just trying to survive
just trying to survive
From Asia’s Gold Medalist in Kickboxing to MMA From Kickboxing to MMA: I remember the first day this guy came into the gym. As he introduced himself to everybody, his eyes and demeanor showed what he really wanted. At that time, I saw a fighter who was trying to learn and absorb everything as much…
Working Out with a Torn ACL Workout Session 14 As for Working Out with a Torn ACL Workout Session 14, I had to do as many as I can until technical failure for the trap bar deadlift; I did 13. December 20th, 2017 stretches Med Ball Throw Trap Bar Deadlift Press Belt Squat 90/90 ER…
From MMA to Boxing – An Interview with a South Korean Boxer: Taekyun Kim “TK” Interview with a South Korean Boxer: Probably more than 5 years ago, TK and I used to train at the same gym. He’s been a great teammate, sparring partner and friend. I remember he would often kick my ass in…
MMA Gear Here’s a list of all the MMA gear that I use when training. The factors I consider when purchasing MMA gear is efficiency, durability, and pricing. I first look at the price, durability and then brand when purchasing the MMA gear. I did not include my jiujitsu gi, socks and wrestling shoes. …
South Korean MMA Fighter: Won Jun Jang “Hellboy” In my opinion, there is a South Korean MMA fighter that has been kept low key and his name is Won Jun Jang. Won Jun and I have trained together for a few years. At this time, we were training to become professional fighters and were looking…
Exercising with a Torn ACL – Workout Session 13 Unfortunately, I had to take a week off because I got into a scooter accident. I was being too cocky and fast on a turn. Fortunately, no one around me got hurt. It was a very stupid decision that I had made. I definitely learned a…
Training with a Torn ACL – Workout Session 12 While training with a torn ACL, this was the final workout session for the 4 week training block. Surprisingly, for the double kettlebell front squats and farmer’s walk, I have improved by about 10 seconds. December 8th, 2017 workout session: stretches SSB (Safety Squat Bar) Squat…
ACL Tear Exercises without Surgery – Workout Session 11 While training with a torn ACL, I did a new workout for my ACL tear exercises without surgery: the last part of the workout was difficult. It was my first time doing the truck push. I honestly felt like I was about to throw up. I…
Torn ACL training – Workout Session 10 As for Torn ACL training – Workout Session 10, the final part of this workout session was more difficult. A heavier kettlebell was used for the swings and pushups were elevated. December 10th, 2017 workout session: stretches learning how to SSB (Safety Squat Bar) Squat bench press inverted…
Working Out with a Torn ACL – Workout Session 9 While working out with a torn ACL, Eric has been pushing and improving my physical condition. As I have mentioned numerous times, I feel improvement in strength after each session. As stubborn as I am, it definitely shows how important it is to also apply…