This Is Karate

This is a pretty cool Karate clip, showing mostly Shotokan fighters and a little bit of Kyokushin's hard training. A lot of knockouts here. Enjoy.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XCFesU7BU0s

Kyuozo Mifune

Check out this cool clip of Judo Master Kyuozo Mifune

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qerg7l-iwmk&feature=related

Richard Trammell Boxing

Here's an old clip of me in my first pro boxing match back in 1994. It took place in Carrolton GA. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WevTwdPMWFE

Keep It Simple

In today's martial arts and fitness worlds, people are always looking for the next best or great thing. We all want somebody else's secrets to make us better. If the Champ does it this way, then I should is the thought. In many cases we can learn from the success of others. What we must remember is that our individual success requires us to travel on our own unique journey. We must apply ourselves and work hard to accomplish our goals. Many people look at the goals attained by others and get frustrated when they have the same right off the bat. They don't see the dues that one has to pay to get to the next level. We always what it right now, or we think we do. I do believe that if you really want something you will get it. Think about things that you didn't get and I'm sure if you take an honest look deep inside, you will find reasons why you didn't get it. Maybe you missed practice, didn't study enough, didn't rehearse your lines, etc. Now look at things you accomplished (not easily) and you will see that you paid the price to get it. Keep it simple folks, just work hard and never give up.

Freddie Roach

Not only is Freddie Roach the trainer of Manny Pacquaio, but he was also a rough and tough boxer. Check out boxing's most famous trainer as young fighter.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ziK1N8uTLas

Judd Reid Completes The Hyakunin Kumite

Congrats to Judd Reid for completing the 100 man Kumite. Here's a clip of bout 100.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mfulWPY3n1E&feature=related

Karate Champion Claibourne Henry

Last month I had the pleasure of watching this guy fight at the Annual Yoshukai Karate Superfights in Oxford Alabama. In the finals he defeated one of my guys. His knock down karate skills were very high. He is a World Kanreikai Karate Champion. Here's a great clip of Mr. Henry.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vwocuAI0UPY