This is my good friend Richard Trammell. He never lost in Shidokan. In my opinion and many others he is the best all around Martial Artist to ever compete in The "Triathlon Rules" tournament and come out of the United States. Richard is a very disciplined Martial artist and it has been a pleasure and Honor to not only train with him for many years now, but he is just as dedicated as a friend and teammate.
Enjoy these clips. He is fighting Ma tee from Thailand, who has well over 100 Thai fights, so we decided to fight him with what Richard does best and not fall into Ma tee's game. OSU !!
1 -Pt-11 http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6TtRoHrAjQY&feature=related
2- Pt -2 http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SPg5nEFGuYo&feature=related
3- Pt -3 http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=31UwXmNf1LE&feature=related
Glad to be part of this organization !! Shidokan Karate now available at Full Throttle Fitness in Oakwood
Osu !!
- Kelly Leo, Head Trainer and MMA coach at Full Throttle Fitness, North Georgia's Premier Combat Sports/ Fitness Gym.
Monday, May 23, 2011
Wednesday, May 18, 2011
Old School Training - a.k.a. Karate
I hear many "new" MMA gyms talk about all they know all they have done etc...they make fun on other ways people and styles do things. When many of them fail to realize that it's all good and all has a purpose. I read where someone was saying karate people just kicking and punching the air won't teach you how to fight. I knew then this person has never taken a karate lesson in his life or he sucked at it, because he didn't learn a thing. Let me ask you this, How many boxers "Shadow Box" for several rounds. it teaches technique, foot work, balance etc...Old school karate is done the same way. They learn the technique kicking and punching the air. It's also done for safety. Then like any other pugilistic sort/art, they will hit bags, pads shields, even spar. There are many great benefits to Old School karate, it gives you a foundation to start with and you build you arsenal from there. I started in Karate and went on to do many other things. I was successful in what ever i decided to try because of the foundation that was layed before me. I still to this day approach my training to whatever sport I am training in at the time the way it was put before me. you can't go straight to the fancy/ flashy stuff without knowing the basics and being very good at them. When it comes down to it, the basics are what you will always fall back on. In BJJ, boxing, kick boxing, karate etc... It is all good.
Osu!
- Kelly Leo, Head Trainer and MMA coach at Full Throttle Fitness, North Georgia's Premier Combat Sports/ Fitness Gym.
Osu!
- Kelly Leo, Head Trainer and MMA coach at Full Throttle Fitness, North Georgia's Premier Combat Sports/ Fitness Gym.
Wednesday, May 11, 2011
Growing as a fighter
The time you get better, stronger and learn better technique is not training for a fight, but training between fights. Slow you training down and take time to learn some new things to add to your arsenal. if you have missed on numerous time with an upper cut, work on the timing and spacing etc..., through pad work and light sparring. If in your last fight, you feel as though your opponent was a little too strong for you, well hit the weights. Get you a lifting regimen and hit the weight room as your regimen says. If you feel your stamina is not where you would like it to be, add more cardio, maybe some interval sprints, run hills etc. Work on foot work, angles etc.. there are countless things you can do to continue to grow and maintain you fitness level.
When you are training for a fight you then work on being sharp for the fight. Working on fight strategy, push youself to an even better fitness level via, hard cardio, bag work, conditioning drills, sparring for timing and hitting a little harder to have your body ready for the shots you may take in a fight. Not 100%, but about 65-70% full speed. I will touch on this more later.
Fighting is a craft and if you don't continue to work on it, some one else will.
Osu!
- Kelly Leo, Head Trainer and MMA coach at Full Throttle Fitness, North Georgia's Premier Combat Sports/ Fitness Gym.
When you are training for a fight you then work on being sharp for the fight. Working on fight strategy, push youself to an even better fitness level via, hard cardio, bag work, conditioning drills, sparring for timing and hitting a little harder to have your body ready for the shots you may take in a fight. Not 100%, but about 65-70% full speed. I will touch on this more later.
Fighting is a craft and if you don't continue to work on it, some one else will.
Osu!
