Posted on 2010-01-21 02:37:52

Category: Training

I trained at Grant Brothers Boxing & MMA gym today. Ryan Grant is an awesome boxing coach and I look forward to training with him again.

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Posted on 2010-01-14 01:20:07

Category: Appearance

Mark Bocek at the motorcycle show.

January 16, and 17th 2010,from 1pm to 6pm

Location: International Centre 6900 Airport Road Toronto

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Posted on 2010-01-14 01:11:02

Category: Training

Mark Bocek is now a proud member of American Top Team.

Mark has been training with ATT in Coconut Creek Florida since September 24. Mark is training hard for his next fight. ATT is like a family where everyone helps eachother.

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Posted on 2010-01-12 05:41:38

Category: UFC Fights

April 17, 2009

Mark Bocek weighed in at 154 lbs and David Bielkheden weighed in at 157 lbs.

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Posted on 2010-01-12 02:22:39

Category: BJJ History

Brazilian Jiu Jitsu (BJJ)

Description
BJJ is an effective self defense system with its main emphasis on ground fighting and submission holds involving joint locks and chokeholds. BJJ was originally intended to teach a smaller average person how to beat a larger, ber and faster opponent in combat focusing on leverage and technique rather than speed and strength.

History
BJJ is based on Judo and was developed in Brazil by the Gracie family during the mid-20th century. The Gracies constantly tested and adjusted their fighting style by participating in many streetfights in Brazil. BJJ gained mainstream attention back in 1993 when the first Ultimate Fighting Championship was held. The UFC was originally a one-night tournament that placed 2 men of different martial arts backgrounds inside a cage to fight. There were only 2 rules: no biting and no eye gouging. The event was bareknuckle, offered no time limits and the only way to win was by knockout or submission. Many misconceptions were proven wrong when masters of traditional martial arts were unable to use their striking to finish a fight in seconds. What surprised everyone was that a man named Royce Gracie easily beat opponents twice his size by clinching and bringing them to the ground. He would then control his opponents, gain positional advantage and ultimately force them to submit by using arm bars and chokes.

This opened the eyes of the martial arts world and proved that grappling was one of the most neglected parts of combat and also a highly effective way to finish a fight.

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