Whatever Happened To Old Fashion Hard Work

Today I'm back on my soapbox hoping to inspire some folks to stop looking for short cuts and easy answers to pulling off those neat techniques that you see on TV or at competitions. The secret to the secret is that there are no secrets. There is only hard work. Trying to to find special advantages by taking expensive supplements, doing the latest workout routine (given by a sports conditioning specialist who never played your sport) is ok. But I've found that just good old hard training and practice at whatever it is you are trying to do as the best method of preparation. I not knocking supplemental training. I have notice thought that a lot of folks spend more time doing the supplemental stuff than the sports specific stuff. I will be putting out more of what I think you should do to get in shape and maintain shape over the next several days. So, stay tuned.

Shidokan Pakistan

Shidokan World Karate Association is all over the world. Here's a clip I came accross showing the Pakistan Honbu.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mn9iKS2DLb4

Ramon Dekkers Documentary

Ramon Dekkers is one of the most successful western kickboxers. He had success all over the world and fought the best of the best Muay Thai fighters in Thailand. He is a legend in the sport of kickboxing. Check this out.

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

My First International Fight Experience

I wanted to share with you my first international fight experience as a kickboxer. From the late 80s to the late 90s I competed in American Kickboxing (also known as Full Contact Rules Kickboxing (above the waist kicks). In 1994 World Champion Steve Shepherd promoted USA vs. Russia in West Palm Beach. Two 5-man teams competed against each other with USA edging out Russia. I was the middleweight representative fighting against Russian Kickboxing champion Alexander Voronin. Here it is.

Part I
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wpHwRe9cRTY

Part II
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Q602Ub4eqoE&feature=related

Body Shots

You want to break an opponent down, work the body. Getting stopped with body shot is painful. It is a slow death, whereas with a head knockout, you're just out. My favorite punch is a left hook to the body. Body blows weakens an opponent. It pays big dividends to start working an the body early. It takes energy to repeatedly beat up the body, so work your cardio. Check out this boxing body blow highlight.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FNNJjfx-Ojc

Uchimata

Uchimata is the most spectacular throw in the sport of Judo. It is difficult to master and those that do have an incredible weapon.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=R43op-tg-_E&list=FLmOjhLKfM09ymrJRgYAEJnA&index=1&feature=plpp_video

Mayweather Training Highlight

"Money" Floyd Mayweather talks a lot of trash. But, we have to be honest and admit he can back it up. A lot of people want to see him get beat, but it will be a while because he is still the most skilled boxer in his division. We are waiting and hoping that the match up with Pacman will take place.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HTdqV8XkYNo&feature=g-vrec&context=G25e85d1RVAAAAAAAAAw