My Time With Herschel Walker

February 3rd, 2010

I wanted to write about my experience working with Herschel Walker through his MMA training at the American Kickboxing Academy.

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Blanka ducks Guile, Black ducks each other

November 20th, 2009

I remember when Street Fighter 2 came out for the Super Nintendo. It was an incredible console adaptation of the classic arcade game. I remember walking from Bakersfield High School to Regency Game Center to play arcade games until Judo practice. I spent hours playing SF2 so when it came out for the Super Nes I was blown away.

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If it isn’t broken, fix it!

November 17th, 2009

The old adage if it isn’t broken don’t fix it is absurd, unless mediocrity is something to cherish.

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The Bullpen

October 20th, 2009

I was asked the other day by a competitor who was warming up in the bullpen how I would deal with the stress of competition. I quickly had two answers.

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Another concept another formula: Turning the Tide

October 16th, 2009

The formula:

Attack-Escape-Attack

When you are faced with a threat the first thing to do is address the threat. A quick response is crucial. This is of course after a failed mode of preemption!

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Kimura Casualties: The Silent Injurer

September 21st, 2009

White belts are not allowed to use the Kimura Armlock in my Academy!

Sound crazy?

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Feel the Technique Flowing through you: Star Wars lesson #1

September 11th, 2009

I was rolling today in my new academy with one of my toughest students. Alex is a mean machine. He has been training with me for a long time now. His prowess is only matched by his dedication. His strength lies in his technique, his mind and his body. He is well trained and a force to be reckoned with. I am privileged to have in as a student for many reasons. Today he reminded me of this!

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Change the rules change the behavior

September 1st, 2009

There is no such thing as football without football rules. There is no such thing as Hockey without the rules of Hockey. There is no such thing as sports without the rules to define sport. And there is no such thing as developing a good grappler without setting specific rules for a specific outcome!

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Safeguards: Part 3 of 3

August 27th, 2009

Reputation

a widespread belief that someone or something has a particular habit or characteristic

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Safeguards: part 2 of 3

August 26th, 2009

Safeguards: part 2 of 3

Preemption is your first line of defense!

John Danaher explains that you must neutralize the problem before it becomes a problem!

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