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Like the Hadoken Gi we showed you last month; the Spock Gi |s made of $50 gsm Japanese pearl weave that's soft to the touch and the pants are ‘made of twill The seams are triple-stitched, and knees reinforced, all that and this super logical Spock Gi carrying bag, We've left ow some other details that Star Trek nerds will geek out on. MANTO goes Hollywood MANTO's “Warrior” rashguard went along forthe rice with the Griswold family inthis year’s refresh of the classic lick “Vacation starring Ed Helms and Christina Applegate. Young Kevin Griswold is seen many times in the movie sporting the "Warrior" rashguara, I's probably too late to catch Vacation in theaters, but be ‘on the look out for the DVD soon. Mantofight.com Pec The Bj) Tour Series will make it’ frst ever stop in Azusa California, deep in the heart of Southern California, ‘The stop takes place fon September 12th andi open to gi competitors ages and up! The host location is Fel Event Center on the campus of Azusa Pacific University. The same arena will host the IBF No-Gi Worlds later this year. We'll be at the 8) Tour event covering and competing. By the time you read this, there still might be time to sign up, or at least come out and cheer on your friends. Bijtour.comIT’S SPREADING! Ifyou've paid attention to any short and long sleeve along with action sports in the last few years, the Compression Pants, and we can you're more than likely seen the vouch for the ACin your pants effect VIRUS brand before. 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Not only does the over consumption of sugar lead to many long-term negative health effects such as dlabetes, impaired immune system, and chronic diseases; but i's probably why you have to sign Up in medium heavy when you should be a middie weight! Ifyou haver't already do an ausit of your regular diet. Cut out the sugary drinks first. Ths s the low hanging fruit, next look for things ike simple carbs lke white flour and unrefined sugars. These are many breads, breakfast cereals, and pasta, Reducing or eliminating many of these indulgences from your diet is @ relatively easy way to keep healthy inthe long run while making your next competition that much easier. I you've struggled with this before, don't try to tackle tall at once, Take each day one at atime, over the course of a month all the small things you've intentionally avoided will add up. You'llsee the results 4 fon the scale, then on the mats!HIGH The much talked about FIVE Grappling Super League took place recently. The ‘event took place at Studio 540 in Solano Beach California: a pair of competitor brackets ran down to one winner in each taking home 10G's! Each match was 6 ‘minutes in length with points. Inthe Men's 'No-Gi bracket, Tim Spriggs of Team Lloyd up with the win. Spriggs flest ‘matchup was against Bruno Bastos, who we won aver based on referee's decision with no points for either of them. In the second round, Spriggs defeated Lucas Rocha by points. In the Final Spriggs defeated a hard-charging Yun Simoes by lust two points to take home the belt. FESSIONAL Pane sal) After an intense training session, your halr looks like horrible. Why bother trying to fixit, ust put ald on it. Check out these new lids from Senso Bl}, We're especially fond of the SSnapback Trucker Signature, but they're al pretty cool Sensobjj.com Inthe Women’s Gi bracket, it was Mackenzie Dern showing why she's one of the most dynamic fighters in the sport. Mackenzie submitted, in order, Tammi Musumeci, Fabiana Borges, and Karen Antunes, The thr straight submissions sent her home with the big belt and the big check. ‘The two super fights both went into overtime after 10-minute sub-only The first between Keenan Cornelius and Otavio Sousa was won by Keenan 4 points to none when the time ran out The super fight between Garry Tenon and Joao Miyao was one af the most exciting examples of submission wrestling riods. we've seen in along time. Garry Tonon ‘was relentless in his continual assault to Joao's legs. To the disbelief of many in attendance, loao managed to weather the storm. After a 16-minute battle, it ‘came down to a referee's decision. Even ‘though Joao was assessed a penalty for contesting a referee's call, the final decision was based on the frst etteria of aggressiveness that went to Garry. ‘The event went off without a hitch ‘and provided some pretty exciting matchups. We hope that i's the frst ‘of many from FIVE Grappling, You can catch a replay at their website Fivegrappling.com4 Submission only in are rapidly gaining popularity. At the forefront ofthis treng, Submission Series P has put together some very potent lineups that have quickly become fan ‘Some of the submission only invitation style ‘events put together ‘match ups that are rather even, pitting competitors against each other who have very litle to gain The key to success for ‘Submission Series Pro is deliberate mismatches By setting up matches between comp. who are considered to be pushing the pace. con aiferent levels, each petitar Is encouraged tobe much more The brand of Submission Series Pro has attracte: alot of buzz by putting together these sorts of cards because the resulting matches are faster paced and ‘more entertaining than other those on other promotions the "big name" wins a ‘match, more often than rot itis with a slick and Unexpected submission, While, when the underdog wins, everyone inherently roots for them because who doesnt like seeing an Underdog win? ‘A.common misconception Is that pitting two ‘amazing competitors against each other willinherently yield an ent aining match. Competitors play a of game, very often