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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Workout: “The 100” 2.0

Posted on December 5, 2013 by Angel Mercado • Leave a comment

Workout: “The 100” 2.0 So I revised the previous “The 100” workout, and dubbed it “The 100” 2.0. During my last training session I did “The 100”. To my surprise I did it with in the time that I previously suggested. Mind you I never did the workout prior to the post. I did it without a break … Continue reading →

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THE PROPER WARM-UP

Posted on April 13, 2013 by Angel Mercado • Leave a comment

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 →

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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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WRESTLING: JACOB STEPHEN VARNER WINS THE GOLD MEDAL

Posted on August 13, 2012 by Angel Mercado • 2 Comments

Jacob Stephen Varner wins the Gold Medal in the Men’s 96 kg Freestyle Wrestling 2012 Olympics. Another gold medal for the United States of America. Varner defeats Valerii Andriitsev of the Ukraine. August 12, 2012 marks day sixteen and the last day of the 2012 Olympics. Varner getting ready for the Gold Medal Contest Final. Varner … Continue reading →

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JORDAN EARNEST BURROUGHS WINS GOLD MEDAL In the MEN’S 74 KG FREESTLYE WRESTLING 2012 OLYMPIC

Posted on August 10, 2012 by Angel Mercado • 3 Comments

WRESTLING: JORDAN EARNEST BURROUGHS WINS GOLD MEDAL In the MEN’S 74 KG FREESTYLE WRESTLING 2012 OLYMPIC Burroughs wins thru three matches leading into the Gold Medal Contest. Burroughs vs Goudarzi in Gold Medal Contest 74 kg. Burroughs with an explosive take down to Goudarzi for one point and the lead, which was enough to win … Continue reading →

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WRESTLING: MEN’S 74 KG FREESTLYLE-OLYMPIC 2012

Posted on August 10, 2012 by Angel Mercado • Leave a comment

North Arena 2 – Day 14: Friday, August 10 2012. WRESTLING: MEN’S 74kg FREESTLYLE-OLYMPIC 2012 Jordan Ernest Burroughs wins by points to advance to the Gold Medal Match. Burroughs, defeated Denis Tsargushi of Russian Federation to advance. Burroughs will contend against Islamic Republic of Iran’s Sadegh Goudarzi. Goudarzi, defeated Gabor Hatos of Hungary to advance to the Gold … Continue reading →

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WRESTLING: JAPAN WINS BOTH GOLDS IN THE WOMEN’S FREESTLYE 48,63 KG OLYPMIC 2012–recap and results.

Posted on August 9, 2012 by Angel Mercado • Leave a comment

Freestyle wrestling is one of the two styles of wrestling that are played in the Olympic games. This style of amateur wrestling is practiced throughout the world. It is one of the oldest organized sports in history. It is a very exciting game. The use of throws or superior control on the mat decides the … Continue reading →

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WRESTLING: DAY 2 GRECO-ROMAN OLYMPIC 2012: 60 kg

Posted on August 6, 2012 by Angel Mercado • Leave a comment

DAY 2 of the GRECO-ROMAN WRESTLING OF THE 2012 OLYMPIC IN LONDON. Here is match that was pretty exciting as a amateur wrestling viewer. The match was fast paced and eventful. With a big throw and a challenge against it, on the edge of the seat watching the match. Here are a few snap shots … Continue reading →