Posts Tagged ‘grappling’

Calling All Grapplers!

Posted by thacker at 4 June 2009

Tags: grappling, ground game, mma, texas, wrestling

Originally posted on June 4th, 2009 ** Revised June 21st to add results of grappling tournament. See below for results…

Grapplers,

You can now start registering for the ADCC Texas Championships
happening on July 25th, at the Legends Sports Complex in Spring, Texas.

The first 25 Grapplers to sign up will receive a free t-shirt, so sign up today!

http://www.adccregionals.com/?page_id=8

This tournament is open to all age, gender and skill levels, and will follow ADCC rules and regulations.

ADCC officials will be on hand to scout all current and future
talent. This is a wonderful opportunity for any Grappler to get
discovered. “On The Mat” will have a film crew out there documenting
the fights for an ADCC DVD, so you don’t want to miss this chance to be
recognized.

ADCC Regionals is sponsored by Zebra Mats, so we will be using the
highest quality grappling mat. These mats will be on sale after the
tournament. If you want to save big, please contact Tom@zebramats.com.

ADCC Las Vegas Championships are scheduled for August 1st at the Bally’s Hotel and Casino. Registration will be open next week.

Sponsored by: OTM, BUDO Videos, Zebra Mats and Rupture Clothing.

Hope to see you all in July!

Brett Boyce

Brett.Boyce@ADCCregionals.com
www.ADCCregionals.com

SOUTHWEST GRAPPLEFEST II Results
KID BJJ 50LB BEGINNER
1. Reina Lopez Albuquerque BJJ
2. Edward Khader Gracie Barra
3. Andreas Sandoval
4. Rafael Clemena Albuquerque BJJ
KIDS BJJ 60LB ADVANCED
1. Pierce Holler Albuquerque BJJ
2. Jaylin Benitez 3 Crosses BJJ
3. Javier Tapia Santa Fe BJJ Academy
4. Brenden Hussey Gracie Barra
KID BJJ 75LB BEGINNER
1. Dawson Palomar Gracie Barra
2. Dario Tigui 3 Crosses BJJ
3. Marcus Mercer Albuquerque BJJ
KID BJJ 75LB ADVANCED
1. Drake Carpenter Albuquerque BJJ
2. Max Schect High Altitude Martial Arts
3. Eric Jenkins High Altitude Martial Arts
4. Jacob Funaro Albuquerque BJJ
KID BJJ 75+LB BEGINNER
1. Mateo Lopez Albuquerque BJJ
2. Attiya Holt Relson Gracie
3. Bailey Ashton Jacksons
4. Emilio Tigui 3 Crosses BJJ
KID NOGI 50LB BEGINNER
1. Angel Gallegos FIT/NHB
2. Reina Lopez Albuquerque BJJ
3. Edward Khader Gracie Barra
4. Azariah Jaffe Jacksons
KID NOGI 50LB ADVANCED
1. Jasmine Jones Cullum Ground Fighting
2. Aaron Frizzell FIT/NHB
3. Edwin Rodriguez Gracie Barra
4. Colton Olinger Team Four Corners
KID NOGI 60LB BEGINNER
1. Johnny Ramirez FIT/NHB
2. Marcus Torrez FIT/NHB
3. Jonathon Borg Cullum Ground Fighting
4. Melanie Jones Cullum Ground Fighting
KID NOGI 60LB ADVANCED
1. Javier Tapia Santa Fe BJJ Academy
2. Andreas Sandoval Santa Fe BJJ Academy
3. Pierce Holler Albuquerque BJJ
4. Jaylin Benitez 3 Crosses BJJ
KID NOGI 75LB BEGINNER
1. Damyon Richardson (FIT/NHB)
2. Dawson Palomar (Gracie Barra)
3. Zakery Light (Cullum Ground Fighting)
4. Teagan Ring

