Review: Elite Gear BJJ Gear

Posted on June 8, 2023 by Angel Mercado • Leave a comment

So I love martial arts, I love martial arts movies and martial arts gear. I’ve been doing martial arts for 16+ years now. I am currently a second degree Judo black belt and also a black belt in Jui Jitsu so I’ve taken my fair share of beating, but I have given even more! Lol. … Continue reading →

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Random thoughts: My kids Bday and WWE backlash

Posted on June 7, 2023 by Angel Mercado • Leave a comment

Random thoughts, I’ve always loved wrestling. From collegiate, to freestyle, to the well known Professional wrestling. I’ve been a fan since I was a knee high to a June bug! Don’t know why I said that. But going to Madison Square Garden and watching Jimmy Superfly Snuka fly off the top rope, I was hooked. … Continue reading →

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Masahiko Kimura, the strongest Judoka ever.

Posted on June 16, 2014 by Angel Mercado • Leave a comment

In Japan there is a saying among Judoka “No one before Kimura, no one after” When they say this, they are referring to Masahiko Kimura. Many Judoka who randoried with Kimura, would say that he was the strongest Judoka ever. His osoto-gari (large outer reap) was performed so powerfully that many opponents suffered concussions and … Continue reading →

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

Posted on April 28, 2014 by Angel Mercado • 1 Comment

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 →

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Workout Drill-Staggered Push-Ups

Posted on April 26, 2014 by Angel Mercado • Leave a comment

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 →

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Happy St. Patrick’s 2014 , celebrate with a Guinness..

Posted on March 17, 2014 by Angel Mercado • Leave a comment

Speaking to my new friend Mark from the motherland, Ireland. Well the motherland for Guinness. Mark explained,”the way you know you got a good pint, is if the bubbles run from top to bottom”. So I ask Mark, ” how does this stack up against the beer back in Ireland?”. Mark answers, “this is the … Continue reading →

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First Ever Judo Grand Prix in the United States, Miami!

Posted on June 12, 2013 by Angel Mercado • 1 Comment

If you don’t already know, the United States is hosting the first ever Grand Prix in Judo! The event will be held in Miami, Florida. The competition will take place in Legends Ballroom at Doral Golf Resort and Spa in Miami, Florida, on Saturday and Sunday June 15-16. Preliminary competition begins at 9:30am and finals … Continue reading →

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What is your favorite attack?

Posted on March 20, 2013 by Angel Mercado • Leave a comment

“Judo teaches us to look for the best possible course of action, whatever the individual circumstances, and helps us to understand that worry is a waste of energy.”-Jigoro Kano “I don’t have a preferred style of guard, I think if you limit yourself to one style your adversaries will quickly find a way to dominate … Continue reading →

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Humor: When you shouldn’t pass the Guard

Posted on February 6, 2013 by Angel Mercado • Leave a comment

Passing the Guard, sometimes you shouldn’t. If you don’t know what this means ask someone! lol.. As always workout, drink be merry. Continue reading →

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The FLUTTERKICK

Posted on November 16, 2012 by Angel Mercado • 4 Comments

One exercise which was my bane of misery when I was in the ARMY was the FLUTTERKICK. During my time in the service I did thousands of reps, and now today while training BJJ and JUDO still don’t like them, lol. But if you want to trim that waistline, so you can enjoy eating or … Continue reading →