Kombat Arts Blog

      That’s it.  Hope you enjoyed them.  We hope to get the DVD in a week or so, Jd

          Ok guys here are some piks of the Kombat guys competing in MMA in Ohio.  Enjoy!  Jd 

I am proud to congratulate the athletes that recently competed in Akron, Ohio on March 15 2008 on the televised MMA competition, Blood, Sweat & Rock n Roll, Combat Challenge #4. Frank Marques’ opponent mysteriously dropped out after the weigh ins and Fadi Nader lost a 3 round decision to a very good opponent after taking this fight on a weeks notice.  Mark Strickland won his match with a 2nd round TKO by mounting his opponent and administrating a good beating.  Kearn Nedd finished his opponent in the 2nd round via TKO by pummelling his opponent with boxing and knees.  Finally Max Grech finished his opponent in the 2nd round via TKO in typical “Max” fashion by chopping his opponent’s leg with Thai kicks like a tree until his opponent collapsed under a useless leg.  GREAT WORK GUYS.  We are all very happy for your accomplishments and thanks to all of the coaches and training partners that helped make this happen.  Piks will uploaded later this week, Jd

  I’m back from vacation! My eating habits were not really the best…so since I have to suffer to get back in shape…all of you must also SUFFER :)  Jd 

Hey guys,

 sorry haven’t posted for awhile, just got back from vacation.  Check out this article in the Globe and Mail regarding the rise of MMA.  I’m happy that Patrick wrote a good article on the merits of training in MMA and I hope you enjoy it!  I am also proud to say I have the best bunch of students in the world! You guys really showed the reporter how hard you guys can train, but more importantly to me, a lot of you guys showed how you can take the lessons learned from martial arts and apply it to your “outside” life, making yourselves true matial artists, Jd

Kombat Arts will again be hosting a grappling competition!  The event will be both a gi and no-gi event and will attract many competitors from the GTA area and the States.  This will be a great grappling tournament showcasing some of the best athletes in Brazilian Jiu Jitsu (BJJ), Jiu Jitsu, Judo, wrestling, sambo and submission grappling.  The tournament will be held just north of Mississauga in Brampton, pretty much accessible by everyone in the GTA area.  For more info check it out here.

RAVEN Self Defense is celebrating it’s 5 year anniversary!  During the last 5 years Linda de Los Reyes has been teaching hundreds of women on the values of self defense.  Check out her new re-vamped website.  The next self defense course will be on April 13th.  Take a pro-active step to your self defense by attending this valuable course, Jd

    We got some really cool stuff from Sinister Brand at the Kombat Arts ProShop.  The shorts, long sleeve tees, t-shirts and hoodies are sweet!  Sinister Brand has got some great stuff and it also helps that the name is synonymous with one of my favourite MMA fighters from the UFC, Anderson Silva; what a great match against Dan Henderson (who is also one of my faves)!  In any case drop by, Sinister items are already quickly leaving the store…Jd