The 2011 Asian Cultural Festival of San Diego is right around the corner! This one day even will be held on Sunday May 1st at the NTC Park at Liberty Station. An estimated 6,000 people attended last year’s ACFSD event filled with culture, food, and our favorite topic: MARTIAL ARTS! See you all there! CD
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Roy Harris JKD Intercepting
To many, Roy Harris needs no introduction. This following clip is Sifu Harris explaining JKD Intercepting at The Harris Academy in San Diego. Sifu Harris explains… In this video clip, I am demonstrating a high level concept in Jeet Kune Do called, “Intercepting.” When a person intercepts, they do the following: 1. Establish a firm,…
33 Solo Grappling Drills in 7-Minutes- Jason Scully
Awesome solo drills for grappling from Jason Scully. Find more at JasonScully.com. Enjoy! -CD
Gladiator Mouthguards Review….soon to come.
I’ve had plenty of time to put my Gladiator Mouthguard through it’s paces. In depth review to follow… Train safe, CD
Garage Dojo…
While I love to train with other martial arts practitioners, I enjoy the convenience of training when I’m at home and without any training partners. When we purchased our home, my wife was kind enough to give me the use of a quarter of our home office and a 15′ x 10′ space in the garage.…
Coordination & Movement Skill Development by Brian Grasso
I was thinking about my four year old son and how proud I am at his developing physical abilities. As martial artists and parents, we strive to establish a good physical foundation for our children. Two quick rules that I try to live by: 1. BALANCE- The physical development of a child is a challenge and…
Legends of FMA
Two legends of the Filipino Martial Arts, Master Christopher Rickets (Kali Ilustrisimo) and Punong Guro Edgar Sulite (Lameco) sparring. I hope more of these videos surface on the internet. Awesome.
A Little Motivation for Your Day
You can never have enough motivation to train and get better. Check out this motivational clip from Movie-Do, a group of martial artists that specialize in movie choreography. Most excellent. -CD
MERRY CHRISTMAS AND A HAPPY NEW YEAR
A final inspiration to end and begin the year… Happy holidays from Fighting Measure. Be safe.
UFC 117 Anderson Silva vs. Chael Sonnen
Anderson Silva vs. Chael Sonnen Will Chael Sonnen have the recipe to beat Anderson Silva? The talk is all over and it is time to back it all up. Here we go… Sonnen comes out and looks ready, this is the most quiet he has been. The Spider comes out to mixed adoration in his…
UFC 117 Jon Fitch vs. Thiago Alvez
Jon Fitch vs. Thiago Alvez Thiago Alvez comes out looking like a pit. The American Top Team standout looks to avenge his loss to Fitch in 2006. Fitch looks like a crazed monkey coming into the ring…he’s like a miniature Forrest Griffin. Round 1 Herb Dean is the ref. Thiago looks at ease in the…
UFC 117 Clay Guida vs. Rafael dos Anjos
I’m a big fan of Clay Guida and he should take out Rafael dos Anjos via knockout. With that said…I’m going to take a brake and eat Vince’s BBQ! BBQ wins via stomach choke.
UFC 117 Matt Hughes VS. Ricardo Almeida
Matt Hughes vs. Ricardo Almeida Is Hughes finished? Can an old dog learn new tricks? We shall see….Ricardo Ameida enters the Octagon with Renzo Gracie in his corner. The UFC Hall of Fame fighter Matt Hughes comes in and looks ready to take out Renzo’s student. Round 1 Touch gloves. Almeida moving like his feet…
UFC 117 Roy Nelson vs. Junior dos Santos
UFC 117 Fight Time… Roy Nelson vs. Junior dos Santos Big Country Roy Nelson looks relaxed coming into the Octagon. He is one fat dude but we all know how lethal Big Country can be. Junior dos Santos comes out to the Rocky theme and looks scary focused. Four inch reach advantage for dos Santos.…
UFC 117- ANDERSON SILVA VS. CHAEL SONNEN
I’ve been anticipating this fight for months. Finally we will see if Chael Sonnen’s wrestling is as good as his trash talking. There is no doubt of Anderson Silva’s greatness but which Silva will show up tonight? Will The Spider come out and technically embarrass Sonnen like he did to James Irvin and Forrest Griffin…
S.P.E.A.R. & PDR Summer Training Camp in San Diego
For the reality based enthusiasts check out what’s going on at Blauer Tactical Systems: Join Tony Blauer, with special guest Greg Glassman (Founder & CEO of CrossFit), for the annual S.P.E.A.R. System™ Personal Defense Readiness™ Camp. During this action-packed 2 days, you will be introduced to the revolutionary S.P.E.A.R. System.
HAPPY 74th BIRTHDAY TO GURO DAN INOSANTO
Jeet Kune Do, Kali, Brazilian Jiu Jitsu, and Silat are only a few of the arts Guro Dan Inosanto has studied and mastered in his 74 years of life. Guro to some and Sifu to others, Dan Inosanto is an encyclopedia of martial arts knowledge and skill. While best known for being Bruce Lee’s student and…
Sigung Bruce Lee
37 years after his death, Bruce Lee’s legacy still lives on. The Fighting Measure team is proud to be a little part of his legacy as we strive to carry on the Bruce Lee fighting spirit. Bruce Lee Forever! -CD
Fighting Measure is Back!!!
We here at Fighting Measure have been on a little break, but now it’s time to get to work. The crew has been busy with boxing matches, Filipino martial arts, and thinking about martial arts! We are working on a new logo for Fighting Measure and also making plans to expand Fighting Measure beyond this…
Women’s Self Defense Seminar at the Harris Academy May 15, 2010
Saturday, May 15, 2010 12:00pm – 2:00pm Harris Academy, 8250 Camino Santa Fe, Suite J., San Diego 92121 Topics will include: -Defending yourself against common assaults -Escaping from various grabs and holds -Heightening your awareness to people / surroundings / circumstances Cost is $20.
Barona Battle of the Badges tickets on sale!
They are hot off the press!!! The hottest ticket in town, Barona Battle of the Badges tickets, are now on sale. General admissions tickets are $20 and can be purchased at CYAC Training Facility 1018 National City Blvd. 619.474.2922.
Flow: Capoeira Demonstration
Bruce Lee stated, “Running water never grows stale. So you just have to keep on flowing.” Capoeira practitioners remind me of this quote every time I see them in action. Check this video out and I think you will agree with me. -CD
Capoeira Menino Bom- Classes starting Saturday 8, 2010
Capoeira Menino Bom – classes starting!!! May 8, 2010 in MPR1 at the South Bay YMCA Every Saturday from 11:45am to 12:45pm All ages/levels!! Click here for information on classes!
Asian Cultural Festival San Diego May 8, 2010
Asian Pacific American Heritage Month is in full swing and what better way to celebrate than a festival full of culture, food and martial arts! Join the Asian Cultural Festival on Saturday May 8, 2010 at the NTC Park at Liberty Station. Here is part of the schedule: Martial Arts and Cultural Stage 11:20am –…
UFC Fighters Experience Marine Corps Martial Arts
USMC FOREVER!!! ENOUGH SAID. -CD