Donnie Yen in the movie “Ip Man 2” Yen describes himself as a mixed martial artist, and this is evident from his style.   He learned wushu from a young age, under his mother’s tutelage. He then went on to learn taekwondo in his teenage years, and currently holds a 6th degree black belt in taekwondo. When he was a teenager he began training at the Beijing Sports Institute, the same facility where champion-turned actor Jet Li trained; this is where the two of them crossed paths for the first time. Yen later went on to discover and to seek knowledge on other martial arts style, he would later obtain belts from judo and Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, and went on to study the art of parkour, wrestling, Muay Thai, kickboxing and boxing under various trainers. His exposure of mixed martial arts (MMA) was heightened when he went back to the United States from 2000 to 2003, while making his Hollywood debut, he also took time off to learn the various martial arts form.[22] The progress was evident when he returned back to Asia, where he implemented his new found knowledge of MMA showcased in films such as SPL: Sha Po Lang (2005) and Flash Point (2007). Near the end of 2007, Yen added a new martial arts system to his arsenal. He was offered the role of Wing Chun grandmaster and Bruce Lee’s mentor, Ip Man, in a 2008 film named after the grandmaster. He worked hard and studied Wing Chun under Ip Man’s eldest son, Ip Chun for 9 months before tackling the role.[23][24]Ip Chun has since praised Yen for his effort, and complimented that Yen is a great martial artist and a fast learner, and has managed to grasp the full concept of Wing Chun much faster than anyone he has taught.[25] Yen believes in practical combat, and in his opinion, MMA is the most authentic type of practical combat. He has particular interest in the art of Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu and has obtained a purple belt.[26] He has mentioned that he would have entered the Octagon, joining the Ultimate Fighting Championship if he did not have a recurring shoulder injury.[27] Yen’s philosophy is that, even though there are many technical aspects of the various martial arts form, however the most effective form of combat is when the strength of the martial arts are added together, when various martial arts work together harmoniously. The essence of martial arts is the flow, the flow or images, the flow of music, the flow of communication between an artist and the audience. Martial art is a form of expression, an expression from your inner self to your hands and legs. Yen has a famous quote, “When you watch my films, you’re feeling my heart.”[28]

Donnie Yen in the movie “Ip Man 2”

Yen describes himself as a mixed martial artist, and this is evident from his style.   He learned wushu from a young age, under his mother’s tutelage. He then went on to learn taekwondo in his teenage years, and currently holds a 6th degree black belt in taekwondo. When he was a teenager he began training at the Beijing Sports Institute, the same facility where champion-turned actor Jet Li trained; this is where the two of them crossed paths for the first time. Yen later went on to discover and to seek knowledge on other martial arts style, he would later obtain belts from judo and Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, and went on to study the art of parkour, wrestling, Muay Thai, kickboxing and boxing under various trainers. His exposure of mixed martial arts (MMA) was heightened when he went back to the United States from 2000 to 2003, while making his Hollywood debut, he also took time off to learn the various martial arts form.[22] The progress was evident when he returned back to Asia, where he implemented his new found knowledge of MMA showcased in films such as SPL: Sha Po Lang (2005) and Flash Point (2007).

Near the end of 2007, Yen added a new martial arts system to his arsenal. He was offered the role of Wing Chun grandmaster and Bruce Lee’s mentor, Ip Man, in a 2008 film named after the grandmaster. He worked hard and studied Wing Chun under Ip Man’s eldest son, Ip Chun for 9 months before tackling the role.[23][24]Ip Chun has since praised Yen for his effort, and complimented that Yen is a great martial artist and a fast learner, and has managed to grasp the full concept of Wing Chun much faster than anyone he has taught.[25]

Yen believes in practical combat, and in his opinion, MMA is the most authentic type of practical combat. He has particular interest in the art of Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu and has obtained a purple belt.[26] He has mentioned that he would have entered the Octagon, joining the Ultimate Fighting Championship if he did not have a recurring shoulder injury.[27]

Yen’s philosophy is that, even though there are many technical aspects of the various martial arts form, however the most effective form of combat is when the strength of the martial arts are added together, when various martial arts work together harmoniously. The essence of martial arts is the flow, the flow or images, the flow of music, the flow of communication between an artist and the audience. Martial art is a form of expression, an expression from your inner self to your hands and legs. Yen has a famous quote, “When you watch my films, you’re feeling my heart.”[28]

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Bas Rutten Teaches You How To Bar Fight

This is  hilarious. He so nonchalantly goes through these incredibly brutal and painful tactics. 

