Archive for February, 2010

Anything to do with mma fighters training. Circuits, mitt work, cardio, strength, postion, footwork, dirty boxing, muay Thai, wrestling, bjj etc anything that you enjoy training would be appreciated.

100 Jumping Jacks, 20 jump squates, 20 sprawls, 20 jump squat-sprawl combinations, 20 five point sprawls, 60 bridge and turns each hand, 30 falling weight drills, back and to each side, work your combinations on a thai bag, heavy bag, uppercut bag, double end bag, and/or ground bag.

Alright first off let me thank you in advance for reading my question.
Ok, I am a 14 year old male, weighing 135 and my height is 5,7-5,9. I’m going to a Martial Art gym to practice Muay Thai and Judo, I would also like to take up Boxing and Brazilian jujitsu and when I begin H.S im going to take up wrestling.
So my main styles consist of Muay Thai,Judo and Brazilian Jujitsu. while my supporting styles are Boxing and Wrestling. I want to know if combing these style’s are affective, and/or too much for me to handle.
I would also like to know what would be a good diet, I would like one that is very tasty,healthy and will keep me full for quite awhile. I would also appreciate if you could give me THREE work outs. One with out weights or equipment,one with weights and equipment and one with a heavy bag,speed bag, sparring gear and a sparring partner.(I’m also go to a gym)
If I train and eat regularly would I be able to get an amature match when I become old enough.
Thank You So much!

k firstly 14 is grand age
height and weight can be changed and you are near my height and im 16/17

you are doing WAY to many just an eg BJJ has enough to learn to keep you going for 5years minimum same with judo but to about 3-4 years. (obviously you can never reach a peak with martial art you can always learn thats the beauty of it)

i wouln’t reccomend cross training if you are going to do MMA (mixed martial arts) see the problem is though they only teach basics of each style and you don’t learn the philosophical/history of the art (its important at first i thought not but it does help every day life)

by learning all at once you will get SO confused and mess up everything and just its not worth it trust me

a good diet simple avoid white bread eat fruit/veg eat a good breakfast a snack dinner and have something before bed so an eg
10-11 bfast
2-3 lunch
6-7 dinner
8.30 snack
10-12 bed

eat bulky foods like brown bread and fruit to avoid sugar craving (google foods for better info then me)

eh just go to gym talk to a trainer tell him your story easy for weights
2)improve your knuckles for striking first learn to punch properly though
3) get the basics in the bag to the point where you can do them easy enough and then apply with a partner to just get used to attacking a live person

and lastly yes if you train 3 times a week even for 10 mins just going over patterns or light spar with a partner it all helps.
you have plenty of time to grow and mature in martial arts so take your time and do it right

better doing it right and be patient by having it proper in 4 years then doing it wrong and being impatient in 1 year

overall search for a good club (not a mcdojo)
practice
spar and get patterns etc right
do 2 MAX
and never give up

and avoid a fight at all costs its the first thing you will learn
at first i was like deadly i will know how to kick as* but now that instinct is gone.
if somebody disrespects me its in one ear out the other and if they go for me their mistake

I want which ever one is better for street fighting, not just a ring.
& Dont comment saying shit like fighting is not the answer and etc…
Because I dont care, its just a question.
Its not even really for self defense, its mainly for just fighting in general. Like underground fight clubs, in fights at the mall, or school, or w/e.

Muay Thai and Kickboxing are already a staple of MMA training;MMA also includes ground work in the form of wrestling and Brazlilian Jiu Jitsu.

Join a beginner’s club in MMA; or better yet, take Jiu Jitsu or Judo alongside Karate/Gung Fu/Muay Thai so you learn "illegal" moves that they don’t teach in MMA such as elbow strikes,knee strikes, groin strikes, eye gouging,etc.

Krav Maga,Marine Martial Arts and Wing Tchun are best for street fighting/self defence

It’s one of the biggest challenges facing small business owners: how do you grow your business on a restricted budget? After all, they say “it takes money to make money”. But, how do you get the word out about your business, when you don’t have the budget to advertise? And, how do you get the help you need to enable you to build your business if you don’t have the funds to afford an extra paycheque? If we were living in the 1980’s or even the early 1990’s you may have been without a solution to these problems, but fortunately, today, in our world of high-speed internet, 500 Gig hard drives and Internet phone service, there are alternatives.

