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Pat McGreal who fights out of the Bombsquad in Ithaca, New York, talsk about his upcoming title fight at King of the Cage in September, and the new mma facility in Ithaca.

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I’m a Mixed Martial Arts Fighter

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Mixture of some of the best Fighter Pilot footage ever recorded. Song by “Legion of Doom” – Dangerous Business Since 1979. If any of the footage in this video was taken by you, I would be more than happy to post a link to your channel or video website hosting the specific video. This was simply put together as an inspirational video for future pilots all over the world.

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Expand the description and view the text of the steps for this how-to video. Check out Howcast for other do-it-yourself videos from LonnyNewton and more videos in the General Martial Arts category. You can contribute too! Create your own DIY guide at www.howcast.com or produce your own Howcast spots with the Howcast Filmmakers Program at www.howcast.com Tired of being picked on each time you walk through the sales department? Humiliated every time Eddie in accounting steals your PDA? Maybe it’s time you transformed your geeky little IT ass into … an ultimate fighter! To complete this How-To you will need: Mixed martial arts training Blind courage A sports nutritionist A sturdy pair of gym shorts The inability to feel pain Warning: Mixed martial arts fighting is very dangerous, and can result in death or disabling injuries. Make sure to have sufficient training and guidance before you fight. Step 1: Become an expert at boxing, Brazilian jujitsu, wrestling, and Muay Thai kickboxing. These are the four fighting techniques primarily used by ultimate fighters, though some may incorporate even more. Step 2: Train, train, train. Most ultimate fighters need to train a minimum of three hours a day five to six days a week. Professional fighters train up to seven hours a day doing weights, cardio, sparring, and more. Tip: Cardio is the most important component of ultimate fighting training. If a fighter doesn’t have endurance, they can’t win a fight. Step 3: Know the rules before

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Celebrity Guest Host Andres “Ta Ta” Carranza interviews Heavyweight Division MMA Fighter Fabricio Werdum at Strikeforce MMA inside Nokia Plaza on June 16,2010 in Los Angeles. Andres Carranza is a multilingual actor and representative of North American indigenous people. He appears here as guest host for ED MAGIK TV. Special thanks to Andres Carranza, Bobby Brown, and Scott Coker, CEO of Strikeforce. This video is part of a series playlist: www.youtube.com

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On March 11th, 2009, the MMA world was stunned as they lost Charles ‘Mask’ Lewis in a car accident. He was the co-founder of TapouT, a mixed-martial-arts apparel company. Show your support for the caged fighting sport with this t-shirt. A large Tapout logo on the front with skull and tribal designs. A small Tapout logo on the back. Black…. More >>

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Set on infinite loop. If you know where this clip came from let me know.

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It is the fastest growing sport since NASCAR and giving professional boxing a run for its money, but what exactly is Mixed Martial Arts (MMA)?  Some say that it is the sheer violence and ferocity that surrounds the sport of MMA that has spurred controversy as well as impressive TV ratings. 

USMMA, located at 316 Hartford Avenue in Bellingham, is hosting an open house and workshop, “What is an Ultimate Fighter?”, to introduce and demonstrate the sport of Mixed Martial Arts on Saturday, September 20, from 10AM – 1PM, at its Bellingham training and yoga center. As the fastest growing sport, especially among young people, there is much to be learned about MMA such as the athleticism involved and the real fighters and their stories.

Critics, including prominent politicians and concerned parents, have called for a ban on the sport.  Presidential hopeful John McCain refers to it as “Human Cockfighting”.  As many as 35 states have hosted sanctioned MMA events proving that there is no questioning the sports popularity. 

SpikeTV was the first cable television network to showcase the sport with “The Ultimate Fighter,” reality series.  Fans of the sport can easily tune in at almost any time and view a fight and it is taking off like wildfire outselling pay-per-view sales of boxing matches 10 to 1.

“It’s not just one of those cult sports anymore. It’s really become mainstream,” said Tom Hafers, CEO of the United States Mixed Martial Arts (USMMA) program, in Bellingham, MA. “We are passionate about Mixed Martial Arts and are excited to share it with everyone interested in its explosive growth,” he said.

