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May 13, 2011, 2:29 pm
No Gi grappling is very popular. More and more martial artists are starting to train no gi and this DVD is tailored specifically for this. Roy Dean, a master of the martial arts has done an excellent job in providing no gi grappling lessons that all martial arts will find enlightening. No Gi Essenti... Comment - Like
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May 9, 2011, 4:10 pm
Many people view Aikido as a waste of time. They see it as ineffective and not practical. Wrist locks, a major part of Aikido, have been around since the dawn of time. They are used amongst law enforcement officers throughout the world to restraint assailants however, for some reason martial artists... Comment - Like
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Jan 9, 2011, 3:02 pm
Training With Muscle Soreness - Should You Do It? And Can It Actually Help You Get BETTER Results?
By Nick Nilsson
Muscle soreness is something that every trainer has
experienced. The typical advice is to wait until you're not
sore to train that muscle again. But what if you ... Comment - Like
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Jun 9, 2010, 4:17 pm
Sweeps from the guard are a vital part of grappling. From a competition point of view, sweeps can win points and can help put a fighter in a better position to dominate their opponent. From a self defence point of view, sweeps are vital. Although not necessarily the best position to be in, if one do... Comment - Like
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May 9, 2010, 7:39 am
Lyoto Machida got knocked out at UFC 113. He fought against Mauricio Shogun Rua. The cause of the knockout was due to Machida throwing a punch to Rua, but at the side time getting caught with an overhand right to the side of his head.
The following was said by Rua,
“I noticed th... Comment - Like
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May 7, 2010, 5:06 pm
Basics are the cement which holds all martial artists fighting together. Without good basics one will never develop into an advanced fighter and it is for this reason that they must be drilled again and again.
Unfortunately though, it is very easy to concentrate on advanced training and ... Comment - Like
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Apr 28, 2010, 4:27 pm
There is a saying in martial arts that the body must become a weapon. There are many weapons on the human body including the fist, feet, knees, elbows, shins and many more which seem practical. There is one part of the body however which is very practical but not used nearly as much as it should be.... Comment - Like
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Apr 24, 2010, 12:56 pm
The following video shows the kicking power, flexibility and speed of the "Little Dragon" Kyokushin fighter Kenji Midori
Be sure to watch out for his stop kicks which he uses to send his opponents crashing down towards the mat when they attempt an attack of their own.
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Apr 22, 2010, 3:34 pm
One of the greatest weight training methods that a martial artist can perform is giant sets. Giant sets are a training method that is very beneficial for all. It is a way of boosting not only your muscle tone, size but also stamina of the muscles.
Giant sets training involve three or more sets... Comment - Like
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Apr 19, 2010, 5:39 pm
Takedowns are a major part of martial arts. For MMA, they provide one with the opportunity to ground and pound, or work for a submission hold, and for self defence, taking down your opponent can provide you with the chance to flee the area quickly.
Many people think that takedowns are pe... Comment - Like
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Apr 16, 2010, 4:56 pm
In the world of MMA, there has been some shocking upsets.
For example, did anyone think that Royce Gracie, a small jiu jitsu fighter would ever dominate his much larger opponents? Or how about Anderson Silva ever losing to a heel hook? No one ever expects these things to ever happen
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Apr 14, 2010, 2:44 pm
Everyone wants to develop more powerful kicks. Heavy bags, weight training and certain exercises are used to develop this much needed attribute that every fighter needs. However, one exercise which seems to have fallen out of fashion over the last few years is double kicking.
Double kicking is... Comment - Like
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Apr 12, 2010, 3:00 am
After watching the Anderson Silva VS Demian Maia fight, it clearly showed something. It showed that a fight which delivers a lot of action will be because most of the time one fighter is generally an attacking one and the other fighter is a defensive fighter, preferring to allow an attack to come to... Comment - Like
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Apr 9, 2010, 3:00 am
The following is a video showing some of the grappling and submission techniques found in Chinese Kung Fu.
