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Mir Vs. Cro Cop – UFC 119
September 22nd, 2010 | Posted in: mixed martial arts
One of the highlights of this weekend is the UFC 119 event. Starting Saturday, September 25th at 10 o’clock on Pay-Per-View, these fights promise to be pretty good. While not the most exciting fight card, it should still make for an enjoyable evening at the bar or in front of the TV. Frank Mir and [...]
Why You Should Study Mixed Martial Arts in Stafford!
September 21st, 2010 | Posted in: mixed martial arts
Everyday, people decide to start studying mixed martial arts. Their reasons are varied, but they all have one. Various different aspects of MMA are gaining a lot of main stream popularity, and have become an acceptable form of exercise for men and women, and in some cases, even children. Let’s explore the three biggest reasons [...]
Jiu Jitsu Video Technique- Single Ankle Grab Sweep
September 17th, 2010 | Posted in: Jiu Jitsu
Hey everyone. Professor LeBrun did a series of Brazilian Jiu Jitsu and grappling instructional videos a little while back, and we thought we’d highlight one here in case you missed it. This particular video is from June 2nd, and covers how to do a single ankle grab sweep. This is a great sweep from the [...]
Boxing in Stafford – Is It Right for You?
September 16th, 2010 | Posted in: Boxing
In the world of athletics, team sports are far and away the most popular. Most likely you or a friend, or someone you know, played football or baseball in high school. But do you know anyone who boxed? It’s doubtful. Boxing is often seen a lone wolf sport, regulated to seedy gyms in the shifty [...]
Johnathan “Spiderman” Torres – A Part of the Lloyd Irvin Tradition
September 15th, 2010 | Posted in: Jiu Jitsu
We’ve talked previously about how Professor LeBrun is a proud member of Team Lloyd Irvin. Being part of the Lloyd Irvin team is a mark of distinction, and a point of honor. Getting a Black Belt in Brazilian Jiu Jitsu is never an easy task, and takes years of hard work and dedication. And earning [...]
How To Improve Cardio For MMA!
September 14th, 2010 | Posted in: mixed martial arts
Remember the Brock Lesnar and Shane Carwin fight? How Shane Carwin came out like a hurricane in the first round, but completely ran out of steam for the second? That’s because his cardio endurance wasn’t good enough. Cardio respiratory endurance is your heart and lungs’ ability to supply oxygen to your body during periods of [...]
6 Ways to Improve Your Kickboxing Ability
September 14th, 2010 | Posted in: mixed martial arts
Kickboxing is fun. The cardio kickboxing classes are an intense physical challenge, and they can’t be beat for losing weight and getting in shape. And if you plan to get in the ring, kickboxing, with elements of Muay Thai, is the basis of your stand up game. Since kickboxing is so versatile, lets talk about [...]
5 Easy and (Nearly) Effortless Tips for Better Fitness
September 11th, 2010 | Posted in: Fitness
Working out in the gym is great. It keeps you feeling and looking good, plus it’s a great way to manage stress and have some fun. But as hard as you work out in the gym, there are a few little “tricks” you can use to get that competitive edge. They aren’t hard, and they [...]
Learn Brazilian Jiu Jitsu in Stafford Virgina Today!
September 9th, 2010 | Posted in: Jiu Jitsu
Do you live in Stafford, Virginia? Have you been eager to learn the intricacies of Brazilian Jiu Jitsu, yet unable to because of the lack of quality instructors in the area? Then you need to come to the Lab MMA, home to the areas ONLY black belt in Brazilian Jiu Jitsu! Everyone Can Learn BJJ [...]
5 Ways to Maximize Open Mat in Jiu Jitsu
September 7th, 2010 | Posted in: Jiu Jitsu
While I already gave you a few tips for Jiu Jitsu beginners, here are some ways to use open mat to your best advantage. Learning techniques is great, but what really counts is being able to effectively use them against someone else who is actively resisting. It’s great you can do an arm bar during [...]
