The unlucky break

I got offered a fight on the 18th Feb 2012 in Christchurch, New Zealand.

So I started to mentally prepare myself for the event.

As one would know you require a high level fitness and strength to enter the ring so I hit the usual exercises - skipping, heavy bag, pushups, situps and kettle bell stuff.

Last night I went to training. All was going well, learning new takedowns and practicing escapes.

I was a little too dynamic in an escape from side control and I tore cartilage in my lower rib :(

I will now need six weeks to heal before I can roll again.

No fight now, but a chance to help my team mates with boxing and cornering.


Train hard my friends, osu!

Brian Ebersole Seminar

This man is the man!

We went over wrestling 101 techniques from pummeling to ground holds. I hope he returns to New Zealand soon!

Thanks to Ren and our team for being there and all the other clubs that attended aswell

Got gear? So do I.

Good kit = comfortable, long lasting  

For my training, this is my basic week to week kit.

Datsusara PGB-03 

This bag is made from hemp and is rated one of the best gear bags for our sport. It has pockets and areas for everything. I filled my bag with everything below and I had heaps of space left for a towel, fresh clothes etc. It even has a 'nasty bag' to put all your post training wet gear in.

Sprawl and Datsusara Fight Shorts

My Sprawl shorts are the my favourite as won my first fight in them. Super comfy, mouth guard pouch and thigh grips. The Datsusara shorts are 100% hemp and 100% awesome. Chris the owner of Datsusara offers the most amazing pre and post sale service. Through your money at him and support hemp and small businesses.

Smai 14oz and Fairtex 5oz gloves

The Smai gloves are a basic leather boxing glove, great for training and sparring. My Fairtex gloves are best for training and even in the ring. Fairtex is a top fight gear brand!

Black Eagle Gi

This is the most comfortable gi I've ever put on for rolling.

Mouth guard and box (cup)

I'd never roll/spar without one in place!

First Aid, vasoline and head gear

Always bring these to class, hopefully not to use them.

Under Armour Rashguards

The only brand that I trust and it lasts. I have 2x short tops, 2x long tops and 2x compression shorts.

Brute knee pads

Great for BJJ, I have a cheap set of non-branded pads in case my brute pads are tooo stinky!

Fairtex shin guards

These neoprene guards are the best! Heaps of pros use them and if you are serious about training so should you!     

Grapple Comp Time!

I am currently training for the a competition in November this year. I need to cut a little weight and really work on my condition.

Spilt squats
Hindu Squats
Push ups
Pull ups
Neck rolling

The big one is grip strength. Now to find some big ropes to shake and pull weights!