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2011-12-31T13:17:00.002-05:00

Kung Fu Femmes - The Final Lesson

2011-06-20T01:47:00.001-04:00

Chicks are FIERCE! Watch and learn!

TUF 13 - Cast Announced

2011-02-28T14:25:00.001-05:00

Oh, boy! It's that time again! Another round of The Ultimate Fighter is up on deck! I think, though, that it will be hard for them to top last's round's series 12 with Georges St. Pierre and Josh Koscheck as coaches. There was some awesome talent in that lineup, and dick though he was, you have to admit that the bonehead antics of Koscheck helped to add some drama. Can't wait to see what the new crop of guys has in store!

Awesome Nunchakus Demo and Tutorial

2011-02-12T00:41:00.001-05:00

This one is fun to try. I personally do okay with it until I get to that double spin jump. Then, it all goes a bit awry..... ;)
If you do decide to try this awesome nunchaku routine, be careful. I am not responsible if you injure yourself!!

Martial Artist Profile: Jackie Chan

2011-01-15T20:30:00.003-05:00

Jackie Chan was born on April 7, 1954, in Victoria Peak, in the former Crown colony of Hong Kong, as Chan Kong-sang (meaning "born in Hong Kong"). At the age of 7, he began studying at the Chinese Drama Academy under the famous Chinese Opera Master, Yu Jim-Yuen.
There, the students learned Kung Fu, stunts, flips, somersaults and basic Chinese theatre acting techniques. At the age of 17, Jackie left the Drama Academy and began working stunts on films with the Shaw Brothers Film Company and eventually began working for the Golden Harvest film company as a stuntman, which led to his working with Bruce Lee in the movies “Fist of Fury” and “Enter the Dragon”. This was just the beginning of a long and dangerous film career that would see Jackie eventually gain huge success in both Hong Kong and eventually, the US, where he is now most famous. To date, Jackie Chan has performed or appeared in over 100 films and has also done many television appearances and specials.

Although he is known as a movie actor, stuntman and martial artist, this talented phenom has worn many different hats throughout his career. He has also been a filmmaker, producer, screenwriter, director, comedian, singer and entrepreneur. Chan is also a Cantopop and Mandopop star, and has over the years released a number of albums and sung many of the theme songs for the films in which he has starred.

Jackie Chan performs all of his own stunts in his movies, and has suffered numerous injuries over the years as a result of it. His injuries have included: a fractured skull,
dislocated pelvis, broken fingers, broken toes, and he has also broken his nose, both cheekbones, hips, sternum, neck, ankle and his ribs. None of these injuries, however, have stopped this life long stuntman from showing up on each movie set and giving his best effort. On a side note, Chan also holds the Guinness World Record for "Most Stunts By A Living Actor". His outtakes of scenes at the end of his movies have been a much enjoyed staple and trademark of his. In a few of them, you actually see him get injured.

What does the future hold for Jackie Chan? Well, he does intend to make more movies and continue with his stunt work for as long as his body allows, although he will admit to relying on wires and special effects to do some of his stunts these days. However, his talent and workmanship on all of his films remains unparalleled. Hopefully we can look forward to many more years of mind blowing stunts and fight scenes from this incredibly multitalented actor and life long martial artist.

Want to know even more about Jackie Chan? Then, check out his website and his own personal blog! Up to date news on all things Jackie Chan from the man, himself! http://jackiechan.com/

