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February 9th, 2012 - 9:35 am § in fighters, grunge, guests, popular, recent posts

Dropping In: A guide to visiting an MMA gym

L.A. Jennings, also known as the Pugilista, returns with another guest post. This time, L.A. tackles how to find a new MMA gym to visit and some of the protocol involved in making sure your visit is effective, safe and fun.

I’d like to add one thing to L.A.’s list and that is, to leave your ego at home. It won’t serve you to behave as if your abilities are better than they are…or better than anyone else’s. Just be friendly and you’ll receive the same treatment from the rest of the students.

Walking in and acting like you’re willing to take on the best students will have the other students laughing and muttering “Cobra Kai” (bad guys from ‘Karate Kid’) under their breath as you walk by. read more


February 7th, 2012 - 9:17 am § in fighters, grunge, recent posts

Women’s MMA in the Olympics? Strikeforce Fighters Miesha Tate and Ronda Rousey Respond

At a recent roundtable discussion open to the press, someone who sounded like Gareth A. Davies, ESPN MMA analyst, asked Strikeforce champion Miesha Tate and her opponent, Ronda Rousey, who is an Olympic bronze medalist in Judo, a question regarding whether they thought the sport of mixed martial art[...]


February 6th, 2012 - 4:55 pm § in grunge, in your corner, popular, recent posts

Cyberbullying: Are Jerks the Future of the Internet? (infographic)

What is it about being anonymous or far away that encourages mean-spirited or downright evil behavior from people? I really do believe that people get on their computers to vent their frustrations on people that they believe won't strike back (infographic).[...]


February 6th, 2012 - 9:17 am § in fighters, grunge, recent posts

Samurai Raccoon Meets Samurai Katana from NatGeo’s ‘Fight Science’

Discipline and diligence combine to make scary little Samurai Raccoons. Hang onto your straw hat, he's about to unsheath his sword. Samurai Katana from the National Geographic show Fight Science - I love this "Fight Science" show from NatGeo.[...]


February 3rd, 2012 - 12:17 pm § in grunge, in your corner, recent posts

In Your Corner: What old beliefs and habits do you need to give up?

Being taken advantage of Advertising on Lucky Strike cigarettes poster says, “20,679 Physicians say ‘Luckies are less irritating’ and ‘It’s toasted’ and ‘Your throat protection against irritation against cough’.” This ad reminds me of old movies.[...]


February 2nd, 2012 - 9:26 am § in fighters, grunge, popular, recent posts

Diaz and Rousey share the finer points of grappling ahead of UFC 143

Strikeforce fighter, Ronda Rousey, is blazing trails and ruffling feathers. I'm excited to see her video showing her grappling with UFC fighter, and contender for the welterweight crown on February 4th at UFC 143, Nick Diaz, on the front page of UFC.com[...]


February 1st, 2012 - 12:17 pm § in funny, grunge, in your corner, recent posts

Doggie Tweets: Gate left open. Still in yard. #justsaying

Here's a dog that can be trusted when his owner forgets and leaves the gate open. Integrity: Do you do what you say you're going to do--even when no one is looking?[...]








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