Judo and Beer
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Judo and Beer

Judo and Beer Hello all. Judo and beer, two words that make any judoka and beer-lover smile. Being a student of judo, beer and life, I came across a message board while doing some research. On this message board, there was a discussion of working-out, judo and beer. “Bing” goes the bell in my head. I decided to … Continue reading

How to address a Judo Shodan.
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How to address a Judo Shodan.

“How do I address a Judo Shodan?” Hello all. I hope you are in enjoying the season, it’s been pretty nice up here in the North East part of the US. I start todays post with a question. A question I received via my page, so today I try my best in answering it. I recently, after … Continue reading

Workout: Schedule this into your weekend.
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Workout: Schedule this into your weekend.

Life has been hectic, but whose life isn’t?! I have been adjusting to a new daily schedule and boy has it been difficult.  People tend to slow down and become lethargic at the end of the day because of the daily load of “to-dos”.  With longer hours in the day , thanks to Day light saving time … Continue reading

“High Plains Drifter” Scottish Style Ale: Rockaway Brewing Company
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“High Plains Drifter” Scottish Style Ale: Rockaway Brewing Company

Hello all! I had a chance to try “High Plains Drifter” Scottish Style Ale right at the Rockaway Brewing Company in Long Island City, NY and boy was it a treat. (see previous post )  This is my follow up on my visit to the brewery. The ale was bottled days ago and the taste definitely reflected that … Continue reading

Have a taco, its Cinco de Mayo.
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Have a taco, its Cinco de Mayo.

By ANGEL MERCADO Cinco de Mayo is here. Today you can channel your inner Mexican-American and celebrate. We all heard of Taco-Tuesday, thanks to the Lego Movie, it has become a family favorite, but change it to Monday just for today. Here’s a couple of places to celebrate. credit: Red Rooster   Paint the city … Continue reading

Judo News: Judo Grand Slam, Baku 2014
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Judo News: Judo Grand Slam, Baku 2014

Best wishes all and happy Friday. In the coming days, Judoka from all over the world will descend on Azerbaijan to take part in the Grand Slam of Baku. Among top ten judoka in the world sitting at #8 position in the world at -90 kg is Shahin Gahramanov  of Azerbaijan. Gahramanov expected to participate in the Grand Slam. Also … Continue reading

Kumi Kata (grip fighting) the more modern way of fighting.
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Kumi Kata (grip fighting) the more modern way of fighting.

UFC 172 took place this past weekend (4.26.14) in Baltimore, Maryland. Headlining the main event of the evening was the Light Heavyweight Title Fight between Jones vs. Teixeira. Spoiler alert, Jon Jones retains the title at the 205lb class improving his record to 20-1. Jones dominated in every fight stat that was recorded, ie: total … Continue reading

Workout Drill-Staggered Push-Ups
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Workout Drill-Staggered Push-Ups

There’s a new push-up craze I have seen in a few publications, either in a magazine, twitter, instagram or inter-web page.  I apologize I cannot remember where I first saw it, but that doesn’t matter. Now, when I say “new”, I mean new to it being photographed and posted everywhere, including this page. I’m  sure this exercise is older than Noah. Coincidentally, … Continue reading