Posted on 17 August 2009
With the imminent release of Jeff Glover’s Deep Half Guard DVD, I have decided to post all deep half guard related videos that I have bookmarked on my computer, and have found on web:
Jeff Glover’s Deep Half Guard DVD advert:
Jeff Monson and Hermes Franca teaching the deep Half Guard:
Deep Half guard by “Teco”
Felipe Costa:
BJJ brown [...]
Tags: Brazilian Jiu-jitsu, Brazilian Jiu-jitsu & Grappling, Deep Half Guard, Hermes Franca, Jeff Glover, Jeff Monson, Techniques
Posted on 17 August 2009
I received an interesting newsletter from the International Brazilian Jiu-jitsu Federation today (IBJJF). It appears they have created a set of rules as to what you can or cannot wear in their no-gi competitions.
According to IBJJF rules:
RASHGUARDS:
THE ATHLETES WILLING TO COMPETE IN JIU-JITSU NO-GI EVENTS SHOULD WEAR A BLACK BOARD SHORT (SEE REQUIREMENTS) AND A [...]
Tags: boardshorts, competition, IBJJF, no gi BJJ, nogi tournaments, Rashguards, submisssion grappling
Posted on 06 August 2009
With the closing of Setanta, UFC 101 will be on sports channel, ESPN. For Sky subscribers, those with the Sky Sports package can upgrade to the ESPN channels for £9 a month. For non Sky Sports subscribers, it will cost £12 a month.
More details can be found here .
Sky ESPN Channels:
ESPN (Sky channel 417)
ESPN [...]
Posted on 15 July 2009
The rumour amongst the MMA press is that the next UFC will be in the UK in Manchester on November 14th 2009. Tickets for the event will be available from next week. Official sources at the UFC have not confirmed this, but it would be best to keep an eye out as they sell like [...]
Tags: tickets, UFC, ufc 105
Posted on 10 July 2009
Good news for Sky satellite viewers! With satellite sports broadcaster Setanta going bust in the UK, Sky subscribers can switch to channel 433 and watch the show FREE OF CHARGE! Well, technically, it’s not free because you still have to purchase a Sky package of some sort but it’s cheaper than PPV!
The [...]
Tags: MMA/UFC, Setanta, Sky, UFC, UFC 100
Posted on 24 June 2009
Here is a highlight video of the 2009 Brazilian Jiu-jitsu World Championship:
BJJ Worlds 2009 Overview:
Renzo Gracie Interview:
When I have time, I will collect all the matches from the World Pro BJJ Cup off Youtube and post them on one page. I believe that makes it easier for people to view. It’s also easier [...]
Posted on 03 June 2009
Today’s bargain – 25% off Keiko Raca Gray Fire Rash Guard. Limit of 3 per customer.
Keiko Raca Gray Fire Rash Guard-CLICK HERE TO ORDER
Tags: Brazilian Jiu-jitsu & Grappling, rash guard, sale
Posted on 31 May 2009
I have been following the sport of mixed martial arts for almost ten years now. In that time, I have seen the amount of material explode as the UFC has gotten more and more popular. There are instructionals released every month, new items of cool and trendy MMA clothing brands, and a load of training [...]
Tags: Advice, mma equipment
Posted on 29 May 2009
I bought UFC 2009: Undisputedon the Xbox 360about a week ago, and am really enjoying it. The only problem I have is that I can never finish off any submissions against a computer controlled opponent. I would get into a good position to get a submission from guard or top position, but my [...]
Posted on 28 May 2009
Hi and welcome to martialartsfitness! The site has been designed for all martial arts students, teachers and enthusiasts so they can research and buy martial arts equipment, clothing, books, DVDs etc.
The site will be frequently updated with MMA and UFC news. There will be a reviews section that will review and compare different goods on [...]