Category Archives: Commentary

UFC 161: The Legend Returns

Posted on June 13, 2013 by ALar

ALar takes a look at UFC 161 and the Light Heavyweight title picture No, no, no… I’m not talking about Roy Nelson’s mullet or Shawn Jordan’s tongue ring, I am talking about the man, the myth, the legend Dan ‘Hendo’ … Continue reading →

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Quick Picks: UFC on Fuel TV 10

Posted on June 6, 2013 by ALar

Are the UFC’s global events becoming too localized for the American fans? On this week’s Co-Main Event Podcast, Ben Fowlkes and Chad Dundas had an intriguing discussion about this Saturday’s UFC on FUEL TV 10 card going down in Fortaleza, … Continue reading →

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UFC 160: Slugfest City

Posted on May 24, 2013 by ALar

ALar takes a look at the UFC 160 card If you are a fan of burly dudes tossing haymakers at each other’s faces while locked in a cage, then UFC 160 might just be for you! After last week’s lackluster … Continue reading →

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Back to Brazil: Taking a look at Belfort versus Rockhold

Posted on May 16, 2013 by ALar

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 … Continue reading →

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How a Jedi Stays Safe on the Subway

Posted on May 14, 2013 by moaimartialarts

I recently saw a few clips on the news and the Internet that really grind my gears. This guy is oblivious . . . http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UW5F9z30sug and this guy is just plain silly! I don’t mean to mock the victims of … Continue reading →

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How Moving Meditation Can Help You in the Martial Arts

Posted on May 5, 2013 by moaimartialarts

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 getting to run around and … Continue reading →

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ALar’s UFC 159 Preview

Posted on April 26, 2013 by ALar

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 I will … Continue reading →

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Karate Poem

Posted on April 25, 2013 by moaimartialarts

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 training … Continue reading →

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UFC vs. Strikeforce on FOX?

Posted on April 19, 2013 by ALar

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 times like these, sports … Continue reading →

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TUF 17 Finale Preview: Glass Trophies for Everyone!

Posted on April 11, 2013 by ALar

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 this last season was … Continue reading →

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