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Another MMA Break
2008-01-10 20:32:00
Well, instead of being lazy and not posting tod......OMG Look, it's cute animal pictures! Yay!Come on, who doesn't like cute animal pictures?-y
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The Twister, aka, the Wrestler's Guillotine - Eddie Bravo's Signature Offen
2008-01-09 21:03:00
So, another post dealing with Eddie Bravo. The Twister- If you don't know what it is, and you've managed to stumble on this site looking for "Human Weapon" stuff, I refer you to the end of Jason Chamber's fight on the MMA episode. I find it kind of hard to believe that I didn't put this post up earlier. Now, before you continue on, I put up Eddie's book for download not too long ago: Download link for "Mastering the rubber Guard" hereHere, Submissions101 shows you the basic Twister from Side ControlIn this video, the creator of the move, Eddie "The Twister/Buttscoot/Rubber Guard" Bravo shows you a basic variation of the Twister, called the Hogtie.Key points of the Twister in picture form: http://www.bjj.com.au/eddie_bravo_twister .htmlGetting that Lockdown in and keeping it is probably the hardest part of the whole move, hence the two videos- first one is when the opponent makes a mistake and leans into you to get better position when under your side control, and the second one ...
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Countering the Stack While Applying the Triangle Choke - Sweep
2008-01-08 20:53:00
When I first tried the triangle choke on someone with barely any grappling experience at all, I was surprised to find that he immediately stacked on me. (For those with no idea of grappling terminology, stacking is basically standing up with the person on bottom still attached. Usually seen to break out of a triangle or the guard position.) Of course, I refused to let go...That was about the first time I hurt myself training. Now, unlike most other people who would go online or ask an instructor about how to get out of this position, I decided to figure it out on my own. As it turns out, I re-discovered the basic stacking counter everyone and their grandmother knows.Anyway, moving on from the cute story- god, I love Submissions101.-y
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Just in the mood for a Couture fight- UFC 74 Couture vs. Gonzaga
2008-01-07 22:01:00
I saw that my old post with this fight was long-dead, so I thought I'd bring it back.Many a person's favorite fight of last year, Randy Couture vs. Gabriel Gonzaga :*sigh* I wish I knew what to think about Couture after his slightly controversial retirement. That being said, I'll have to watch that "Scorpion King" sequel, no matter how bad it is.-y
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If Genki Sudo shows up at your local submission grappling tourney, you...
2008-01-06 19:32:00
Genki Sudo (Wikipedia)a) Crawl into the fetal position and weepb) Lube up and take itc) Run. Fast.d) All of the aboveDamn, Sudo is a nimble little son of a gun. It's almost unfair.Awesome jumping triangle in the middle.-y
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Download BJ Penn vs. Matt Serra
2008-01-04 04:44:00
I'm very happy I finally found this video:Download BJ 'The Prodigy' Penn vs. Matt 'The Terror' Serra HereA wonderful and close fight, very good wrestling and clinching for both fighters. I'd list it as "Recommended Viewing," despite the fact that it was a relatively lackluster fight for a Penn fight.Enjoy.
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Fedor Emelianenko vs. Hong-Man Choi - Yarennoka!
2008-01-02 07:11:00
Fedor Emelianenko vs. Hong -Man Choi God, Choi is freakishly large. That being said, he can't fight worth shit.*Sarcastic Cheer*Woo, Fedor. What FANTASTIC competition you're facing. #1 fighter in the world.*Party Poppers go off in background*Fedor Emelianenko vs. Hong-Man Choi - Yarennoka !Uploaded by moltisanti87Recap- (SpringHeeledJack, bullshido.net)Fedor immediately goes for a takedown. Choi falls down on top of him and holds him there for a few seconds, throwing a couple of punches in the meantime. Fedor gets a deep armbar from guard, but somehow Choi escapes. They stand up, and the same scenario is replayed again, only this time Choi taps to the armbar. Congratulations Fedor. You beat a Tumor-riddled, 1-0 freakshow fighter. That should prove to everybody that you're still the #1 fighter in the world. Whatever.-y
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Happy New Year!
