Outclassed. This is the one-word general consensus here at FM regarding last night’s Rousey vs. Holm title fight. Losing her title in two rounds to Holly Holm after a pummeling she has never before experienced, Ronda Rousey was simply outclassed. It’s easy to pick apart strategy the morning after, but it was clear after three…
This is all kinds of awesome. Enjoy!
The legendary Roy Harris has an awesome new website called BJJ Over 40 Academy. I’m absolutely excited about this but I don’t qualify for another six months! Go to Roy Harris’ BJJ Over 40 Academy site, a place for the older and wiser martial artist. For more information on other Roy Harris events go to…
“It does not matter how slowly you go so long as you do not stop.” Confucius Confucius is one smart dude. I think about his message when I sense that things aren’t going as rapidly as I would like or when I find myself quitting a task. You know the feeling. I also like the…
Anderson Silva, The Nogueira brothers, Junior Dos Santos…enough said. Awesome. -CD
Defeat is a state of mind; no one is ever defeated until defeat has been accepted as reality. To me, defeat in anything is merely temporary, and its punishment is but an urge for me to exert greater effort to achieve my goal. Defeat simply tells me that something is wrong in my doing; it…
The 2011 Asian Cultural Festival of San Diego is right around the corner! This one day even will be held on Sunday May 1st at the NTC Park at Liberty Station. An estimated 6,000 people attended last year’s ACFSD event filled with culture, food, and our favorite topic: MARTIAL ARTS! See you all there! CD
To many, Roy Harris needs no introduction. This following clip is Sifu Harris explaining JKD Intercepting at The Harris Academy in San Diego. Sifu Harris explains… In this video clip, I am demonstrating a high level concept in Jeet Kune Do called, “Intercepting.” When a person intercepts, they do the following: 1. Establish a firm,…
Awesome solo drills for grappling from Jason Scully. Find more at JasonScully.com. Enjoy! -CD
While I love to train with other martial arts practitioners, I enjoy the convenience of training when I’m at home and without any training partners. When we purchased our home, my wife was kind enough to give me the use of a quarter of our home office and a 15′ x 10′ space in the garage.…
I was thinking about my four year old son and how proud I am at his developing physical abilities. As martial artists and parents, we strive to establish a good physical foundation for our children. Two quick rules that I try to live by: 1. BALANCE- The physical development of a child is a challenge and…
You can never have enough motivation to train and get better. Check out this motivational clip from Movie-Do, a group of martial artists that specialize in movie choreography. Most excellent. -CD
Anderson Silva vs. Chael Sonnen Will Chael Sonnen have the recipe to beat Anderson Silva? The talk is all over and it is time to back it all up. Here we go… Sonnen comes out and looks ready, this is the most quiet he has been. The Spider comes out to mixed adoration in his…
Jon Fitch vs. Thiago Alvez Thiago Alvez comes out looking like a pit. The American Top Team standout looks to avenge his loss to Fitch in 2006. Fitch looks like a crazed monkey coming into the ring…he’s like a miniature Forrest Griffin. Round 1 Herb Dean is the ref. Thiago looks at ease in the…
I’m a big fan of Clay Guida and he should take out Rafael dos Anjos via knockout. With that said…I’m going to take a brake and eat Vince’s BBQ! BBQ wins via stomach choke.
Matt Hughes vs. Ricardo Almeida Is Hughes finished? Can an old dog learn new tricks? We shall see….Ricardo Ameida enters the Octagon with Renzo Gracie in his corner. The UFC Hall of Fame fighter Matt Hughes comes in and looks ready to take out Renzo’s student. Round 1 Touch gloves. Almeida moving like his feet…
UFC 117 Fight Time… Roy Nelson vs. Junior dos Santos Big Country Roy Nelson looks relaxed coming into the Octagon. He is one fat dude but we all know how lethal Big Country can be. Junior dos Santos comes out to the Rocky theme and looks scary focused. Four inch reach advantage for dos Santos.…
I’ve been anticipating this fight for months. Finally we will see if Chael Sonnen’s wrestling is as good as his trash talking. There is no doubt of Anderson Silva’s greatness but which Silva will show up tonight? Will The Spider come out and technically embarrass Sonnen like he did to James Irvin and Forrest Griffin…
For the reality based enthusiasts check out what’s going on at Blauer Tactical Systems: Join Tony Blauer, with special guest Greg Glassman (Founder & CEO of CrossFit), for the annual S.P.E.A.R. System™ Personal Defense Readiness™ Camp. During this action-packed 2 days, you will be introduced to the revolutionary S.P.E.A.R. System.
Jeet Kune Do, Kali, Brazilian Jiu Jitsu, and Silat are only a few of the arts Guro Dan Inosanto has studied and mastered in his 74 years of life. Guro to some and Sifu to others, Dan Inosanto is an encyclopedia of martial arts knowledge and skill. While best known for being Bruce Lee’s student and…
37 years after his death, Bruce Lee’s legacy still lives on. The Fighting Measure team is proud to be a little part of his legacy as we strive to carry on the Bruce Lee fighting spirit. Bruce Lee Forever! -CD
We here at Fighting Measure have been on a little break, but now it’s time to get to work. The crew has been busy with boxing matches, Filipino martial arts, and thinking about martial arts! We are working on a new logo for Fighting Measure and also making plans to expand Fighting Measure beyond this…
Saturday, May 15, 2010 12:00pm – 2:00pm Harris Academy, 8250 Camino Santa Fe, Suite J., San Diego 92121 Topics will include: -Defending yourself against common assaults -Escaping from various grabs and holds -Heightening your awareness to people / surroundings / circumstances Cost is $20.
They are hot off the press!!! The hottest ticket in town, Barona Battle of the Badges tickets, are now on sale. General admissions tickets are $20 and can be purchased at CYAC Training Facility 1018 National City Blvd. 619.474.2922.