Jackie Chan's Filmography

2000 - present
2011 Kung Fu Panda 2	2011 Shaolin	2010 Kung Fu Panda Holiday Special	2010 The Karate Kid
2010 Little Big Soldier	2010 The Spy Next Door	2010 The Legend of Silk Boy	2009 The Founding of a Republic
2009 Shinjuku Incident	2008 Kung Fu Panda	2008 The Forbidden Kingdom	2007 Rush Hour 3
2006 Robin-B-Hood	2005 The Myth	2004 New Police Story	2004 The Huadu Chronicles: Blade of the Rose
2004 Around the World in 80 Days	2004 Da lao ai mei li	2003 The Medallion	2003 Chin gei bin
2003 Shanghai Knights 2000 Shanghai Noon	2002 The Tuxedo	2001 Rush Hour 2	2001 The Accidental Spy
1990-99
1999 Dak ging san yan lui	1999 King of Comedy	1999 Gorgeous	1998 Rush Hour
1998 Wo shi shei	1997 Mr. Nice Guy	1996 Jackie Chan's First Strike	1995 Thunderbolt
1995 Rumble in the Bronx	1994 The Legend of Drunken Master	1993 Supercop 2	1993 Zhong an zu
1993 Sing si lip yan	1992 Supercop	1992 Shuang long hui	1992 Xi Zang xiao zi
1991 Operation Condor	1990 Island of Fire
1980-89
1989 Ji ji	1988 Police Story 2	1988 Dragons Forever	1987 Jackie Chan's Project A2
1987 Long xiong hu di	1986 Nui ji za pai jun	1985 Police Story 1985 Long de xin
1985 Xia ri fu xing	1985 The Protector	1985 Fuk sing go jiu	1984 Kuai can che
1984 Cannonball Run II	1984 Shen yong shuang xiang pao	1983 Jackie Chan's Project A	1983 Qi mou miao ji: Wu fu xing
1983 Long teng hu yue	1982 Dragon Strike	1982 Mi ni te gong dui	1981 Cannonball Run
1980 The Big Brawl	1980 Dian zhi gong fu gan chian chan	1980 Shi di chu ma
1970-79
1979 Long quan	1979 Xiao quan guai zhao	1978 Drunken Master	1978 Fei du juan yun shan
1978 She hao ba bu	1978 Spiritual Kung Fu	1978 Se ying diu sau	1977 Jian hua yan yu Jiang Nan
1977 San shi liu mi xing quan	1976 Shao Lin mu ren xiang	1976 Feng yu shuang liu xing	1976 Shao Lin men
1976 Xin jing wu men	1976 The Himalayan	1975 Pai an jing ji	1975 Hua fei man cheng chun
1974 The Golden Lotus	1974 E hu cun	1973 Crash! Che botte strippo strappo stroppio	1973 Fists of the Double K
1973 Xiao lao hu	1973 Enter the Dragon	1973 Village on Fire	1973 Nu jing cha 1973 Tie wa
1973 Bei di yan zhi	1973 Chinese Hercules	1973 Bruce Lee and I	1973 Return to China
1973 Ambush	1972 Blood Fingers	1972 He qi dao	1972 Fist of Fury
1971 Gui nu chuan	1971 The Blade Spares None	1971 Guang dong xiao lao hu	1970 Lady of Steel
1962-69
1969 A Touch of Zen 1962 Big and Little Wong Tin Bar	1966 Come Drink with Me	1964 Qin Xiang Lian	1963 The Love Eterne

The Movie "Hero" - Definitely Worth a Second Viewing!

2011-01-07T15:48:00.002-05:00

I got to see the movie "Hero" again on cable this past weekend and was reminded of how taken away and enchanted I was by this film the very first time I saw it.
Written and directed by Yimou Zhang, and beautifully shot by cinematographer Christopher Doyle, this epic tale set in the China of around 2000 years ago is so stunningly and visually beautiful that the battles and fight scenes in it are almost secondary, so enrapt are you by the beautiful imagery. This movie was made in 2002, and became the biggest grossing movie ever in China.
Hero is the story of a king named Qin, who was obsessed with trying to gain power over all of China, which was divided up into 7 kingdoms, one of which was his own. Beset by assassins bent on stopping him from this goal, he is soon made aware of 3 in particular, Broken Sword, Flying Snow and Sky.
To anyone who defeated the three assassins, the King of Qin promised great power, mountains of gold and a private audience with the King himself. However, defeating these three killers is a near impossible task. Yet, a warrior called "Nameless" ends up defeating them all with his superior, life long learned swordsmanship. As each one says to him in their last dying words "your sword is so swift!" He calls attention to this in an audience granted him by the king. Little does the king know, however, he is Nameless next target.

