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New Site Launch: Jacked Dad!
People are usually surprised when a father is involved in his child’s life. They’re shocked if he is fit, vibrant, and up for anything. Be it challenging yourself in the weightroom or the boardroom,...
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Getting Stronger Without Gaining Weight
I’ll start with a reblog from our new site JackedDad.com. It’s about weight training and goal setting, and I think you’ll like it. You could also consider “Getting Stronger” the first part of this post...
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Better late than never: ALar takes a look at UFC 157
UFC 157: Making History Words by ALar If you have any sort of connection to the sports world, I assume you already know that two women are going to fight for the first time in the Octagon this weekend....
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Turning Japanese: A look at UFC on Fuel TV 8
Words by ALar I don’t know about you, but something about MMA at Saitama Super Arena in Japan makes me feel all warm and fuzzy inside. This Saturday, the UFC will be returning to Japan for the first...
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Who Are Your Martial Arts Heroes?
Here’s a quick post about my top three martial arts heroes. I’m really most interested in learning about yours! Please list them in the comments. Include names, styles, and the positive influence...
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Three Quick Tips on Starting a Martial Art (as Presented by Bruce Lee)
I’ve been teaching martial arts informally for a long time, and I’ve been running my own programs at Gracie Farmington Valley since 2011. I encounter new students all the time with various levels of...
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Up in Arms: One Teacher’s Thoughts on Gun Control
This post may diverge a bit from what we usually talk about. Let’s just say it’s in the name of self defense . . . It’s been a while since the tragedy at Sandy Hook Elementary school. There has been …...
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ALar’s take on UFC 158
How does Nick Diaz leave the Octagon with the belt on Saturday??? I’ll tell you! I usually share my fight previews with you guys, but this week, I am going to do something a little different. Excuse...
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Choosing the Right Martial Arts Equipment
Here’s a humorous guest post from the folks over at Blitz Sport in the UK. It includes some sound gear buying advice, and a few good zingers as well. Enjoy! – Bill _____ Choosing the right martial arts...
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Up in Arms II: One Martial Artist’s Thoughts on Gun Control
First off, thanks to Jesse “Doc” Sweeny from Gun Control=More Crime Connecticut for responding to my first post on gun control. I’ve been reading and rereading his very thoughtful and sincere comments....
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Weekend Fight Watch
April 5th Edition Words by ALar I’m back! I know, you all have been on the edge of your seats awaiting the return of my wit and breathtaking prose. It has been a relatively slow month or so in the …...
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TUF 17 Finale Preview: Glass Trophies for Everyone!
This Saturday night we will be treated to the 17th Finale event in the history of The Ultimate Fighter reality series. If you ask me, the formulaic nature of the show is getting seriously stale, but...
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Healthy Breakfast Shake of Champions
I’ve been searching for a good, nutritional breakfast solution for quite some time. I don’t train in the mornings as much as I used to; instead, I’m in a rush to get ready for school while going...
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UFC vs. Strikeforce on FOX?
UFC vs. Strikeforce on FOX (But don’t call it that…) Like many of you, I have spent a better part of the last week glued to the television watching one heartbreaking story after another develop. In...
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Karate Poem
Here’s a neat multimedia poem created by Jesse Enkamp of KarateByJesse. I think a lot of us can relate. Why not take a minute to check it out? It will remind you about the things we love most about...
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ALar’s UFC 159 Preview
UFC 159: The Fight We All Haven’t Been Waiting For! As a self-proclaimed MMA fanatic, I am somewhat ashamed to say that this event is taking place just down the street from me in Newark, New Jersey and...
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How Moving Meditation Can Help You in the Martial Arts
We’ve had a beautiful stretch of weather in New England this week after a long, snowy winter. That’s why I couldn’t help but hold my karate classes at Gracie Farmington Valley outside! The kids loved...
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Nootropics for Martial Artists
Here’s a cross post from sister (father?) site JackedDad.com about nootropics. Also known as smart drugs, these naturally derived and synthetic substances to help to improve memory and focus for many...
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How a Jedi Stays Safe on the Subway
I recently saw a few clips on the news and the Internet that really grind my gears. This guy is oblivious . . . and this guy is just plain silly! I don’t mean to mock the victims of these … Continue...
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Back to Brazil: Taking a look at Belfort versus Rockhold
ALar’s take on UFC on FX 8: Belfort v. Rockhold The good news? The UFC is back in our lives after a three week hiatus. The bad news? The UFC on FX card going down this Saturday in Brazil isn’t …...
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