Editor’s Notes July 2008

Saturday, July 26th, 2008 By: Artjunky
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It’s been another huge month for Martial Arts, especially MMA, in South Florida. Thiago “the PitBull” Alves shocked the world by defeating UFC legend Matt Hughes in two rounds at UFC 85. This could very well be the biggest win in MMA history for a fighter who trains out of Broward.
Alves took the fight [...]

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XFC Chaos in Tampa

Tuesday, July 1st, 2008 By: Artjunky
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The XFC held it’s 4th Tribute to the Troops on Saturday Night, June 28th. The event, promoted by the military drew almost 20,000 people to the St. Pete Times Forum. The evening’s main even featured Eben “The Big O” Oroz vs. John Mahlow for the 155 pound Championship.

Eben “The Big O” Oroz
Chaos ensued [...]

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JKD - Extreme

Wednesday, June 11th, 2008 By: WildFury
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Sifu Richie with JKD
Tryout Winner Jeff D.
Now and then I would always contemplate on how Bruce Lee would react to Mixed Martial Arts, or better yet if JKD could be incorporated into MMA.  Then it happened.  I went to the North American Grappling Association tournament at the Palm Beach Central High School FL and met [...]

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Editor’s Notes - May 2008

Wednesday, June 11th, 2008 By: Artjunky
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The Martial Arts Industry, in the form of Mixed Martial Arts, is really taking off. It’s not just the UFC anymore with Showtime’s EliteXC debut on CBS and NBC’s Strikeforce bringing MMA to the free airwaves for the first time.
We were proud to attend the Martial Arts Fallen Officer Memorial Tournament on May 3rd. [...]

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