- Kelly Leo, Head Trainer and MMA coach at Full Throttle Fitness, North Georgia's Premier Combat Sports/ Fitness Gym.
Wednesday, May 4, 2011
Training around an injury
Many young martial artist today when they have an injury use this as an excuse not to train. Unless you have a total body injury, then it's simple work around it. If you have a foot or knee injury, use that as time to ficus more on your upper body strength (push ups, pull ups, Shoulder Press, Dips, Curls, etc...) there are many different ways to keep training. As a Martial artist, Sports Combat competitor, fighter etc...You owe it to yourself to find a way to keep improving yourself. Cause the ones you keep dodging and find ways not to fight because they are tough fighters ARE doing just that. They are constantly working to better themselves. It's a mind set, you can either let the injury defeat you or you can say NO, I will NOT lay down and let this slow me down.
You watch YouTube and read about all these UFC fighters, Boxers, K-1 fighters. I will guarantee most of them are fighting with some kind of injury. They worked through it and made it to the fight, because they ( fighters) want to fight, those who are not true fighters makes excuses. I have a young man training right now with a sprained knee and he has been in working his butt off, because he wants to fight for a Title in this fight. Mind over matter.
Yes, sometimes there are injuries that need to be handled and looked and handled different. However, there I am talking about some minor injury that can be worked around. That's the way of the "Warrior Spirit" OSU!!
You watch YouTube and read about all these UFC fighters, Boxers, K-1 fighters. I will guarantee most of them are fighting with some kind of injury. They worked through it and made it to the fight, because they ( fighters) want to fight, those who are not true fighters makes excuses. I have a young man training right now with a sprained knee and he has been in working his butt off, because he wants to fight for a Title in this fight. Mind over matter.
Yes, sometimes there are injuries that need to be handled and looked and handled different. However, there I am talking about some minor injury that can be worked around. That's the way of the "Warrior Spirit" OSU!!
Friday, April 29, 2011
Training for a fight full time or part time for fighting?
Just needed to vent ;-) Read and enjoy, lol
One thing I see these days is young fighters (even young pro's) take fights last minute and only train 3-4 weeks max coming off the couch to try and get ready for a fight. One thing that happens is your body goes into shock going form 0-100 in such a short time. Another thing is they have not progressed and worked on anything new and become any better. If they lose they say, "I trained my butt off for this fight, why didn't I win?"
They want the "W" without putting in the true work and commitment it takes to become a true fighter/winner/Champion. It takes a ton of sacrifice to do this. If you love being a fan and training for fun, that's cool, have fun and play with it as you have time.
It, however you want to be a Champion and be on the top of your game you have to train around any injuries, dates, parties etc...that may interfere with your training. It is almost as if you are in a relationship with your training. This is how you get better and grow, by training and putting your time in.
I have people hit me up and say can you help me get ready for my next fight, when I ask when will it be, if they say in about 3 -4 weeks, I have to tell them no. for one thing it is simply not fair to the guys who are there every day in the gym getting better for some part time fighter to come in and want ALL my attention.
If you want to fight, continue to learn and get better and push yourself to be your best. The fight is the fun part, but it's only won in good training.
Osu
One thing I see these days is young fighters (even young pro's) take fights last minute and only train 3-4 weeks max coming off the couch to try and get ready for a fight. One thing that happens is your body goes into shock going form 0-100 in such a short time. Another thing is they have not progressed and worked on anything new and become any better. If they lose they say, "I trained my butt off for this fight, why didn't I win?"
They want the "W" without putting in the true work and commitment it takes to become a true fighter/winner/Champion. It takes a ton of sacrifice to do this. If you love being a fan and training for fun, that's cool, have fun and play with it as you have time.
It, however you want to be a Champion and be on the top of your game you have to train around any injuries, dates, parties etc...that may interfere with your training. It is almost as if you are in a relationship with your training. This is how you get better and grow, by training and putting your time in.
I have people hit me up and say can you help me get ready for my next fight, when I ask when will it be, if they say in about 3 -4 weeks, I have to tell them no. for one thing it is simply not fair to the guys who are there every day in the gym getting better for some part time fighter to come in and want ALL my attention.
