Thursday, 12 January 2017 / Published in Martial Arts, MMA

MARTIAL ARTS, MOVIES AND REALITY

To say that there are many different styles of Martial Arts would be an understatement. As a kid, watching movies, I became fascinated by Karate and Kung Fu. It was that general to me. There were no breakdowns of different schools of practice within these Martial Arts. I saw Martial Artists throwing punches, kicks, and
Monday, 12 December 2016 / Published in Martial Arts, MMA

THE CONGRESS AND MMA

Kind of big news that may seriously change MMA as we know it. It is almost like The UFC knew big changes were coming. A Congressional subcommittee held a hearing Thursday on a range of issues related to mixed martial arts, including brain trauma, inconsistent anti-doping measures and athlete compensation. The Subcommittee on Commerce, Manufacturing
Monday, 21 November 2016 / Published in MMA

MSG ISN’T BAD FOR MMA

Exactly as I predicted down to the round, I told my friends when asked about my opinion of the main event in New York at Madison Square Garden (MSG), Conor McGregor knocked out Eddie Alvarez in the second round to win the UFC lightweight title and become the first two-class champion in UFC history. McGregor
Tuesday, 15 November 2016 / Published in Martial Arts, MMA

UFC 205 HISTORIC IN NEW YORK

Professional mixed martial arts is quickly off to a great start in the state of New York, two months after lawmakers ended its status as the only state to ban it. While there have been a handful of bouts in the state since the change took effect, an upcoming UFC event at Madison Square Garden
Monday, 31 October 2016 / Published in Martial Arts, MMA

KARMA

A little push after a fight is over, an intentional illegal strike, or even some explicit words exchanged during a fight. It all boils down to sportsmanship. The first two can get people hurt but rarely do. What about someone who holds a submission too long with the intention of really hurting someone. Well, that
Wednesday, 26 October 2016 / Published in Martial Arts, MMA

OLYMPIC MMA?

I have only heard it talked about in rumor, along with Brazilian Jiujitsu but there is a concrete plan on Olympic MMA. I’ve been wanting to see mixed martial arts or at least some form of it like Sambo or Pankration in the Olympic Games. Well, sort of. The World Mixed Martial Arts Association (WMMAA),
Monday, 17 October 2016 / Published in Martial Arts, MMA

FIGHTERS CAN’T STAY RETIRED

So Conor was mad one day and announced his retirement. Ronda did the same thing, but it was out of depression. Boxers used to do this all the time, then they would go back and fight again. This seems to be the trend for UFC fighters as well. UFC President Dana White confirmed no final
Monday, 10 October 2016 / Published in Kid's martial arts, Martial Arts, MMA

KID’S MMA

So I have made it abundantly clear that I support Kid’s in martial arts and kids competing in the different disciplines of MMA. I have also talked about Pankration which is the closest thing to kid’s MMA available. It allows striking and grappling but does away with the more dangerous aspects. The show I am
Friday, 23 September 2016 / Published in Martial Arts, MMA

MARTIAL ARTS OR MAGIC?

I know I have touched on this subject before but I love it. People that are like me grew up feeling like Martial Arts Movies weren’t exactly real, but the Martial Artists in them were something more than human. They did amazing things. It had me constantly trying to do the things they did. I
Monday, 19 September 2016 / Published in Martial Arts, MMA, Wrestling

PRO WRESTING IS NOT A MARTIAL ARTS STYLE

So do you think that an untrained hip hop dancer could win a ball room dancing contest under their rules? No way, the two are completely different. Why did CM Punk think he could win a fight, not to mention a pro fight, double-not-to-mention that it was in the pinnacle of Mixed Martial Arts promotion?