UFC 124

It's time!An other test at posting movies, clips and events to help promote more accurate discussions in the comments for Philopannyx articles.

Enjoy (or not) UFC 124 Main event. Considered Canadian athlete of the year, George (rush) St-Pierre defending his welterweight champion belt against No. 1 contender Josh Koscheck

Bruce Lee Ping Pong

A short clip found on you tube displays a game of ping pong where one of the players is using Nunchaku. The tittle implies that it would be Bruce Lee, but as of yet I haven't found hard proof. See for yourself

Jiu Jitsu and me

I've decide to start writing about Jiu Jitsu because this martial art is very interesting with it's diversity in it's styles and techniques. It's not based only on striking and hitting with punches and kicks! Jiu Jitsu also has throws, ground-work, grappling including joint locks and handling a variety of weapons. It is in my opinion the most rounded martial art form, where the multiple techniques have been perfected to face different situations.

My first implication in martial arts has been with Judo. What I liked the best from Judo was it's ability to test myself physically against others without the use of striking.

Jeux Olympiques 2012

Venant de la Saskatchewan, Emin et Dilyaver Sheykhislyamov sont classés parmi les meilleurs athlètes au judo du Canada et travail fort pour participer aux jeux olympique 2012 à Londres. Les frères s'entraînent au Club de Judo Ginkgo au Cégep de L'Outaouais (Celui-ci fait parti de l'association régionale de judo de l'Outaouais).

Renato "Babalu" Sobral

<span class="drop-cap">B</span>orn in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. 

Renato Da Cunha Sobral also known as "Babalu" or "Big Babalu"

MMA with a Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu black belt under Carlos Gracie Jr.

Numbers in japanese

Japanese gave up its original number system more than a thousand years ago. Modern Japanese uses this number system which was imported from Chinese. Ancient Japanese numeral system is not used these days except 1 through 10, that can be sometimes used as alternate vocabulary. From 0 to 100 the modern Japanese number system is essentially the same as the Chinese system except for the pronunciation.

Bear hug escape method and techniques

Bear Hug Escape: Koshinage _ _ _ _ submissions101.com
Bear Hug Escape: Aiki Otoshi _ _ _ _submissions101.com
Bear Hug Escape from Rear (under Arms)_ _ _ _ submissions101.com
Bear Hug Escape: Under arms from front _ _ _ _ submissions101.com
Double Shoulder Grab (front): Obi Otoshi (Belt Drop) _ _ _ submissions101.com

Jiu-Jitsu terminology

Here you can find the most basic terminology found in jiu-jitsu

Atemi    -----    striking

Bushido  ---      way of the warrior

Dan ---------    level

Dojo --------    place of practice

Eri    --------    jacket collar

Gatame ---       arm bar (lock)

Hadaka Jime   naked strangle or choke

Hiji  ---------     elbow (strike)

Ippon -------     one

Jime --------      choke

Jiu-Jitsu ---        gentle practice

Juji  ---------     cross

Katame ---        grappling

Ki -----------     life energy ( vital )

Koshinage ----   Hip Throw

Kumite ----        sparring

Kuzushi ---        unbalancing

Kyu  --------     color belt degree

Makiwara -       punching board

Matae -----        stop

Matsui -----       relaxation position

Mune  ------      chest

Nage -------      throwing

Ne Waza --       ground fighting techniques

Obi ----------    belt

Osae Komi--     hold down

Randori -----     free fighting (sparring)

Rei -----------   bow

Ryu ----------    method or style

Seiza -------      formal kneeling position

Sensei -----      teacher

Shime ------     choke

Tatami -----      mats

Tori ----------  defender

Ude ---------   forearm

Ukemi ------     breakfalling

Uke ---------    attacker (or practice partner)

Waza ------      technique

Yamae -----      stop

Yoi ----------    make ready

Yoshi -------     continue

Zazen ------     sitting meditation

Zori  --------    sandals

Jiu Jitsu introduction

Introduction to Jiu-Jitsu
What? Jujitsu, Jiujitsu, Ju-Jitsu, Jiu-Jitsu and other spellings are all variation of the martial art called Jujutsu
Who? It was developed by Samurai
Where? Japan
When? In the 17th century.
Why? To defeat armed and armored opponent with small weapons or without weapons.
How? Striking, throwing, restraining and the use of some weapons.

What to expect when practicing Jiu-Jitsu