It's What You Do, Not What They Do

In competition and in life, what's most important is what you do, no your opponent. Many times we are told by trainers and instructors don't do this or that. But, what works and doesn't work for you comes through self-exploration. You can do simulations, drill, etc., and that's fine. But, what you must know how to improvise and adapt. Patterns are predictable, so, you have to be able to change up and expect changes from opponents.

Rafael Agayev Promo

Rafael Agayev is one of the best in Sport Karate. Incredible skills in punching, kicking and throwing. He also puts on a show to entertatin spectators. A multi-European and World Champion, expect to see more of this guy in the future. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=h_Zsgh1TgOI

The Left Hook With Bernard Hopkins

The Hook is one of the most powerful punches in fighting. Here's a video of Boxing Legend Bernard Hopkins showing several ways to execute the left hook. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RfLlvulIkdk

Rousey Dominates Again

It should not be a suprise that Ronda Rousey Dominated her opponent this past weekend in UFC 175. For that matter, it shouldn't be a suprise that she has and will continue to do so. Looking at her opponent, Alexis Davis in an interview, she said that she started training at age 15. By age 15, Rousey was competing against world class athletes in international Judo. Outside of the U.S., judo is a BIG sport. Rhonda has medaled in the Olympics, World Championships, and Pan American Games. She did this all by the age of 19. So, this gives you a different kind of athlete. Most of the ladies in MMA, start out as hobbyists (many have boyfriends into it). Highlight of her in the Olympics: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6N-CmD0OR50 Check out Rhonda KO victory: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ngGtK5ThcD8

Weapons Training In The Martial Arts

When you look at weapons training in the martial arts, there are 2 kinds. There is the traditional weapons (kobudo) and then theirs the modern weapons training (knife, gun, etc.). In looking at the traditional weapons (nunchaku, sai, staff, etc.) most of what you see is a lot of twirling and fancy moves that won't work. In the modern weapon self defense techniques, you see similated attack/reponse moves that are hard to pull off (i.e. like catching the hand of a crazed slasher). Just like in empty hand training, there has to be an unrehersed element to the the training (sparring). For sword training, some fence. For knife training, some use chalk, paint, shocks, etc. Some use foam for stick fighting and others pad up a little and go at full contact with sticks. Whatever training you do, add some practical work to it. Dog Brothers Full Contact Stick Fighting https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=V9jS80DwUKA

Muay Thai KO Highlights

Here's a great clip of knockouts from Muay Thai. See devasting punches, kicks, knees and elbows used to cause some serious damage. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xPz9izZ14fk

A Day In Lumpinee With Saenchai

Here's a cool clip of Muay Thai featuring Saenchai. See what he goes through to make weight and see his prep right before a fight. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PGBsFUYCNcU