Jiujitsu in America...

Last night, I did what I do for every UFC Event. I order food, invite my closest family and friends, and I order the fight. Well, until last night. My work schedule was changed last minute and I had to work an event at the center. My nephew, De Angelo, kept me informed though. He called me and kept me updated between each fight.

Although the Jones victory over Machida (via Guillotine) was very impressive, I believe Frank Mir’s submission victory over Big Nog has to be the most impressive victory of the year! Frank caught Big Nog in a Kimura and committed to it ending up breaking Big Nog’s arm. “WOW!!!”

This victory is proof that Jiujitsu in America by Americans has reached a new and amazing level. Frank Mir, trained under Robert Drysdale, submitted the one man who dominated PRIDE with his JIujitsu.

Damn, this fight was amazing. From the pre-fight hype of Big Nog claiming the first fight was due to his having Staph Infection. Mir cleared all excuses and rumors with this devastating victory.   

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Graciemag International | Tanquinho’s surgery a success, and recovery can be faster than expected

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Graciemag International | Garcia breaks down triangle that caught Léo Vieira

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Graciemag International | UFC 139 “reveals” new submission ace

Not Too Much Longer...

I went to the gym this past Wednesday morning and hung out with my friend and coach, Eric “Red” Schafer and a few of the guys. It was very cool being in the gym, but tempting as well.

I need to start my therapy for my shoulder so it’ll speed up my recovery. The faster my shoulder heals, the faster I get back to training and on the mat.

While at the gym, i picked up my new Red Schafer MMA Black Hoodie. Above is a picture of it and my new Under Armour Baseball Cap.

It's not going to be too much longer before I'm back on the mat training and getting ready for some competition. I've worked on my Jiujitsu Philosophies and am ready to get back at it.

See you soon!!!  

Not My Time....

I was reading articles and trying to figure out what I could blog about tonight. I’ve been on an Anti-Jiujitsu kick for the past few weeks. I know having surgery to fix my Rotator Cuff was necessary, but the rehab has been trash 1,000X more than the pain, which lead to having the surgery. I was scheduled for therapy this past Tuesday, but skipped out on it due to not understanding what to expect. Now I’m nervous because I know they’re gonna ask why I missed the scheduled appointment. Maybe, I’ll go to another therapist, =D!!!

I’m still getting the Jitz-bug every now and again. Damn, I miss training, but I just read an article on Professor Pedro Sauer’s Website, which said, “It wasn’t my Jiujitsu Season!” Hey, maybe that’s it! Maybe I need to grab that logic and run with it. “It wasn’t my Jiujitsu time!”

See you soon!!!!  

I'm Back!!!!!

I haven't forgotten about you guys, I just needed to take a short break. See you all soon!!!! Keep rollin'!!!!

I was cleared to remove the sling. I hope to be training soon.