USMMA is home to International Ultimate Fighting Champions including co-owner Jorge Rivera, also known as “El Conquistador”, and several other emerging MMA stars like Mike Campbell.  Campbell was recently chosen for the reality show “TapouT” on SpikeTV.

Just what is this sport all about?  The goal of the workshop hosted by Hafers and Rivera, is to introduce Mixed Martial Arts with a brief presentation and hands-on demonstration.  In addition to demonstrations, attendees will have the honor of meeting Ultimate Fighting Champions.  They will answer questions for anyone wanting to learn about MMA or their fighting experiences.  Light refreshments will also be provided. 

The event, located at the state-of-the-art padded training center, will focus on the various mixed martial arts programs including: 

§  Mixed Martial Arts:  Mixed Martial Arts is a compilation of combat skills involving Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, Thai Boxing, Wrestling, Kickboxing, Judo and Boxing, in what is quickly evolving into one of the most popular sports in the world.

§  Thai Boxing:  Thai Boxing, the national sport of Thailand, is a martial art that involves striking with the hands, feet, elbows and knees. Known as the “Art of the Eight Limbs,” Thai Boxing equips practitioners with the ability to execute strikes from eight different points, giving them a greater arsenal of defense techniques in contrast to boxing and kickboxing. The sport is widely practiced throughout Southeast Asia and is quickly gaining popularity in the United States.

§  Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu:  Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, known as BJJ, is a martial art rooted in ground fighting and submission wrestling. First developed in Brazil by the world-renown Gracie family, BJJ promotes the belief that a weaker individual using proper leverage and technique can successfully defend his or herself from a larger, stronger opponent.

§  Boxing:  Boxing is often called the Western martial art, but it is more accurately identified as a martial sport. It probably originated in ancient Greece or Rome, as there is evidence that the Greek pankratium (also spelled pankration) competitions included a boxing­like event. The pugilistic sport then spread to most every Western country, and in the early 20th century it became a popular spectator sport. Boxing techniques have played an important role in the development of modern kickboxing, since they are often judged as being more effective than the hand techniques of the Asian martial arts. The techniques are now being added to the curriculum at many schools that teach eclectic martial arts.

§  Judo:  Judo was intended to be a martial sport derived from jujutsu. Created by Jigoro Kano in the 1880s, it enjoyed much popularity as its practitioners routinely defeated students of other martial arts. Kano created the Kodokan Judo Institute in 1882 as the governing body for the sport. Later, it was adopted into the curriculum of Japanese public schools. Judo became an Olympic sport in 1964, when the Games were held in Tokyo. Judo training emphasizes throwing an opponent to the ground by grasping his body or uniform. Once down, a variety of chokes and joint locks may be used to effect a submission. Two important parts of judo training- character development and morality-make judo a preferred martial art for children to practice.

§  Wrestling:  Wrestling is a combative sport that probably originated in ancient Greece and Rome. It is practiced in various forms in most cultures of the world (sumo in Japan, ssirum in Korea, khok in Armenia, Sambo in Russia, etc.). It formed the basis for the Japanese martial sport of shoot fighting, and many of its techniques are similar to those of judo.

 

The United States Mixed Martial Arts Training Center, located on Hartford Avenue in Bellingham, focuses on elevating the physical and spiritual well being of students through Mixed Martial Arts and Yoga. This is accomplished through a four-pronged approach to reality self-defense training centered in total body wellness. 

The state of the art, 4 thousand-square foot training facility is complete with a 2 thousand-square foot padded MMA training floor equipped with heavy bags and conditioning equipment, a 15 hundred-square foot yoga studio, locker rooms, showers and a juice bar. To contact USMMA, call 508-966-5006 or visit their website at www.usmma.org.

 

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If a person wanted to start training to be a MMA fighter, but they didn’t want to get cauliflower ears – what should they do?

Is there a way not to get cauliflower ears? Or, does that just come with the territory?

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