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Dedication Personified

Published at: 11:05 pm - Friday May 18 2012

Japanese soldier Hiroo Onoda continued fighting World War II for years after the war ended. He persevered through some of the most difficult situations and was able to thwart innumerable attempts by Filipino soldiers to capture, kill, or even locate him in the jungles of the Philippines for over a quarter of a century. (more…)

Posted in: Inspiration by Amber No Comments Dedication, Hiroo Onoda, Independence, Japan, ninja, Philippines, Resourcefulness, WW2

The Way of the Dragon

Published at: 03:05 pm - Wednesday May 16 2012

It used to be enough to be a great grappler or a great striker to be successful in MMA. You could reach the top levels in Pride, early UFC, or any of the other great promotions with specialties in either/or. There weren’t a whole lot of well-rounded fighters. That’s when the term “styles make fights” used to be true. (more…)

Posted in: Apparel, Backstory by Amber No Comments Chan-Sung Jung, Dragon, Dragon Warrior, Korean Zombie, Lyoto Machida, mma, The Dragon, UFC, UFC on Fuel

Can You Sell Nick Diaz?

Published at: 03:05 pm - Monday May 14 2012

So, Nick Diaz decided not to show up, again. It was to be a super fight in BJJ- Nick Diaz vs Braulio Estima, and it was for charity. And Nicky was a no show again. Where does that leave him? His fans say it’s because Braulio didn’t make weight – which he didn’t – but it was decided by all involved to fight at 185 instead of 180. His text implied that the Renzo Gracie, the promoter, was not really running the show and was difficult to get a hold of. Who Knows? Promoters are very difficult to get a hold of the night before a huge event. (more…)

Posted in: Events, Fighters by Amber 2 Comments bjj, Braulio Estima, mma, Nick Diaz, Renzo Gracie, Superfight

MMA + Military = Peanut butter + Jelly

Published at: 05:05 pm - Friday May 11 2012

Combat sports go together with combat troops better than my favorite sandwich when I was a kid. The reason we have combat sports is because before all these high-tech guns and missiles and such there was hand-to-hand combat. Or sword to sword. You get the drift. Samurai, Ninjas, Boxing, Wrestling, and the other martial arts come from a need to be able to defeat an enemy. Everything we do today owes a debt to the soldiers that have come before. From enjoying freedoms for which our immediate forefathers fought or learning traditional Kata, they paved the way.  (more…)

Posted in: Backstory, Fighters by Amber No Comments Air Force, Army, Brandon Vera, Brian Stann, Liz Carmouche, Marines, Memorial Day, Military, mma, Navy, Randy Couture, Tim Credeur, Tim Kennedy, Veterans

Getting Sick?

Published at: 03:05 pm - Wednesday May 09 2012

There are going to be times that your body won’t cooperate with your mind. Getting the flu, catching cold, or even just a plain ole’ stomach bug can and will happen. Sure, healthy living, working out, and avoiding toxins will help keep you from getting as sick as much as the masses- but even the healthiest get sick occasionally.  (more…)

Posted in: Inspiration by Amber No Comments flu, rest, training

The Third Time WAS the Charm

Published at: 05:05 pm - Monday May 07 2012

UFC on Fox 3- did you catch it? If not, you missed some pretty darn exciting fights. Of course, the card was engineered that way- but that’s what matchmakers get paid to do – and this time UFC got it right for the mainstream masses. From the prelims to the main event, the fights were evenly matched with a strong lean towards the stand-up. While a BJJ practitioner can appreciate the sheer technicality and athleticism that Diaz and Belcher displayed and wrestlers will certainly appreciate Koschek’s ability to avoid the takedown the rest of America seems to want some “stand and bang” action. And, for the most part, they got it.   (more…)

Posted in: Events, Fighters by Amber No Comments Jim Miller, mma, Nate Diaz, UFC, UFC on FOX, Zuffa

May the Fourth Be With You

Published at: 05:05 pm - Friday May 04 2012

The Force – the Spice – Creator – God – energy – whatever you decide you want to call it, it’s undeniable. There is something, an instinct, a power, a catalyst that makes life possible and that separates us from the chairs we sit on.

And some people seem to have it in spades whereas some people seem to have lost theirs. What is the difference? (more…)

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Published at: 05:04 pm - Monday April 30 2012

Invicta Fighting Championship, run by Janet Martin and Shannon Knapp (former UFC), had their first fightcard in Kansas City, MO this weekend. Attendance numbers for the event haven’t been released yet, but I would guess that the number of viewers on the free livestream may have pleasantly surprised, judging from the small hiccups when trying to watch the fights.

There were amazing fights: Kaitlyn Young and Leslie Smith put on a tutorial in striking. The fight ended in a draw and there is rumor that there may be a rematch in Invicta 2. These two strikers showed heart, skill, and unusual strikes and showed that women’s fights can be just as exciting and technical as the men’s fights. Jessica Penne and Lisa Ellis were involved in the goriest fight of the night – early on Ellis was bloodied under the eye and then in the 3rd her nose was gushing blood. She showed lots of heart even though she lost the fight while Penne demonstrated some incredible flexibility and creative technique – her back crucifix double armbar could have finished the fight if time had not run out in round 1.  (more…)

Posted in: Events, Fighters, News by Amber No Comments Coenen, Invicta, Invicta Fights, Kaitlyn Young, Leslie Smith, mma, Ruyssen, Shannon Knapp, UFC, WMMA, Women's MMA

Combat Zone

Published at: 05:04 pm - Friday April 27 2012

One of the most awesome things about being in this industry is getting to be involved with some righteous organizations, fighters, teams, etc. We are proud to be sponsoring Combat Zone 41 Cage Rage at the Rock in Salem NH. They have fighters from all over New England squaring off in what is primarily an amateur contest. The main event features 2 pro fighters who are both debuting:  Anthony Loycano of Warriors Pride MMA (North Andover, MA) vs Devin Powell of Triumph MMA (South Berwick, ME).

Combat Zone has been putting on MMA fights for years now- and they have really found a great home at Rockingham Park in Salem. If you are in New England tonight come on out to the show. And when you do, swing by our booth and say Hi.  (more…)

Posted in: Events, Fighters, News by Amber No Comments Anthony Loycano, Combat Zone, Devin Powell, Invicta Fights, mma, Shannon Knapp, Triumph MMA, Warriors Pride MMA, WMMA

This is a Blog for the Broken-Hearted

Published at: 02:04 pm - Wednesday April 25 2012

Ok, this blog is inspired by music. Watching “The Voice” last night made me think of the martial arts. Getting voted off that show is a lot like losing a fight due to judges’ scores. Just like on “The Voice” an amazing and more talented person can lose to an opponent who is not as skilled or “polished” or athletic or aggressive.

What do you do after? Do you blame the voters? Do you blame the judges? Do you blame your opponent or trainers? Or do you look inwards? Do you find the strength to pick your performance apart? Can you objectively look at yourself and find ways to improve?  (more…)

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