2008-01-01 19:13:00
To celebrate, here's a video recapping all of the big upsets in MMA this year:enjoy.http://video.google.com/videop lay?docid=6335167769705552320Wish everyone a great start to 2008 :)-y
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Watch Liddell vs. Silva Here: UFC 79: Nemesis
2007-12-31 03:30:00
Chuck "the Iceman" Liddell vs. Wanderlei "the Axe Murderer" Silva Awesome fight- Good to see Chuck back in proper mental shape.Online Videos by Veoh.com
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UFC 79: Nemesis Results
2007-12-30 08:47:00
UFC 79 Nemesis Fight Card Results :1. LW: Mark Bocek (155) def. Doug Evans (154) by unanimous decision 2. WW: Roan Carneiro (170) def. Tony DeSouza (170) by TKO (strikes) - R2 3. MW: Dean Lister (186) def. Jordan Radev (185) by unanimous decision 4. LW: Manny Gamburyan (155) def. Nate Mohr (155) by sub (Ankle lock) - R1 5. LH: James Irvin (205) def. Luis Cane (205) by DQ (Illegal knee) - R1 6. LW: Rich Clementi (155) def. Melvin Guillard (156) by sub (Rear naked choke) - R1 7. LH: Lyoto Machida (204) def. Sokoudjou (205) by sub (Arm triangle) - R2 8. HW: Eddie Sanchez (262) def. Sao Palelei (239) by TKO (strikes) - R3 (3:25) 9. LH: Chuck Liddell (204) def. Wanderlei Silva (205) by unanimous decision 10. WW: Georges St. Pierre (170) def. Matt Hughes (170) by sub (Arm Bar) - R2 (4:54)2 things:Woot, Liddell won. Hooray.Woot, GSP won. Hooray.-y

The Basics of a Butterfly Knife
2007-12-29 21:57:00
I was bored earlier, so I made a stupid-short Butterfly Knife Tutorial, on the basic anatomy as well as the basic one-handed opening and closing of the knife.How To Use A Butterfly Knife (Basic Opening And Closing) - Funny home videos are a click awayWatch the video, go to the Metacafe link on it, and vote for it :)"Four teh edumacational porpoises onlyes."-y
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Antonio Rogerio Nogueira vs Thierry Remeau Sokoudjou
2007-12-28 05:16:00
One of the biggest upsets ever-Pride 33, Big Nog vs. Sokoudjou Pretty sweet though, I have nothing but love for Sokoudjou: Read This ArticleAs an added bonus, here's a video of me finally getting out of the S&W M100 Police Handcuffs-y
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Silent Blog.... Silent Blooogggg.....
2007-12-25 19:30:00
A Merry/Happy Christmas/Hanukkah/KwanzaaI hope Santa Brings all of you Triangle Chokes, Superman Punches, and Thai Roundhouse Kicks.If you still haven't bought a present for the MMA lover among your friends, buy a T-shirt (Click Here)!Or, if you're feeling charitable, send me a donation! I'm poor!Cheers-y
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The Margarida Guard Pass
2007-12-24 19:59:00
When you're up against a really strong guard, and if you're anything like me, you get really impatient. With that in mind, the Margarida Pass is perfect to break out of the guard of someone who is holding on to you for dear life. Now, unfortunately, I've only gotten this to work with a gi, but I'm working on a no-gi varient (if anyone can find one for me, that would be great).Anyway, here it is: The Magarida Standing Guard Pass (GrappleArts.com)Some key points to remember:While in the guard, keep a good, wide posture, with your toes on the ground (so you can hop on your feet)When rising, RISE. Don't "get up," RISE up like you're Jesus in a gi.This isn't a slam, but if you F-up, you can transition into one (if he doesn't sweep you first)Make sure your swing the first passing leg over the opponent's legs, don't step over.-y

The Gogoplata - Submissions 101
2007-12-23 19:21:00
Here's something else most of you will never use:The Gogoplata , aka, the Shin Choke.The general sets ups I've seen used for this is:Attempt/Feint a Kimura or a OmoplataBut instead, being your shin over their shoulder and under their neckPull the head down like a Triangle, and you have the choke.For a great example of this choke, watch this:http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lqKYe aUkK0o-y
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Nick Diaz vs. Diego Sanchez (TUF2 Finale)
2007-12-22 21:02:00
Nick Diaz vs. Diego Sanchez What an awesome fight- amazing displays of groundwork, as well as determination from both fighters. Only thing I can think of that is wrong with this fight is the fact that there was no finish.Online Videos by Veoh.com(You might need a Veoh account to watch the full thing)-y
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Huh- You can watch Forrest Griffin's fights online from his site
2007-12-22 05:12:00
http://www.forrestgriffin.net/multimedia. htmlI'm watching the Griffin/Bonnar fight as I'm typing this... YAY! Another distraction for me. >I'm not going to lie- Forrest Griffin is a badass, even if for nothing else, for showing that Shogun Hua can, and will gas without steroids.Regardless of whether or not you hate for that last sentence, you should watch these.-y
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What is my training philosophy?
