I was searching through the Gracie Jiu-Jitsu Academy website and found this video on the once top secret Gracie watermelon juice. I don’t know if this is going to help your Jiu-Jitsu game but at least you will be refreshed! Enjoy! Happy Training, CD
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World Muay Thai Championship: Christine Toledo vs. Petra Janssen van Doorn
Fighting Measure’s favorite female Muay Thai fighter Christine “Blade” Toledo will be fighting for the WBC Women’s Muay Thai International Super Flyweight Championship Title on Saturday April 17. The event will be held at Buffalo Bills Resort & Casino in Primm, Nevada. This event promises to be an exciting night of full contact fighting and…
Brasa San Diego: Felipe Costa Seminar Saturday April 3
Another great BJJ seminar from Brasa San Diego. From Brasa website: World Champion Felipe Costa will be conducting a seminar at Eastlake MMA/Brasa San Diego on April 3rd, 2010 from 1-4pm. Seminar will be open to all (all academies welcome). Seminar will consist of moves and techniques that made Felipe Costa one of the WORLDS…
Kesting on the two worst martial arts techniques
Some light hearted humor on the two worst martial arts techniques. Kesting (best known for his BJJ teachings) goes through his favorite worst martial arts techniques…what’s yours?
Demian Maia Jiu Jitsu Seminar February 27, 2010
Brasa San Diego is hosting a Jiu-Jitsu Seminar by Demian Maia on February 27, 2007! This is an awesome opportunity to train with the best BJJ fighter in the UFC! More about Brasa San Diego from their website: Brasa San Diego is a mixed martial arts gym located in east Chula Vista (South San Diego).…
The Book of Eli- Denzel Washington in fight mode
Martial arts choreography or fight choreography has always fascinated me (you too, I know) and I always check the bonus features on an action DVD to see who created the scenes. One of my favorite fight coordinators is Jeff Imada (Bourne Supremacy, Bourne Ultimatum) and he has once again put out some great fight scenes…
Erik Paulson’s CSW Striking DVD
I got my hands on Erik Paulson’s CSW Striking DVD awhile back and finally got around to checking the DVD out. The content is outstanding! CSW Striking is divided up into 4 sections covering focus mitt training, Thai pad training, boxing drills, and a bonus feature. The striking drills (25 in all) are the meat…
Title MMA Fitexpo 2010
TITLE MMA TO SPONSOR THE GRACIE US NATIONALS SET FOR JANUARY 23-24, 2010 IN LOS ANGELES! More information on The Los Angeles Fitness Expo and The Gracie US Nationals and Gracie Kids World Championships can be found at www.thefitexpo.com. Tickets to the event, are $15 a day with $5 discount coupons available at participating area Subway…
Interview with Christine Toledo, World Class Muay Thai Fighter
Let me start off by saying I’m very excited to be guest blogging for Fighting Measure. I’m even more excited that my first post covers Christine Toledo, San Diego native and #1 Women’s Fighter in the World in her weight class. Now, on to the post… My second year in college, I decided to take…
Keysi Fighting Method: If it’s good enough for Batman…
I am a huge fan of both Batman Begins and The Dark Knight. I just watched The Dark Knight for the third time and I have always been awed by the fight choreography. Coupled with the chaotic intensity of Heath Ledger’s portrayal of the Joker, The Dark Knight is a hard movie to beat. But let’s not…
Beginning Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu
I took a month long hiatus after the birth of my daughter in December. While not actively training, with only a couple of workouts here and there, I started to think about what I wanted to do for the new year. I have an existing goal of boxing in a charity event in the summer…
Boxing is for everyone
In my opinion, Western Boxing is one of the best fighting arts to learn and should be part of anyone’s martial arts library. In terms of learning, there are a few basic strikes (jab, cross, hooks, and uppercuts) and simple body positions that can be taught and practiced easily. This, of course, is an oversimplification…
Happy Thanksgiving!
The Fighting Measure family wishes you and yours a happy Thanksgiving. We are thankful for our many blessings and pray for your continued success in the Martial Way. Eat well, enjoy your family, and get your “mind right” for finishing off the year STRONG! CD
An awesome Christmas gift from Steven Seagal
Ever wonder what Steven Seagal has been doing fro the past 20 years? Yes, he has been an American film action hero, martial artist, and musician…but did you know that he is also Steven Seagal Lawman! I almost fell out on my chair when I first heard about this series by A&E. Steven Seagal Lawman follows…
Rubens “Cobrinha” Charles seminar at Stronghold
The Stronghold San Diego Crossfit and Brazilian Jiu Jitsu will be hosting a 2 day seminar on December 5-6 with 4x BJJ World Champion Rubens “Cobrinha” Charles. While I have not trained at Stronghold, I hear great things about the group! They are are affiliated with Roy Harris so they must be top notch Brazilian…
Amateur Pankration League
Pankration is becoming a popular combat sport that any martial arts practioner may enter to test their skills. Karate, Boxing, Jiu Jitsu, Wrestling, and Judo are some of the more popular styles to enter the Pankration arena. One of the most significant rules of the Amateur Pankration League is no strikes to the head are…
The world’s oldest combat sport: Pankration
A little bit late on this week’s featured fighting art but I think it is worth the wait as we look into the world of Pankration. According to Chris Crudelli’s book, The Way of the Warrior: Martial Arts and Fighting Styles from Around the World, Pankration was possibly already an ancient art before becoming an…
Bruce Lee Foundation debrief
The Fighting Measure crew just got back from the Bruce Lee Foundation “The Art of Action” in Universal City, California. I wasn’t able to attend but the stories and photos from the guys were incredible and they made me feel like I was there minus the work! The BLF weekend was a success and I…
Work hard and recover smartly
Yesterday, I helped my neighbor break up his front yard in preparation to lay sod. I was feeling great and broke up the hard ground with a pick axe and a heavy spike. After an hour of work I could feel the muscles in my lower back tighten up…I knew I would be paying for…
Renaissance Martial Arts and Modern Military Combatives
While researching military combatives I came across this YouTube video on Renaissance Martial Arts and Modern Military Combatives by Ars Gladiatoris. I was impressed by the research that went into making the video and how ancient combat has influenced modern combat. If you are interested in the history of fighting this video is for you.…
The fighting arts of our military: Modern Army Combatives
Here is a clip of the Modern Army Combatives (MAC) program. I really like the emphasis on everyday combat to get soldiers ready for the real battlefield. Enjoy!
The fighting arts of our military: USMC Martial Arts Program
In celebration of the Marine Corps’ 234th Birthday and Veteran’s Day, Fighting Measure brings you a week long look into the martial arts of our fighting forces. The United States Marine Corps Martial Arts Program (MCMAP) has been in existence since 2001 replacing an unsuccessful program that replaced the LINE ( Linear Involuntary Neurological override…
Muay Thai seminar at LA Boxing San Marcos
Muay Thai legend Kongnapa will be at the newly opened LA Boxing on 11/14/2009!