Havent blogged in a while due to an injury cause by of all things, badminton. It looks like math is another discipline that would benefit from adopting the belt system:
Found on digg.com
Hoo, this just got put up on Youtube. Marcus “Lelo” Aurelio ( Professor Barraozinho ) of Axe Capoeira Vancouver knocks out Keegan “The Marshall” Marshall at North American Challenge #24 in North Vancouver, BC on April 4th 2009. Called the “Best… Knockout… EVER! Also this is the first meia lua KO in MMA history all in 20 seconds!!” Impressive but I dont know about it being the best knockout ever.
Its true that Brazilian martial arts up until recently were the best kept secret in martial arts. Apparently they still are for some people. Capoestros win their fights it seems, because they have good chops in an unorthodox style and the opponent is unprepared for it. That is just fine for MMA and fans, because the ring or octagon is a place where anything can happen.
His mistake was giving too much
respect for the stupid jumping.
On the Youtube page for the above video the bragging and blustering has begun. The fact remains after we are done here that we dont really ever see Capoeira as a singular style in the big leagues for a couple of reasons. Lots of styles incorporate things you see in Capoeira. The opponent may close the distance making strikes ineffective. Anything can happen and big fighters don’t rely on one style no matter what. You cant depend on the opponent making the mistake that Keegan made.
It was said best in the comment thread by bigpimpdevon1:
….You can generate a lot of power from Capoeira kicks, or flashy TKD kicks, if you’re clinching and in the pocket with them. His mistake was giving too much respect for the stupid jumping.
Fortunately, not everyone is going to buy in to the hype. Here we have a classic matchup at an underground fight, now an old fave on Youtube.
The dude shows off when he is supposed to be fighting. He goes down in an instant and the opponent is gone from the ring before the capestro wakes up. Classic. Surely a contender for the “best knockout ever”….. and against a capoestro. Who knows about the fight in question. Maybe if Keegan had a little more traction things might have been just a little different.
What is the lesson to be learned from all this? Too much and not enough respect for your opponent can get you into trouble.
TOP RANK MARTIAL ARTS is bringing back the NORTH AMERICAN Challenge # 24WHEN: Saturday April 4th, 2009
WHERE: Mickey McDougall Gymnasium in North Vancouver, BC
WHAT: LIVE Kickboxing, MMA and Muay Thai!
TIME: Doors open at 7:00PM fights start at 7:30PM
TICKETS: Available now by calling 604-318-1902 OR Reply to this email.
For seating chart, go to ringfight.com
North American Challenge is BACK in North Vancouver following the smashing success of the 23 previous installments. This show has reliably sold out well before the doors even open, so get your tickets soon! NAC 24 will feature an action-packed evening of exciting fights in a venue that offers incredible views from every seat in the house, and this event is supporting the Canadian Cancer Society Relay For Life!
This is your chance to cheer on some of the most explosive Canadian fighters as they do battle with notoriously talented Brazilians in North Vancouver, BC.
With a collaboration of top-level amateur MMA, Kickboxing and Muay Thai, there is something for every fight fan to enjoy.
The Brazilian team is coached by Morganti Jiu Jitsu expert Cesar Narita and includes:
Heavyweight Adam Godoy (Brazil) VS. Mike Gill (Canada)
Light Heavyweight Kyle Thorpe (Brazil) VS. Kyle Wisniewski (Canada)
Middleweight Lelo Aurelio (Brazil) VS. K the Marshall (Canada)
Local MMA fighters doing battle include:
Part Jenson VS. Matt Dwyer
Emilio Ditrocchio VS. Nael Anderson
Ramy Kadi VS. Alan Day
More local Kickboxing bouts include:
Nigel Miller VS. Adam Blanchette
Marc Bandeursen VS. Nicolas Migrane
Dustin Dickson VS. Logan Marten
**** Plus more exiting bouts **** ( Fight Subject To Change )
Tickets are on Sale Now!
For tickets or info, contact Mike at 604-318-1902 or fightspromoter@gmail.com
Directions to Mickey McDougall Gym:
Heading East or West on Highway #1, take Exit #18 (Lonsdale Exit). Turn down Lonsdale to 23rd St. and take a left at the lights (Centennial Theatre will be on your left). Continue to the 2nd block. Mickey McDougall Gymnasium will be on your left-hand side next to the Court House.
Kai Sinthong Muay Thai in VANCOUVER, BC. Kai Singthong will be hosting a Muay Thai Fight event showcasing Vancouver’s talented local fighters at the Maritime Labour Centre - 1880 Triumph Street.
Doors open at 6 and fights start at 8. Tickets are $30-$40 (save $5 by purchasing in advance). For tickets please contact Master Song at 778.896.1539
Proudly fighting out of Kai Singthong are Sean Kearney, Stanley Lam, Michael Khademi, Osmond Cheung, Cathay Cheng, Jessica Becher, Maylyn Silab, Walter Buse and Tai Lam.
Other fights include:
Scott Shaffer from Maurice Smith Seattle, Victor Wang and Alexandru Aparaschivei from Kel Lees Martial Arts, and John Edward and Colin Silver from KB One Kickboxing
This will be an action packed event with tons of Kicks, Knees, Elbows, Fists of Fury and Stand Up Grappling! This event is sanctioned by the Canadian Muay Thai Association and follows International Muay Thai Kickboxing rules and features some of the finest fighters from the Kai Singthong gym as well as other skilled fighters from Canada and USA. There will also be a special guest appearance by former UFC champion Maurice Smith.