KID NOGI 75LB ADVANCED
1. Robert Silas (Jacksons)
2. Victor Mitchell (Mica Cascao)
3. Max Schect (High Altitude Martial Arts)
4. Julius Holler (Albuquerque BJJ)
KID NOGI 75+LB BEGINNER
1. Mateo Lopez (Albuquerque BJJ)
2. Attiya Holt (Relson Gracie)
3. Roberto Perez
4. Jazmin Martinez (Jacksons)
KID NOGI 75+LB ADVANCED
1. Shayla Mcinty (Cullum Ground Fighting)
2. Eric Jenkins (High Altitude Martial Arts)
3. Zoe Harrison (H-Clan Jujitsu)
YOUTH NOGI 90LB BEGINNER
1. Dillon Woods (Cullum Ground Fighting)
2. Joseph Otero (Cullum Ground Fighting)
3. Elijah Jaffe (Jacksons)
YOUTH NOGI 90LB ADVANCED
1. Dillon Woods (Cullum Ground Fighting)
2. Elijah Jaffe (Jacksons)
3. Slade Ring (Jacksons)
4. Dante Valdez
YOUTH NOGI 105LB BEGINNER
1. Trinity Mcduffie (Jacksons)
2. Alec Setliff (Team Four Corners)
3. Angel Lovato (Gracie Barra)
4. Mateo Cuellar (Bio Dog)
YOUTH NOGI 125LB BEGINNER
1. Dorian Holler (Albuquerque BJJ)
2. Jesse Tafoya (Kucevic MMA)
3. Alyssa Benitez (3 Crosses BJJ)
4. Joseph Mascarenas (Albuquerque Kickboxing and MMA)
YOUTH BJJ 125LB ADVANCED
1. Magnus Holler (Albuquerque BJJ)
2. Alyssa Benitez (3 Crosses BJJ)
3. Benjamin Conklin (Albuquerque BJJ)
TEEN BJJ 125LB
1. Nicolas Sanchez (Albuquerque BJJ)
2. Dorian Holler (Albuquerque BJJ)
3. Jeffery Harrison (H-Clan Jujitsu)
4. Ben Eismann (Santa Fe BJJ Academy)
TEEN BJJ 140LB
1. Angel Mendez (3 Crosses BJJ)
2. Jesse Mitchell (Mica Cascao)
3. Luis Castillo (Undisputed)
4. Amelia Smith (Albuquerque BJJ)

TEEN BJJ 160LB
1. David Bradford (Albuquerque BJJ)
2. Kirby Yazzie (Bio Dog)
3. Sage Everidge (Lasso Rogers)
4. Jacob Kelter (Dragon’s Den)
TEEN NOGI 125LB BEGINNER
1. Dominic Sanchez (Chavez Dojo)
2. Raul Gonzalez (5 Rings Fight Team)
3. Adam Valencia
4. Kyle Weber (Albuquerque BJJ)
TEEN NOGI 125LB ADVANCED
1. Falon Borg (Cullum Ground Fighting)
2. Hector Sepulveda (Concrete Jungle)
3. Falon Ring (Jacksons)
4. Jeffery Harrison (H-Clan Jujitsu)
TEEN NOGI 140LB BEGINNER
1. Steve Garcia Jr. (Kucevic MMA)
2. Nick Campos (Kucevic MMA)
3. Angel Mendez (3 Crosses BJJ)
4. Isaac Martinez (Undisputed)
TEEN NOGI 140LB ADVANCED
1. Kirby Yazzie (Bio Dog)
2. Matthew Madrid (Undisputed)
3. Jonathon Gonzalez (Cullum Ground Fighting)
4. Jesse Mitchell (Mica Cascao)
TEEN NOGI 160LB BEGINNER
1. Eric Tapia (FIT/NHB)
2. Matthew Martinez
3. Ronald Smith (Albuquerque BJJ)
4. Dustin Coleman (Bio Dog)
TEEN NOGI 160LB ADVANCED
1. Sage Everidge (Lasso Rogers)
2. Jacob Kelter (Dragon’s Den)
3. Nick Castro (Jacksons)
WOMEN BJJ 125LB
1. Maria Rios (Santa Fe BJJ Academy)
2. Lindsay Jones (Gracie Barra)
3. Sarah Shrum (Bio Hazard)
4. Karla Analla (Bio Dog)
WOMEN BJJ 145LB
1. Maria Rios (Santa Fe BJJ Academy)
2. Lindsay Jones (Gracie Barra)
3. Lisa Funaro (Albuquerque BJJ)
4. Amelia Smith (Albuquerque BJJ)
WOMEN NOGI 125LB
1. Sarah Shrum (Bio Hazard)
2. Karla Analla (Bio Dog)
3. Melissa Munoz (Kucevic MMA)
4. Brandi Bowman (Jacksons)