2007-12-21 05:11:00
This is a post mainly for those who don't formally train, or are beginners:I'm sure everyone who comes across the blog must have, at least at one point (hopefully more), asked themselves: "Am I training right? Is my head in the right place?"Today, in this post, I will basically be repeating what I've always been saying in one, clean, simple post... So here goes:The Punch Kick Choke Guide to the Foundations of a Proper Training Philsophy1) You're not Bruce Lee/Rickson Gracie/Chuck Liddell/Muhammed Ali/(generic movie ninja)/Randy Couture/Jet Li/Chuck-F'ing-Norris. Get over it.Continuing Rule #1, strive to be better.2) Train with Aliveness. An overused term, but probably the most important thing here. Search for "Matt Thorton" on my blog if you have any questions.3) Pay attention to the details. Sloppy technique limits your growth as a fighter. You can only go so far on beating beginners with brute strength.4) Spar. A lot. Yes, full contact, you wuss.5) Watching action movies and ...
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Jimmy Smith vs Jason Chambers (Fight Quest vs. Human Weapon)
2007-12-20 08:29:00
Jason Chambers of "Human Weapon" fame had a MMA match with Jimmy Smith , of the upcoming "Fight Quest " show (Another show trying to cash in on Human Weapon/the MMA scene)Nice catch with the leg lock. As much as I don't like knockoff shows, I'll probably end up watching Fight Quest anyway. Here's a preview:

The best RNC defense EVER.
2007-12-19 04:58:00
http://shogunhq.blogspot.com/2007/01/bear trap.htmlHahahahahahaha- Nothing short of awesome.
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God, I love this video: TKD vs MMA
2007-12-18 05:29:00
This is an oldie but goodie:Notice the "Holy shit, I'm on my back, what do I do" head lock while under side mount...The narrow stance...The broken neck...teehee.I appreciate this video more and more by the day.-y
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I'll be posting in the evenings for the next two months
2007-12-17 11:05:00
You know, a message just in case there are any of you that actually check this blog that often :)In the meantime:I MADE T-SHIRTS!!http://www.cafepress.com/punchk ickchokeI'm particularly fond of the Triangle and "Ninjas Suck" designs.Enjoy-y
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Gracie vs. Hughes UFC 60
2007-12-15 19:52:00
I don't know why, but I like watching this fight a lot-- Something about seeing Royce get rocked just makes me giggle (not knocking him, but it's strangely funny to me.)Royce Gracie vs Matt Hughes UFC 60 Royce-Gracie-vs-Matt-Hughes-UFC-60 - Get Video CodeDon't send me your Gracie nutriding hate mail.PS- Speaking of Gracies, I just bought "the Path to the Black Belt" by Rodrigo Gracie. Nothing special in there, but the fundamentals are very well explained- I might write a formal review.PPS- I finally got 2 4' x 8' wrestling mats so I can finally practice takedowns properly with my training partners. Whoopie.

