Saturday, January 31, 2009

sambo class

Today we worked on more combat style grips. In order not to get caught with punches you must stay outside or clinch tight to your opponent. The over the back grip is very effective for this. From this grip you can go to the traditional hip throw, the sweeping hip throw(we worked on this today) and also the outside trip. You must be quick with the throw so as not to be countered with a pick up or foot sweep as you reach over for the belt.
Here is an example of Igor doing the hip toss. I also found a nice clip of Igor Yakimov doing some combat sambo/self defense. Great throws. Enjoy.


Sunday, January 25, 2009

Fight Night

I'd like to thank everyone for their help last nite. Mike , Steve and Joe fought like warriors, great job! I'm proud to call each of you my students. To everyone who helped out backstage to cornerman you did an outstanding job. I think the crowds reaction to our fights was the best of the night. Hopefully we can do it again.

To Mark Krentz and his wife I wish you guys all the best, it was a real pleasure to meet and train with you. I know that I speak for all the guys when I say you'll be missed. Keep in touch and dont forget to look us up when you come to town.

Thursday, January 22, 2009

shooto drill

Here is a clip of Yori Nakamura demonstrating the lock flow that we started on Tues. We'll continue to add a few moves each Tues.

Fedor baddest man on the planet

There was a documentry on Fedor the other day showing his training home life e.t.c. here is the first part. If you go on youtube you can access part2-5.

Saturday, January 17, 2009

Submission wrestling Japan

Here is an exellent example of submission wrestling in Japan. A little different than no-gi jiu jitsu, the strategy is different also the speed and explosiveness. Mix the two arts together and you'll have a very dangerous ground game. This tournament was won by Rumina Sato, in the last match he chokes out Imanari the "tenth dan of leg locks". Also look for the speed he has with the ankle picks.

Thursday, January 8, 2009

Satoko Shinashi and Megumi Fujii

If you missed Megumii fighting on bodog the other day here is a sambo demo with her and Satoko Shinashi, damn there good!
Also a video of Imanari. The japanese mma is so much more exiting to watch, who says leg locks dont work in mma.