Why You Need To Compete

Competition is necessary for martial arts. I'm not saying that everybody has to get on the mats, get in the ring, cage, etc. But you do have to have exposure to it. Whether it be by your instructors, classmates, etc. You have to see it by going to matches and watching. You have to spar with these competitors and ask questions. In theory many martial artists tell you something and you will expect that the outcome will be as instructed. Competition is a lab where you can find out yourself. You can compete against unfamiliar faces and many of the feelings that you experience will be similar to a real encounter (fear, pain, anger, fatigue, pressure, etc.). You will learn how to deal with emotions and how to control yourself. Remember what you learn has to be validated or combat tested and competition is a way to do that.

"The Doctor" of K-1 Max

The number 1 K-1 Max fighter, 2x Winner of this exciting event, Giorgio Petrosyan.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KRBeimSzYr0&feature=related

Great fight clip

Came across a great fight on YouTube. Shindokai (same as Shidokan, but split off into it's own organization for political reason). Enjoy.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2pKdOSp2DR8

Winning Tools for the Triathlon

My success in Shidokan came from have a foundation in a few different arts. My fight game consists of: Tae Kwon Do/Karate, Boxing, Kickboxing, Muay Thai and Judo. Tae Kwon Do/Karate gave me the understanding of kicks. Having competed at a high level in Tae Kwon Do, I was able to learn the best distance and timing for kicking an opponent. Never a problem dealing with kickers because of this (the high level TKD guys kicked faster). From boxing, I learned good hands. I fought as an amateur and pro and learned from the best in the business. I trained with Olympian medalists and top ranked pro boxers. One of my pro boxing fights was against Olympic Bronze Medalist,  Ray Downing (I lost the decision). So, outside of boxing, I had no worries from opponents (from asian  based martial arts arts) and I learned how to throw devastating body punches. From kickboxing (above the waist kickboxing which is box kicking), I learned how to put the hands and feet together fluidly.  From Muay Thai, I learned effective clinch and knees and good low kicks. Judo (I got thrown and tapped by world class judoka) fits right in with the clinch game and I've worked with submission wrestling and ju jitsu guys to get the fundamentals to fight from my back. So, with all these experiences, I put them together for a winning strategy. We'll talk about strategy later.

Yoel Juddah

Many boxing fans know of World Boxing Champ, Zab Juddah. Here is his father, Yoel Juddah, a World Kickboxing Champ in action in the 80s.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KL5lfl8CaYo

Benny Urquidez vs. Howard Jackson

Here is a clip of Karate and Kickboxing greats Benny Urquidez and Howard Jackson. This is old school here. Guys like this laid down the ground work for full contact sports in America.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sTDYP1qPJ1M

Ronaldo "Jacare" Souza

The Strike Force Middle Weight MMA Champ Jacare is one of the best grapplers in MMA. With his incredible athleticism he always improving in all areas, showing us that he can punch and kick too.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-0_6u07fOcI