My New Favorite Blog- Aliveness101 (SBGi)
2007-12-14 05:39:00
In case some of you don't know what "SBGi" is... leave your address in my comment boxes so I can come and hunt you down one by one.kidding.It stands for "Straight Blast Gym International," and in their own words:"We are not an MMA gym, BJJ federation, JKD school, firearms facility, self-defense academy or fitness center. We are each, and all of those and much, much more; integrated and systematically comprehensive through the blood, sweat, trials and critical thinking of training through, and with, aliveness."Beautiful.Anyway, I stumbled upon one of Matt Thorton's Blog s, and it is now one of my new favorite blogs to read through (a word just in case: it's not all BJJ-related, but many of the recent posts have to do with it.)So, please, with an open mind go to his blog and read.http://aliveness101.blogspot.com/ And to top it off, here's one of my go-to Youtube videos on the importance of non-compliant training,...
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BJJ 101 with BJ Penn (no gi)
2007-12-11 21:39:00
This is basically what I've been drilling for the last two weeks or so, and if nothing else, it's made my transitioning much smoother- my attempt at his upa (mount) escape still needs a little work, though.So, basically:Mount Escape to GuardOpening the Full Closed GuardStacking Open Guard Pass to Side ControlSide Control to MountSo, if you're just starting out with grappling, this is a wonderful video. BJ also has lots of great free videos on his site: www.bjpenn.com-yPS- I want to do another MMA/Muay Thai post tomorrow- drop some comments/send me an email at ysc87@hotmail.com
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Putting in another plug for Aesopian.com
2007-12-10 20:55:00
A bit of charity today:I would like to take today's post to once again direct my readers to Aesopian's BJJ Blog.Why? Aside from being Bullshido.net's 'Best Poster Ever,' he gives awesome instructionals, videos and step-by-step.I mean, more than half of these techniques shown are his instructionals.Check out the site: http://aesopian.com/I may not know him, he doesn't know me, but I have a soft spot for bullshido members and especially for people who make high-quality Martial Art instructionals for the rest of us laymen. So vote for his blog as "Best BJJ Blog of the Year" here-y
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This is probably going to be taken down shortly, but Guida-Huerta TUF 6 Fin
2007-12-10 00:59:00
Holy crap, this was one of the best fights ever.Guida was kind of unlucky, but that was some pretty damn good wrestling on his part.Hurry up and watch before it gets taken down!Watch Fight Here-y
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Arm-drag Takedown to Armbar.
2007-12-08 18:59:00
In this video, they demonstrate a fairly easy arm-drag to clinch to achilles sweep takedown, and follow it up with an armbar (last part).Great instructional, though I would replace the defensive grip breaking to clinch with the offensive equivalent- aka, grab him first. Why? Try taking the back of a guy as soon as you start to make a counter-attacking movement. Significantly harder than you taking the offensive. Regardless, it's a wonderfully easy transition, and just as easy to practice. So get off your asses.-y
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I'm busy today, so here's some MMA humor - The Daily Show - Jon Stewart and
2007-12-07 21:27:00
The title says it all.btw, what the hell is an 'elbow punch'?-y
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Best Damn Sports Show - Bas Rutten and Pat Militech
2007-12-06 20:29:00
As stupid as it sounds, watch the last 1/3 of this clip- this is the 'Best Damn Sports ' interview with Bas and Pat plugging the IFL back in 2006, when Bas was still a coach for the LA team.I'm telling you to watch this, because they cover extremely basic movements in MMA, but in that simplicity, they also tell you what to expect from your opponent, and how to take advantage of it, whether it's using the thai clinch to set up a shoot, or how to use an opponent's defensive movements on the ground to pull an armbar.Now, anyone who spars often enough should know these things already, but as for those of you who don't, take the lessons you may learn from this and the rest of my blogging and apply it- I'll say it again- theory works... in theory. As a engineering student, here's the best analogy I've heard that you can relate to this: Physics is to Mathematics as Sex is to Masturbation.Translation: you're not going to be able to apply your theories/realize which of your theories...
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