Escrima Documentary

For those of you who are not familiar with stick fighting, watch this documentary on Escrima. Escrima is a Filipino martial art based on stick and knife fighting. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-GzVpSypCFY

Jon Bluming Interview

Here's an interesting interview with Jon Bluming of the Netherlands. Bluming is a well know judoka and karateka who trained with the likes of Mas Oyama during Kyokushin's early days. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eKS7HVIe29w

Cain Velasquez Takedowns

Here's a clip of UFC Heavyweight, Cain Velasques doing his takedowns. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yKNnny_A7AM

Judoka Kifayat Gasimova

I came across this clip of Kifayat Gasimova of Azerbaijan. Watch her win these matches with beautiful judo. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=X4pjx6zZ_yM

Tyrone Spong

Tyrone Spong is a dutch kickboxer and mma fighter. Here's a cool clip of the champ in action. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JGci5apaYZU

Martial Arts Tricking

For those of you who aren't familiar with "Tricking", look out for it. First there was creative forms (kata), Xtreme Kata, now Martial Arts Tricking. It is now a sport based on martial arts techniques and acrobatics. You will see it if you haven't. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IGtn68dX-iw

Judo Newaza

In judo, submission comes off of transitions. Also, they happen fast! Unlike other grappling arts, judo requires one to get it done quickly. So, what happens is explosive and precise attacks. Check this highlight of choking attacks (shime waza). http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BTtVCzC7rhg