Some of the best ways to publicize your business are absolutely free. An example of this is article marketing; if done well and on a consistent basis, article marketing can cost little to no money and bring you significant results. Let`s look at an example of how this works, assuming that you own a business that distributes fitness videos. When “Joe Smith” decides he wants to buy a kick boxing video in order to take off some pounds, he types, “weight loss kick-boxing video” into Google and he gets a selection of websites and articles related to those search terms. If you were article marketing, one of those links could be to your article. If after reading your article, “Joe Smith” decides he likes what you have to say, he will click on the link to your website at the bottom of your article. He is a highly targeted visitor your site, and all it took was the time to write and distribute your article.

Press releases are another method to get the word out about your business, and like article marketing, they can be absolutely free. These are a great way to announce news relating to your business that you can`t afford to advertise. Has your inventory recently expanded? Have you added a new product or service to your existing offerings? Have you become certified, won an award, or are you offering a free product? If so, write and distribute a press release and you will be surprised at the interest that can be generated.

If you are feeling overwhelmed by your work, obviously hiring an employee would be the perfect solution. An extra set of hands would help you to accomplish more, which in turn may enable you to boost your sales. But again, without the budget to hire help, this simply isn’t possible. Today the easiest and most cost effective way for a business owner to develop their venture is to outsource. Outsourcing can encompass a great many tasks and, for those who don’t absolutely need someone to work 40 hours per week, it is more affordable than hiring an employee. For example, if bookkeeping is an undertaking that distracts you from the tasks that generate income, you could conceivably hire a bookkeeper to work for 10 hours per month (depending on your sales volume of course), and use those 10 hours to increase your sales. If administrative tasks are hampering your growth, you can hire a Virtual Assistant to handle these duties on an “as needed” basis.

Don’t let a limited budget stop you from building your business into the success it was meant to be. Advertising can be done on a budget and getting qualified help doesn’t have to mean hiring an employee. With a little creativity, you can increase your profits and you can do so on even the most limited budget.

Kelly Sims
http://www.articlesbase.com/business-articles/grow-your-business-on-a-budget-531517.html

Martial arts are a sport that combines a variety of different methods of combat. In some cases, martial arts are used only for use, in other cases, they are used in head-to-head combat, in generally controlled situations, such as matches or shows. Because martial arts includes a variety of different styles, it is normal when a person thinks of them, that they think of one specific types, for example, karate.

However, there is more to martial arts than just karate. For instance, Karate is a stand up style of the art, in which Kung Fu, San Shou, Tae Kwon Do, Wushu, Kray Maga, Kickboxing, and Boxing also belong. When focusing on styles such as these, also known as stand u styles, blocking, kicking, and punching are the foremost focus when it comes to these forms of arts.

Another style of the arts is called grappling or ground fighting. These are forms of wrestling, that includes the martial art practices of Greco-Roman wrestling, Sambo, Shoot fighting, Shooto, and Brazilian Jujitsu.

Yet another style is what is called throwing styles, in which an opponent attempts to unbalance the other by using means of locks, trips, or throws. Within this style, arts such as Hapkido, Shuai Jiao, Aikido, and Judo reside.

For weapons based martial arts, these are arts performed using weapons, and for the most part are only used during cultural and traditional displays, though Kali is still used as an effort of self-defense and combat. Arts within this category include Kendo, Lado, and Kali.

Not all martial art styles are used for combative purposes today, even if they were originally designed for that purpose. Now, many are instead used for exercise, relief of stress, internal energy, and breathing. Some of these meditative or low impact styles include the arts of Chi Gong, Ba Gua, and Tai Chi.

Mixed Martial Arts (MMA)

What happens when you combine techniques from the different forms of martial arts? You get what is called Mixed Martial Arts, which is also commonly known as MMA. Mixed Martial Arts is a combination of a variety of styles of the art, in which opponents attempt to overpower the other using a variety of techniques.

