Monday, December 31, 2012
Ronaldo 'Jacare' Souza Mini-Documentary - Jits Magazine
I thought this would be cool to see what world class champions go through... Familiar?
Wednesday, December 26, 2012
Monday, December 24, 2012
UFC's TUF 16 Season Finale (Gracie Breakdown)
Beautiful Darce Choke. I was truly surprised Brookins didn't defend this correctly.
Wednesday, December 19, 2012
BJJ Kids Cup Tournament - Highlights
It’s funny how we think in different dimensions of reality. I, for example, truly believe I’m doing a great job with everything going on with me. To be honest, I’m not close. People pat me on the back and give me kudos for what they see as a widower raising his four children. When in reality, my children are raising themselves and are on autopilot. I came to this truth when yesterday, I received a message from my 6-year old son, Naim’s teacher that he’s been having some very “not-normal” Naim behaviors in her class. His teacher and I came to the understanding that Naim is being influenced by other youth in his academic environment. One of his friends known for troubled behaviors.
With that known, I wonder what can I do to redirect Naim without going back to my old ways and just maxing out on him and tearing him a new one. I don’t want to do that all of the time. I want him to learn to redirect himself when possible. With Jiujitsu being a very important element in my life, I have us all part of a strong Jiujitsu family (I just have to get their Gis) and we’ll be training together. The idea behind that is to have us doing something as a family. One common thing we all know and have investment in.
The Jiujitsu program we’re partnered up with is cool because we’re able to be at training at the same day and time. They can watch me and I can watch them. Also, I want to develop Fat Boy Jiujistu (www.fatboyjitz.blogspot.com) to be our project. The blog and website will be dedicated to our team. I have an awesome support system in my family and my Jiujitsu family. The culture around my home needs to be conducive towards the development of our family and each child, individually.
Brandon" Wolverine" Mullins - Situational Training
I see a lot in this video that looks very familiar... HAHAHA.... Shot out to Doc, Guy, Rob, Chris and Dave of Gracie Barra Wisconsin.
Caio Terra x Brandon Mullins: 2012 Mundials
THese are two awesome Jiujitsu Players... They both rock. Watch how technical this comp is.
Sunday, October 7, 2012
Friday, October 5, 2012
UFC: Brown v. Silva
Surprisingly, I’m home watching
the prelims for tonight’s UFC Card. Tonight Travis Brown v. Antonio “Big Foot”
Silva. So far the prelims have been okay. Nothing really to brag about; right
now, I’m watching Carlos Prador and a wrestler named Levesser. I’ll be posting to
the blog throughout the card (event).
Monday, August 6, 2012
Sunday, August 5, 2012
Tuesday, July 31, 2012
Monday, July 30, 2012
Sunday, July 29, 2012
Saturday, July 28, 2012
Tuesday, July 24, 2012
Escape the Sidemount - Nic Gregoriades Master's Mindset - BJJ Weekly Iss...
I like this video. I think you'll like it as well....
Monday, July 23, 2012
Fat Boy Logo...
As Fat Boy Jiujitsu grows and we find our name out there in the world of Mixed Martial Arts, we are in need of designing a new logo. If anyone is interested, you can contact me and show me your ideas. We at Fat Boy Jiujitsu would truly appreciate your ideas.
Big Jiujitsu Weekend on Aug. 18th 2012...
Hey! If you are into Jiujitsu and Grappling Tournaments and
you live in the Midwest area, you should be excited about August 18th
this year. This year the weekend of August 18th will be an action
packed Jiujitsu/grappling weekend. Two…count them, two national tournaments on
the same day, in the same city. WHOA!!!!
The two tournaments are Chicago
Summer International Open IBJJF Tournament and NAGA Illinois. If you haven’t registered for the IBJJF Tournament,
you’re too late because registration is now closed due to the tournament
reaching its capacity of competitors. I’m thinking about trying to get to both
tournament for some action shots and networking opportunities.
Chicago Summer International Open IBJJF Tournament:
NAGA Illinois:
I’ll try to go to both tournaments representing Fat Boy
Jiujitsu. I’ll try to get a group to go down with or even just go alone, but
stay the weekend. We’ll keep you posted.
