shootboxing

The other day i was talking to Scott about the differences between shoot wrestling and shoot boxing, so i thought i would put up a clip from the 20th anniversary of shoot boxing. The rules allow striking, throws and standing submissions but no ground work. Very cool, wish it had expanded to North America.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NQRLTA2CP64&feature=related
they wont let me embed it so here's the link.
here's another vid

sambo worlds

Here's a few clips from the recent world championship. Some pretty slick ground work.

Christmas holidays

Just a reminder, the gym will be closed Dec 25-26 and Jan 1-2 for the holidays

Grand Portage fights

Congratulations to Mike O'Neill for winning his fight last night. Mike won via tko late in the first round. After a takedown Mike secured the mount position and finished his opponent with strikes. Mike's opponent was the very tough Sai Tremblay who allthough caught in the mount refused to quit. Both fighters have bright futures in the sport.
Thanks for the Fight Centre army who all showed their colours, and a special thanks to George and Mike D for there help in the corner and backstage.

New vid

Hey guys, put up a new vid. This month is on attacks from the mount. I'll try to put one up every month.Enjoy

sambo punching

Here is a great clip showing how to "cast"your punches. Eugene is very good at this technique and it's required for his testing. At the first seminar at our club he went over striking from the sambo arsenal. Try a double hook, have your partner weave under the first and nail him with the second, he'll never see it coming.

Igor Kurinnoy

Hey guys here's a sweet vid of Igor one of the best sambists of all time. Not only does he have amazing throws but his submissions are incredible, check out the kimura he gets with his legs. Igor is good friends with Pat Miletich and is in Iowa sometimes. Road trip!!!!