Here are my select shots from Tiger Balm 2009.
As reported in The Vancouver Sun Today, Vancouver City Council this Thursday will be considering sanctioning Mixed Martial Arts fights. Currently they do not. Lets hope they see the advantages of supporting this great fusion of sports, where all disciplines of martial arts come together to know who the best of the best is going to be.
MMA is going to be allowed here
because Vancouver has become a
world center of martial arts.
In a city and region that boasts of its strong ties to Asia, we have over 50 Kung Fu schools that I have found out about. There are Aikido, Judo, and Karate schools that have been operating for many decades in the case of the Richmond Judo and Karate Clubs. Every community centre has some kind of martial arts program; every town and suburb in the region has many options available for martial arts schools, whether it is Tae-Kwon Do, Karate, Kung Fu, Brazilian Jiu-jitsu, Muay Thai or Tai-Chi - all have sunk roots into our communities. All the major disciplines are represented, and so are many of the rare ones as well, like clubs I have blogged about here before such as the Iado and Okinawan Karate Schools. Inside any of the martial arts schools and clubs that abound in Vancouver, students can get access to training by world champions, masters, grand masters, and senseis and sifus that have been practising and training for decades - all of them for the love of it, definitely not for the money.
Seating at tournaments like BCIT and Tiger Balm are packed to the limit. All age groups and a broad variety of disciplines compete - and both men and women. Every one is there to challenge themselves, to learn about themselves, to achieve goals of fitness and skill.
If Vancouver City Council gets it right, a vote to sanction big time MMA events will do much more then bring the big fights to town. That is just the big angle of the story that everyone can see. With its great number of practicioners and schools in one place, sanctionning MMA will be a great recognition of the work and effort by the hundreds of schools, clubs, the training and efforts of the thousands of students, all whose lives have all been enriched by the experience of martial arts. MMA is going to be allowed here because Vancouver has become a world center of martial arts.
I was hopeful for much more. But City of Vancouver cant quite decide, they are passing the matter on to the provincial government to do it. At least they didnt shut the door entirely on it.
MORE INFO Here: http://www.mantiskungfu.com/TigerBalmInternationals.htm
HOST TOURNAMENT FOR THE 2009 CANADIAN ISJA SPORT JUJITSU CHAMPIONSHIPS
SEE: Karate vs Kung Fu vs Tae Kwon Do vs Kenpo vs Jujitsu vs Kickboxing
See black belt contact fighting, including throws, and ground fighting
submission holds with the best competing for ISJA Canadian Sport Jujitsu
Championship gold medals.
NINE SPARRING CATEGORIES
SKIL point fighting, SKIL & WKC continuous sparring, Sport Jujitsu, padded weapons sparring,
San Shou fighting, Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, Free Style Grappling & Modified Pankration.
LOCATION:
Capilano College Sportsplex 2055 Purcell Way, North Vancouver, B.C., Canada
WORLD MARTIAL ART GAMES:
The Tiger Balm Internationals is a W.O.M.A.A. sanctioned, qualifying event to help pick members for TEAM CANADA for The W.O.M.A.A. World Martial Games.
SAFETY EQUIPMENT IS MANDATORY:
Includes: Hand/foot pads, mouthpiece, and headgear. Protective equipment will be available for sale on site. Gloves will be provided for the WKC Continuous, and Sanshu sparring divisions.
NINE SPARRING CATEGORIES:
SKIL point sparring, SKIL & WKC continuous sparring, Sport Jujitsu, padded weapons sparring, Sanshu sparring, Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, Free Style Grappling, and Modified Pankration.
PADDED WEAPON’S POINT FIGHTING:
Supplied equipment by the event:
Weapon of choice (tomfa, nunchucks, three section staff, katana, staff, and arnis sticks), headgear (re-enforced steel wire cages and full faced head), and chest protectors.
MORE INFO Here: http://www.mantiskungfu.com/TigerBalmInternationals.htm
Only two weeks after the Steveston Judo Tournament is the 36th Steveston International Invitational Karate Tournament. There will be cash prizes for contestants and events will be scored by international caliber judges.
March 7, 2009. Tournament starts at 9:00 AM.
Steveston Indoor Tennis Courts
4111 Moncton St. Richmond, BC. Canada
Presented by J.K.F. Goju-Kai Canada.
More info, and results, can be found at http://uchiage-kai.com/.
Here are some action pics from the 2009 Steveston Senior Invitational International Judo Tournament.
The Steveston Judo Club cordially invites Judoka to participate in their 24 th annual Pacific International Senior Invitational Judo Tournament.
This year we are expecting a team of approximately 10 from Tokai University. This tournament will be followed by a 2 day training camp led by Jean Pierre Cantin, Canadian Junior National Coach.
This tournament is a Judo Canada Regional Points Tournament and also a selection tournament for BC athletes wishing to participate in the 2009 Canadian Senior Nationals.
Date: Saturday, February 21, 2009.
Place: Steveston Community Centre (Tennis Court Building)
4111 Moncton Street Richmond, B.C.
Start Time: 10:00 a.m.
More Info:
