The Jab vs. The Straight Lead of JKD Posted onApril 17, 2012June 27, 2020 By adminshootafairone 6 Comments on The Jab vs. The Straight Lead of JKD By Al Alvir Having just read The Straight Lead by Teri Tom, I was compelled to write about “The Boxing … Read MoreThe Jab vs. The Straight Lead of JKD
Lack of Mastery What Boxing Fans Knock about Other Fighting Sports Posted onMay 24, 2011June 27, 2020 By adminshootafairone 15 Comments on Lack of Mastery What Boxing Fans Knock about Other Fighting Sports by Al Alvir MMA, as well as all forms of kickboxing, have found little acceptance from the boxing public, and … Read MoreLack of Mastery What Boxing Fans Knock about Other Fighting Sports
New Rules for MMA (a la “Real Time with Bill Maher”) Posted onMarch 1, 2011June 27, 2020 By adminshootafairone 4 Comments on New Rules for MMA (a la “Real Time with Bill Maher”) By Garrett Morris Mike Goldberg must stop referring to fighters who have 7 fights as great when proceeding to praise them … Read MoreNew Rules for MMA (a la “Real Time with Bill Maher”)
Fit But Not To Fight – Commentary on the State of Training and Over-training Posted onAugust 9, 2010June 29, 2020 By adminshootafairone 2 Comments on Fit But Not To Fight – Commentary on the State of Training and Over-training by Al Alvir “The bigger they are, the harder they fall.” “It’s not how strong you are, it’s leverage.” “Skills … Read MoreFit But Not To Fight – Commentary on the State of Training and Over-training
9 Real Problems of MMA Posted onJune 2, 2010June 29, 2020 By adminshootafairone 2 Comments on 9 Real Problems of MMA By Al Alvir Cirque de Soleil of combat. It’s shoved in your face in all its growing clichés. Is it … Read More9 Real Problems of MMA
Standing and Banging Posted onMay 16, 2010June 29, 2020 By adminshootafairone 2 Comments on Standing and Banging by Al Alvir Since the days before Firpo and Dempsey, the public has had a love affair with the ideal … Read MoreStanding and Banging
Gyms, Boxing Clubs, and Trainers Reviews Posted onMarch 10, 2010June 29, 2020 By adminshootafairone Leave a comment on Gyms, Boxing Clubs, and Trainers Reviews (coming soon…) Email [email protected] to request a gym review (include city and state)
How To Take a Punch – The Interpretation of Taking Blows Posted onAugust 17, 2009June 29, 2020 By adminshootafairone Leave a comment on How To Take a Punch – The Interpretation of Taking Blows Soft Chins, Hard Temples: The Interpretation of Taking Blows by Al Alvir Absorbing shots to the face and body is … Read MoreHow To Take a Punch – The Interpretation of Taking Blows
12 More Reasons You Should Hate MMA, Too Posted onAugust 9, 2009June 29, 2020 By adminshootafairone Leave a comment on 12 More Reasons You Should Hate MMA, Too by A O’Toole In summary, you should hate MMA because of the Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC). So the list goes: … Read More12 More Reasons You Should Hate MMA, Too
The Problem With Bruce Lee’s JKD – Afterword Posted onAugust 9, 2009June 29, 2020 By adminshootafairone Leave a comment on The Problem With Bruce Lee’s JKD – Afterword Faith Based Training JKD has adopted the deficiencies of traditional martial arts (TMA): faith based martial arts training, as I … Read MoreThe Problem With Bruce Lee’s JKD – Afterword