History of Jiu Jitsu: The Meiji Era and the Evolution of Judo

July 8, 1853 is a watershed moment in Japanese history, when Commodore Perry of the U.S. Navy took a small group of steam-powered warships into Edo (Tokyo) Bay. These iron sided war machines belched smoke into sky and bristled with large naval guns, mu…

July 8, 1853 is a watershed moment in Japanese history, when Commodore Perry of the U.S. Navy took a small group of steam-powered warships into Edo (Tokyo) Bay. These iron sided war machines belched smoke into sky and bristled with large naval guns, much bigger than any cannons the Japanese had ever seen mounted on […]

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History of Jiu Jitsu: The Meiji Era and the Evolution of Judo

UFC 128 Fight Card: Is Jon Jones the Next Evolution in MMA?

The Jon Jones freight train seems like it’ll never stop, doesn’t it? I mean, the kid comes from out of nowhere and not only does he find a way to beat a who’s who of strong opposition, but he manages to do it in a way that you’d…

The Jon Jones freight train seems like it’ll never stop, doesn’t it? I mean, the kid comes from out of nowhere and not only does he find a way to beat a who’s who of strong opposition, but he manages to do it in a way that you’d only see in the movies or in […]

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UFC 128 Fight Card: Is Jon Jones the Next Evolution in MMA?

UFC 115: Is Mirko Cro Cop Responsible for the Evolution of MMA?

Go back to about five years ago.
During that time, Mirko “Cro Cop” Filipovic was head kick highlighting his way to the the heavyweight ranks of the, now defunct, Pride Fighting Championships.
The former member of the Croatian Parliamen…

Go back to about five years ago.
During that time, Mirko “Cro Cop” Filipovic was head kick highlighting his way to the the heavyweight ranks of the, now defunct, Pride Fighting Championships.
The former member of the Croatian Parliament was widely considered the most dangerous striker in MMA and a legitimate threat to the crown that was then […]

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UFC 115: Is Mirko Cro Cop Responsible for the Evolution of MMA?