No Gi Scoring

When I first started I had no idea how the points system worked in Gi & No Gi BJJ competitions.

I found these video's below to be a huge help.

Damaged ring finger from BJJ

Novice Weight Lifting @ UEL Startford

Had my first novice weight lifting session at Stratford UEL (University of East London). Worked on getting my technique for the snatch and clean element of the clean and jerk. Who would have thought working with a broom stick and empty bar would have me sweating and tired within thirty minutes.

Click here for UEL's weight lifting info

BJJ in Stratford E15

http://www.carlsongraciemataleao.com/index.php

Attempting accelerated BJJ learning - part 2 - Side Control

For March I'll be focusing on the side control/ cross body position

Thoughts on UFC 127 Nick Ring vs Riki Fukuda

Spoiler Alert:  Results for this event will be discussed, so watch it before reading below

Prelims


 Nick Ring vs.  Riki Fukuda


Ring wins via what can only be called a unanimous robbery. Fukuda dominated the fight and in my opinion won all three rounds. The judges displayed below.

Popping bones back into their place.

Five years ago while cycling to work I was hit by a van. after being x-rayed and given a prescription for pain killers I was released from hospital. When the swelling in my shoulder area had subsided I noticed my collar bone being out of place. I went to see a physiotherapist who recommended massage as a means of pain relief but stated surgery would be needed to correct the problem. I wasn't happy with the answer and decided to visit a chiropractor/ osteopath (can't remember which). 

At my first visit he examined my shoulder and collar bone. After some vigorous massage he just popped the displaced bone back into place. I was in awe at the instant non invasive cure. 

While rolling with larger guys, especially being stacked, I've had my ribs/ spinal vertebrae displaced at least on three occasions. 

The man I visited who worked his magic is Torben Herborg, located at the Central London Osteopathy and Sports Injury Clinics. 

Torben is a black belt Judoka, so he understands the vigour's of combat sport. Next time something feels out of place book a session with him.