Tag Archives: allentown

Unwraping The Store Bought Box

Posted on January 27, 2014 by playfulaikido

No. This is not a new jiu jitsu move. This is not about jiu jitsu at all! It about that store bought item wrapped inside of a box. The box being glued. Taped. Stappled. Opening the box. Items inside being … Continue reading →

Posted in battle ropes, exercise, gracie jiu jitsu, kettlebell, martial arts, Uncategorized, working out | Tagged aikido, allentown, computer geek, dad, easton, gift wrapping, GM Helio Gracie, gracie jiu jitsu, guidance, jiu-jitsu, judo, karate, self-defense, stroudsburg | Leave a comment

What do you get submitted by most often?

Posted on January 6, 2014 by playfulaikido

I am curious to see what folks are encountering out there. When I am rolling, most folks go for the armbar like crazy. Guillitines too. Ankle locks often. Not much collar chokes. Not too many kimuras. Based upon this survey … Continue reading →

Posted in exercise, gracie jiu jitsu, martial arts | Tagged aikido, allentown, GM Helio Gracie, gracie jiu jitsu, jiu-jitsu, martial arts, mma, self-defense | Leave a comment

Brasilian Jiu Jitsu Help

Posted on January 6, 2014 by playfulaikido

Hi All, My friend Sundar is on helpout. I can not recommend him enough. His jiu jitsu is awesome. If you need any help with your jiu jitsu, do not hesitate to get advice. Hey All! I have some exciting … Continue reading →

Posted in exercise, gracie jiu jitsu, martial arts, Uncategorized | Tagged aikido, allentown, budo, easton, GM Helio Gracie, gracie jiu jitsu, jiu-jitsu, judo, jujitsu, karate, martial arts, mma, pocono | Leave a comment

A Conversation With Sundar – Armbars

Posted on January 2, 2014 by playfulaikido

Often, I send my friend Sundar emails asking about jiu jitsu strategy and such. I think it may help folks if I post them on here. As a coincidence, I sent him an email about defending armbars and recently Ronda … Continue reading →

Posted in gracie jiu jitsu, martial arts | Tagged aikido, allentown, budo, easton, GM Helio Gracie, gracie jiu jitsu, intense exercise, intense training, jiu-jitsu, judo, karate, martial arts, mma, muay thai, pocono, self-defense, stroudsburg | Leave a comment

Daily Workout Routine

Posted on December 27, 2013 by playfulaikido

Here is my daily workout routine that I have been trying to stick with: 12 min of battling ropes. 1 min waves. 1 min active rest. The past two days I have been going to the park at lunch time … Continue reading →

Posted in battle ropes, exercise, gracie jiu jitsu, kettlebell, martial arts, working out | Tagged aikido, allentown, computer geek, dad, easton, GM Helio Gracie, gracie jiu jitsu, intense exercise, jiu-jitsu, judo, jujitsu, karate, martial arts, mma, pocono, self-defense, stroudsburg, ufc | 1 Comment

Stop Being Vain

Posted on December 17, 2013 by playfulaikido

It is vain to do with more what can be done with fewer — William of Occam I am drawing a line in the sand! I am going to focus on GM Helio Gracie Jiu Jitsu No fancy moves No … Continue reading →

Posted in martial arts, Uncategorized | Tagged aikido, allentown, budo, easton, GM Helio Gracie, gracie jiu jitsu, jiu-jitsu, judo, karate, martial arts, mma, muay thai, pocono, self-defense, stroudsburg | 2 Comments

Power vs. Strength

Posted on December 6, 2013 by playfulaikido

I have been training with kettlebells. Last week I started Pavels Progarm Minumum. Kettlebell swings one workout, the next workout, turkish getups. Next day rest. Repeat the sequence all over again. My friend is following more of a barbell powerlifting … Continue reading →

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Shoes and Turtles

Posted on December 4, 2013 by playfulaikido

I have not posted much lately. I have been training consistently. But, honestly, I have not had much to write about. I have been doing a lot of reading, though. I was putting on my shoes, looking down at them … Continue reading →

Posted in martial arts | Tagged aikido, allentown, budo, easton, GM Helio Gracie, gracie jiu jitsu, intense exercise, jiu-jitsu, judo, martial arts, mma, self-defense, stroudsburg, ufc | Leave a comment

Rolling week ending 9-22-2013

Posted on September 23, 2013 by playfulaikido

I trained three times this week. Two times in my garage and once with Sundar and a few folks. On Tues, I trained with Dominic. He is a newbie. His Second workout. Both times, we are focusing on bridging, shrimping … Continue reading →

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Culture Matters

Posted on September 12, 2013 by playfulaikido

Did you ever wonder how GM Helio Gracie was able to change the traditional JuJitsu into Gracie Jiu Jitsu and why the traditional Japaenese Jujitsu did not contain his efficient techniques already? Considering that Japanese JuJitsu was centuries old, you … Continue reading →

Posted in martial arts | Tagged aikido, allentown, budo, GM Helio Gracie, gracie jiu jitsu, jiu-jitsu, judo, jujitsu, karate, martial arts, mma, self-defense, stroudsburg | 2 Comments

	Jeff on Daily Workout Routine
	T. D. Davis on Stop Being Vain
	Pat Parker on Stop Being Vain
	playfulaikido on Culture Matters
	John Hillson on Culture Matters