Wednesday, December 28, 2011

360 Degree Round House Kick KO in MMA

This is first here folks. The tornado kick knocking a man out in MMA. Here's a clip from a recent MMA fight in Russia, featuring Kudo World Champion Adam Khaliev knocking out opponent with this kick.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=boWTiuQTFNw&feature=related

Monday, December 26, 2011

Roberto "Hands of Stone" Duran

Roberto Duran is without a doubt one of the best lightweight champions of all time. His reign is unparalleled. Check him out.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wwR9aHA8cJI&feature=g-all-a&list=PL3406AD27E3329F75&context=G25b94adFAAAAAAAABAA

Tae Kwon Do Kick Highlight

Here is a pretty cool Tae Kwon Do (Way of the Hand and Foot) clip showing the incredible control of kicking techniques. Whether you are into TKD or not you can appreciate this.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=560qXT9aXxM&feature=related

Friday, December 23, 2011

Work The Body

One of my favorite body parts to attack is the liver. Wearing an opponent down with body work helps you in many ways. It takes energy out of your opponent and you can finish your opponent with a good shot to the body. Here's a clip of me doing some old school kickboxing (above the waist rules) with the late Larry Jarrett (who was a pro boxer and a champion kickboxer) back in the 90s.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pxcYF_w1GdQ&feature=related

Thursday, December 22, 2011

Fighting Bigger Opponents

In 2004, I came out of retirement (after 2 years out) and fought in the Shidokan World Open 8 Man Welterweight (170 lbs) tournament. In the semi and final matches I fought fighters who were physically bigger and stronger (fighters who fight as heavy as 185 lbs). I want to share some strategies that I use when fighting a larger opponent. In this clip you will see me cutting off my opponent's power by getting inside of his reach. I use movement to stay out of harms way when he presses forward. You will see jamming techniques to get a clinch.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CM26lrIyk6o&feature=related

Wednesday, December 21, 2011

Movement And Angles

From time to time, I going to break down some of my fight footage for you. Hopefully you can use some of my methods in what you do. Movement and angles are key in fighting. Movement creates offense and defense. Here's a sample of me applying these principles in the 2002 Shidokan World Open. My opponent is Muay Thai Champ, Matee Jedeepitak. You will see me move in and out in angles and move away from his power (i.e. strong left leg kicks). I try to stay inside or outside his strengths.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SPg5nEFGuYo

Tuesday, December 20, 2011

Kudo Highlight Clip

Here's another cool clip of Kudo (also known as Daido Juku). It is a sport that allows all weapons (punches, kicks, knees, elbows, head butts, etc.). Throws, tackles, take downs,  and grappling is allowed. Good stuff here. Check it out.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NM8Gmy2xKvI&feature=related