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Jiu-Jitsu is for Everybody: The Story of Three Inspiring Texans (Part 1 of 3)
By Felix Rodriguez, Staff Writer Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu was modified from its Japanese roots to compensate for lack of explosiveness and power by emphasizing leverage and momentum. It was designed for...
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2012 TXMMA Awards – MMA Edition Finalists – Voting now open!
Welcome to the 2012 TXMMA Awards – MMA Edition It’s been another great year of tremendous growth for the Texas Mixed Martial Arts Community in 2012. Our goal for these awards is to recognize...
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Jiu-Jitsu is for Everybody: The Story of Three Inspiring Texans (Part 2 of 3)
By Felix Rodriguez, Staff Writer AUSTIN, TX, January 2, 2013 – Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu was modified from its Japanese roots to compensate for lack of explosiveness and power by emphasizing leverage and...
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Jiu-Jitsu is for Everybody: The Story of Three Inspiring Texans (Part 3 of 3)
By Felix Rodriguez, Staff Writer HOUSTON, TX, January 3, 2013 – Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu was modified from its Japanese roots to compensate for lack of explosiveness and power by emphasizing leverage...
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2012 TXMMA Awards MMA Edition – People’s Choice Award Winners (Voting Results)
2012 TXMMA Awards MMA Edition People’s Choice Winners are IN! Thank you to everyone who voted during the past two weeks since finalists have been released! As it is for the second year in a row, these...
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2012 TXMMA Awards – BJJ and No-GI Grappling Edition Finalists – Voting now open!
Welcome everybody to the BJJ and No-GI Grappling Edition of the 2012 TXMMA Awards! It is with great joy and honor for us to bring you this past year’s finalists and urge on your participation as we...
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2012 TXMMA Awards: BJJ / No-GI Grappling Edition – People’s Choice Award Winners
The votes have been tallied and the results are in for the People’s Choice Awards portion of the 2012 TXMMA Awards – BJJ / No-GI Grappling Edition. We’ll bring you all the official award winners later...
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2012 TXMMA Awards Official BJJ / Grappling Edition Winners
It’s been another great year for consistent growth in MMA, Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu,and Submission Grappling in 2012. For us here at TXMMA.com (Texas Mixed Martial Arts), we’ve taken great joy in watching...
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Breaking News: Legacy FC signs Fox; Begins First-Ever Transgender MMA Division
By Rahjeet Fadouche, Staff Writer HOUSTON, TX – The Legacy Fighting Championship has been making noise as one of the top regional promotions in the country. Mick Maynard and Collin Cantrell have been...
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Kru Pong and Toon: A Traditional Thai Experience in Houston, Texas – Part 1 of 2
By Felix Rodriguez and Mike Calimbas, TXMMA Staff HOUSTON, TX, May 8, 2013 – In search of an authentic Thai experience we (Mike and Felix) recently visited the famed gym and restaurant of Kru Pong...
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Fighter Codes of Conduct – The Difference between Freedom of Speech and...
By Felix Rodriguez, Staff Writer Nate Diaz | Photo: Getty Images / Zuffa LLC MAY 17, 2013 – Mixed Martial Arts is in its final phase of transitioning from niche sport to a fully mainstream and...
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The Extra Challenges Women Face in MMA – Part 1 of 3
By Felix Rodriguez, Staff Writer May 28, 2013 – TXMMA wanted to explore the differences between what it’s like being a male and female mixed martial artist. We interviewed several female professional...
View ArticleFor the Love of Muay Thai: Interview with Nethaneel Mongonia
By Felix Rodriguez, Staff Writer Revolution Dojo Muay Thai’s Nethaneel Mongonia sat down with TXMMA to discuss the state of Muay Thai in Texas. Nethaneel and his brother Samuel have been accomplished...
View ArticleMan on a Mission: Nael Chavez
By Felix Rodriguez, Staff Writer Nael Chavez Discusses How His Religious Background Affects His Career as a Fighter and Promoter Natanael “Nael” Chavez (Amateur 2-2) is a jack of many trades. The...
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The Extra Challenges Women Face in MMA – Part 2 of 3
By Felix Rodriguez, Staff Writer TXMMA wanted to explore the differences between what it’s like being a male and female mixed martial artist. We interviewed several female mixed martial artists in...
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The Extra Challenges Women Face in MMA – Part 3 of 3
By Felix Rodriguez, Staff Writer TXMMA wanted to explore the differences between what it’s like being a male and female mixed martial artist. We interviewed several female mixed martial artists in...
View ArticleOvercoming Asperger’s Syndrome Through Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu
By Felix Rodriguez, Staff Writer | Photo by Mike Calimbas Garret Mowles on what it’s like training with Asperger’s Syndrome and how Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu has improved his quality of life “Brazilian...
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Origins: The History of Legacy Fighting Championship
The line outside Hurricane Harry’s for Lonestar Beatdown | Photo by Mike, Texas MMA Photographer Legacy Promoter Mick Maynard Talks About His Earliest Days Promoting Mixed Martial Arts Here In Texas...
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David Berube Flourishing in BJJ Despite Down Syndrome
By Mike Calimbas (Writer / Photographer) Down Syndrome Is A Part of One Athlete’s Life; So Is Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu SAN ANTONIO, TX, July 24, 2013 – David Berube is like a lot of other Brazilian...
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How Training BJJ Helped A Young Girl Get Past A Terrible Car Accident
By Mike Calimbas (Writer / BJJ Photographer) Eve Smith Wasn’t Always “The Wolverine” But Training Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Helped Her Find Her Strength, Even After She Was Run Over DALLAS, TX, August 5,...
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