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Tuesday, March 23, 2010
Moved...
I have moved my blog over to it's own host and domain now. However I am still in the process of fixing up the look and feel of the site, but from now on all future posts will be made from there.
The same applies to the continuation of this blog that I had over at Wordpress.
Click on the link or picture: http://www.dirtywhitegi.com/
Train hard, train safe!
The same applies to the continuation of this blog that I had over at Wordpress.
Click on the link or picture: http://www.dirtywhitegi.com/
Train hard, train safe!
Friday, March 19, 2010
War On The Floor videos
These are the videos to my fights from the "War on the floor" competition that just passed. Fights were for 5 minutes with a referee and judges if the fights went the full time. If fights were ruled a draw then fighters were given a 3 minute overtime.
The Open Weight Round Robin is pretty self explanatory. Basically everyone is matched up and the winner of the fight then goes on to fight other winners of the other fights until there's only 1 man standing. Pretty much guaranteed to fight someone heavier than you but for those that only got 1 fight in their weight category it was an opportunity to get more competition experience and it's always interesting to test how your technique will fare against strength.
My first fight in my weight division. I'm the guy with the red sash.
1st fight overtime round.
My 2nd fight for the day and 1st fight in the Open Weight Round Robin.
I have one more of my fights to upload then they're all done. After the comp I had a better idea of the areas I need improvement on like finishing of submissions (leglocks, armbars etc) and takedowns but ANY advice and tips would be greatly appreciated. So please leave some comments, advice and feedback on what you think of my fights for the day.
The Open Weight Round Robin is pretty self explanatory. Basically everyone is matched up and the winner of the fight then goes on to fight other winners of the other fights until there's only 1 man standing. Pretty much guaranteed to fight someone heavier than you but for those that only got 1 fight in their weight category it was an opportunity to get more competition experience and it's always interesting to test how your technique will fare against strength.
My first fight in my weight division. I'm the guy with the red sash.
1st fight overtime round.
My 2nd fight for the day and 1st fight in the Open Weight Round Robin.
I have one more of my fights to upload then they're all done. After the comp I had a better idea of the areas I need improvement on like finishing of submissions (leglocks, armbars etc) and takedowns but ANY advice and tips would be greatly appreciated. So please leave some comments, advice and feedback on what you think of my fights for the day.
Monday, March 15, 2010
Get in my guard....
Hahaha saw these on youtube the other week and thought it was funny, there's a third one but I thought the first two were the funniest.
After you've been training Jiu Jitsu/MMA (or any martial art for that matter) for a while you're bound to meet these type of characters.
Get in my guard Part I
Get in my guard Part II
After you've been training Jiu Jitsu/MMA (or any martial art for that matter) for a while you're bound to meet these type of characters.
Get in my guard Part I
Get in my guard Part II
In other news I'm still in the process of finding a job. I'll put most the blame on my laptop which has been in repairs since I got back. At first I had to fix the screen which died, then when I got it back the power adapter died shortly after so had to take that back and get it replaced. Luckily it was all still covered by Applecare Warranty so I didn't have to pay anything. All my files are on there which I need to properly update my resume so it's kind of slowed me down a bit. But also mainly getting the motivation to do it.
But finally I got my laptop back today, so now I'll be able to post more pics and properly work on job applications without having to borrow my mum's laptop haha. So hopefully I can get a job soon and starting saving some $$ so I can get back to Brasil.
Saturday, March 13, 2010
"War on the Floor" - 1st grappling competition in Darwin...
The competition was organised by our club Marrara Martial Arts and they had submission grappling and C-class MMA fights on for the day. The day was split into thirds with the first third for the submission grappling then the MMA fights followed by an open weight round robin at the end.
There were about 25 competitors from 4 different clubs which might not sound like much, but for Darwin it was more than I expected. There was even a decent sized crowd of spectators too (again more than I expected) that came to support their family/friends and even better, they seemed pretty well educated about the sport as they cheered guard passes and submission attempts.
The competition ran smoothly from about 10am till 2pm. I'm glad to say there were no major injuries apart from some sprains etc and all the matches for both the grappling and MMA were pretty evenly matched size and skill wise. All matches were 5mins with a 3 min overtime for matches ruled a draw.
This is a pic of the mat area and the spectators during one of the MMA fights. I don't have many photos or video at the moment but will hopefully get some later in the week to post up.There was a professional photographer there that took many a good photo so will be keeping an eye on his website throughout the week.
My matches
I ended up having 3 matches today all which I was happy with regardless of the results. Not all the best outcomes but I got 1 win, loss and a draw. A draw (with a 3 min overtime) in my weight division and a win and loss in the Open weight round robin at the end, both by triangles.
I was going to write about the matches but I think that'd be too lengthy and I'm too lazy to write in detail, which I've probably already forgotten half of, so I'll wait till I get some video and pictures to show of them.
Overall it was an awesome day. No one got seriously injured and it was a great way to meet the members of the other clubs and get a scope of the local grappling/MMA scene. Hopefully we will have more local events like this because from the competitor and spectator turn out I'm pretty sure everybody would be keen on it.
Here is a short 11 second clip showing the mat area and spectators.
There were about 25 competitors from 4 different clubs which might not sound like much, but for Darwin it was more than I expected. There was even a decent sized crowd of spectators too (again more than I expected) that came to support their family/friends and even better, they seemed pretty well educated about the sport as they cheered guard passes and submission attempts.
