Wanna Learn to Fight? Watch Nhb Videos and Never-ever Use Those Techniques to Defend Yourself!
Posted February 28th, 2009Christopher Roberts asked: I’ve talked pretty badly about the mixed martial arts (MMA) as a form of self-defense in the past, but always promised to talk about its good points someday. This time I’m going to discuss the technical problems inherent in learning a martial “sport” and trying to adapt it for use in real [...]
Chuck Liddell vs. Randy Couture on Spike TV
Posted February 28th, 2009Phoenix Delray asked: In 1983, The Nashville Network (TNN) was born. The network evolved in 2003 into a male oriented programming force known as Spike TV. On that network, the idea was to draw in men, and the programs the network chose to feature were designed to do just that. Shows included World Wrestling Entertainment [...]
The Softer Side of Kevin Randleman
Posted February 27th, 2009Phoenix Delray asked: Kevin The Monster Randleman, one of the shining stars in the world of mixed martial arts, has several different sides that fans of the Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) may not see. Sure, he is the former heavyweight champion of the UFC and many opponents think twice before getting in the right with [...]
The History of Cage Fighters
Posted February 26th, 2009Phoenix Delray asked: Cagefighters have been in existence since the time of the ancient Greeks, when unarmed combat, called pankration, was first introduced into the Olympic Games in the year 648 B.C. Pankration was known as the most extreme combat sports, and statues to honor the top pankratiasts were erected in cities as late as [...]
Mma Champions Win Again in Reality Fighting.
Posted February 25th, 2009Steve Dubin asked: DATELINE: BELLINGHAM, FRANKLIN, MIDDLEBORO, MA, BUZZARD’S BAY, BOURNE,COVENTRY, RI -Two local Mixed Martial Arts champions each won in their weight classrecently at the Reality Fighting competition in Plymouth, MA.In the Welterweight Title Match, Mike Campbell, a 25-year-old from Franklin,MA, retained the title with a first round knock out over Tim Pinney.Campbell fights [...]
The Critical Difference Between A Fighter And A Killer
Posted February 24th, 2009Tim Larkin asked: Lately, here in Las Vegas, I’ve had the pleasure of meeting a number of Mixed Martial Arts competitors from the various “No Holds Barred” events like the UFC and Pride. For the most part these fighters were amazing physical specimens and tremendous competitors. Their skills in the arena are impressive and fun [...]
Franklin Resident Grapples With New Form of Success
Posted February 23rd, 2009Steve Dubin asked: Grappling champ finds victory in pursuit of health.He is no stranger to training hard and it all paid off for Franklin resident and Bellingham business owner Scott Dwyer who recently took First Place in the 150 – 160 novice division at the North American Grappling Association (NAGA) 2008 Championships in Rhode Island.Dwyer, [...]
Chuck Liddell: Bringing MMA to the Mainstream
Posted February 22nd, 2009Phoenix Delray asked: Chuck Liddell is arguably the best and most popular fighter in the Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) and he is using his popularity to bring Mixed Martial Arts, especially the UFC to the mainstream spotlight. It seems that more and more people are changing their career paths and lifestyles to try out their [...]
The Guard in Mma
Posted February 21st, 2009Jeff Edward asked: The guard has been a position utilized in Mixed Martial Arts competitions for a very long time. Although the origins of the position are the subject of much debate, the general consensus is that what we call the guard evolved from Japanese Jujitsu and Judo. Since the position was introduced to Brazilian [...]
Sambo, The Unique And Effective Russian Fighting Art.
Posted February 20th, 2009Yoshi Kundagawa asked: Developed in the former Soviet Union and recognized as an official sport by the USSR All-Union Sports Committee in 1938, Sambo is a modern martial art. It is most definitely a combat sport and also a self defense system. Sometimes referred to in the USA as Sombo, Sambo literally means “self-defense without [...]