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Grand Prix Miami Results
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Grand Prix Miami Results

Two days of judo competition comes to an end. The first ever Grand Prix in the United States of America held in Miami, Florida.  There were seven different weight classes for both the men’s and women’s matches.  Eleven different countries are represented on the winners podium.  A lot of exciting matches.  My favorite finish of the competition … Continue reading

Complete Nage-no-kata by:Shodan Angel Mercado
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Complete Nage-no-kata by:Shodan Angel Mercado

On June 8, 2013 the Hudson Yudanshakai held its Kata and Knowledge exam at Tech Judo.  The Kata and Knowledge exam is mandatory part of judo before you can get promoted to a higher rank.  The Kata is something that is talked about in all judo club as sort of this secret.  A secret that only … Continue reading

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

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

Hot Sauce Expo NYC 2013
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Hot Sauce Expo NYC 2013

This past weekend, I was fortunately able to attend the first annual NYC Hot Sauce Expo NYC 2013.  I attended the event as a team member as part of the ArrogantSwine team. What a great time.  The event featured a number of hot sauce vendors, hot bbq sauces and other spicy condiments.  Check out my view of the … Continue reading

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Introducing the Team!!

Originally posted on The Arrogant Swine:
Whole Hog BBQ needs a decently large team. If nothing else, to move the massive dead weight of our pigs. So the Arrogant Swine crew in alphabetical order (of course I end up last) Angel Mercado – Beer-conomist/Head of Infrastructure Angel believes sobriety is a problem which must be…

THE PROPER WARM-UP
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THE PROPER WARM-UP

I learned THE PROPER WARM-UP during my time in the ARMY.  I learned it back in 1998 and I have continued to do it till today.  I have seen people get injured because not warming up correctly before exerting themself during a heavy workout.  By properly warming-up you can minimize the chance of injuries. So let’s … Continue reading

Carolina Whole Hog at aPorkalypse
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Carolina Whole Hog at aPorkalypse

Question: Who doesn’t love the smell of smoke which is produced when the fat of the meat hits those hot coals and sizzles up, creating this plume of wonderous savory smoke…yum!  I do. Can you smell it?  Well I was fortunate to be part of this wonderful event and had my full smoke from the pit … Continue reading