WOMEN NOGI 145LB
1. Julie Kedzie (Jacksons)
2. Maria Rios (Santa Fe BJJ Academy)
T3. Jessica Gonzalez (FIT/NHB)
T3. Lindsay Jones (Gracie Barra)
4. Crystal Sanchez (Kucevic MMA)
MEN BJJ 135LB WHITE BELT
1. Jessy Lowes (Gracie barra)
2. Luke Triviz
3. Ruben Rivera (Undisputed)
4. Jose Gomez (Santa Fe BJJ Academy)
MEN BJJ 145LB WHITE BELT
1. Daniel schilling (Gracie Barra)
2. Casey Dark (Sandia Judo)
3. Adam Argo (Bio Dog)
MEN BJJ 155LB WHITE BELT
1. Jose Rodriguez
2. Daniel Ortiz (Santa Fe BJJ Academy)
3. Daniel Fajardo (3 Crosses BJJ)
4. Jacob Waldrep (Gracie Barra)
MEN BJJ 170LB WHITE BELT
1. Enai Brutus (Santa Fe BJJ Academy)
2. Matthew Breeswine (Gracie Barra)
3. Josh Lorrimer (Albuquerque BJJ)
4. Hector Andujo (Undisputed)
MEN BJJ 185 WHITE BELT
1. Eric Silva (Lion’s Academy)
2. Mike Ames (Gracie Barra)
3. David Lee (Albuquerque BJJ)
4. Matthew Hernandez (Relson gracie)
MEN BJJ 205LB WHITE BELT
1. Howard hill (Fort Bliss Fight Team)
2. Art Aragon (Gracie Barra)
3. Gabriel Vasquez (Relson Gracie)
4. Gene Montoya (Gracie Barra)
MEN BJJ 205+ WHITE BELT
1. Ryan Peters (Gracie Barra)
2. Diego Baca (Gracie Barra)
3. Tuilua Pleasant (Albuquerque BJJ)
4. Efren Castaneda (Bio Dog)
MEN BJJ 155LB BLUE BELT
1. Thomas Cordova (Relson Gracie)
2. Angelo Sanchez (Santa Fe BJJ Academy)
3. Joebe Pirtle (Gracie barra)
4. Jerome Sanchez (Santa Fe BJJ Academy)
MEN BJJ 170LB BLUE BELT
1. John Deloney (Gracie barra)
2. Thomas Durham (Gracie Barra)
3. Paul Durham (Gracie Barra)
4. Ben Baik (High Altitude Martial Arts)

MEN BJJ 205LB BLUE BELT
1. Paul Durham (Gracie barra)
2. Eric Wong (Albuquerque Kickboxing and MMA)
3. Otis Solomon (Lion’s Academy)
4. Nestor Mendez (Albuquerque BJJ)
MEN BJJ 205+ BLUE BELT
1. Eric Roberts (Fort Bliss Fight Team)
2. Ryan Peters (Gracie Barra)
3. Robert Bucher (Bio Dog)
4. Sherwin Gibson (Bio Dog)
MEN BJJ PURPLE BELT ABSOLUTE
1. Ahmed Orozco (Albuquerque BJJ)
2. Eric Buck (Spider Monkey Jiu-Jitsu)
3. Gabino (Body Structure)
4. Chilton Alexander (Santa Fe BJJ Academy)
MEN NOGI 135LB BEGINNER
1. Robert Moss (Michigan Matmen)
2. Ruben Rivera (Undisputed)
3. Luke Triviz
4. Adrian Trujillo (Kucevic MMA)
MEN NOGI 145LB BEGINNER
1. David Newman (Jacksons)
2. Kenneth Martinez (Jacksons)
3. Estevan Garcia
4. Ray Martinez (Albuquerque Kickboxing and MMA)
MEN NOGI 155LB BEGINNER
1. Chandler Avery (Team four Corners)
2. Tom Cook
3. Jason Rael (Kucevic MMA)
4. Adrian Cruzz (Kucevic MMA)
MEN NOGI 170LB BEGINNER
1. Hector Andujo (Undisputed)
2. David Lee (Albuquerque BJJ)
3. Mitchell Query (Ronin)
4. Mike Valles (Los Vatos)
MEN NOGI 185LB BEGINNER
1. Gabriel Martinez
2. Sam Callopy (Team Sicko)
3. Matthew Breeswine (Gracie Barra)
4. Eric Silva (Lion’s Academy)
MEN NOGI 205LB BEGINNER
1. Jovan Armijo (Undisputed)
2. Paulo Alonso (Body Structure)
3. Josh Moreno
4. Brian Sato (Jacksons)
MEN NOGI 205+ BEGINNER
1. Brian Johnson (Jacksons)
2. Cole Sullivan (Ronin)
3. Efren Castaneda (Bio Dog)
4. BJ Long (Jacksons)

