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

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

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

ST. Parick Day Weekend, food, beer and smoke!
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ST. Parick Day Weekend, food, beer and smoke!

So this past St Patrick Day weekend was very busy, constructive, educational and entertaining! Busy as in going to the gym, working on the car, doing the choirs and general weekend stuff. Constructive in that I decided to cook dinner and a cake with the kids.  Educational in that, I learned that beer in stew and cake taste … Continue reading

What is your favorite attack?
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What is your favorite attack?

“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