By Rachel Rundengan |Opinions Editor| MMA Club (Mixed Martial Arts) The Mixed Martial Arts (MMA) Club is one of the many clubs offered at CSUSB. The MMA is a full-contact combat sport that allows a variety of fighting techniques that include grappling, kicking and striking. “At the club, we practice basic essential techniques from footwork to forms, to ground practice against partners,” stated former member Shoichi Iijima. The club ranges from the beginner level all the way to the advanced, which includes more difficult techniques and requires more labor and skill. Everyday, the club offers different menus or schedule of different skills. “[We] begin by stretching, light warm ups, … [Read more...] about CLUBS YOU MAY NOT KNOW
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The inspiring resurgence of Robbie Lawler: The history-making career of a prizefighter
By Daniel DeMarco |Copy Editor| Some stories are even too unbelievable for a movie script. It doesn’t always stop them from making those kinds of movies, but it takes away from a serious film when you walk out thinking: “Yeah, it was a pretty good movie, but that would never actually happen.” On occasion, what’s realistic and what is true don’t quite match up; those are the stories that live on and become stuff of legend. Mixed martial arts (MMA) fighter “Ruthless” Robbie Lawler has provided us with one of those stories; he revived his career beyond the expectations that anyone could have reasonably had in these last two years. Beauty behind the comeback There is … [Read more...] about The inspiring resurgence of Robbie Lawler: The history-making career of a prizefighter
Ronda Rousey established as top pound-for-pound fighter
By Daniel DeMarco |Copy Editor| "Rowdy" Ronda Rousey, born in Riverside, California, has established herself not as just the best female mixed martial arts (MMA) fighter in the world, but as one of the best MMA fighters pound-for-pound. Rousey's last fight was at UFC 184 on Feb. 28 against Cat Zingano. Rousey won with an unorthodox armbar in 14 seconds, setting a new UFC (Ultimate Fighting Championship) record for the fastest finish in a title fight. Zingano was expected to be Rousey's toughest opponent to date, and rightfully so. Before meeting Rousey, Zingano was undefeated and had finished eight of her nine professional fights. Zingano had developed a reputation for … [Read more...] about Ronda Rousey established as top pound-for-pound fighter
Silva wins fight and fails drug test
By Jacques Lee |Staff Writer| Former Ultimate Fighting Championship, (UFC) Middleweight Champion Anderson "The Spider" Silva returned to the cage on Saturday, Jan. 31, 2015, at the MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas. After what seemed like a convincing victory by the former champion some new news hit the lime light. On Feb. 3, 2015 both Silva and his opponent Nick Diaz failed random drug tests. Silva tested positive for Anabolic Steroids, while Diaz tested positive for marijuana metabolites. As of Feb. 5 there has not been any other news on the subject. Silva had not fought since suffering a broken leg on December 28, 2013 during UFC 168. There were many critics and analysts … [Read more...] about Silva wins fight and fails drug test
Putting up a front
By: Luis Petty |Staff Writer| Women’s Mixed Martial Arts (MMA) has long struggled to become recognized and legitimized by the Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC). Womens’s MMA was given a division in the UFC last year, and now the possibility of a fight between two renowned women may "make a mockery of the sport," according to former UFC title challenger Miesha Tate. President of UFC, Dana White said to UFC Tonight that he would give Gina Carano an immediate shot at the title last month on April 9 and confirmed that Carano will be fighting Ronda Rousey for the championship title in UFC 175. “I really feel that it’s just kind of a joke” stated Tate in an interview with … [Read more...] about Putting up a front
MMA Club brings home three medals
By Inno Sita |Staff Writer| CSUSB MMA club won three medals at the Sonoma State California Collegiate Grappling League Tournament, including a first place medal from their Vice President, Kevin Fajardo on Nov. 9. Farjardo joined the club early 2012 competing at his best and recruiting others to join the club as well. His major is Kinesiology, and with his contribution in MMA, he hopes in the future to help maintain good health and strength for himself and others. He has been involved in several tournaments. Farjardo’s first match was karate, inside the ultimate fighting championship (UFC) gym at the USC campus. After his first match, Farjardo was eager to learn more techniques … [Read more...] about MMA Club brings home three medals
Get active and join a sports club in the fall
By Amanda Mendoza |staff writer| Did you know the CSUSB Recreational Sports Center holds many sports clubs on campus? Being a member of a sports club means your are participating in a recreational sports program that holds practices, travels to other schools to compete, and represent the sports club department and CSUSB. The sports clubs program seeks to boost the excitement and competition students desire regarding sports that the school may not otherwise offer for students not involved with official athletic teams. All clubs are held on campus every quarter. These clubs consist of: mixed martial arts, Coyote soccer (men’s soccer), Coyote FC (women’s soccer), Coyote running, … [Read more...] about Get active and join a sports club in the fall
Looking for more self-confidence? Become an active member of the welcoming Mixed Martial Arts club
By Sara Gutierrez |Staff Writer| The New Year is upon us and you might be interested in losing weight, gaining some self-defense skills and meeting new people. If you’ve tried other fitness and exercise programs and after two weeks of exercises, it no longer has your attention, then CSUSB’s Mixed Martial Arts club is what you’ve been looking for. “It’s just about enjoying martial arts, teaching self-defense to those who want to learn and making friends,” said Dakota Hughes, kick boxing instructor and club Vice President. With sixteen years of experience, Hughes instructs knowledgeably and efficiently. The club also offers instruction in Jiujitsu from Ryan Haglund and … [Read more...] about Looking for more self-confidence? Become an active member of the welcoming Mixed Martial Arts club
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