The guys I spar with usually back away a lot, so much so that all you usually can hit with your ancle, and not your shin. So how do you get in...
Yesterday at the BJJ class, I sparred against a black belt in judo who is training at our place. We started off in my guard, and tried to go for...
In Kyokushin: Can you use elbows to the head? Knees to the head? I couldn't find any prohibition in the rules, and I saw one competitor...
An ex in the past hated that I was goofy and messed things up, partly because it is in my nature, partly because I have ADD. This girl, she think...
Lately I've come to feel that there certainly is such a thing as faith, that even life is scripted. For every hopeless situation, there seems...
I am seriously burned out, because of moving 4 times this year, excessive schedule of school, job and training, etc. A week of vacation didn't...
A lot of people, including boxing coaches such as Freddie Roach, say punching power is a natural ability. It can be improved, but either you are...
I really want to help my friend. He is so great in many respects. Kind, friendly, giving, extremely funny, original. However, he doesn't take good...
Two weeks ago there was a guy who attacked me out of nowhere outisde a bar. He adviced me, for no reason in particular, "if you say anything I...
It certainly isn't from size. Let me give an example. In our BJJ gym, there are people of all sizes, and what has come to my surprise is that it...
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How could one possibly explain Machida winning? Round 1,2,4,5 clearly in the hands of Rua. In addition, the legs of Machida were badly bruised...
Interesting fight 1: Randy Couture vs Georges St Pierre IIRC GSP weighs around 190-ish when not preparing for a fight. He could easily walk up...
As I've mentioned in previous posts, trusting your gut and intuition can be one of the most important tools you will have in your life. It is at...
A fight that went to the decision. It became a split decision victory for Dan Hard. Dan Hardy seemed to strike the most of the two, but the...
Ever seen the movie "Fun with Dick and Jane" with Jim Carrey who stars as Dick, a guy who goes from having successfull life to living in a ditch?...
First question: Where does the power from kicks come from? Is it from the hips? I noticed I get much better leg kicks if I focus on throwing...
How much does it weigh?
Acres burned I've lost so many that I love, They have all planted seeds in my heart But none of them would let it grow My heart aches for the...
I have a few questions which will be highlighted. I've been involved in martial arts since I was a little kid. I've been watching MMA fights for...
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