South Beach Box: Core And Upper Body Boxing Workout Review

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(More customer reviews)I was expecting a little more, however after I did the workout and referred back to the box, I realized I wasn't paying attention when I ordered it. It clearly states this is an upper body, ab workout. If you're just getting started working out you might enjoy this DVD for the simplicity, however if you've been working out a while and have done other kickboxing type DVD's you might be bored with this.
There is nothing technically wrong with the DVD. No audio or set issues.Guillermo is great. Unlike a lot of the other DVD's I have like the Tao Bo and Turbo Jam DVD's he's very pleasant to listen too. He's very calm, and you don't have to listen to someone counting to 8 over and over and over again.
He moves at a nice pace and is consistent and concise, although there were a few times it would have been helpful on the long combinations if he was queueing... it almost seemed like he was trying to concentrate himself. For such a beginner level DVD I felt like he should have went into some detail about form, like keeping your thumbs up. He was very consistent about mentioning to turn your hips for the cross punches. If you've never done anything like this, there is a really good Tae Bo (Billy Blanks - Tae Bo: Foundation / Energy) DVD that explains punching form in great detail which is important so that you don't causing injury to your shoulders.
Back to this DVD. You're basically repeating the same punches and then gradually adding on until you have a fairly lengthy combo. I think a person would quickly get bored with it, however if you do the workout and wear some type of weighted gloves you'll get a good workout for your arms and burn a few calories. He alternates the punching sets with some really basic jumping rope in place type cardio moves. As for the core work there's a small amount of standing abs which are side crunches and twists. I feel like the core section should have been longer and he could have easily incorporated some additional standing moves. The entire workout is 30 minutes.

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Bloodsport 2 (1996) Review

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(More customer reviews)The first Bloodsport will always be the best of the series, and probably remains as one of the best martial art movies of all time. Bloodsport 2 does not have the classic feel that Bloodsport has, nor does Daniel Bernhardt fill Van Damme's shoes, and the villain Demon (played by Ong Soon Han) does not come close to the on-screen presence of Bolo Yeung. What Bloodsport 2 does have over the original is the best tournament you will ever see in a movie. For a good 30 minutes throughout the film, you get some of the best choreography ever done, well editing and camera angles, and long fights that are just enjoyable to watch and appreciate. The story to Bloodsport 2 is nothing to write home about, but as far as fights, the beginning to the end of his film has nothing but continuous fights (both in and out of the tournament). The final fight between Alex (Bernhardt) and Ong Soon Han is actually pretty good, maybe better than Van Damme and Chong Li in the first Bloodsport.
If you are looking for a good all around movie in the Bloodsport series, look towards the first Bloodsport. If you don't care about story and famous actors and just want really good fights, Bloodsport 2 is the best in the series. Check out Bloodsport 3 too - its pretty lame throughout but the tournament is pretty dang good too. As for Bloodsport 4, ouch.

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Duke Roufus Muay Thai Instructional DVDs, 8 Amazing Volumes for Full Contact Kickboxing, Muay Thai & Mixed Martial Arts Fighting Review

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(More customer reviews)Having trained under some of the best Thai fighters in the world, I was curious to see what Duke Roufus had to offer. My conclusion was quick. Duke had a lot to offer, and then some! There are many Muay Thai DVDs, which will show you a technique. This one actually details the details, such as footwork and why you should move your footwork a certain way. As the techniques progress, you are still reminded (in details) why the basic footwork is such an important foundation. For the English speaking world, this DVD is also one of the clearest if not the clearest in terms of attention to details and explanation. Not only are explanations given, Duke also demonstrates why he explains things (for example a certain defense against the hook) a certain way. Alternatives are also explained, which allows the fighter to flow into another technique if one doesn't work or if the other is more applicable.
A beginner and even intermediate practitioners will suddenly realize that Muay Thai, which is often credited as being deadly because of simplicity, requires a lot more than you think in order to master that simplicity. Footwork, angle, stances, combos, strategy, etc. takes years to master and Duke explains them. You will no longer view Muay Thai as some one-kick art that you can learn in a day. The deadly simplicity takes much practice to know and apply well. Once again, Duke will give you a perspective into this reality.
In the past, I had doubted if Duke Roufus (who once criticized Muay Thai when he was much younger) would be able to actually put out a fine instructional Muay Thai DVD. Let's just say, he shut me up in a good way - and he shut me up good. This DVD is right on and is actually not just the best one in which an American teaches this Thai art; it is one of the best ones - if not the best one - period!
Combine this DVD with Malaipet's "The Muay Thai Clinch," and you will have a pretty comprehensive understanding of the art. (If there is any weakness with this DVD, it has to be that the clinch work covered is very basic and does not provide the more advanced techniques. Of course Muay Thai clinching is a whole art in itself, deserving its own volume.)
All in all, this is a 10-Star set regardless of how you look at it.

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Learn Muay Thai full contact fighting from one of the best as 4 time World Heavyweight Muay Thai Champion Duke Roufus, widely considered one of the most technical heavyweights of all time, teaches everything he knows! This DVD set will help all fighters including Kickboxers, Muay Thai fighters and Mixed Martial Artists alike! This 8 volume DVD Set is packed with over 6 hours of the finest instruction you'll find anywhere on the subject garunteed. This series covers everything from basic Muay Thai concepts like footwork, movement and equipment to advanced techniques like counter striking, strategy and fight game plan. Every technique (knees, elbows, punching, counters, fakes, blocking and much more) is explained in great detail. A must-have Video Series for any wanting to learn the very best of the striking arts. Volumes Included are, Footwork & Defense Part 1, Muay Thai Footwork & Defense Part 2, Muay Thai Full Contact Punching, Muay Thai Full Contact Kicking, Muay Thai Elbows Knees & Inside Fighting, Muay Thai Combinations, Muay Thai Fighting Strategies, Muay Thai Equipment Workout & Duke Roufus In Action.