The scenes are achingly gorgeous! I could watch this movie over again another five times and I highly recommend it for one of those days when you want to be swept away by a tale of honor, courage, and stark beauty. Jet Li in the role of Nameless plays the part with a quiet, strong dignity and all the other characters hold their parts strongly and well. Pop up some popcorn, grab a large drink, snuggle up in your blanket on the couch and pop this one in the DVD. You will be just as swept up by the beauty and magic of this film as I was. A definite 5 Stars!

The Cast:

Jet Li
Tony Leung Chiu Wai
Maggie Cheung
Ziyi Zhang
Donnie Yen
Daoming Chen

Happy New Year! High Kicks in 2011!

2010-12-31T14:27:00.002-05:00

New Year Scraps

Best Orkut Scraps

Cool Hapkido Demo

2010-12-15T11:31:00.002-05:00

I would love to learn how to arm flip people the way this hapkido master does. Awesome stuff!

UFC 124 Koscheck vs St Pierre

2010-12-11T12:56:00.002-05:00

That's right, it's on tonight, folks! My man GSP vs Koscheck. I will be sitting right here watching GSP whup that ass. I will also post the links to all the free, live streaming video sites I find that have the fight. And yes, I always find it. Check back later to get the links so you can watch it, too. This one is gonna be a house rocka!

***They are really clamping down tight on the live streaming vids of the fight tonight. They are taking the links down as fast as sites put them up, and leaving this message on the search engine pages (and there are dozens of these removals, let me tell ya!):

"In response to a complaint we received under the US Digital Millennium Copyright Act, we have removed 2 result(s) from this page. If you wish, you may read the DMCA complaint that caused the removal(s) at ChillingEffects.org"

Guess there is no loophole available this time. I've never seen them track these sites down and remove the content so fast! Gotta pay for it tonight, babes! I'm headed to a local bar that has the fights on so I can see UFC 124. Hey, I'll probably have a better time there anyway! Good luck to you all. Hope you get to see it!

Blog Hop Thursday

2010-12-09T17:45:00.005-05:00

Have been meaning to get in on this, but a Martial Artist Junkie can be really busy with other things, ya know? Like practicing katas and strikes and stuff. Anyway, I'm happy to jump on board the Thursday Blog Hop linky train today, and so can you. To participate, post your link below and then comment back on me and at least two other blogs. Post the linky on your blog so others can do the same. You can use the code I've posted below to get the cool linky box. Here goes! ;) Don't be shy, now!

Also, please visit this blog, which is where I got the Blog Hop info:

Happy Hopping!

TUF 12 Finale -- Brookins vs Johnson

2010-12-03T19:23:00.000-05:00

After a really good cycle of The Ultimate Fighter with George St. Pierre and Josh Koschek as coaches, it all boils down to these two in the finale:

...and I gotta tell ya, Brookins (on the left) is the one, IMO. I was impressed with him from the start, this unassuming, sweet natured, wise beyond his years, yoga practicing fighter who has probably had to show more than one bully the might and power behind those serene puppy dog eyes.... Don't be fooled -- Brookins can kick some ass!

The final match up between him and Michael Johnson should be a good one, but although Michael brings some power and explosiveness to the table, he's spotty. He'll give you one aggressive, power packed round of non stop action and scoring followed by a completely lackluster one that sees him winded, sluggish and taking his opponent to the ground and just laying there doing nothing with the position. His last fight went to a split decision, and I tell you, he just squeaked it out.

Brookins, on the other hand, is such a focused, mentally prepared and talented young fighter that I think that in time he will soon be able to get the win against anyone that meets him in the Octagon. He won all of his matches decisively, with ridiculous, death clinch chokes. I'm sure his opponents always underestimate his power. And aside from that, ya just gotta like this kid. No ego, no attitude, no BS. The type of guy you'd love to see your daughter bring home, for Chrissake!

Be sure to tune in tomorrow, Dec 11th on Spike TV to see which one of these new talents takes the title and wins the $100,000 MMA contract with the UFC.

Iaido - Katana Sword Demonstration

2010-11-10T21:34:00.005-05:00

Awesome. I need to learn this. Just the sound that blade makes slicing through the air does it for me.
It would also be cool to walk through the streets of New York with the full ghi and gear on. It would cut me a clear path without my even having to unsheath the sword.

Melanie, Emily and Besty - Oh My!

