As many of you know, I’m currently training in Brazilian Jiu Jitsu under Coach Shannon Gugerty. He’s got experience as a UFC fighter underneath his belt, and he’s got a wealth of knowledge. I mean, he is my coach :P. I’m still training with Coach Caine for my Muay Thai skillz. He’s coo. So after…
I wish I could be this handsome when I get taken to the mat. Thanks for the picture, Mylene!
I don’t even know where to begin. Other than the fact that I almost creaked my neck during rolling warm-ups, I think I’m slowly getting the hang of BJJ. I’m doing a lot of rolling with the other students, and they’ve all got a ton of experience. It really feels like I’ve gotta catch up…
This is me after my first day of BJJ. FUCK THAT SHIT IS TIRING. I have an even greater respect for BJJ fighters now. That training is no joke. So what did I go over in my first day? The Kimura and the Americana Triangles Stances Transitioning from guard to mount And a whole bunch…
I spoke to Coach Shannon this morning during my workout, and he told me to come to the noon BJJ class this Thursday. So there you have it. My Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu journey begins. I haven’t done any grappling martial arts since my college days in the Southwestern College Judo club. I’m really excited and a…
One of my fellow Muay Thai practictioners, Will O. had a fight at The Boxing Club’s “Fight Night”! And I won some Pilates sessions. How did Will do? Well, watch this video and see for yourself.
Kyokushin Karate is one of my favorite martial arts. It’s a hard striking style, and its emphasis on practicality makes it a very useful art to learn. If I had a Kyokushin Karate School close to where I lived, I probably would’ve learned that art instead of Taekwondo. Maybe that’s why I’m learning Muay Thai…
I met Anthony Noceda at last year’s SDAFF when he was a facilities coordinator (I think). The two of us hit it off when we realized that we had something in common. Muay Thai. While I started learning Muay Thai purely out of interest in the martial art, Anthony’s actually had some real ringtime. Check…
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Without further adoo-doo, here’s issue #2 of Strawberry Scented Burnout: Taekwondo! Mina and Jay are about to have their first fight, but not before Jay goes over the rules. Rules are important, you know.
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