finding themselves loss interested in winning decisively than in merely avoiding defeat, A ‘submission only oupled with the implied tential losses and victories that mismatches yield encourage a greater level of “hunger” from teach competitor. For the underdog, even a draw isa victory, and achieving a submission can be career changing On the other han, th raw as a loss and needs that big name" vie submission vietory forthe Another key element that makes Submission Series Pro special is that showcases talent at more than one level, Other ‘Submission Only events tend to focus upon and invite iely level world-class black belt, owever Submission Series Pro has invited competitors of as low a fank as blue belt, and has ted lower ranks against nigher ranks, again part of their deliberate mismatch concept that has made them so popular Past ecitions of the event are readily accessible on the internet, and there are already several future incarnations in the works, The next event will be on September 12th in Halifax Nova Scotia featuring WSOF and UI ‘among others, with future dates to be announced, ‘See submissionseries.ca for more detailsS 6 th See 2 (© OG cTRLINDUSTRIES.comMEWSREED Deseo SeTHIS MONTH ON THE WEB g Pre freee f Cements JIU-JITSU'HISTORY FACT; Casey Dekker ‘ rere es Tot HOME PRACTICE MATS. Free Shipping on all Home Mats! FACTORY SPECIALS SS ee [77 FIex)Nf estilo5.O fightwearmu Fight wearPON is OTL O NY eect PURPLE BELT. Lauren ee eee ee ir a Purple Looks Good On Him Kevin Gutierrez started training ‘about five years ago thanks to listening to Joe Rogan's podca: Joe's sage advice is what finaly Convinced him to jump onto the ‘mats, Gracie Academy welcomed him wit positive and friendly vibes. He says his journey me only trying to jefense, but now its a ‘Congratulations Kevin fon completely embracing jutsu into your life and on achieving your purpie belt Congratulations are in order to Brandon Hornby on achievi brown belt under the tutela of Renzo Gracie black bel Manoon of Tim Mannion jitsu in Blacksburg Virginia, ) ee Predmore was promoted to Brown ~ & Bet by Professor jet St ge) Professor Roberto "I =. 9, kaso, 1VD LIKE TO THANK... Hiliu-itsu Mag, Today got hit with one of the biggest {and best surprises of my ie, I had the honor of getting promoted to black belt by Cassio Werneck. | had zero dea this wasin the cards for me and am blown away right now. Iwant to dedicate this achievernent, tomymom, who itil alive ‘would be on the phone right now with her friends telling them her son got his back bet in karate. | ove you mom and miss you everyday. If youll let me, I lke to say thank you to my with the sport. itis a great tlscpline for me and brings mea lot of peace to mi life. I would much rather be a student than a teacher, but "have always lived where there wasno ju-tsu schoo nearby so through necessity | teach, lam excited to continue sharing my humble knowledge with my stucients, and hopefully | can change some ves for the better in the same manner |Inave experienced, We live Inthe town of San Francisco (San Pancho] Nayarit Mexico, An interesting fact, family for supporting my art. Finding youroriginal is that | amvnow the frst passion forju-tsu allthis school in Sacramento Jujitsu black belt teaching time and to my wifeforher _pre-Intornet wasn't easy inthe Puerto Vallarta area endless support for mein all but when I did, new In Mexico. teach at jungle things martial ats and for had found something Jutsu in San Franeisce NEVER complaining about special, Training lujtsu Mexico, Fuerza y Honor! hhowmuch time 've spent has changed my life for the Thank you for sharing ~ training. Alison cried when! —betterin so many ways. If Nathaniel Redriguez walked through the door stil | hada found that schoo! wearing a black belt today! | don'tthink I would have been able to continue my Thank you to all my taining journey, which has shaped partners and teachers, and my ife immensely. thank you Cassio, When started training with youin My humble goals for jutsu 2002,1wasabrandnew —_inthenext few years are blue belt with no teacher. just to teach this incredible can honesty say thatif art to my daughter and itwere not for you would to continue on my own never have experienced all martial arts journey. got the life changing benefits| interested in jutsu as a have received trom training form of martial art and for this very challenging martial self-defense but fellin love Caer en Caer Cees than Carlson Gracie jr Carlos Eee ee cud eae ad eer Eon es pes urmney Reward Summer started off right at Dojot Martial Arts Academy in Utica, NY as long time member Mike Sady received his well deserved brown from black belt Len Sonia. Mike started with Len when stilin high school over ten years ago. Since then Mike has criss-crossed the state of New York He's trained in Buffalo, back in Utica then on to Albany where he received his purple from Renzo black belt Bruno Tastes before coming home to train ang teach with Len. That just goes to show you that no matter where life takes ‘you jitsu and the relationships ‘we make will be there for you along the journey. Congrats Mike ‘on sticking with it!22 GRUB MILK 455488 On Patrick Flores When you were a kid if someone said "would you like a ads and have several choices in the type we consume. It glass of milk?" you knew right away what they were taking can be mixed in with your post work out protein powder, about. Today things area litle different. The term “milk enjoyed with @ bows of your favorite breakfast cereal could can be applied to more than just cow's milk or just by tse Examining our options will allow us to pick the milk that is right for our needs as grapplers. Mik is what