February 2010
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“I swear it upon Zeus an outstanding runner cannot be the equal of an average...”
– Socrates (via ohnoesigottehfatz)
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Intresting universe →
(via franktrigg)
Huh. Frank Trigg has a tumblr.
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Faixa Branca: Thursday Class →
The guy that I was working out with was cranking his forearm into my throat during chokes — not cool at all.
Now, even the morning after, I feel like I have a sore throat. It hurts to swallow, eat, etc. I hope this goes away!
Funny thing is, the guy that was choking me is like 120 lbs. and also a white belt. But at least once, I tapped and he did not stop. No big deal, so I did not try to...
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“Wasn’t that funky? I looked at the crowd while I was in it and thought...”
– Eddie Alvarez, on the gnarly Crucifix he was put into by Katsunori Kikuno (via BloodyElbow and The Fight Show with Mauro Ranallo)
Faixa Branca: Tuesday Class →
Things I noticed:
1) If you try an arm-bar or triangle and miss it, you can get screwed (so to speak). These have to be perfected, and should not always be attempted.
2) I don’t have any attacks from the half-guard, and had trouble getting full mount from half guard.
3) I need a rear-naked choke defense.
4) i don’t know what to do when someone stands up in my guard.
Always remember that...
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“YES! A long time in the closed guard means a loss by decision.. If I am in the...”
– Shinya Aoki responding to John Fitch proclaiming the death of the closed guard in MMA, unless you’re Demian Maia or Shinya Aoki. (via bjjlog) I think the take away point here is you can’t SIT in the closed guard, you must attack, you must be active. Sweep, submit, or get the hell out of there...
Jiu-jitsu Newbie Guide - FAQs: Information for... →
faixabranca:
This website looks like a good resource.
I found the following section especially relevant…
Basic Etiquette
Keep your uniform clean.
Avoid foul language.
Respect everyone.
Never challenge an instructor to a fight. (Ask politely for help.)
Be on time for class.
Call your instructor if you will be absent for a length of time.
Always bow or shake hands before sparring.
NEVER...
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Vitor Belfort Out of Title Bout With Anderson... →
And now some chump from Oregon with a giant cut on his forehead is a trending topic on Twitter.
demova asked: Repping for the St. Pauli! I've actually been to Hamburg and, of course, bought strictly St. Pauli merch.
Fuck Yeah, St. Pauli! →
Found this in the tumblr sports directory and I jumped. St. Pauli is one of the few explicitly anti-racist, anti-fascist, anti-sexist, anti-homophobic football clubs anywhere. Mad love.
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luckyshadow:
balletofviolence:jnadiger:balletofviolence:jnadiger:
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It creates a space where people can act on dark and violent urges in a space of CONSENT, which makes it explicitly not violent. It makes for an interesting dichotomy. I love hitting people in the face, but I hate hurting people. So when do I get to act on my desire to punch another human in the face?
When they LOVE...
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jnadiger:
balletofviolence:
jnadiger:
I agree with everything you’ve said here.
Just to be clear, I didn’t post this to be funny, which isn’t always clear because there’s not a lot of context on my Tumblr, it’s very stream of thought.
I spend a lot of my time defending myself for being a fan of MMA. Shit like this really doesn’t help my case, but I think it’s still worth seeing, and I...
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jnadiger:
I really
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really fucking hate seeing this. This gif doesn’t capture it, but this is outright homophobic violence. If you watch the video with audio, you hear him justify his actions to the audience by saying “He kissed me on the mouth like a fucking homosexual! I’m not gay. I’m not gay!” The announcers chuckle.
What’s almost worse is...
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Jay Hieron vs Joe Riggs →
This fight is only up until Sunday (February 6th) so I suggest you catch it while you can.
It’s really the 3rd round that is the most dramatic. There is an excellent camera angle at the end of the third where Riggs is just leaking blood onto his own pectorals, trying desperately for a Kimura. There is a sense of urgency on his face that is indescribable. Go watch it.
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Watch(via BloodyElbow)
Damn, I miss wrestling. The drilling isn’t all that fun to look at, but the live wrestling with GSP and Marquardt is so pretty. I’m guessing Shannon especially will dig this. ;)
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I Think I Believe You
Sherdog: Is there anyone out there right now that you think can stop you?
Cris Cyborg: Only God
http: //www.sherdog.com/videos/videointerview/Cyborg-Only-God-Can-Stop-Me-2196