I took a month long hiatus after the birth of my daughter in December. While not actively training, with only a couple of workouts here and there, I started to think about what I wanted to do for the new year. I have an existing goal of boxing in a charity event in the summer…
Systems and Styles
Boxing is for everyone
In my opinion, Western Boxing is one of the best fighting arts to learn and should be part of anyone’s martial arts library. In terms of learning, there are a few basic strikes (jab, cross, hooks, and uppercuts) and simple body positions that can be taught and practiced easily. This, of course, is an oversimplification…
Rubens “Cobrinha” Charles seminar at Stronghold
The Stronghold San Diego Crossfit and Brazilian Jiu Jitsu will be hosting a 2 day seminar on December 5-6 with 4x BJJ World Champion Rubens “Cobrinha” Charles. While I have not trained at Stronghold, I hear great things about the group! They are are affiliated with Roy Harris so they must be top notch Brazilian…
Amateur Pankration League
Pankration is becoming a popular combat sport that any martial arts practioner may enter to test their skills. Karate, Boxing, Jiu Jitsu, Wrestling, and Judo are some of the more popular styles to enter the Pankration arena. One of the most significant rules of the Amateur Pankration League is no strikes to the head are…
The world’s oldest combat sport: Pankration
A little bit late on this week’s featured fighting art but I think it is worth the wait as we look into the world of Pankration. According to Chris Crudelli’s book, The Way of the Warrior: Martial Arts and Fighting Styles from Around the World, Pankration was possibly already an ancient art before becoming an…
Bruce Lee Foundation debrief
The Fighting Measure crew just got back from the Bruce Lee Foundation “The Art of Action” in Universal City, California. I wasn’t able to attend but the stories and photos from the guys were incredible and they made me feel like I was there minus the work! The BLF weekend was a success and I…
The fighting arts of our military: Modern Army Combatives
Here is a clip of the Modern Army Combatives (MAC) program. I really like the emphasis on everyday combat to get soldiers ready for the real battlefield. Enjoy!
The fighting arts of our military: USMC Martial Arts Program
In celebration of the Marine Corps’ 234th Birthday and Veteran’s Day, Fighting Measure brings you a week long look into the martial arts of our fighting forces. The United States Marine Corps Martial Arts Program (MCMAP) has been in existence since 2001 replacing an unsuccessful program that replaced the LINE ( Linear Involuntary Neurological override…
Sil Lim Tao
This is the first form of Wing Chun. There are as many variations in the spelling of this form as well as in the performance of it. Sil Lim Tao teaches the correct positioning of the elbow, protection of the centerline, and economy of movement in both attack and defense. Translated, Sil Lim Tao means…
Wing Chun Core Concepts
I am always amazed at the tactile sensitivity and speed of Wing Chun practitioners. The close in combat of Wing Chun is often overwhelming because well trained practitioners can literally feel the energy of their opponent and use it against them. Don’t believe me? Go to a Wing Chun school and find out…trust me, seeing…
Jeet Kune Do in San Diego- Harris International Academy
Interested in training in Jeet Kune Do? Unless you’re part of a group that trains out of the garage, like the old days of JKD, it might be a little bit harder to find a JKD school in San Diego County. When I started to look for a JKD school everyone I talked to referred…
Original JKD and JKD Concepts
Since the death of Bruce Lee, Jeet Kune Do has evolved into two distinct groups. One group proliferating and staying with the original teachings of Jeet Kune Do and the other group believing in the evolution of Jeet Kune Do, using other arts in combination with Jeet Kune Do to create a “personal” expression of…
Bruce Lee Interview Part 1 and 2
In my opinion the best interview of Bruce Lee is from the Pierre Berton Show in 1971. This interview will open your eyes and bring you into the fighting mind of Bruce Lee. I can watch this interview over and over. Every martial arts enthusiast should have this video in their library. Simply awesome. -CD…
Harris Academy Brazilian Jiu Jitsu Seminar November 22, 2009
Attention BJJ practioners…Roy Harris will be conducting a BJJ seminar at the Harris Academy on November 22, 2009. The subject of the workshop will be guard passing! Check out the Harris Academy website for more info. Roy Harris in action! Enjoy.
The Official Website of Bruce Lee
Want to learn about Bruce Lee? Go to the source…The Official Website of Bruce Lee.
Jeet Kune Do Week
Open up any issue of Black Belt Magazine and you will find at least one article devoted to Bruce Lee’s Jeet Kune Do. Countless people around the world have been influenced by Bruce Lee’s charismatic persona, philosophy and fighting art. This week at Fighting Measure we will look into Jun Fan Jeet Kune Do from…
Master Sonny Umpad- Visayan Eskrima
Master Sonny Umpad (1948-2006) was a legend in the world of Filipino Martial Arts. He was the founder of Visayan Eskrima and is considered to be a a true master of the blade… This clip is from The Dog Brothers produced documentary The Grandfathers Speak Volume 2
Lessons from a Master
Here is a short clip of Sifu Dan Lee sharing his knowledge during a seminar.
The Bruce Lee Foundation
The official site for the Bruce Lee Foundation, preserving the art and philosophy of the Jun Fan Martial Arts. bruceleefoundation.com