While it is a combination of a variety of techniques, the most popular techniques are those in stand up styles, clinch styles, and ground styles. Most fighters focus on a particular skill, but must have training in all skills to be successful. It is more common for fighters to have a variety of coaches that train for the various phases of combat, it is not common place nowadays for a fighter to specialize in one specific area of combat.

Because mixed martial arts is a recognized sport, with two specific organizations, the PRIDE Fighting Championships and the Ultimate Fighting Championship, there are rules and regulations.

For example, weight classes are a requirement in these rules, they pair like weights with other like weights to make fights more fair. In these rules there are a variety of fouls and penalties as well. These rules were designed to eliminate the picture of barbaric fighting, in which two people fight to the death, as many people once believe mixed martial arts to be. These fouls were designed to protect the fighters. Penalties are awarded to the fighter for fish hooking, biting, pulling hair, gouging eyes, and head butting.

Attacks to the groin is illegal in mixed martial arts, as well as strikes to the kidneys, spinal area, and the back of an opponents head. The trachea is off limits as well, a fighter may not grab or strike the trachea of the opponent. Joint manipulation, such as toes and fingers, is allowed. There are many rules, this area has only touched the surface, but you can basically get the idea that mixed martial arts is a controlled and very regulated sport, designed for the physical fitness and enjoyment of the sport, with the health of the fighter in mind.

Adrian Adams
http://www.articlesbase.com/sports-and-fitness-articles/getting-a-kick-out-of-different-martial-arts-96865.html

Experts in fitness aren’t surprised about the health benefits of water exercise and many individuals have found it just the ticket to get in shape. Classes offered vary from traditional water aerobics to bench stepping, yoga, tai chi, deep water running and kickboxing. Your body is buoyant in water, so you don’t hit the bottom of the pool as hard as you do with land exercises. Therefore, impact on joints and muscles is reduced. If you have injuries, keep your joints slightly bent instead of straight. This helps to distribute the water pressure throughout the limb, rather than directly on the joint.

Just being in the water causes you to exercise. The continual water pressure that pushes against you while you move makes you push out harder to continue movement. Water exercise is natural resistance training as there is continual resistance to each move you make, creating stronger muscles. Water activities like aqua aerobics, bench stepping, deep water running and kick boxing all are great cardiovascular conditioning workouts. They also naturally increase muscular strength, endurance and flexibility. Finally, they are good calorie burners if done at a high enough intensity.

Yoga, Pilate’s and Tai Chi have hit the water too. Aqua Yoga is a harmonious workout, combining the gentle qualities of yoga poses with the relaxing ebb and flow of the water. The water actually can help support the body, easing wear and tear on the joints and increasing balance so performing the poses is a bit easier than on land. Aqua Pilates othen combines the use of tubes to stengthen the core muscles with some cardio so you get the best of both worlds. Finally, Aqua Tai Chi can be described as a meditation of movement involving gentle and fluid exercises that use the water to overcome some of the clumsiness, stiffness and heaviness experienced on land. The fluidic environment helps to free the mind and emotions so the individual is more in tune with the inherent fluidity inside their bodies.

As you can see, water exercise is a booming workout form with new ideas coming out all the time. There are also many products you can buy such as buoyancy and back support belts, shoes to give you better traction on the pool bottom, hand paddles for upper body resistance exercise and weighted belts to increase your workload. So take the plunge and try poolside instead of the gym for your next workout.

Dr.lanny Schaffer
http://www.articlesbase.com/yoga-articles/aquaexercise-for-all-85179.html

One of my favorite stories to tell is about the time my brother-in-law’s girlfriend got her black belt in karate…

She had her big flashy test…kicked the bag…sparred other girls (and a couple of guys that looked like girls!) with the foam booties and gloves on…did her kata with the appropriate “snap” in her movements…very nice.

Now, I’m not a complete jerk, so I let her have her moment. Congratulated her, hobnobbed with the karate “master”, and ate a piece of the sheet cake with little icing karate dudes on it….

That was until a couple of months later at a family graduation party when she began to tell all the girls how the type of “karate” she studies is great for fitness (ok), fun (ok), and self defense (BZZZZZ!).

I had stood what I could, but I couldn’t stands it no more…

I walked right up into the middle of the gaggling girls, singled her out and flat out asked her, “Tell me the truth…If a 225 pound man attacked and tried to rape and kill you, can you 100%, honestly say that you would know what to do? Could you save your own life?”