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Erika Kamimura vs. Kanako Oka, Miyo Yoshida and Seo Hee Ham

Erika Kamimura’s Girls S-Cup 2011 Tournament Run (SHE’S ONLY 16 DURING THIS TOURNAMENT) 

Cool shootboxing match. Very similar to sanshou in that you see strikes, kicks, throws, but no fighting on the ground.

Gina “Conviction” Carano was formerly the #3-ranked 145-pound female fighter in the world according to the Unified Women’s MMA Rankings, with an mma record of 7-1-0. Carano started her career in the sport of Muay Thai. After achieving a Muay Thai record of 12-1-1, Carano received an offer to participate in the first-ever sanctioned female MMA bout in Nevada. She was invited to the World Pro Fighting show in Las Vegas to fight Rosi Sexton. [9] Carano won the fight by knocking out Sexton late in the second round. She is starring in the Steven Soderbergh action thriller, “Haywire” due in January 2012.

Gina “Conviction” Carano was formerly the #3-ranked 145-pound female fighter in the world according to the Unified Women’s MMA Rankings, with an mma record of 7-1-0. Carano started her career in the sport of Muay Thai. After achieving a Muay Thai record of 12-1-1, Carano received an offer to participate in the first-ever sanctioned female MMA bout in Nevada. She was invited to the World Pro Fighting show in Las Vegas to fight Rosi Sexton. [9] Carano won the fight by knocking out Sexton late in the second round. She is starring in the Steven Soderbergh action thriller, “Haywire” due in January 2012.

Saenchai Sinbimuaythai (born July 30, 1980), formerly known as Saenchai Sor Kingstar, is a Thai Muay Thai kickboxer. He won the Lumpinee Championship title in three different weight divisions, therefore he is considered one of the best pound for pound Muay Thai fighters in the world. Saenchai would often give up 5 lbs. + in weight to find worthy opponents in Thailand. He’s known for having excellent ring vision and speed…I would love to see this guy in an Ufc/mma match.

Shuai jiao (Chinese: 摔跤 or 摔角; pinyin: Shuāijiāo; Wade–Giles: Shuai-chiao) is the general Mandarin Chinese term for wrestling. As a generic name, it may be used to cover various styles of wrestling practised in China in the form of a martial arts system or a sport.

Shuai jiao (Chinese: 摔跤 or 摔角; pinyin: Shuāijiāo; Wade–Giles: Shuai-chiao) is the general Mandarin Chinese term for wrestling. As a generic name, it may be used to cover various styles of wrestling practised in China in the form of a martial arts system or a sport.

School outdoor, this summer.

School outdoor, this summer.

Dit da jow- “iron hit wine” aka kung fu cologne…made with these herbs, camphor, menthol and grain alcohol…Dit Da Jow is a popular Chinese liniment sold to heal external damage such as bruises or sore muscles. There are several different recipes for Dit Da Jow, most of which are considered to be a “secret formula” passed down through oral and written history of Traditional Chinese Medicine, martial arts, and modern Western science. Many of the recipes are available online…this stuff works!

Dit da jow- “iron hit wine” aka kung fu cologne…made with these herbs, camphor, menthol and grain alcohol…Dit Da Jow is a popular Chinese liniment sold to heal external damage such as bruises or sore muscles. There are several different recipes for Dit Da Jow, most of which are considered to be a “secret formula” passed down through oral and written history of Traditional Chinese Medicine, martial arts, and modern Western science. Many of the recipes are available online…this stuff works!

Cyborg vs Conviction, in their classic bout when Cristiane “Cyborg” Santos won the Strikforce Women’s Title from Gina “Conviction” Carano.

Cyborg vs Conviction, in their classic bout when Cristiane “Cyborg” Santos won the Strikforce Women’s Title from Gina “Conviction” Carano.

46 year old light heavyweight champ, Bernard Hopkins, until 10/16, when the ref ruled a TKO after Hopkins stated he was injured after hitting the mat on his shoulder following this shoulder takedown by Chad Dawson….TKO or foul? Most likely the Hopkins camp will appeal.

46 year old light heavyweight champ, Bernard Hopkins, until 10/16, when the ref ruled a TKO after Hopkins stated he was injured after hitting the mat on his shoulder following this shoulder takedown by Chad Dawson….TKO or foul? Most likely the Hopkins camp will appeal.