MEN NOGI 140LB INTERMEDIATE
1. Joebe Pirtle (Gracie Barra)
2. Isaih Reyes (
3. Damion Cruzz
4. Hugo Flores (Bio Dog)
MEN NOGI 155LB INTERMEDIATE
1. James Melek Albuquerque Kickboxing and MMA)
2. Cody Fragua (Jacksons)
3. Marcos Martinez (Jacksons Vegas)
4. Thomas Cordova (Relson Gracie)
MEN NOGI 170LB INTERMEDIATE
1. Anthony Griego (Los Vatos)
2. Lionel Onsunez (Albuquerque Kickboxing and MMA)
3. Ben Baik (High Altitude Martial Arts)
4. Paul Durham (Gracie Barra)
MEN NOGI 185LB INTERMEDIATE
1. Jason Fierro (Bio Dog)
2. Nick Haggerty (Hayashi’s martial Arts)
3. Michael Ames (Gracie Barra)
4. Matthew Hernandez (Relson Gracie)
MEN NOGI 205LB INTERMEDIATE
1. Eric Wong (Albuquerque Kickboxing and MMA)
2. Shannon Curlee (Kucevic MMA)
3. Esteben Cono
4. Zues Rodriguez (Albuquerque BJJ)
MEN NOGI 205+ INTERMEDIATE
1. Greg Jerman (Hayashi’s Martial Arts)
2. Adam Foley (Jacksons)
3. Sherwin Gibson (Bio Dog)
MEN NOGI 145LB ADVANCED
1. Joshua Montoya (Undisputed)
2. Ray Martinez (Jacksons)
3. Eric Buck (Spider Monkey Jiu-Jitsu)
4. Ben Sandoval (Undisputed)
MEN NOGI 180LB ADVANCED
1. Andrew Tenneson (Ronin)
2. Isaac Vallie-Flag (Jacksons)
3. Breayon Wood (Jacksons)
4. Jerald James (Team Four Corners)
MEN NOGI 200+ ADVANCED
1. Lionel Lanham
2. Fletcher Siever (Undisputed)
3. Robert Bucher (Bio Dog)
4. Jeremiah Martinez (Five Rings Fight Team)

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Items at The MMA Zone

Posted by thacker at 30 May 2009

Category: Mixed Martial Arts

Tags: ankle, eblow, grappling, img, knee, Mixed Martial Arts, MMA Gear, muay, pads, protection, shorts, supplies, tapout, thai

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British Martial Arts – Lancashire Wrestling, Cornish Wrestling, Catch Wrestling

Posted by thacker at 26 April 2009

Category: Types of Martial Arts

Tags: brock, couture, fedor, fighting, grappling, ground game, jiujitsu, judo, jujitzu, martial arts, randy, submition, wrestling

Mixed Martial Arts and the Ground Game History

Lancashire Wrestling

An extremely violent form of mixed martial arts and wrestling in which only the deliberate breaking of bones is prohibited, Lancashire wrestling is considered to be the founding art of catch wrestling and both professional and amateur wrestling. The style probably evolved out of matches that took place during the 350-year Roman occupation of Britain; the Romans felt the men of

Only victory matters

Matches were always on a winner-takes-all basis and any money was given to the overall champion. Matches would typically start with players standing about 1 1/2 ft (0.5 m) apart, facing each other, hands straight out and elbows bent in a typical wrestling posture. From here short grips, take-downs, and tussles were employed. Once on the floor, the grapplers constantly moved around trying to apply a hold, a lock, or a choke, with waist holds and throws common.