There was a deathly quiet pause as every single girl in the room visualized that horrible situation in their own minds. Then came the same answer I’ve heard from every single women martial artist I’ve ever met in my life who doesn’t train with us…

“Ummm…I guess not.”

Here in the United States there seems to be a government agency looking into just about every consumer industry in an effort to protect people from scammers, hucksters, and other assorted con men or corporate swindle.

Unfortunately, for women who are looking for a martial arts style that will provide them with a way to defend themselves, there is no government agency licensing or even looking into instructors or the proven effectiveness of the claims.

Therefore there is an over abundance of inexperienced, untrained, liars who claim they are teaching self-defense. These frauds will often teach a style that sounds and perhaps even looks good on the mat, but lacks any value in real combat.

Moreover, dealing with criminal rapist scum is no time for a woman to find out that her “training” was really just cardio kickboxing in disguise… So share the following information with a woman you care for.
Examining the profiles of rapists gives incite into a dangerous enemy.

The Power-assertive rapist considers himself manly and is the one most likely to commit date rapes. This type makes up 44% of rapists and will try to con a victim and gain her trust, but will have no problem using whatever level of physical force he needs to take control.

The Anger-retaliatory rapist hates women and will look to brutalize and punish them. He looks for targets of opportunity and will most likely beat you unconscious then commit rape. This animal makes up 33% of rapists and is easily enraged.

Power-reassurance rapists account for 21% of rapes and often spies on or stalks his victims since he lacks the confidence to have a normal relationship with women. In his twisted fantasy, he sees himself and the victim as lovers, and will force her to wear lingerie and kiss her while seeing the attack as lovemaking. However, using violence is not out of the question if it comes down to making a woman give in to his demands.

The Anger-excitation is the worst of the lot. A sexual sadist, this sick bastard only makes up 5% of all rapists. He has his attacks preplanned and victims can be women he knows or just spots haphazardly on the street. He derives sexual pleasure from inflicting pain and will tie up, gag and torture women for days on end. So vile is this creature that he will even film or photograph his victims so he can relive the attacks. He is the hardest to catch of the group because he usually kills his victims when he’s through.

During an attack your mind will be racing and you won’t be thinking clearing about what kind of rapist you are dealing with and what approach to take, but what all experts agree on is that a “properly trained” woman who fights back early DOUBLES their chance of escape…AGAINST ANY SIZE OR STRENGTH ATTACKER.

The Department of Justice reported that 93,934 women were forcibly raped in 2005 (They’re still calculating ‘06)…These numbers are completely unacceptable as women can and should know how to defend themselves.

In Abraham Maslow’s Hierarchy of Needs, safety is listed right after breathing and eating. Personal protection is too important to be left to the police alone, or to depend on others for help.

Teaching and learning a martial art is ok as it has plenty of redeeming physical, cultural, social, & mental benefits. However, what people (especially women) need to understand, is that 99% of martial arts are NOT legitimate methods of self-defense.

Chris Pizzo
http://www.articlesbase.com/fitness-articles/only-real-martial-arts-stop-rapists-132319.html

SUMMA Sports operates out of Phoenix Fight Club, and our instructor base, state-of-the-art MMA training equipment and diverse student population offer an unequalled training experience for anyone interested in today’s martial arts. As the Ultimate Fighting Championship (”UFC”) gains popularity, more and more people are becoming interested in learning Mixed Martial Arts, which is generally comprised of Grappling, Striking and Wrestling. At SUMMA Sports, we offer a well-rounded selection of programs that address these areas, as well as elite conditioning. Further, we also offer programs designed specifically for women and children.

Whether you’re busy with a day job and seeking a cardio workout to get in shape, interested in a fun self-defense course for yourself or your children, or an aspiring MMA competitor searching for an intense technical training session, SUMMA Sports has safe facilities, friendly students, excellent instructors and un-intimidating atmosphere will empower you to achieve your martial arts goals.

