Feb 24

I recently discovered that one of the guys I train with Trey has a JuJitsu Blog, conveniently named JuJitsuBlog.com I recently read a post there:
Camaradie talking about the martial arts class, laughing and having respect for one and other.

One of the things I love about martial arts training and particularly our school is the people I train with. I stated in a comment on Trey’s blog that I have always felt that the best friends you have are the ones you fight. Two of my closest friends are people who have fought and trained with extensively. My friend Mike and I met in a boxing ring. We were told to go in there and beat the shit out of each other. We had never met and barely even said hi. It was one of the best fights of my life and an all out war. And from it a mutal respect was formed and a great friendship. My best friend Oz and have been training and workout partners for years. We have pushed each other to become stronger and better, we have fought great battles, and we have grown together as martial artists and friends.
I really think the backbone of these friendships is respect and honor. Its hard to say exactly what causes this to be formed. All I know is that it is formed and I can’t WAIT to get back to training!!!!

Side Note: I recently had shoulder surgery for a torn LABRUM, NOT labia and a bone spur. About that labia…. When I first found out about the torn labrum I was going around telling people I had a torn labia….. Caught a lotta flak for that one.
But, I’m out for 6 weeks. Tuesday will mark only 3 more weeks to go, then back in action.

Feb 23

One of the martial arts I train in for a while was Kyokushin Karate. During that time I met a very unique and captivating man named Shihan Kenji Fujiwara. Over the years, I have become fairly close to him where I believe I can call him a friend. I now teach grappling at his school as well. He runs a Kyokushin school in Cromwell, CT. His school is now more of a traditional karate school compared to a fighting school. But Shihan is a serious badass. He was a Uchi-Deshi of Mas Oyama and has dedicated his life to Kyokushin Karate.
I was searching around on youtube and I came across this kyokushin highlight video of Shihan Fujiwara competing. Enjoy!

Feb 22

Zefff, from the forum posted this video:

Its a great full contact jujitsu video that has been circulating the net for many years. Zefff brings up the point that although this looks very similar to MMA, the actual principles and philosophy behind it are different.
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Feb 21

General Comments on The Fist

The skin and bones of the fist are liable to suffer much more trauma
than then objects they connect with in a fight. The skin covering the
knuckles is very thin and liable to break open when it strikes a solid
surface. When you punch an opponent in the mouth, the skin will cut
open by the opponent’s teeth. This will lead to other health problems,
including infection with AIDS, hepatitis, jaundice, and other
debilitating problems. Compared with other weapons of the hand the fist
is not a reliable, long term, general-purpose weapon. Despite this
reality, the fist remains the principal weapon in close combat for the
novice fighter. This is because it is a natural, nurtured and cultural
expression of aggression.

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Feb 19
From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia

Fight Quest is a television show on the Discovery Channel that had a preview episode air on December 28, 2007 and began airing weekly on January 4, 2008.

The show follows Jimmy Smith and Doug Anderson as they travel around the world learning different styles of martial arts. The show is similar in design to The History Channel's Human Weapon.

Personally I like this show a lot better then Human Weapon. Many its the many actors or guys. I was getting annoyed by Bill Duff, but I really like Jimmy and Dough









Feb 19
This is a disturbing video of the effects of breaking. It amazes me what actually happens to the hand and wrist of the individual.
Feb 12
Frank Shamrock Talking About Nutrition with his students. Check out his site at www.frankshamrock.com



Feb 10
This is a great post from Martial Views (see link on right) on finding the right martial arts school. I believe that this is one of the hardest things to do when starting out in martial arts. OR changing style OR enhancing your martial arts training. I remember going to about 10+ schools in the first year or so trying to find the right now. Once I did, I haven't left. A very good article.

"Which style is best?"


Recently someone interested in the martial arts asked me this now-timeworn question via email. He made mention of a catalogue of styles, almost implying that he should pursue more than one. I defined some very broad categories of martial arts: grappling, striking, competitive and so on. But the main idea I wanted to drive home was that he was asking the wrong question. How should I know what style is best suited for this young man? Really, a "style" is a theoretical construct. It's the school that should be the main focus of his query.

First and foremost the would-be aspirant has to do some investigating. Go out and visit some schools to get a feel for what it is you're looking for. Many people end up training at a particular venue because it's the closest one to home. The commute typically gets the highest priority. There's more to it than just that, and there are a confluence of other factors that need to be considered:
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