The Importance Of The Heavy Bag

Out of all of the training equipment out there, which is the most important? I say the heavy bag. Many people feel that pad work is the most important. The big bag helps you develop power, speed, and endurance. The constant resistance of hitting the bag makes you strong and explosive. You have to incorporate movement, defense, etc. in your bag work and not just go through the motions. Here I am on the bag. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pcoQJL331CM

Piotrowski Documentary

You won't be able to understand most of this documentary about former World Kickboxing Champion, Marek Piotrowski, but fast forward and watch the fight clips and interviews with top fighters he faced (Rick Roufus, Don Wilson, etc.). Marek now suffers physically from the many wars he fought. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DT4etz-E1-s

Roufus Vs. Hoost I

This is a classic kickboxing bout with Rick Roufus and Ernesto Hoost. This old school full contact "American Kickboxing" where all kicks must be above the waist. This is their first contest (Hoost would win in the rematch). A great fight between two of the best kickboxers in history. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ER7aOFzEows&feature=related

Mirko Crocop Kick Of Death

In the early to mid 2000s, Mirko Crocop was known for his incredible left leg round kick. I cam across this really cool video of him in action. Check it out. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7sIDAmv3bks

Hector Camacho Brain Dead

In my previous post, I stated that doctors originally thought that the Machoman had a chance of recovery. Unfortunately, that is not the case. He is brain dead and his family convened yesterday to say their good byes before taking him off life support. I will post another clip (memorial) of the champ. He was one of the best. Peace Macho Camacho. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ws_YshO89B4

Hector Camacho

Hector "Macho" Camacho was recently shot in Puerto Rico while sitting in a car outside the capital. Fortunately he will surive. As with a lot of high profile athletes he has had his share of ups and downs but he was always a colorful entertainer and is truly one of the most talented fighters to step in the ring. A little trivia for you karateka. Hector also had a blackbelt in karate. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=z8K9nRuUfYo

Shidokan Strong Rules Karate

Strong Rules Shidokan Karate is a format that has been used by Shidokan World Karate Association for 32 years. It is unlike traditional bare knuckle karate rules in that competitors are allowed a brief time to grab, clinch, throw and even submit. Staying with the bare knuckle concept of "Knockdown", fighters are encouraged to finish an oppoenent quickly should the match go to the ground. 3 seconds clinch are allowed and 5 seconds on the ground. It is not a lot of time, but it encourages one to be expediant in what he does, making it faced paced and practical. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VXHJiDO5bIQ