There were no rounds and no breaks and the fight would typically continue until one of the fighters submitted known as submission fighting. Given that matches could last for long periods of time, training for Lancashire wrestling placed an emphasis on physical fitness and conditioning.

Cornish Wrestling

Similar to judo martial arts, the object of Cornish wrestling is to throw an opponent flat onto his back. The sport achieved its greatest popularity in Cornwall, England, where, in the local dialect, the art is known as “wrasslin.”

The Cornish Wrestling Association was formed in 1923 to standardize the sport’s rules, which state that the grabbing or breaking of fingers is forbidden and that players are not allowed to grab their opponent’s legs, or indeed any part of the body below the waist. A pure, four-pin throw—in which the player throws his opponent much like judo martial arts so that both shoulder blades and buttocks hit the ground at the same time—is the classic winning technique.

Cornish wrestling bouts can still be seen in the south of England—and in some European countries— demonstrated at local fairs. The most well-known display of the sport takes place every year at the Royal Cornwall Agricultural Show. A feature of the system is that players often swear an oath before the match begins, usually in the Cornish dialect.

Catch Wrestling

Catch wrestling is derived from the Lancashire term “catch as catch can,” meaning to “hold” an opponent, which was a forbidden rule in the Greco-Roman form of wrestling popular during the Roman occupation of Britain. Catch players typically win a match through submission or a pin down, and matches are usually determined by who wins two out of three bouts.

Notable practitioners

Catch wrestling has enjoyed much popularity in the western world, with Abraham Lincoln, George Washington, and Teddy Roosevelt all notable former catch wrestlers.

Although the original form of the art does not involve any strikes or kicks, it is believed to have been a major influence on today’s mixed martial arts movements. The mixed wrestling matches staged during the 20th century (particularly in the 1920s) spurred much legend, with the cross-cultural clashes between Japanese judo players and American wrestlers catching the public’s imagination. The art also had a significant influence on the evolution of international mixed martial arts competitions.

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Is college wrestling a pre-requisite to be an MMA Fighter now?

Posted by thacker at 30 January 2009

Category: Mixed Martial Arts

Tags: collegiate wrestlers, grappling, martial arts training, Mixed Martial Arts, mma, UFC, wrestling

Today on another forum (www.judoforum.com) we were discussing what style is responsible for a majority of the current successful MMA fighters. Although it is getting much more likely to see a MMA fighter come in with just a MMA skill background we haven’t yet gotten to that point.

My personal thought is that wrestling attributes to a majority of the current successful MMA athletes. Just take a look at this list of UFC fighters that have a strong wrestling background; Randy Couture, Chuck Liddell, Quinton Jackson, Dan Henderson, Matt Hughes, Josh Koscheck, Jon Fitch, Diego Sanchez, Rashad Evans, Tito Ortiz, Clay Guida, Keith Jardine, Roger Huerta, Jake O’Brien, Frank Trigg, Frankie Edgar, Matt Hamill, Brandon Vera, Gray Maynard, Corey Hill, Matt Grice and others.

One of the biggest assets a MMA’er gets from wresling is the understanding of leverage. When someone understands how to grapple with leverage they appear even stronger than they actually are.

Any thoughts?

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Mixed Martial Arts 101 – Part 3

Posted by thacker at 18 September 2008

Category: Karate Martial Arts, Mixed Martial Arts, grappling, judo, sparring

Tags: grappling, learning mma, Mixed Martial Arts, mma, mma basics, mma techniques, UFC

Mixed martial arts, or MMA, is an extreme contact sport that began in 1993 with the introduction of the Ultimate Fighting Championship. MMA incorporates fighting techniques of a variety of martial arts forms, including taekwondo, judo, and karate. The original Ultimate Fighting Championship was an “anything goes” type of competition, with few rules and little regard for the competitors’ safety. The beginning years of mixed martial arts competition was considered to be brutal by many, but rules and regulations for the sport have evolved over the years. Even with the additional rules for competition, MMA is still an intense sport that requires immense strength and fierce training.

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