Archive for September, 2009
Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu is awesome!
Posted by: | CommentsWhen I train for MMA fights I rush from boxing/kickboxing practice to wrestling class then to no-gi class or to a weight training session. Then I sleep and repeat it all over and over again. I really don’t get a chance to train traditional Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu very often. I still train a lot BJJ but it’s most often it’s no-gi variation called submission wrestling.
Lately, after recovering from my post concussion syndrome, I’ve put my gi back on and returned to the mats with great excitement. To me, BJJ with the Gi one of the most challenging and enjoyable martial arts there is. Based totally on leverage as opposed to strength the techniques actually do the work for you. Small men can tap out the big guys with ease if they have enough technical ability. The vast amount of techniques that have been developed through the ages make the learning process endless.
If you’ve never tried it, I suggest jumping into a class — a beginner one if the school near you offers it — and doing so. You will thank me but be warned…It is ultra addictive!
Anyone train BJJ already? If so I’d love to hear a little about your training (where, how long, with who etc.)
Top 10 Actions That Will Increase Your Chances of Getting Knocked Out!
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#1 Signing the contract to fight someone much better than you
#2 Getting ko’d or knocked down while training for that fight
#3 Keeping your chin up during the fight
#4 Throwing a kick as your very first attack
#5 Throwing a flying knee without setting it up first
#6 Letting your opponent mount you
#7 Playing the guard like you do when you train with no striking.
#8 Rushing in without jabbing
#9 Standing directly in front of your opponent after you finish your attacks
#10 Leaving your face open by carrying your hands too low
If you have any others, feel free to post them in the comment section.
The Time I Ruined A Good Beer…
Posted by: | CommentsI ruined a good beer. I’m very ashamed to say it but it happened. It was a some point during the second round of my match with Jon Fitch.
My face had been bloodied up near the end of the first round when I had been struck by a violent headbutt during a striking exchange that caused blood to pour from my nose. A round later, the blood began to thicken as it merged with the increasing amount of sweat that was steadily building on my face as we battled beneath a huge set of powerful lights.
Leaping forward, Fitch attacked with a jab followed by a cross which would have done some damage had I not slid out of the way towards my right side. The speed in which I removed myself from the path of the flurry cause a long strand the sweat thickened blood to ooze from my nose. I re-actively reached for it in an attempt to improve my ability to breathe and rid myself of the awkward feeling it was giving me as it began to hang lower and lower.
As soon as my hands gripped hold of the sweaty blood obstruction, I turned and tossed it someplace behind me. A split second later I realized that I had just thrown it through the ring’s ropes directly towards the line of people that had purchased VIP tickets and were sitting ringside. I felt bad for a moment as I thought about some guy being struck by my bloody projectile but a quick takedown attempt by Jon Fitch brought me back to the reality of the fight.
The next day, while talking to the fight promoter, I remembered the incident and mentioned it to him. He laughed loudly and told me that the blood had landed in his friend’s beer. Even better, he said that he had a picture of it. He gave me the picture and I was surprised to see that the guy seemed excited about it all. I’m sure his reaction would have been different had it landed on his head.
Here’s a video of me throwing the blood into the crowd
And here’s the pic of where it landed
Technique – Defending the Right Hand
Posted by: | CommentsHere’s a great way to counter the right hand. After blocking my attack, my student Dana returns fire with a three punch combination.
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