most of us were raised on as kids to provide Us with nourishment. As adults, we laugh at Got Milk —_ oo Recentstudies \/qrities: r have shown that whole Mi: None ofthe fat is Dairy Milks just many adults are removed, soit is essentially 3.5% milk simply mikthat comes significantly lacking tetera te highest Intern sposiagenlvoonp in vitamin D. is high in protein, fat, 2%, 1%, and Fat Free: The three calcium, and vitamin other choices have less mikfat. These ©. Italo comes in ‘options wl provide you with similar diferent varieties. An nutronal value, but fewer calories 802 glass of dairy mik thanks to the reduced amount of fat. provides 8 grams of protein and between 11 and 12 grams of carbs. The variable of milk fat changes the calories and saturated fat Lactose-free: Lactose is a natural sugar that is found in dairy rik Lactose: free mik is processed to break down and remove this sugar for the lactose intolerant.SOY MILK Coming from soybeans, this type of milk |s.@ popular choice for people who are lactose intolerant because it doesn't Contain the lactose found in dairy rik ‘Since it comes from soybeans, it contains no cholesterol, and has naturally lower levels of fat than dairy milk, You might think it doesn't contain the same vitamin content as dairy milk, but that is wrong, Soymilk actually contains a good amount Of protein, calcium, and potassium, With all these benefits, you may wonder why its not as popular as dairy mik. Well, for most, itdoesn’t taste as good as, whole milk | personally dor't enjoy the taste, There are alsa studies showing that overconsumption of soy can lead to fertility issues and low sperm counts in ‘men, So, crink in maderation. Recent studies have suggested that low- {at chocolate milks an ideal recovery drink thanks tots 4:1 carbohydrate to protein rat After a tough training session your body is craving glycogen [sugar] in your muscles, ‘and chocolate milk contains sugars, pratein, electrolytes, calcium and vitamin D. All are nutrients you need to begin your recovery process. It tastes delicious, too! eee cussions to 01 » Who Knew? irheatth. This ALMOND MILK Made from ground up almonds, almond rik is typically lower in calories, assuming no sweeteners were added, Like soymilk, itis also lactose-free, contains no cholesterol or saturated fat Though it contains good amounts of vitamins A and O, almond mik doesn't contain the protein or calcium that dairy or soymilk has. Almond milk has a Unique taste tot, and has a smoother consistency than other nut-based milks. ie ru Ea) cn Milk RICE MILK Rice mik is made from milled rice and water. For people who are allergic to ruts and lactose intolerant, this would be the way to go. Unfortunately, t doesn't contain the calcium or the vitamins that ‘other milks provide. tis also lower in protein and higher in carbohydrates.COCONUT MILK Coconut milk shouldbe confused with the popular coconut water. Because it comes from coconut, it is lactose-free and high in vitamins, Coconut milkis high in fat, but in MCFAs that are known to benefit the bbody. Coconut products have been {growing in popularity in recent years, so don't be surprised to see more Coconut milk showing up at the grocery stores. HEMP MILK Hemp gets a lot of bad press because of its relation to marijuana. Hemp, however, is not the same, and is actually a remarkable material that can bbe used for many things. It contains no (or miniscule amounts of] THC, which Is the active ingredient in Cannabis [marijuana] that gets you high. Like soy for nut-based milks, hemp is lactose. free. It's a decent source of protein, but it doesn't have the vitamin content some other milk products have, 2 2 E das —e CASHEW MILK Cashew milkis another nut-based milk that contains no lactose or saturated fats It provides a high ‘amount of caleiurn and vitamins, but at the sacrifice of protein. It does, however, provide a creamier ‘consistency and richer taste than ‘other non-dairy milk, which makes this milk ideal for cereal. | wasn't as Familiar with cashew milk, But i's ‘great choice if you want to enjoy milk, but want to stay leaner. i aor HENPMILK lactse Pron Calum Other Free Dairy Wo High ah Sy Ms High Meum ‘mond Yes Mesum gh Rice es low Low Caconit es low Low Cashew Yes low Hoh Hemp Yes Mesum Low fats a ast onarsons hth mk ets ans 8,0, rows raed seuntes Cats Viamis** Fat High Hho High Medum Low Hit Medum Low tow low Low Ht low Moh ow Hin Low ow low edu Medium “See aeons ats wth is eg As far as “what's the best mik” goes, It depends on your personal tastes and preferences, Personally, love a cold Glass of chocolate whole milk, but some people can't have that option for a variety of reasons. Soy milk has many beneficial properties that whole milk has with less, fat, but can have negative effects when consumed in larger quantities For jutsu athletes looking to build muscle mass, 1% milk seems to be the way to go. If you're working out constantly and training on @ dally basis, you will need the protein and probably won't mind the extra calories Hemp milk seems to be a good balance point between the several different milks We've examined. If you can get past the stigma and its bland taste, It's actually ot bad, It has a lite bit of everything, Be sure to check the labels on any type lof mik you choose. Often, the non-dairy options add flavoring and sugar to make them more palatable, So, if you're counting carbs and calories, don't ust think because something says, “Almond Milk” on the carton that i's the best option for you. Were all built litle differently ang have diverse preferences, There is no one right answer for what Is the best milk for you. 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