Beyond the Fight

Check out this interview with Crazy Monkey founder Rodney King and listen to what he says about balancing out the physical aspects of the martial arts.  Some very good insights into why it is both necessary and much needed in the both MMA and any combative martial art.

NOTE: the following video is only part of the interview; follow the link above for the full-length video.

More From "Game of Death"

Bruce Lee's "Game of Death" was only partially "in the can" when Bruce was called away to make "Enter the Dragon".  Coupled with his untimely death, this potential masterpiece in martial arts cinematography was left unfinished.  Cobbled together with a Bruce Lee look-alike standing in for the original, this movie is mostly disregarded among martial arts moves fans.  The movie does have several redeeming qualities - the fight scenes with Guro Dan Inosanto and Kareem Abdul Jabbar stand out as being some of the best ever captured on film.  The following video shows, up until now, unreleased footage from the level with Guro Dan Inosanto.

USMC vs UFC

Ever wonder how a UFC fighter would do against a United States Marine?  Well wonder no more...

Wisdom from Bruce Lee

Stick Grappling with Erik Paulson

Check out this video of Erik Paulson and Eric Knaus teaching stick grappling... FUN! I've had the pleasure of bring Erik's uke for his demonstration of these techniques and all I can say is that you will have a new found appreciation for how the stick will "enhance" your grappling game.

MAK Saturday AM Workouts - April 2012

Saturday morning Martial Arts Koncepts classes will be held on 04/07/12 and 04/28/12.  Mark your calendars and I look forward to seeing you there!

NOTE: conditioning is an integral part of the martial arts. As a martial artist you have to master your own body before you can master someone else.  If you are not interested in testing your body, taking a deep, dark look inside yourself, and determining if you have the spirit and will to train - then you should stay home and play video games...