Brazilian Jiu-jitsu | BJJ | Mixed Martial Arts | MMA | UFC Equipment: Martial Arts Fitness » Blog http://www.martialartsfitness.org.uk Hot deals off MMA and BJJ equipment, clothing Fri, 21 May 2010 13:04:16 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.9.2 en hourly 1 Deep Half Guard techniques in BJJ http://www.martialartsfitness.org.uk/2009/08/deep-half-guard-techniques-in-bjj/ http://www.martialartsfitness.org.uk/2009/08/deep-half-guard-techniques-in-bjj/#comments Mon, 17 Aug 2009 18:26:06 +0000 dinelson http://www.martialartsfitness.org.uk/?p=1509 Related posts:

]]> 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 belt, Jake MacKenzie using the the deep half guard as part of his gameplan. Check this out:

Buy Jeff Glover’s Deep Half Guard DVD Set:

Over the course of 6volumes on two 2 DVDs, Jeff takes you inside his half guard game; offering an all access pass to the techniques that have made him one of the top lightweight players in the world today. Half guard entrances and escapes! Sweeps and passes! No stone goes unturned with this incredible collection that transforms the half guard position in a veritable jiu-jitsu buffett.

Jeff also focuses on back attacks and darces -one of his competition specialties- , but there is SO much more to this collection.

You also get a special bonus section of Jeff’s unique stability ball exercises designed to put you in the perfect shape to perform these incredible techniques.

And after all of that, if there is still any doubt as to the effectiveness of Jeff Glover’s system, sit back and enjoy 10previously unreleased, Jeff glover fights where his methods and metal are put to the test.

This is Jeff Glover’s Deep Half Guard…everything else isn’t!

Contents include
Vol. 1 Escape to deep half guard
Vol. 2 Deep half entrances
Vol. 3 Sweeps
Vol. 4 Passes
Vol. 5 Darces
Vol. 6 Back Attacks

Bonus material include: Jeff’s stability ball routine, Exclusive interview, 10 of Jeff’s gi and no gi matches and much more!

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]]> http://www.martialartsfitness.org.uk/2009/08/deep-half-guard-techniques-in-bjj/feed/ 0 IBJJF No Gi Rules for rashguard and boardshorts http://www.martialartsfitness.org.uk/2009/08/ibjjf-no-gi-rules-for-rashguard-and-boardshorts/ http://www.martialartsfitness.org.uk/2009/08/ibjjf-no-gi-rules-for-rashguard-and-boardshorts/#comments Mon, 17 Aug 2009 11:47:15 +0000 dinelson http://www.martialartsfitness.org.uk/?p=1495 Related posts:

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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 BLACK OR WHITE RASH GUARD HAVING AT LEAST 10% OF THE FABRIC WITH THE COLOR ACCORDING TO HIS/HER BELT RANK.

BOARD SHORTS :

MEN: THE COMPETITORS CAN ONLY COMPETE WITH ANY BLACK BOARD SHORTS (MUST BE ALL SOLID BLACK COLOR, NO OTHER COLORS WILL BE ACCEPTED).

WOMEN: THE COMPETITORS CAN COMPETE WITH ANY ALL SOLID BLACK BOARD SHORTS, ALL SOLID BLACK LYCRA SHORTS OR ALL SOLID BLACK LYCRA PANTS (MUST BE ALL SOLID BLACK COLOR, NO OTHER COLORS WILL BE ACCETPTED).

The IBJJF no-gi tournaments are still a new thing, but I bet it won’t be long before the rules are enforced in the UK soon.  There will be a no-gi tournament in Birmingham later in the year, but I’m not sure if these will be done by belt rank, or whether they will use IBJJF rules.  At the moment, it appears only Keiko Raca and Nogi produce ” IBJJF Approved” uniform, but UK distributors and manufacturers should take these rules into account when designing new rashguards and shorts.  I can’t think of anyone off the top of my head that currently stocks black or white rashguards with 10% of its colour being purple or brown.

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Nogi Speed Ranked Short Sleeve Rashguard
Nogi Speed Ranked Short Sleeve Rashguard
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Nogi Speed Ranked Long Sleeve Rashguard
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What do you think of these rules?  Will they make the sport more professional?

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UFC 101 on ESPN

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 Classic (Sky channel 429)
ESPN America (Sky channel 430)
ESPN HD (Sky channel 442)

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]]> 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 hot cakes!

This is great for all UK MMA fans.  It appears the head honchos at UFC/Zuffa see a lot of potential in the UK market.  My guess is that it will feature a lot of home-grown talent, such as the Ultimate Fighter: UK vs. USA winners, Ross Pearson and James Wilks.

I will keep you informed on ticket details as soon as I receive it.  In the meantime, subscribe to our newsletter for the latest information.

