on the tatami mats of the dojo of the Pierre-Bayle gymnasium. As for three years, the Toulousain Thomas Loubersanes, world n ° 1 of Brazilian jiu-jitsu, accepted the invitation of Mehdi, former soldier 1st RCP, reconverted since 2019 in the ranks of the municipal police of Pamiers. In 2010, he founded the grappling section of the sports and artistic club of La Défense, which he still runs today in the Beaumont district. For novices, it should already be specified that grappling is a combat sport derived from jiu-jitsu which is practiced without a kimono. And above all, smoothly. “There is no percussion, it is a gripping sport based on grip. We call it the rashguard”, specifies Mehdi.
“The mastery of violence without violence”
“When I started the grappling group, it was about strengthening the links between the army and the nation. That is why it has always been open to civilians, which is still the case today *. But since then 2010, I realized that some did not dare to come to 1er RCP and that is why we are at the Bayle gymnasium today. he idea is really to federate. And this principle of openness, I am also trying to transpose it to the municipal police in its relationship to the population. These days, it is essential to maintain this contact “, analyzes the Appamean.
And in grappling, there is contact. This is the basis. But only joint keys and constrictions. So, is it dangerous? “As soon as the opponent is submitted, the fight stops. Otherwise, the one who has the ascendancy is penalized. It’s still a combat sport but with a playful and childish aspect: there are a lot of rolls, for example. So it’s really open to all ages, ”Mehdi continues.
During this time, Thomas Loubersanes dispenses his science. This 41-year-old Golgoth has never done weight training. But by dint of lifting individuals who are more or less its weight, the result is there. “What attracted me to this sport is the mastery of violence without violence. You can therefore neutralize someone who kicks without giving them oneself”, explains the three-time world champion who is also twice mounted on the first step of the European podium.
In all, the protégé of Roberto Leitao, the most eminent representative of the free fight, accumulates 250 fights for 235 victories. He works with major competitors, amateurs, or security professionals.