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Muay Thai Clinch for MMA Review

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(More customer reviews)ANDERSON SILVA
MUAY THAI CLINCH for MMA
a Brian Rule Production
presented by Victory Belt
© Marc Wickert, March 12, 2011
[...]
This is the fourth installment in DVDs from "The Spider", and if there's one person you don't want to get caught in a Thai clinch with, it's Anderson Silva - the most successful middleweight in UFC history.
Silva's trademark Muay Thai clinches have featured in most of his fights, including two title fights with Rich Franklin ( UFCs 64 and 77), a non-title fight against Travis Lutter (UFC 67) and his title defense against Dan Henderson (UFC 82).
Muay Thai Clinch for MMA is another Victory Belt treasure chest of valuable information for any MMA or Thai boxing enthusiast.
All tactics on Muay Thai Clinch for MMA are in revolutionary technique presentation featuring both orthodox and southpaw optical flow replays, and cover eight main categories:
Clinch Fundamentals
Attacking & Controlling Whilst Breaking His Posture
Countering Escape Attempts
Escaping Opponent's Thai Clinch & Counterattacking: Knee Attacks
Escaping Opponent's Thai Clinch & Counterattacking: Elbow Attacks
Over-Under Attacks
Body-Lock Counterattacks
Clinch Sparring
Clinch Fundamentals
*How to grip and positioning of elbows.
*Head control grips: hand-over-hand and hand-over-fist grips.
*Cross-arm grip with your elbow bone cutting into his neck.
*Establishing the clinch off overhand.
*Establishing the clinch off lead hook.
Attacking & Controlling Whilst Breaking His Posture
*Knee strikes.
*Arm lift to side knee.
*Overhook to side knee.
*Break tie-up to knee.
*Force head down to straight knee.
*Stomp kick to hips and straight knee.
*Hip separation to straight knee.
*Off-balance variation to side knee.
*Backward pull to downward knee.
*Inside step to side knee.
*Off-balance to knee attacks.
Countering His Escape Attempts
*Countering head escape with chin check.
*Countering crossface with crossface.
*Countering crossface with off-balance.
*Countering hip block with arm swing.
*Countering leg grab with leg extension.
*Countering leg grab with jump knee.
*Countering leg grab with side leg extension.
Escaping & Counterattacking
*Chin check.
*Downward elbow to side knee.
*Crossface with arm lift.
*Shoulder shrug.
*Shoulder dip.
*Double arm-lever break.
*Cross arm-lever break.
*Arm lift.
*Double crossface.
*Upper chest press.
Escaping His Thai Clinch & Counterattacking: Elbow Attacks
*Chin check to uppercut elbow.
*Crossface to uppercut elbow.
*Break tie-up to uppercut elbow.
*Arm lace to side elbow.
*Crossface uppercut to uppercut elbow.
*Arm lace to downward elbow.
*Inside break to side elbow.
Over-Under Attacks
*Shoulder bump to collar tie.
*Hip block to straight knee.
*Overhook arm trap.
*Crossface.
*Around-the-back arm trap.
Body-lock Counterattacks
*Double hip block.
*Inside Pummel to hip block.
*Double arm-lever to arm drag.
*Shoulder bump to crossface.
*Inside hip block/chin check.
*Crossface to side elbow.
Clinch Sparring
Here Anderson demonstrates for you the above techniques whilst free sparring.
Includes:
*Pummeling drill.
*Sparring attacks.
*Sparring counters.
*Sparring attacks and counters.
*Sparring over-under clinch attacks.
*Sparring body-lock counters.
*Exclusive bonus featurette "Behind the Scenes, Part 1".Be sure to add this DVD to your shopping trolley!
ANDERSON SILVA DVDs available through Amazon.com
MUAY THAI CLINCH for MMA
STRIKING COMBOS for MMA
BOXING for MMA
TAKEDOWNS & TAKEDOWN DEFENSE for MMA


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In MUAY THAI CLINCH FOR MMA, UFC Middleweight Champion Anderson Silva reveals the clinch fighting system that propelled him towards becoming the best pound-for-pound fighter on the planet. Using detailed analysis, slow motion, multiple camera angels, and seamless editing techniques, he unveils everything from fundamental clinching concepts to advanced attacks.In this one-of-a-kind DVD, Anderson teaches you how to destroy your opponent s base and balance in the Muay Thai clinch, and then batter him up-close and personal with knees and elbows strikes. He teaches you how to transition from one dominant clinch position to another based upon your opponent s reactions, allowing you to constantly maintain the upper hand. And when your opponent manages to establish the Muay Thai clinch, he not only details numerous escapes, but also how to follow up your escape with an aggressive counterattack. Leaving know stone unturned, he even breaks down the most effective drills to increase the speed, power, and timing of the Muay Thai clinch techniques in your arsenal. Whether you are a beginner martial artists or a professional MMA fighter, Muay Thai Clinch for MMA will take your game to the next level.

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