Have you heard

about fighters who decide to cut weight just to get into a lower weight bracket for competition?
I just read an interesting article about that over at Fighting MMA. To wit:
….These two methods aren’t completely independent: they are often used together, with dehydration preceding dehydration. Furthermore even if you are only dehydrating […]

Morning!

Just came across this utterly amusing video - hat tip to Jiu Jitsu Sensei blog for the link! It certainly gives a whole new meaning to the word ‘be prepared’.

‘Nuff said,
Mama Bear
12 HRS, JONATHAN KELLERMAN, UNABRIDGED, SELF-DEFENSE

Cold Steel Delta Dart w Sheath Self Defense Knife

AIKIDO Self Defense 301 videos […]

Ever wonder
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just how mainstream MMA is getting to be?
Check out this article:
…Mixed martial arts are adding some punch to sporting goods sales, even in a wobbling economy.
Sales of MMA-related gear rose 12 percent in 2007, as more people began using mixed martial arts (also known as “ultimate fighting”) […]

You ever see

this video? It’s really cool! I really liked the commentary:

“The advantage of this position is “I can punch him but he can’t punch me.”
I really admire the guy who got beat up - he didn’t give up. Hope he learned instead.
Other resources for Hapkido vs. BJJ include:

Hapkido vs. Jiu […]

You follow the

UFC? If so, you aware of:

MMA Predictions UFC/Pride/etc forum
MMA Forum
MMA Boards
MMA Underground Forums
Sher Dog.net

You’ll find plenty of good networking/techniques there.
Nuff said,
Mama Bear
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ps - looking for UFC stuff, you found it:

UFC Classics 8 (2007, DVD)

CAGE […]

You got your

Closed Guard game on?
No?
Well then, check out these Brazilian Jiu Jitsu resources to help you beef up your game.

Other resources include:

Brazilian Jiu Jitsu for Beginners
Fight Authority Jiu Jitsu Closed Guard
The Ten Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Moves Every Cop Should Know
Jiu Jitsu Technique Closed Guard Pass

‘Nuff said,
Mama Bear
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You new to BJJ?

There are tons of awesome great techniques you can learn online from tons of knowledgeable folk.
Here’s a good video (notice the captions and explanations, it’s really well done) that will show you the armbar from guard technique.

Nuff ’said,
Mama Bear
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You buy your

gear on eBay? If no, you might want to consider checking it out - you can even find Lucky Gis as well as other super MMA/BJJ stuff.
Anyways, eBay lets you key in a search string that automatically notifies you when your particular gi or MMA DVD or other grappling arts weapons […]

Summer is coming

hot weather is coming, and you might be thinking about getting a new gi. I sure am!
But what kind is best? Where should you go? What about reviews?
Here’s what I found that should help you out too.
First visit Gi Reviews’s What is a BJJ Kimono? You’ll see what […]

Do you move in a set pattern?

If so, that’s less intelligent than a deer gamboling up to greet Bambi. Move too often in a pattern, and your opponent will modify his or her techniques to take advantage of that big-time.
Sensei Lori wrote a good article about this:
I was recently told to move my […]