Two British female fighters have their own reasons for stepping into the cage. This MMA documentary analyses their motivations and explores the complex relationships with their male trainers - who, in both cases, are also their partners.[...]
Posts Tagged ‘coaching’
In Your Corner: It’s Complicated to be Coach and Husband (or Wife) For the Same Person
Whether you are an MMA fighter or not, you still need to have good people in your corner helping you through life's ups and downs. Trust is imperative because the opportunity that the corner man sees -- and starts shouting about -- won't exist forever. The fighter has to move when he or she hears th[...]
Women Only MMA Training: Separating the boys from the girls
Many MMA and Brazilian Jiu Jitsu (BJJ) gyms offer separate classes for women. I personally teach a women's striking class at my gym. I am still undecided about whether or not I agree with separating the sexes for training, although from a business perspective, it definitely makes sense.[...]
Help! I’m Invited to Watch UFC – 5 Tips from a Pro
After watching an MMA fight for a few minutes, you'll know whether you're repulsed or intrigued by watching men beat the daylights out of each other. In my experience, the people around me (male or female) either love the sport or hate it.[...]
My Yahoo! Posts Focusing on UFC on FOX and Boxing: Pacquiao vs. Marquez
For those of my readers who are wondering where to find my MMA articles, here is the list of the most current posts that I’ve written as a Featured Contributor for Yahoo! Sports. [...]
My Yahoo! Posts Focusing on Women Boxing in the Olympics
Here is the list of most current posts that I've written as a Featured Contributor for Yahoo! Sports on the subject of women fighting. In this case, women boxing in the Olympics and the controversy surrounding the idea of women being asked to box in skirts.[...]
November 5th, 2011 - 9:17 am § in guests, recent posts
Olympian Softball Pitcher Jennie Finch Designated Last Person to Start NYC Marathon
How's this for competitive? Jennie Finch intends to be the LAST person to start the NYC marathon on Sunday, November 6th. Jennie is willing to start last because Timex is donating $1.00 to NYRR’s Youth Programs for every person she passes.[...]
Delight or Doom? 7 Signs You’ve Found the ‘Right’ Marriage Mate
This simple 7 item checklist can help you determine if your relationship has happy marriage potential for the long haul. Just like any other type of investment, it’s always wise to conduct a SWOT analysis to identify intrinsic qualities (strengths and weaknesses) that may help or hinder your marit[...]
MMA Fighter Danielle West and her visit to Florian Martial Arts
Danielle's most recent MMA fight was with Rin Nakai, a Japanese fighter who is ranked fourth on the Unified Women’s Mixed Martial Arts Rankings list of Featherweights (136-145 pounds) after Cris Cyborg Santos. That fight ended in a draw. A rematch is being scheduled. [...]
How To Wrap Your Hands To Protect Your Knuckles When Sparring or Punching A Heavy Bag
How to wrap hands to protect my knuckles when I'm sparring or hitting the heavy bag. The proper technique is shown in the video. [...]
9 Deadly Things Women Say: The Battle of the Sexes Rages On
Hapless Gent: "What did I say?" Men just don't get it sometimes. We women are very clear in what we mean. Here's a guide someone put together to help make life easier for you. Direct your attention to the following image to find out what a woman really means.[...]
Youtube Knows What’s Up – Following in the Footsteps of Legends
Youtube does an excellent job of matching up related videos to be listed with my light sparring videos. Check out which famous fighters videos are listed underneath mine. Lol![...]
Heartbeat of an MMA Fighter (video)
In the video, Stacy mentions the difficulty of finding other women to fight. "They get offered, then they get taken away." This is a problem for men looking for MMA fights as well as women. Robert Garcia and Stacy Salter are featured in a behind the scenes look as Stacy prepares for her first MMA ma[...]
July 18th, 2011 - 9:24 am § in fighters, grunge, popular, recent posts, stay young from the inside out
UFC Fighter Cheick Kongo Reminds Me To Keep Pushing Towards The Goal
UFC Fighter Cheick Kongo looks like he's knocked out, but on wobbly legs, he ends up knocking out Pat Barry. I'm preserving this video (and the two that follow) on my blog for those moments when I feel like giving up and need a boost (or a kick in the pants).[...]
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