Sunday, July 22, 2012
Friday, July 20, 2012
10 big mistakes you must avoid in Jiu-Jitsu | GRACIEMAG
As I make my long awaited return to consistent training and focus on my technique and game development, I found this article to be very useful.
10 big mistakes you must avoid in Jiu-Jitsu | GRACIEMAG
10 big mistakes you must avoid in Jiu-Jitsu | GRACIEMAG
Saturday, July 14, 2012
Ultimate SuperFight at UFC Fan Expo Bill Cooper vs Marcelo Mafra at Grap...
This is a video of the UFC Superfight between Bill Cooper and Marcelo Mafa. Great exchanges.
Wednesday, July 11, 2012
Arm Bar from Gogoplata - Chris Piper - BJJ - Submission Grappling
CHris Piper of Red Scahfer MMA is sick and shows you why here!
Friday, April 27, 2012
"Jiujitsu Heals All..."
Last June, I was awarded my Blue
Belt from my coach Red Schafer. Everything seemed as though, I’d be on the fast
track towards Jiujitsu Heaven, but it wasn’t. Roadblock after roadblock sprang
up and another yet, again. It seemed as though; I couldn’t get a strong
foundation to being rebuilding my training and jiujitsu way of life. I mean
think about it, I’m over 40 with a family and full time career. When would I
have time to train and train seriously? It isn’t like I’m one of these young
gunners who can kick it late night and still make it to train with few hours of
sleep. Dude, I need as much rest as I can possibly get.
Unfortunately for my children and
I, we lost my wife in early March of this year. Her passing was truly devastating
to the family. Daniela (my wife) was my greatest supporter in Jiujitsu and
would push me when I didn’t want to go train. She is truly the reason I succeed
in life, not just Jiujitsu. Trying to find normality after such a loss seems
hopeless, but the children and I are steadily pushing forward, never forgetting
her or her spirit.
As I try to get back to being
semi-normal, I run into the obstacle of clashing schedules. My work schedule
and my Jiujitsu schedule are like opposing siblings. Both supposedly working
for me, but steadily warring with one another. I’d have to train during the
morning schedule because my work schedule starts at 12:30 PM. Jiujitsu is at
11:00 AM-to-12:30 PM, which would leave me having to rush out and miss rolling
with my team. I would get technique, but not much rolling. This is a problem
because my coach isn’t seeing me and my technique in action. Well, I have
“FINALLY” gotten the okay to begin work later on Jiujitsu Days so I can stay
all session and roll with the team.
For me, Jiujitsu isn’t about
competing, but about having something that I enjoy doing and can see
improvement each time I step onto the mat. Renzo Gracie said, “The mat don’t lie!” I agree with him. I
know the pain and distress of loosing my wife and the mother of my children won’t
vanish because I train, but it will help to redirect and emit the pain and
stress towards something more positive. I apologize to my team for not being
able to be there as I’ve wanted to be. I’ll make it up when each of you choke
me out, =D!!!! See you on the mat.
Sunday, April 15, 2012
"Friends Collid In The Octagon..."
This coming Saturday, former Light-Heavyweight Champion Rashad Evans has his chance to shut everyone up and give Greg Jackson and his former team a dose of the "told you so" when he fights the current champion, Jon Jones. This fight has been very long over due. I truly doubt this fight will go the entire five rounds it's scheduled for. This is a lot of hate and pen tup frustration from both fighters.
Combat Corner Vol. 9 was thsi past weekend. I haven't heard anything pertaining to how things went or didn't go. I'll talk to the team in a few. I went down the Kenosha and talked with Dave Rosenmarkle (Gracie Barra Black Belt) and hsi wife Kelly. They were super-cool and happy to see me. They are true family...
Where's my brother Rob C? Is he home yet? I guess I'll have to find out tomorrow...
Combat Corner Vol. 9 was thsi past weekend. I haven't heard anything pertaining to how things went or didn't go. I'll talk to the team in a few. I went down the Kenosha and talked with Dave Rosenmarkle (Gracie Barra Black Belt) and hsi wife Kelly. They were super-cool and happy to see me. They are true family...
Where's my brother Rob C? Is he home yet? I guess I'll have to find out tomorrow...
Saturday, January 28, 2012
King Grappler...
Congrats to my team, Red Schafer MMA at King Grappler in Madison today.
- Posted By Radolph "Ray" Matthews
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