If you want to fight, continue to learn and get better and push yourself to be your best. The fight is the fun part, but it's only won in good training.
Osu
Tuesday, April 26, 2011
My Fighter TJ Harris - "Combat Sports Expo" 2011
This was a VERY close fight. Article is good idea of how it went, I will see if I can fight the video to add to this. Article via - GeorgiaFighters.com
TJ Harris vs Travis Knight: 142 lbs
Travis lands some stiff kicks to the legs and one glancing head kick on TJ. Travis even does a little showboating and these guys are going at it. TJ misses a head kick and Travis picks a single-leg and drives him to the ground. Travis gets the mount and rains down blows. TJ explodes over but Travis grabs and arm and locks in a tight armbar. TJ has rubber arms because he bends at odd angles and manages to cartwheel over to escape the armbar. Travis ends up in top position and they are reset after some time against the ropes. They finish the round clinching with TJ landing some solid knees to the gut.
TJ pops Travis in the nose quick and they have a laugh about it. TJ executes a leg-kick straight-right combo that drops Travis. TJ works on top and they are reset again as they almost fall out of the ring. Standing, TJ lands some good strikes with many limbs. Travis hits autopilot and bodylock drives TJ to the ground. Travis work some strikes on top but TJ attempts a few submissions from his back. They end the round in that position.
Round 3 Travis initiates a take down again. When he can’t complete the single, he picks TJ up and drops him on his back. Travis works tirelessly to land flush strikes, but TJ is defending and moving on his back. after tons of pressure, TJ is able to put up a triangle. He is unable to sub Travis and they nearly roll out of the ring again. The ref is forced to reset them and they trade a pair of blows just before the end of the fight. This could have the makings for fight of the year already.
Travis Knight def TJ Harris by split dec.
TJ Harris vs Travis Knight: 142 lbs
Travis lands some stiff kicks to the legs and one glancing head kick on TJ. Travis even does a little showboating and these guys are going at it. TJ misses a head kick and Travis picks a single-leg and drives him to the ground. Travis gets the mount and rains down blows. TJ explodes over but Travis grabs and arm and locks in a tight armbar. TJ has rubber arms because he bends at odd angles and manages to cartwheel over to escape the armbar. Travis ends up in top position and they are reset after some time against the ropes. They finish the round clinching with TJ landing some solid knees to the gut.
TJ pops Travis in the nose quick and they have a laugh about it. TJ executes a leg-kick straight-right combo that drops Travis. TJ works on top and they are reset again as they almost fall out of the ring. Standing, TJ lands some good strikes with many limbs. Travis hits autopilot and bodylock drives TJ to the ground. Travis work some strikes on top but TJ attempts a few submissions from his back. They end the round in that position.
Round 3 Travis initiates a take down again. When he can’t complete the single, he picks TJ up and drops him on his back. Travis works tirelessly to land flush strikes, but TJ is defending and moving on his back. after tons of pressure, TJ is able to put up a triangle. He is unable to sub Travis and they nearly roll out of the ring again. The ref is forced to reset them and they trade a pair of blows just before the end of the fight. This could have the makings for fight of the year already.
Travis Knight def TJ Harris by split dec.
Sunday, April 17, 2011
Third opponent in the ring
I have been a fighter/martial artist for 25 plus years. One thing I have seen time and time again is seeing someone who is not prepared for their fight. They are more talented, more experienced, but can't bring it to the fight because they are not conditioned or have pushed themselves mentally for a battle. Thinking I will just knock them out early. This will only work if you are fighting bums.
To be successful in the ring/cage, tournament etc..always train for the hardest fight you have ever experienced.
I will add some things I used to do in some up and coming blogs to maybe help you with preparing for a fight and do away with the 3rd opponent ( physical and mental) fatigue.
OSU,
Kelly Leo
To be successful in the ring/cage, tournament etc..always train for the hardest fight you have ever experienced.
I will add some things I used to do in some up and coming blogs to maybe help you with preparing for a fight and do away with the 3rd opponent ( physical and mental) fatigue.
OSU,
Kelly Leo
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