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

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

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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Judo News: Judo Grand Prix Jeju 2013 The last judo tournament of the year.

The last tournament of 2013 by the International Judo Federation was held December 5-6 2013 in the Jeju Halla Sports Complex in Jeju, South Korea. Here is day 1 & 2 matches. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vR9-nxMu7ok&feature=share http://youtu.be/g-07qd-hakA Now go train, as always workout drink be merry. Continue reading