As someone with a grappling background in judo and submission grappling the principles behind the techniques are familiar but the way some of them are applied are new to me.
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Apr 7, 2010, 2:10 pm
When MMA first developed into an actual sport the rule that seemed to float around in the martial arts world was that groundwork must be learnt if one wishes to be successful in it. How true this is. With the ability of being able to take down your opponent, one must learn how to control, escape fro... Comment - Like
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Apr 5, 2010, 3:00 am
Anderson Silva is regarding by many to be on of the most diverse MMA fighters in the world today. Having extensive knowledge in Brazilian Jiu Jitsu, Muay Thai, Judo, Boxing and Taekwondo, Silva often leaves his opponents guessing as to what techniques he will use during a fight.
Standing... Comment - Like
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Mar 31, 2010, 3:00 am
Does a martial artist need to obtain a bodybuilder type physique in order to be a successful martial artist. Media and movies especially, have portrayed the ideal martial artist as strong, fast and flexible with a physique that could win professional bodybuilding contests. Is this necessary though?&... Comment - Like
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Mar 29, 2010, 3:00 am
When it comes to submission grappling, one of the names that will stand for all time is Royce Gracie. Coming from the most successful grappling family to ever live, Royce gave the world a taste of Gracie Jiu Jitsu in the early 1990’s that left peoples jaws hanging. He dominated the early UFC’s a... Comment - Like
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Mar 26, 2010, 7:53 pm
Shrimping is a very useful way to keep the distance between yourself and your opponent when you find yourself with your back on the floor and your opponent in your guard. However, there are certain submissions that one must be very careful and aware of when performing the shrimp.
The following... Comment - Like
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Mar 24, 2010, 4:43 pm
A martial artist trains, then recovers, then trains and recovers and so on and so on. Training, to many martial artists is given thought, attention and a high level of respect. This is needed so one can learn, adapt and constantly improve ones fighting abilities. So why is recovery not given the sam... Comment - Like
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Mar 22, 2010, 4:00 am
Mike Tyson has had one of the most extravagant boxing careers of all time. Known primarily as a power fighter, Tyson ruled the heavyweight boxing world during the mid eighties to early nineties.
Being a protégé of the great trainer Cus D’Amato, he learned the sweet science to a tee ... Comment - Like
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Mar 19, 2010, 6:28 am
Today’s video is all about the Double End Bag.
A great piece of training equipment is definitely not used as much as it should be.
This bag will quickly speed up a fighter’s reflexes, timing, coordination and movement.
The video explains the basics of using the bag and is a gre... Comment - Like
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Mar 17, 2010, 4:00 am
Seizing is a very natural and ancient fighting technique. It does not need much practise for one to become efficient in seizing, but some basic training does help one develop this very effective part of fighting into a great asset of ones fighting arsenal.
Regarding combat sports, seizi... Comment - Like
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Mar 15, 2010, 4:00 am
“Float like a butterfly, Sting like a bee!” This is the famous saying that was attributed to Muhammad Ali who some feel was the best boxer and sportsman to ever live.
Ali was someone who defied the odds. Winning the heavyweight championship in boxing three times, he was and still is an ins... Comment - Like
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Mar 12, 2010, 3:00 am
In grappling competitions it is not uncommon to find blind people competing. Their fights start whilst already clinching to their opponents and from there, whether it is on the ground or standing the fight continues.
The attribute which blind people use to grapple is sensitivity. Through many... Comment - Like
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Mar 10, 2010, 3:46 am
Whilst reading a post on a martial arts forum I occasionally visit, I found a topic posted by a taekwondo teacher. In it he stated that he expelled a student of his because he refused to spar because of his fear of it. (here)
This is something which I have never heard of before. I have ... Comment - Like
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Mar 6, 2010, 3:00 am
Today, we bring you the best of Genki Sudo. For those of you who have seen him fight, you will know that Genki loves to put on a show. From performing a robot dance to jumping of the ropes like a WWE entertainer, no one really knows what to expect from Genki as soon as the opening bell sounds.
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