Basic Striking Defense Theorem

An earlier instructional post from a while back. I heard a few posters would like to have all my instructional posts in one easy to find section. Well here it is...

As is usually the case in the Training Section of the forum, it is very common that posts tend to be of the “Offensive-mindset.” But what of those times where one is on the defensive side of the Stand up battle? While it is true that the “best defense is a great offense” in most accounts, one cannot expect that the live,...

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Why do you Train?

Hello All… I posted this up before, and I'm digging it up to put it in a place that is more accessible for retro-active reading. In any case, if this stirs any thoughts or feedback, please feel free to contribute.

I simply propose you ask yourself the question: “Why do I train?”

It can be generally surmised that a part of the posters that frequent a MMA forum may have trained in the Martial Arts or are aspiring to. In either case, you have probably asked yourself...

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So I Signed up for Facebook...

I did this because I was reminded recently that a lot of my old High School buddies were on it. Well, low and behold it was true. A lot of people I have not heard here nor there of was on it.

Now I know the social networking sites are old news. In fact, many of those online would probably think I was living as a hermit, under a rock, in a cave, separated from a majority of the developed world for not subscribing to one. While I may want to put forward the legible trappings of...

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Odds and Ends - Dealing with the Current Perceptions of MMA

It seems only like yesterday that grappling styles were completely remiss from the general (mis)conception of combat. When SEG got together with Rorion Gracie to organize the original UFC back in 1993 no one knew the type of effects it would have on the general public’s view of the Martial Arts and fighting altogether. While the heavy-handed bombers waltzed in the limelight of Joe Public’s awe, the Gracies were set to turn the public conception of the Martial Arts on its ear. While sparking a...

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Moderation and Training – Mutual Prosperity in Martial Arts and Beyond

Anyone who has read any of my posts or blogs knows that I embrace a pretty wide range of Martial Styles/Systems and training practices. However, above and beyond all that I make it a point to train in not only an effective manner but in a safe manner.

Let me say it now: I love training in the Martial Arts. If I had the ability to do it, I would try to do it full time. I’ve been able to jump back into regular training for the past 10 months now, and I always look forward to those...

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