Draculino - Lapel choke from Half Guard

Robson Moura- Dela Riva Sweep

Clay Guida's blue-collar work ethic - MMA News

Clay Guida's blue-collar work ethic - MMA News

Holiday Training Times

Thursday 23rd December 7pm Open Mat (no gi)
Tuesday 28th December 7pm Open Mat (gi)
Thursday 30th December 7pm Open Mat (no gi)
Tuesday 4th January 7pm Normal Classes Resume

Merry Christmas and Happy New Year

Fightfix

Submission #825

Thanks Smithy and Darts

Junior Grading Photos

Wrestling as a Base for MMA - Dave Camarillo

Read this link

Greatest MMA fighter of all....GSP.

Interesting article on the stats on GSP fights.

Cyborg v The Grill

Ryan Hall Back Control

Try the link if the video doesnt work.

More photos

Grading Photos

Well done to Travis on his blue belt. Here are some photos of the day. I dont know how Long made it into the photos so dont ask.

Funny Or Die

My Discipline Commercial - watch more funny videos

Draculino Guard Pull & Tripod Sweep

Thiago Alves Mini Doco

Strikeforce Recap

Some big ko's in this highlight reel.

End of Year Events

Busy time of year. Please make note of the following important dates. Please let me ASAP if you wish to attend the Extreme Xmas Bash in St Kilda or our dinner at Taco Bill in Mornington after the last night of training for the year. First come first served.

Saturday 11th December Gradings @ Chadstone HQ 11am (6 months consistent training prerequisite)

Thursday 16th December 6pm Last Junior Class and Grading, Coach John Donehue class 8pm

Friday 17th December Extreme Christmas Party, Urban Hotel Curious Restaurant Fitzroy St, St Kilda 7.30pm $55/head

Tuesday 21st December Last class of the year 7-8pm then Dinner @ Taco Bill Mornington from 8pm (12 ppl booked)

Tuesday 4th January Adult Classes resume for 2011

Thursday 10th February 2011 Junior Classes Resume

Merry Christmas & Happy New Year.

Above the line or below the line.

Am having a great time at the instructors training weekend. Even though I can't train due to a back injury I have learnt a lot and have spent time with some fantastic people. Watching high level guys teach and train in there chosen sport whether it be wrestling for Cris Brown or Marcelino Freitas in BJJ has been amazing. Its all on tape as well so we can all bring it back to our respective clubs. Watching Fretais use jiu jitsu strategies and techniques to beat wrestling or Cris using wrestling tactics to beat jiu jitsu has opened my eyes to a whole new level of the game. Its all been done in a friendly and sharing way with everyone asking questions and just looking to improve their skills. Its exciting to be part of group with this level of coach available. Back there today for more learning.

Anyhow, one of the best karateka and examples of a lifelong martial artist, Cameron Quinn, is in attendance and received his purple belt yesterday from Coach John Donehue. I was talking to Cameron yesterday morning and he mentioned the idea of OAR and BED as acronyms for personal development. Here is an article which outlines the idea from a coaching stand point. I really liked the idea so I'd thought it share it. The idea of course is to spend time above the line rather than below it in all aspects of our life.