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Guard Passing Videos

Published in June 25th, 2008
Posted by Colm in Spartan MMA - Training Talk
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Some videos of guard passing drills done a few week’s ago, with comments. All videos are wmv format and should be downloaded to your computer before playing.
Dom & Anto
Dom reaches too far forward while trying to pass. This is a common fault while passing. Anto does well to tie Dom up and sweep him with [...]

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NSC 2008 – My Experience

Published in June 24th, 2008
Posted by Colm in Uncategorized
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Here’s my rundown of the NSC 2008 from my perspective, with videos included where available.
As I don’t train with that much intensity, I really entered more for the fun rather than in any serious capacity. However, after the whole thing, I think I let myself down mentally, and sold myself very short against my opponents. [...]

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Matt wins the NSC Novice 68Kg

Published in June 23rd, 2008
Posted by Colm in Spartan MMA - Training Talk
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Matt fought and won in the Under 68Kg Novice division of the NSC 2008 last Saturday.

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Belated Congratulations

Published in June 23rd, 2008
Posted by Colm in Spartan MMA - Training Talk
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Congratulations to Anto who, on his recent rip stateside, picked up his blue belt.

Strong work dude!

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Coach Liam

Published in June 22nd, 2008
Posted by Colm in The Agoge - Young Spartans
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Big thanks to Liam, who helped out with coaching the Monkeys yesterday and equipped himself admirably.

Well done! Liam even asked if he could coach again in the future, so maybe the monkeys will have a third coach?

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Interesting Artwork

Published in June 21st, 2008
Posted by Colm in The Agoge - Young Spartans
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It would appear Andy and Aaron have taken up art classes. Here’s their representation of Colm & Dan.

Hmmm, maybe more classes are necessary?

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Funky Triangle Defence

Published in June 11th, 2008
Posted by Colm in Techniques
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The number one thing I shout at people when they’re trying to finish a triangle is “CONTROL THE HEAD”. If your head is forced down forward, you lose the ability to generate power, and it’s far easier to get caught in the triangle.

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Double-Underhook Escapes

Published in June 7th, 2008
Posted by Colm in Techniques
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Learning decent, technical, reliable escapes to your opponent having double underhooks on you is a fundamenal skill to have in clinch.
Escape One
This is my preferred escape, as it’s low technical/skill requirement. Here, Ciaran has me with double unders and is looking mean.

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Jim Choke

Published in June 3rd, 2008
Posted by Colm in Spartan MMA - Training Talk
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Thanks to Supreme Commander Jim, we now bring you the Jim Choke. I’ll try recount as much of his lessons as possible in this write up.

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Team Tournament Vids on YouTube

Published in June 2nd, 2008
Posted by Colm in Spartan MMA - Training Talk
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Video’s of your matches from Dave Jone’s Next Generation Super Fun Happy Team Tournament are now up on youtube.
Adam [part one, part two]
Anto
Daniel
Eamon [one, two, three]
Kev
Mark
Rob [one, two]
Stef [one, two, three]
If I’ve messed up any of the links go to youtube and a search for Spartan MMA Team Tournie should get you the matches. Alternatively, [...]

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