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UFC 117 and MMA crosstraining

First, anyone watching the UFC fights tonight? I'll bring beer!

Second, any bikers around here who train in martial arts or use it as a type of crosstraining?
I train in Brazilian Jiu Jitsu during the winter; does great things to strengthen the core. Curious if anyone else trains, competes, or is a fan on the 'Link?

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Permalink Reply by Kevin C Dormant on August 7, 2010 at 8:15pm
Permalink Reply by Liz W. Durham on August 7, 2010 at 10:44pm
I have been training in aikido for about 9 years. I do not really think of it as cross training but I am sure it qualifies. Aikido is an integral part of my life; I cannot imagine not training. I currently train 3 times a week plus whatever things I might do on my own at home.

Core strength, balance, control, body awareness...all things I gain from my practice. A number of years ago I was hit by an idiotic motorist. My bike ended up under the front of her car. I end up on my feet just in front of her car...this despite having been actually hit. I attribute my martial arts training to having helped me to not go down with my bike and to even land on my feet.
Permalink Reply by Dr. Doom on August 8, 2010 at 12:09pm
I'm a huge fan; I'm actually working on a book proposal related to the sport. I've been watching the fights at Morgan's on Halsted lately, but am rethinking that since I was one of four people out of about 150 who was pulling for Sonnen last night.
Permalink Reply by Digital Dario on August 8, 2010 at 4:17pm
I have actually been practicing martial arts on and off since I was kid. Few years of TaeKwonDo, but after a few soccer injuries I had to stop for a while. Most recently training in Muay Thai and Shidokan Karate. I would definitely consider it more cross training since I don't really have the time to train and compete seriously.

anyone watching near a blue line? I'm at work until 9 downtown.

p.s. does anyone know of a place where I can watch K1 fights?
Permalink Reply by Fred Noinaj on August 8, 2010 at 11:44pm
It is true what Kevin says. If you wanna come by I can get you a free training session. I train MMA(mostly grappling, ground and pound, and boxing) Mon, tues, thurs. Then Muay Thai on Wed with former 9-time world champion Manson Gibson.

http://chicagofightclubs.com/home.aspx

Where do/did you train?

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