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
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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
World Muay Thai Championship: Christine Toledo vs. Petra Janssen van Doorn
Fighting Measure’s favorite female Muay Thai fighter Christine “Blade” Toledo will be fighting for the WBC Women’s Muay Thai International Super Flyweight Championship Title on Saturday April 17. The event will be held at Buffalo Bills Resort & Casino in Primm, Nevada. This event promises to be an exciting night of full contact fighting and…
Brasa San Diego: Felipe Costa Seminar Saturday April 3
Another great BJJ seminar from Brasa San Diego. From Brasa website: World Champion Felipe Costa will be conducting a seminar at Eastlake MMA/Brasa San Diego on April 3rd, 2010 from 1-4pm. Seminar will be open to all (all academies welcome). Seminar will consist of moves and techniques that made Felipe Costa one of the WORLDS…
Kesting on the two worst martial arts techniques
Some light hearted humor on the two worst martial arts techniques. Kesting (best known for his BJJ teachings) goes through his favorite worst martial arts techniques…what’s yours?
Erik Paulson’s CSW Striking DVD
I got my hands on Erik Paulson’s CSW Striking DVD awhile back and finally got around to checking the DVD out. The content is outstanding! CSW Striking is divided up into 4 sections covering focus mitt training, Thai pad training, boxing drills, and a bonus feature. The striking drills (25 in all) are the meat…
Interview with Christine Toledo, World Class Muay Thai Fighter
Let me start off by saying I’m very excited to be guest blogging for Fighting Measure. I’m even more excited that my first post covers Christine Toledo, San Diego native and #1 Women’s Fighter in the World in her weight class. Now, on to the post… My second year in college, I decided to take…
Keysi Fighting Method: If it’s good enough for Batman…
I am a huge fan of both Batman Begins and The Dark Knight. I just watched The Dark Knight for the third time and I have always been awed by the fight choreography. Coupled with the chaotic intensity of Heath Ledger’s portrayal of the Joker, The Dark Knight is a hard movie to beat. But let’s not…
Beginning Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu
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…
Happy New Year!
Wishing everyone a happy and prosperous 2010!
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…
Happy Thanksgiving!
The Fighting Measure family wishes you and yours a happy Thanksgiving. We are thankful for our many blessings and pray for your continued success in the Martial Way. Eat well, enjoy your family, and get your “mind right” for finishing off the year STRONG! CD
An awesome Christmas gift from Steven Seagal
Ever wonder what Steven Seagal has been doing fro the past 20 years? Yes, he has been an American film action hero, martial artist, and musician…but did you know that he is also Steven Seagal Lawman! I almost fell out on my chair when I first heard about this series by A&E. Steven Seagal Lawman follows…
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…
Renaissance Martial Arts and Modern Military Combatives
While researching military combatives I came across this YouTube video on Renaissance Martial Arts and Modern Military Combatives by Ars Gladiatoris. I was impressed by the research that went into making the video and how ancient combat has influenced modern combat. If you are interested in the history of fighting this video is for you.…
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…
Chi Sao
Chi Sao or “Sticky Hands” is described by Yip Chun as the bridge that links forms and the practice of hand techniques to free fighting. An important foundation of Wing Chun, students participate early on in their training in Chi Sao. Wing Chun students use Chi Sao to compare and judge each other’s skill and…
Muay Thai seminar at LA Boxing San Marcos
Muay Thai legend Kongnapa will be at the newly opened LA Boxing on 11/14/2009!