Uchimata

Uchimata is the most spectacular throw in the sport of Judo. It is difficult to master and those that do have an incredible weapon.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=R43op-tg-_E&list=FLmOjhLKfM09ymrJRgYAEJnA&index=1&feature=plpp_video

Mayweather Training Highlight

"Money" Floyd Mayweather talks a lot of trash. But, we have to be honest and admit he can back it up. A lot of people want to see him get beat, but it will be a while because he is still the most skilled boxer in his division. We are waiting and hoping that the match up with Pacman will take place.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HTdqV8XkYNo&feature=g-vrec&context=G25e85d1RVAAAAAAAAAw

High Round Kick

Here's a clip of Round Kick Knockouts in full contact (bare knuckle karate). In martial arts, the round kick is the most used, versatile kick. It is a high percentage kick that doesn't leave the kicker out of position and works well with other foot and hand techniques.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wZFIvZObJ48&feature=g-all-f&context=G25b94adFAAAAAAAABAA

Edson Barboza

Wow! is what I say on last weekend's spin hook kick knockout by Edson Barboza in UFC 142 in Brazil. Here's a highlight clip of this young man. He holds a black belt in Karate and purple in BJJ and has an outstanding kickboxing record. Dig this.

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

Shidokan Pakistan

Here some clips of Kancho Yoshiji Soeno teaching at the Shidokan Pakistan Headquarters. It is cool to see Shidokan in all parts of the world. Shidokan is not as popular in the States (except for hard core and old school contact fighters) as it is in Europe, Asia, and other parts of the world.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7tFOO0c0Tm0

Ali vs Inoki

Here's some of the famous Muhamed Ali vs Inoki match. This is one of the Boxing Vs. Pro Wrestling fights. People look at matches like these where an ungloved grappler fights a gloved fighter. They are pretty silly and tell you nothing. You want to fight a boxer, box. You want to fight a wrestler, then wrestle. (Mis) Matching the two proves nothing. In a bar fight, I rather have the hands of a skilled boxer. In an phone booth, the skill of a grappler.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dw7JuDP0KiY

Don't Cut Unnecessary Weight

I talked a while back about cutting weight for competition. I seeing articles written on cutting weight and hear fighters talking about it all the time. The belief is that if one drops weight to get to the top of a weight class, then he has an advantage. There have been many studies done on high school and college wrestlers cutting weight and there have been deaths from athletes doing this. I personally know a former top rated boxer who suffers now from cutting a lot of weight in preparation for fights.

Here's my take on cutting weight. If you have to lose more than 10 lbs (assuming you are already lean) fight at what you weigh. Now, for heavyweights it's a different because they carry more body fat. So, how much you can lose depends also on body fat percentage. Skinny guys dropping weight lose muscle and actually make themselves weaker. Most times, fighters drop a lot of weight fast (10 plus pounds in a day). The starve and dehydrate their bodies. This is bad on the organs and brain.

As a 160 lbs fighter, I could care less if my opponent's dropped 20-30lbs. I've never felt like, "Oh this guy who lost 15 lbs to fight me is so much stronger". I've worked out with smaller guys, who were actually stronger than me. Remember, there is going to always be somebody stronger, faster, etc. The philosophy is that all else being equal, the stronger athlete wins. But, in reality it never works out that way. Skill, will, mental toughness, and a lot of heart can determine that outcome of fight. So, believe in yourself and practice.