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]]> http://www.martialartsfitness.org.uk/2009/07/buy-ufc-106-tickets-manchester-uk-tickets-available-next-week/feed/ 0 Watch UFC 100 in the UK for free! http://www.martialartsfitness.org.uk/2009/07/watch-ufc-100-in-the-uk-for-free/ http://www.martialartsfitness.org.uk/2009/07/watch-ufc-100-in-the-uk-for-free/#comments Fri, 10 Jul 2009 15:37:35 +0000 dinelson http://www.martialartsfitness.org.uk/?p=288 Related posts:

]]> 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 coverage of the event, which is taking place at the Mandalay Bay Events Centre in Nevada, will begin at 3 am BST on the 11th July.



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]]> http://www.martialartsfitness.org.uk/2009/07/watch-ufc-100-in-the-uk-for-free/feed/ 2 BJJ Worlds 2009 Results and Interview with Renzo! http://www.martialartsfitness.org.uk/2009/06/bjj-worlds-2009-results-and-interview-with-renzo/ http://www.martialartsfitness.org.uk/2009/06/bjj-worlds-2009-results-and-interview-with-renzo/#comments Wed, 24 Jun 2009 12:05:39 +0000 dinelson http://www.martialartsfitness.org.uk/?p=242 Related posts:

]]> 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 for saddos like me that like to watch BJJ and analyse people’s gameplans.

I believe the full 2009 World Championship DVD set will be available to buy from Budovideos later in the year.



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]]> http://www.martialartsfitness.org.uk/2009/06/bjj-worlds-2009-results-and-interview-with-renzo/feed/ 0 Expired: 25% off Keiko Raca Gray Fire Rash Guard http://www.martialartsfitness.org.uk/2009/06/today-only-25-off-keiko-raca-gray-fire-rash-guard/ http://www.martialartsfitness.org.uk/2009/06/today-only-25-off-keiko-raca-gray-fire-rash-guard/#comments Wed, 03 Jun 2009 08:49:34 +0000 dinelson http://www.martialartsfitness.org.uk/?p=135 Related posts:

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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

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]]> http://www.martialartsfitness.org.uk/2009/06/today-only-25-off-keiko-raca-gray-fire-rash-guard/feed/ 0 Ordering MMA equipment from the UK vs. ordering from the USA http://www.martialartsfitness.org.uk/2009/05/ordering-from-the-uk-vs-ordering-from-brazil/ http://www.martialartsfitness.org.uk/2009/05/ordering-from-the-uk-vs-ordering-from-brazil/#comments Sun, 31 May 2009 22:20:43 +0000 dinelson http://www.martialartsfitness.org.uk/?p=87 Related posts:

]]> 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 equipment for all your needs.

About five years ago, the UK MMA scene was a lot smaller than it is now and most of the products I purchased were from the US or Brazil. There simply weren’t enough online stores in the UK, and the shops that did stock MMA gear only had a small selection. Most of these were martial arts shops catering for the traditional martial artists. I know a lot people do not like purchasing items from abroad, but stores, such as Budovideos simply have more choice.  Buying from many non-UK based online stores did give me the confidence to buy from abroad with no hesitation.  Here are my pros and cons for ordering from a different country:

PROS

1.  Greater variety of choice
2.  Often a lot cheaper (depending on exchange rate) – before the credit crunch, I could buy a Brazilian jiu-jitsu gi from Budovideos a lot cheaper than buying it from the UK

3.  UK shops simply do not stock products

CONS

1.  Customs – getting hit by customs on an order is a b*tch!
2.  Postage and packaging – it wouldn’t be worth buying a small item and paying more for the postage than the item itself

On a positive note, it appears that more and more UK-based shops are appearing.  I have ordered from quite a few of these, such as mmauniverse and Black Eagle, and I have to say their customer service has been excellent.  The UK MMA market appears to be catching up with the rest of the world.

My advice is not to be deterred from ordering from any online stores overseas.  If in doubt, Google the online store or check on some of the major forums to see if they are reliable.   I order from both UK and US sites taking into account their special offers and price.  The Internet should bring us all together.  A famous ex-MMA fighter once said, “we are all one!”

List of  online MMA stores

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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 opponent always managed to escape.

Has anyone else had any problems with submissions? There appears to be two ways of finishing submissions when they are on:

1. Button bash
2. Circle the right stick

Which one has worked best for you?

Save 24% of RRP on UFC 2009: Undisputed on XBox 360 and Playstation3:

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UFC 2009: Undisputed (PS3)

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]]> http://www.martialartsfitness.org.uk/2009/05/ufc-undisputed-2009-game-on-xbox-360-and-playstation-3-help/feed/ 0 Martial Arts Fitness – for your MMA and combat sports! http://www.martialartsfitness.org.uk/2009/05/hello-world/ http://www.martialartsfitness.org.uk/2009/05/hello-world/#comments Thu, 28 May 2009 14:12:15 +0000 dinelson http://martialartsfitness.org.uk/?p=1 Related posts:

]]> 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 the market, such as gis, books, DVDs etc.

I hope you enjoy your visit!  Please bookmark this page!

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