2010-11-02T21:28:00.006-04:00

Wanna see some cool chicks flexing, stretching and working those kicks so that they can really hurt a guy? Well, you can check these awesome ladies out on their own website, virtuadefense.com. They give lessons, too. Check 'em out, y'all. You know you want to.......

http://www.virtuadefense.com/updates1.html


BUY	BUY	BUY

Happy Halloweenie!!

2010-10-31T20:32:00.002-04:00

Happy Halloween, you Ghouls!! Muahh haaa haaa haaaaa haaaaaa!

Don't Let This Monkey Beat You!

2010-10-27T21:22:00.001-04:00

YOu KNOW your Kung Fu MUST be better than his. Or is it??? Get your butt to the dojo and make sure! Defend your human honor. Start training NOW!

The 67 Kodokan Judo Throws

2010-10-20T21:23:00.002-04:00

After being revised, reworked and updated over the years, in 1997 the Kodokan declared these to be the list of official throws of Kodokan Judo. Check them out here: http://judoinfo.com/gokyo.htm

So, Who's It Gonna Be.....

2010-05-27T16:07:00.006-04:00

Rampage or Rashad?

I'll tell you right now who my favorite is -- Rashad Evans. I just think he's the more well rounded fighter, he has much better conditioning ALL YEAR ROUND, not just before bouts, and also, he's the more intelligent fighter. Hell, he's the more intelligent person, and you know we just love some brains mixed in with the brawn around here. But that aside, I think that Rashad is going to take it.

I have nothing against Quentin Rampage Jackson. I find him quite entertaining, although a bit on the immature side for such a grown man. But hey, that's part of his shtick, and it's also what makes it fun to watch anything he's in. He's also got a ton of talent at his disposal. Hell, I wouldn't want to have to face him on the other side of the cage! But in this one, I'm giving it to Rashad.

I'm betting that this is going to be on HELL of a fight! I can't wait!

Krazy Kama Performance

2010-05-19T10:21:00.004-04:00

The kama was the weapon I chose to study on my journey towards my black belt. I love using the kamas and performing the kama katas I've learned over the years. However, I've never quite been able to rock them like this guy. Great performance! I've gotta work on those flips....

The Ultimate Fighter Season 11 - It's Gonna Be a Banger!

2010-03-31T23:32:00.007-04:00

Wow! On tonight's opening episode of the 11th season of TUF there was some serious talent on hand. Finally, a cast of guys that really came to fight (well, except that one guy from France that wimped out and quit in the middle of his bout).
From fight one, these guys came out trying to do damage and break some bones.
With this level of talent on hand, and super stars Chuck Liddell and Tito Ortiz training this crop of guys, I'm gonna be glued to my set every Wednesday to catch the action.

Among the guys to watch are:

This bit of yumminess right here. I think I'm gonna add him to my potential husband list, cuz if he can fight like that and still look THIS good, then DAMN ~ that's MY kinda man!

Jamie Yaeger
(we will have to work on that hair, though. Dude, the gnarly, out of control fro is SO last year!)

From Hawaii, a vicious fighter definitely ready to bring it:

Brad Tavares

And this guy, who actually broke his best friend's nose to get into the house:

Clayton McKinney

All in all, it promises to be a good season, and I'm ready for the blowouts sure to rise up between Chuck and Tito (although I never know how much of that is real, and how much is just hype for the cameras).
Stay tuned for some true warrior action!

Zulu Stick Fighting (Kilombo Njinga)

2010-02-25T15:07:00.003-05:00

Not only some cool stick moves, but I bet it's also a great workout.
I'd like to learn some of this.

Mongolian Wrestling

2010-02-09T23:59:00.000-05:00

The 12 Strikes of Arnis - Filipino Martial Arts

2010-02-05T13:54:00.001-05:00

12 Strikes of United Arnis - More free videos are here

Laila Ali Makes Pregnancy Look Gorgeous!