SUMMA Sports is the ideal place for anyone in the Ahwatukee, Phoenix, Tempe, Chandler area to train Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu (”BJJ”), Muay Thai Kickboxing, Boxing and Mixed Martial Arts. We believe that martial arts is for everyone, and our students learn proven techniques in a congenial, team-oriented environment. The professionalism, cleanliness and organization of our Academy, the clarity and competence of our instructors, the comity and quality of our students and the efficiency of our art, distinguish SUMMA Sports from other Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu schools and other martial arts like Judo, Karate or Tae Kwon Do. We ensure that each student, regardless of background or experience level, gets the most out of his or her training.

Who Do We Teach?

- MMA Fans - Recreational: Mixed Martial Arts isn’t JUST for Fighters! A large part of our student enrollment is made up of MMA fans who want to be able to learn more & participate in their favorite sport at a recreational level, while at the same time, benefiting from the Fitness and Self Defense that MMA practice will bring. For these students, we provide a safe and welcoming environment in which to be involved in the sport of Mixed Martial Arts.

We teach our beginners in a friendly and relaxed group environment where no one is called out, singled out or put on the spot. We are here to help you no matter what your goals are.

- Competitors: Over the years, we have produced more Champions than any other school in the area. The students who have gone on to compete have won at the highest levels of the sport. If you’re a fighter looking to win, this is the MMA school for you!

- Law Enforcement: We have the longest running and best relationship with local Military and Law Enforcement in the area. Our experience and professionalism have brought us more military and law enforcement clients than any other school in the area.

- Women: Women are welcome to train in any of our classes - we have Women enrolled who train in Mixed Martial Arts and Sport Jiu-jitsu. We also have separate Cardio MMA Classes for those looking to benefit from the Fitness aspect of MMA without the contact for only $50 per month.

- Kids: We have a Children’s program that teaches kids to defend themselves while having respect for others. We teach safe techniques and how to use them responsibly. Children learn goal setting, focus and discipline through the practice of Martial Arts. All of our Kids Classes are taught by Experienced Martial Arts Instructors.

Due to Our Unsurpassed Reputation and Experience, students travel from all over the East Valley to train at our BJJ/MMA school. We have Members enrolled from Phoenix, Tempe, Chandler, Mesa, Gilbert, Queen Creek, Maricopa, and Casa Grande to get this area’s very best Martial Arts Instruction.

What Do We Teach?

Mixed Martial Arts Training, Instruction in Brazilian Jiu-jitsu (BJJ), Wrestling, Submission Grappling, Judo, Sambo, and Striking (Boxing, Kickboxing, Muay Thai).

Our MMA Classes are made up of Brazilian Jiu-jitsu, Wrestling and a mix of the best Striking Arts (Boxing, Kickboxing and Muay Thai). In addition to Mixed Martial Arts, we also have separate classes for Sport Brazilian Jiu-jitsu, Self Defense, Boxing and Muay Thai.

Our MMA Program:

The Core of Mixed Martial Arts is Brazilian Jiu-jitsu. Jiu-jitsu is the art that revolutionized the Martial Arts World and opened our eyes to the reality of fighting in MMA events. Since then, there isn’t an MMA Champion who doesn’t train in Jiu-jitsu, whether he lists it as his style or not. Whether you want to compete in MMA, Submission Grappling, Sport Jiu-jitsu or not compete at all, Brazilian Jiu-jitsu has proven itself to be the number one single Martial Art in the MMA arena and an absolute necessity for Self Defense; it has been adopted by the Military and a Large Majority of Law Enforcement Agencies. BJJ is an art that can be practiced safely on a daily basis with a reduced risk of injuries. You can’t have Mixed Martial Arts without Jiu-jitsu.

For those who wish to become more involved in MMA, we have Striking Instructors on hand who teach in our MMA Classes and Separate Boxing and Muay Thai Classes - although this is not a requirement (as many of our recreational clients do not wish to get hit), it is something that we make available to students.

Regardless of your reason for training, Jiu-jitsu is one of the only Martial Arts that addresses all areas of fighting, including how to deal with strikes, takedowns, submissions, holds, passing the guard, the guard (fighting from your back) and escapes. All Classes are taught by Accredited BJJ Black Belts and/or Champions of the Sport.

We also offer Jiu-jitsu Classes for Children and Cardio MMA Classes for Women.

Jay Pages