Tag: mixed martial arts
Chinese Martial Arts History – Sanda Explored In-Depth
Practical approaches to Chinese martial arts training
While there are always some variations based upon tradition, lineage or teacher, the following outline indeed has a commonality in the Chinese martial arts world. I’d argue that this commonality extends to both “northern” and “southern”, and both “external” and “internal”. As I have stated before, I am not a big fan of these attributions. … More Practical approaches to Chinese martial arts training
1 TAKES ON 3 Like BOSS… TEACHES US Lessons in SELF DEFENCE
Super Slick Muay Thai Sweeps
What is Hunyuan Xingyi Taiji Gate?
After the pitiful display of fighting from yet another self-stylized master of Taijiquan, many of the obvious questions (and excuses) arise, “who was he?”, “why is he considered a master?”, etc. The “master” who was recently beaten was Ma Bao Guo. He is considered a grandmaster of Hunyuan Xingyi Taiji Gate (浑元形意太极门), a style … More What is Hunyuan Xingyi Taiji Gate?
Ma Bao Guo defeated by San Da Kickboxing Enthusiast
“This morning, 69 year old Ma Baoguo, “gate keeper of Hunyuan Xingyi Taijiquan” against Wang Qingmin, 50 year old sanda enthusiast. It didn’t take long.” – Jarek Szymanski (who provided me with the video). Ma is famous for posting a video of him “beating a British MMA champ” and then challenging Xu Xiao Dong, only … More Ma Bao Guo defeated by San Da Kickboxing Enthusiast
Ground Dragon Classic Boxing of Shandong Province
Dì Lóng Jīng Quán “Ground Dragon Classic Boxing”, short piece on ground dragon boxing in Gaomi county Weifang prefecture Shandong province. Di Long Jing Quan is a system of martial arts known for it’s wide range of ground fighting techniques. The style has traditionally been practiced in several counties along the border between Weifang and … More Ground Dragon Classic Boxing of Shandong Province
BJJ Black Belt Chai Sirisute Challenged By Street Fighter
10th Planet Long Beach was founded by Chai Sirisute, long time student of Eddie Bravo and Rigan Machado. Chai earned his black belt in 2014 from Bravo and has placed 1st in multiple NAGA tournaments, winning 3rd in IBJJF’s 2016 no-gi Worlds tournament.
Modern Martial Arts and Health Radio E06: Sifu Ed Monaghan On the Philosophy and Culture of Martial Arts
May 15, 2020 Dr. Troy Schott, D.C. Sifu Ed has studied a variety of martial arts for over 40 years, holding a black belt or equivalent rank and instructor’s certification in Jeet Kune Do, Savate, Muay Thai, Jiu-Jitsu, Karate and Kung Fu. He has competed in numerous full-contact competitions, including full-contact karate, kickboxing, Savate, … More Modern Martial Arts and Health Radio E06: Sifu Ed Monaghan On the Philosophy and Culture of Martial Arts