2010-01-28T16:46:00.005-05:00

Ali on the cover of Pregnancy Magazine
It's not often that you get to see a boxer "with child", but Laila Ali managed to make it look absolutely beautiful before giving birth to her son, Curtis, born in August.
Will the little fellow grow up to be a fighter just like Mom and Grandpa? Only time will tell!
Ali, hubby and the adorable little warrior babe

So, is this the official end to Laila Ali's flirtation with a boxing career? Once again, time will only tell. In the meantime, I have to say, pregnant boxer moms could be a good trend. What's next, a pregnant Gina Carrano? How about a mommyfied Lucia Rijker? Hmmmmmmm....would certainly be interesting to see, wouldn't it? ;)

Happy 2010!

2009-12-31T20:11:00.001-05:00

Hope you all have a happy and safe New Year's Eve, and a happy, happy New Year!

In Memory of David Carradine...

2009-06-20T20:09:00.001-04:00

Rest in peace, grasshopper!

Self Defense Against a Knife Attack

2009-04-03T15:14:00.003-04:00

Hopefully you would never be in a situation where you would have to use these techniques!

Turkish Guy fights off crowd Bruce Lee Style

2009-03-16T13:39:00.003-04:00

I have to say, this guy handled things pretty well. Wherever he got trained, he got his money's worth. Great timing and a ton of heart! Check it out!

Israeli Martial Arts - Krav Maga

2009-03-09T18:51:00.002-04:00

The translation of the words Krav Maga means "close combat". The emphasis is on neutralizing an attack or a threat from close distance. It also teaches you how to stop an assailant right up on you with a weapon. I want to learn this, too! Looks like one of the most effective martial arts of all, and would definitely serve you better than just knowing karate or boxing!

Full Contact Stick Fighting

2009-02-28T12:52:00.001-05:00

I want to learn this!!!

Awesome Muay Thai Girl Fight Highlights

2009-02-20T13:27:00.002-05:00

KICK ASS!!

Beginner Jiujitsu Moves - Basic Arm Bar from Mount

2009-02-17T12:59:00.002-05:00

Malaysian Martial Arts Madness

2009-02-11T00:22:00.001-05:00

Ok, all I've got to say is that I'm glad I didn't have to train with this master!
Much respect to those able to withstand this pain!

George St. Pierre Takes it to Penn for the Title

2009-02-02T22:03:00.003-05:00

After 4 rounds of superb domination of BJ Penn, George St. Pierre wins the UFC fight for the MMA Welterweight title. George showed that he is still at the top of his game and just getting better, wearing down BJ to the point where his camp threw in the towel for a TKO.
Who out there is good enough to deal with GSP's awesome talent, well roundedness and champion form? Perhaps Andersen Silva can give him a good test. Looking forward to that match up, but in the meantime, George St. Pierre is THE MAN!

Balloon Pop

2009-01-05T21:29:00.003-05:00

How many can you get?

Krazy Kakuro

2009-01-03T15:49:00.000-05:00

Play Kakuro

Classic Checkers

2009-01-02T15:37:00.000-05:00

Backgammon Bliss

2009-01-01T15:18:00.000-05:00

"Let's Learn Judo with Vladimir Putin"

2008-10-07T23:34:00.006-04:00

Russian Prime Minister Vladimir Putin has just released a how to judo video in collaboration with former judo world champion Yasuhiro Yamashita and a few others.

Pretty ballsy of him, I say. What other county's world leader can say they've put out a martial arts vid? I give him a few cool points for it. Now, I just wonder if it's any good. Well, let's just take a peek:

I personally am not a Judo head, so I have nothing to critique. Any opinions from those in the know are certainly welcome!

What's Next for Quinton Rampage Jackson? Not Looking Too Good Right Now....

2008-09-28T17:02:00.005-04:00

After losing to Forrest Griffin by a controversial decision in UFC 86, and now having an upcoming trial to contend with because he evaded arrest in a high speed chase with California police recently, his future is looking not too bright, indeed. Rampage now faces one felony count of evading while driving recklessly, one felony count of evading a peace officer and driving against traffic, three misdemeanor counts of hit and run with property damage, and a misdemeanor count of reckless driving. That's a big damn list of charges to try to beat, and all I'm thinking is, what the hell was HE thinking about when he committed this nonsensical act? With a UFC career off to a good start, and with still many more good fight years left in him, this was definitely the bone headed move of the year.

