"You Don't Know Me!" - A Story of Fat A$$ Kung Fu Guy

"You Don't Know Me!" - A Story of Fat A$$ Kung Fu Guy

Too often in life, we assume we know someone’s whole life by simply looking at them in the here and now instead of walking in their shoes. Looking at me now, you are probably unaware that I have struggled with my weight since I was 12 years old. Roller coaster rides on the scale. Battles with eating disorders. Chasing diets. Trying to exercise my way out of a bad diet. Here is a story of my struggle with weight. Other people out there have it far worse, but if my story can help someone, then I am happy to share it.

Cracking the Black: Thomas McNair

Cracking the Black: Thomas McNair

Back in 2012, a young man in his early 20’s walked into my school and signed up for classes. He was excited, highly motivated, and ready to train. He had a great attitude and when he was in class, he would work hard. The first few years saw him…

How to Escape the Clinch - Continued

How to Escape the Clinch - Continued

Here is another follow-up to the videos we shot in LA with Sensei Ando last year (May 2019) as we catch up with the backlog of footage. In this one, Thomas and I will cover the Reverse Hook and how to use it to gain control of the clinch, along with options for follow-up such as: crushing knee, wicked knee, and hanging hook.

"Don't Touch Me" - Why I Hated BJJ

"Don't Touch Me" - Why I Hated BJJ

As I’m sure some of you can understand, the idea of having to work closely with someone else, especially on the ground, used to 'skeeve me out'. There is a stark differential between what I was accustomed to - striking, kicking, and takedowns, in contrast to rolling around on the ground with another human being while wearing pajamas, or skin tight clothing. In the world of hindsight is 20/20…

,

Size Matters in BJJ!!! - Part 3 - Breaking Closed Guard

,
Size Matters in BJJ!!! - Part 3 - Breaking Closed Guard

Here's one of my favorite closed guard breaks, and why it is horrible for taller vs. smaller. If you do use this BJJ escape, here is the answer to 'why isn't my closed guard break working?' Enjoy this next installments in our Size Matters series. This is a must see if you are trying to break a smaller grapplers closed guard.

,

The Art of Counter-Striking

,
The Art of Counter-Striking

There are two types of fighters - offensive fighters, and counter-fighters. A list of descriptors for offensive fighters is comprised of - aggressive, confrontational, type-A personality, control freaks, etc. On the inverse, the counter-fighter may be described as - laid back, docile, relaxed, non-confrontational. I contest that, no matter what your style of fighting is, I will make the case that the counter-striking skills are crucial to both camps of fighters. For now, if you are an offensive fighter, skip ahead to the section below on Offensive Fighters. If you are a Counter-Fighter, then carry on to the next paragraph.

Guest Appearance: Real Fake Swords and Fake Real Swords - Episode 61: Randy Brown the Senior Clinching Mantis

Guest Appearance: Real Fake Swords and Fake Real Swords - Episode 61: Randy Brown the Senior Clinching Mantis

“Sifu Randy Brown is the instructor of Vincent Tseng, with 20 years of experience in the style of Praying Mantis as well as 7 years of Brazilian Jujitsu, he was able to make the 2 arts complement each other. In this episode we explore his background as well as the past and present state of Chinese martial arts and modern combat sports.”

What's New

Featured
MANTIS GRAPPLING CAMP 2025
Apr 18
MANTIS GRAPPLING CAMP 2025

Follow Us On

Randy Brown Mantis Boxing, 192 Main Street, Westminster, MA 01473, USA(978) 808-9618

Powered by Squarespace

Cart (0)