The competition ran smoothly from about 10am till 2pm. I'm glad to say there were no major injuries apart from some sprains etc and all the matches for both the grappling and MMA were pretty evenly matched size and skill wise. All matches were 5mins with a 3 min overtime for matches ruled a draw.
This is a pic of the mat area and the spectators during one of the MMA fights. I don't have many photos or video at the moment but will hopefully get some later in the week to post up.There was a professional photographer there that took many a good photo so will be keeping an eye on his website throughout the week.
My matches
I ended up having 3 matches today all which I was happy with regardless of the results. Not all the best outcomes but I got 1 win, loss and a draw. A draw (with a 3 min overtime) in my weight division and a win and loss in the Open weight round robin at the end, both by triangles.
I was going to write about the matches but I think that'd be too lengthy and I'm too lazy to write in detail, which I've probably already forgotten half of, so I'll wait till I get some video and pictures to show of them.
Overall it was an awesome day. No one got seriously injured and it was a great way to meet the members of the other clubs and get a scope of the local grappling/MMA scene. Hopefully we will have more local events like this because from the competitor and spectator turn out I'm pretty sure everybody would be keen on it.
Here is a short 11 second clip showing the mat area and spectators.
Saturday, March 6, 2010
Boxing at Gordo Jiu Jitsu...
Boxing classes at Gordo Jiu Jitsu are run by Cesario. He's the guy that first started calling me "Pacquiao" and from there it caught on and stuck with all the other Brasilians. He's also a crazy dude in a funny way and a good coach.
Basically I came in one early morning for jiu jitsu class as the boxing class is finishing and the boxing guys are coming down. Cesario is chatting to Zoro and Zoro mentions I'm from the Philippines or something like that, to which Cesario exclaims "Manny Pacquiao!" .... and that's how it all got started.
Classes
This is a basic outline of what we'd go through in a boxing class.
- Warm up and stretches
- Drill techniques: Jabs, Cross, 1-2's, hooks, uppercuts etc (with weights in hand or just with gloves)
- Partner drills working a combo: 1-2 hook partner blocks then returns with same combo
- 4-5 rounds of shadow sparring (without making contact)
- 4-5 Rounds of live sparring (with contact)
- Warm down, including 100's of sits ups and stretches
Sometimes we'd focus more time on one thing than the others e.g. more partner drills or more shadow sparring or more live sparring. But that just gives you a general idea of what to expect in the classes. Either way you'll definitely work up a good sweat.
Class times:
Mon: 7am - 8am & 8pm - 9pm
Weds: 7am - 8am & 8pm - 9pm
Fri: 7am - 8am & 8pm - 9pm
Cesario also has a gym out in Jacarepagua, which I haven't been to yet but will definitely go to when I go back. Alot of the Vale Tudo guys go there to train so you know they're good.
Celeiro do Boxe - Jacarepagua
Rua Comendador Siqueira, 1190
Pechincha/Jacarepagua - Rio de Janeiro, RJ
Telephone: 8328 9193
Professor Cesario Figueiredo
As you can see there's a mix of ages in the class. This was the Friday morning class at the night classes we also get some girls in the mix. Also that old guy on the right is pretty good at boxing and does jiu jitsu as well, though I'm not sure what belt. He's pretty fit and often after classes does planks with a swiss ball and holds headstands for hours. I hope I'm in bad ass a shape as he is when I'm his age.
Basically I came in one early morning for jiu jitsu class as the boxing class is finishing and the boxing guys are coming down. Cesario is chatting to Zoro and Zoro mentions I'm from the Philippines or something like that, to which Cesario exclaims "Manny Pacquiao!" .... and that's how it all got started.
Classes
This is a basic outline of what we'd go through in a boxing class.
- Warm up and stretches
- Drill techniques: Jabs, Cross, 1-2's, hooks, uppercuts etc (with weights in hand or just with gloves)
- Partner drills working a combo: 1-2 hook partner blocks then returns with same combo
- 4-5 rounds of shadow sparring (without making contact)
- 4-5 Rounds of live sparring (with contact)
- Warm down, including 100's of sits ups and stretches
Sometimes we'd focus more time on one thing than the others e.g. more partner drills or more shadow sparring or more live sparring. But that just gives you a general idea of what to expect in the classes. Either way you'll definitely work up a good sweat.
Class times:
Mon: 7am - 8am & 8pm - 9pm
Weds: 7am - 8am & 8pm - 9pm
Fri: 7am - 8am & 8pm - 9pm
Cesario also has a gym out in Jacarepagua, which I haven't been to yet but will definitely go to when I go back. Alot of the Vale Tudo guys go there to train so you know they're good.
Celeiro do Boxe - Jacarepagua
Rua Comendador Siqueira, 1190
Pechincha/Jacarepagua - Rio de Janeiro, RJ
Telephone: 8328 9193
Professor Cesario Figueiredo
As you can see there's a mix of ages in the class. This was the Friday morning class at the night classes we also get some girls in the mix. Also that old guy on the right is pretty good at boxing and does jiu jitsu as well, though I'm not sure what belt. He's pretty fit and often after classes does planks with a swiss ball and holds headstands for hours. I hope I'm in bad ass a shape as he is when I'm his age.
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