Right now, he's out on $25,000 bond, and is also still eligible to fight in the UFC. The loss to Griffin was the beginning of this downward spiral for Rampage, but with the rumors of him being part of upcoming UFC 91, he might have a chance to redeem himself. If he doesn't get locked up first, that is.

Exactly who he'll be fighting has not been announced yet, but Mauricio "Shogun" Rua's name has been bounced around a bit as his next possible opponent. However the whole legal mess turns out, let's just hope that Quinton gets it together and gets back on the right track. A successful career in the UFC is a terrible thing to waste! ;)

If You're Gonna Showboat.....

2008-08-25T20:46:00.002-04:00

....you'd better have the goods to back it up!

Rashad Evans KO's Chuck Liddell...... WTF??

2008-08-24T21:15:00.000-04:00

Oh me, oh my! What 'cha gonna do now, Chuck? This does NOT bode well for ya!

Is MMA Here to Stay?

2008-06-11T19:42:00.006-04:00

What's the future of MMA? Is it just a flash in the pan sport that will eventually die out, or is it the wave of the future? Many have differing opinions on this phenomenon that has become the darling of Pay Per View audiences everywhere.
Will it ever replace boxing as the fighting sport of choice? With talented new fighters signing on every day, it just doesn't seem likely.
So, what's all the hype about with mixed martial arts? Where did it come from, and how has it become as popular as it is today?

History of Mixed Martial Arts

In the beginning, there were the Gracies.

Carlos and Helio Gracie began their first jiujitsu academy in 1925, in Brazil. Redifining and adding to the art of judo, which had been taught to them by Japanese judo champion, Mitsudo Maeda, the Gracies early on took the judo they learned and morphed it into their own fighting style by adding locks, chokes, strikes and submissions to the discipline.

To gain more students and make a name for themselves, they began having competitions in which they would challenge all martial artists far and wide, from all fighting styles. Thus, was born, the "Gracie Challenge". These matches gained huge popularity in Rio de Janeiro, soon becoming popular enough to be held in soccer stadiums. The draw was the fact that the Gracie's style of fighting proved invincible against opponents of all styles, sizes and skill levels. Soon, the art of Gracie Jiujitsu began attracting opponents from all corners of the globe, especially Japan. Martial artists from every style and discipline came to defeat this new system of fighting.
As the Gracie style was shown to be superior, and the Gracies unbeatable, their number of students grew, and the Gracies were able to open more schools, a few of them also in the United States.

Beginning of the UFC

Once in the US, Rorion continued the Gracie challenge and took it to a whole new level, offering $100,000.00 to anyone from any style that could beat him or his brothers.
This concept took off like wildfire. Competitors from around the globe showed up to win the money and defeat the Gracie system. Following this success and wanting to capitalize on the sport's potential, Rorion, along with two media executives, Bob Meyrowitz and Art Davie, together established the Ultimate Fighting Championship.

In the beginning, there were few rules, no weight classes and no time limits for bouts. The fights took place in a cage which was called The Octagon, and winners were determined by knock out, submission or stoppage by the referee.
The fights were televised by Pay Per View, where they gained an even larger audience.
In the beginning the contests were viewed as somewhat of an oddity in the world of sports.

Flash forward to 2001, and the UFC had gone through its share of controversy and opposition from certain segments of the public. It was considered by many pure brutal spectacle, and not a sport. Many states began to ban UFC events, making it more and more difficult for the organization to gain legitimacy and also to find viable fighting venues.
That all began to change in 1993 when it was bought by Zuffa, owned and run by Lorenzo and Frank Fertitta. With their experience in media promotions, they repackaged and revamped the entire concept of ultimate fighting, making it more mainstream and palatable to the public. With UFC president Dana White at the helm, the UFC soon cleaned up its image and regained popularity.

The Ultimate Fighter

The next move proved ingenious; the creation of The Ultimate Fighter reality series.
In The Ultimate Fighter, 16 young men of the same weight class would have to compete and fight each other through eliminations to be the last man standing, thus becoming The Ultimate Fighter. The series became so popular that the UFC gained a whole new legion of fans. From that point on, Pay Per View sales began to skyrocket, and the UFC franchise became even more popular worldwide. With each new season of The Ultimate Fighter creating new young fighters for the public to get to know and embrace, the sport has grown exponentially, with no end in sight.

