It's All About Flexibility

I don't mind sharing my secrets cause not everyone pays attention. This title in itself is hilarious to me because I've never been flexible a day in my life. I don't know ( I had to fight everything just now not to write "Idk" lol - oh gosh this never stops... anyway...) I don't know why or how some people would get the idea that I ever was. I have been dancing ballet and the works from the age of five, but I never had flexibility. I was 16 going on 17 when one of my instructors pulled me to the side and told me that if I didn't put in the work to get flexible now, it would be damn near impossible for it to ever happen. May she bite her tongue wherever she is because at the age of 23/24 a close friend (former now) found a donation-based yoga class and invited me along. I tell you when people are in your life, praise God, and when they leave, do the same. I love that girl and I always will though we are no longer close; thanks to her I have been able to stretch out just a little further. Thanks M. (not Marlon, her name started with "M" lol) I'm still not the contortionist I would like to be but it sure helps with my new endeavors. I don't think the triangle choke would come as easy.

Have a great night guys; I sure plan on it!

~Anandi

Xtreme Caged Combat Unrivaled

Last night Randall "Rude Boy" Brown of Budokan MMA brutalized his opponent, James Rendeiro of Martinez BJJ, at the Xtreme Caged Combat event in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. "Rude Boy" calmly, effectively, and purposefully shut down Martinez in the 3-minute, 3-round fight, earning his 3rd championship belt for the Budokan. Brown respectfully said of his competitor that he was strong. Brown usually fights at 168, Rendeiro at 185, the two battled it out and Brown proved stronger at 175.

My oh my! It was great to be there in person last night. As part of the Budokan family, I am happy for Randy and gladly send out my congratulations to him and the team; respect to our Sifu, Sensei, professors, teachers, fellow students, and families. Osu.

Another Unfair Call by Herb

Aright look. I didn't disappear from you guys this time. I've learned over the years that angry talk is not always the best for me. And for the past week I was livid. This referee has done it to me again. Not once, not twice, but three times he has made a call to end a fight at the wrong time. Seriously he let one man go unconscious and allowed the opponent to keep beating his unconscious body but then one woman takes a hit to the liver, painful but not unconscious, and he stops the fight. I think it's time to revamp this blog. With the help of a few friends of mine, I'm looking forward to talking about more topics that relates to female fighters in general, sexism in the ring - yes Herb, I called you a sexist - and whatever else is going to come up. Stay tuned. You're going to like this.