Jacare Vs. Marcello Garcia (2 of the Best)

Here's a clip of two of Jiu Jitsu's best warriors.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Et6HRk72Fqc&feature=related

Shotokan Great, Mikio Yahara

Regardless of your style, you will dig this video clip of Mikio Yahara. Truly one of Shotokan Karate greatest.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Qg1A9UN9FZo&feature=related

Hard Consistent Work

If I offend the young bucks, my apologies. A lot of fighters today say they want to be champions, but a lot of guys don't want to put in the work. Guys want to name drop and impress you with where and who they train with, but a lot of times they half ass train. Many athletes look to some special supplement or some tool to get an edge. High paying pro athletes (i.e. baseball, football, track.) use enhancement drugs to get ahead of the competition. Even non athletes are looking for some faster, easier way to get results (diet pills, energy pills, expensive supplements, etc.). Well, here is the secret folks, HARD CONSISTENT WORK (there is no secret).  Those things along with a strong believe in your ability. If I lose to an opponent, I can always give an excuse. They may be faster, strong, smarter, etc. But if you beat me, you beat me that day. As a competitor, it did not matter to me whether you drank or eat something special. I didn't care what your training routine was. There was no advantage. You either beat me or you didn't. At the end of the day, it boils down to spirit. So, put your time in. Don't look for the easy way. Get up and train (and keep training).

Peter "Yamato Damashii" Angerer

Today I'd like to share a highlight of Peter "Yamato Damashii" Angerer. Shihan Angerer is the head of German Top Team and he is the President of German Shidokan. He has done so much to promote the art of Shidokan and all combat sports (Muay Thai, MMA, Knock down Karate). Unlike a lot of instructors, he is a "fighting instructor". He has fought all over the world and has fought the best of the best (in Kickboxing, Karate, MMA, Muay Thai, and submission wrestling, and more). Win, lose, or draw, Peter walks the walk (whereas most master instructors talk the talk).

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

Think You Can Kick?

Some people look at the sport of Tae Kwon Do and wonder why these guys hop up and down and scream when the kick. To compete in this sport you have to have great flexibility, speed, timing, and distancing. Imagine the athleticism required to kick like these folks.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=v2FvSANEITY&feature=feedrec_grec_index

Some More Shidokan Bare Knuckle Fighting

Shidokan knockdown karate is unique in that it allows grabbing, sweeps, throws, and a little submission (has to be done fast). A strong emphasis on hard body punches, lots of knees, and hard low kicks are the stables of this style. You will see some high and spin kicks thrown here and there (these techniques are high risk for a high return).

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=in8q5QKP-lw&feature=related

Great Full Contact Fight

Full Contact (above the waist kickboxing) is not that popular in the U.S. like it was in the 80s and early 90s, but it is still popular in Europe. Sebastian Pace and Karim Ghajji are top notch kickers and have fought a couple of times. Check out this action.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aWF1ZNuPatI&feature=related