It was estimated that in 2007, the UFC made a staggering $321,000,000.00 in gross earnings. Having created household names and superstars like Chuck Liddell, Randy Couture, Tim Sylvia, Ken Shamrock, Curtis "Rampage" Jackson, Matt Hughes, George St. Pierre and Anderson Silva, there appears to be no end in sight for the popularity of mixed martial arts and the UFC.

Today's ultimate fighter is a well trained, thoroughly conditioned, multi disciplined, strategizing athlete, and the level of talent and ability far surpasses that of the fighters of the past, simply because the new guys are so well rounded. Attention is carefully paid to all aspects of the sport; striking, submissions, ground game, and much training time is spent on intense conditioning. The result of that has been awesome, exciting fights with well rounded, talented fighters, and it is this that has caused the sport to now rival the popularity of boxing on Pay Per View.
In fact, that's the argument lately; will the popularity of mixed martial arts ever overtake that of boxing? In my opinion, it already has. Boxing, while certainly an exciting and popular sport, is pretty much old school to many. 'The sweet science', boxing, is now viewed as one dimensional, while in UFC fights, you get to witness all aspects of fighting. Ultimate fighting is the fresh, young, new kid on the block, with some big muscles and a pocket full of skills.

Is MMA here to stay? I would have to say, yes. With the fighters becoming more and more skilled, dedicated and well known daily, there is no end in sight for this amazing contest of physical might, skill, strategy and toughness that is known as ultimate fighting. I think that it only gets bigger and better from here!

Self Defense Mini Lesson

2008-04-28T16:13:00.002-04:00

Pay close attention here. Video should be played no less that 5 times to get technique firmly imbedded in brain. Practice hard. There will be a test later!

Not for the Faint of Heart....

2008-01-23T00:07:00.001-05:00

These new clips are pretty nasty and shocking. If you are the squeamish type, just skip on down to the other fights, 'kay? Wouldn't want to traumatize ya or anything..... ;)

Owwwwwww....!

I think I want my mommy.......

Genki Sudo vs. Royce Gracie

2008-01-23T00:02:00.001-05:00

Why I Study Martial Arts....

2007-12-22T16:16:00.001-05:00

In a nutshell....

KKO

2007-12-22T16:07:00.002-05:00

Please. Try this at home! Stun and amaze your friends....emphasis on STUN..

Don't F Around With The Wrong Guy's Girl

2007-12-16T18:50:00.001-05:00

I'm still trying to figure out if this was staged or not. I'm thinking, yeah, simply because it's funny how the camera just "happened" to be right there waiting, all set up perfectly in frame.....y' know? Anyway, if it's real, this guy is pretty good. Oh, you might want to turn the volume down on the cheesy music.

May the Best Stance Win....

2007-12-16T18:37:00.001-05:00

If you know how to bust a good Kung Fu stance, that can win half the battle. Big intimidation factor points here. Watch and learn!

"How to Intimidate Your Enemy", part I

Bring da Kung Fu.....

2007-01-15T00:34:00.001-05:00

Yeh...it's about time to find another system to become obsessed with. Muay Thai, TKD, MMA, Golden Gloves, Jiujitsu, kickboxing....did 'em and loved 'em all....
Now I'm getting that itch again. This time I'm thinking of getting me a Kung Fu grip...maybe learn my own Drunken Tiger Monkey style....Yeah, that sounds like me in a nutshell. Yep...it's dojo time! I live to fight and train. Or hell, just to train. If I could just train all day every day...that would be the life.
Sick vid clips like this don't help ease up my craving, either....

KUNG FU MADNESS

It's TKD time.....

WING TSUN (Korea)

Who is the best all around fighter of all time? In other words, who is the one person on the planet (dead or alive) that would be able to kick all the other's asses?? I'm still pondering that one. What's your vote?

UFC protege Diego Sanchez is a good bet, I'm thinking, saying he got past Bruce Lee's jeet kun do technique.....What say you?