FightNerd Interviews David Ross of NY Sanda
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52 Blocks, the only existing martial arts form originating from the United States, originates from Caribbean and Southern US (Gullah island) warrior traditions. Similar to its Brazilian counterpart, Capoeira, the fighting style was initially suppressed during slavery because white slaveowners feared potential rebellions of disenfranchised African-Americans. After Reconstruction, the art form followed the African-American migration Northeast and into the margins of large urban centers. Urban prisons, because of their ethnic breakdown as well as their social code, actually provided a more fertile ground for the art to expand, especially in allowing novices to dedicate themselves to ongoing training intensively. It was within the prison system that 52 evolved, fusing with urban dance and boxing tactics.

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Rice is one of the most favorite foods, isn't it, like, of the earth, you know, where people are, it's unbelievable, but it is a drug, it's like shootin' heroin, it really is, it's got those strange undigestible proteins, gliadins, glutenins, glutinin, and these are strange undigestible proteins that can't be broken down even if you put that into tamari or you ferment it, uh, for four or five years in an open barrel, it won't break those proteins down.
MMA is still banned in New York State. Here's an article from the NY Times on the current state of affairs.
Those hoping to legalize the sport face a difficult challenge. Legislation to legalize mixed martial arts died last June in the Assembly’s Committee on Tourism, Arts and Sports Development. Assemblyman Bob Reilly, a Democrat from the Albany area, took the floor to excoriate what he called a “disgusting” spectacle.
At a class last month, Kwak arranged for a guest instructor, Marcelo Siqueira, someone who planned to make regular appearances. Siqueira runs a martial arts center in nearby Somerville and was a national karate champion in Brazil. He has a black belt in Brazilian jujitsu and studied at the famous Chute Boxe mixed martial arts academy in Curitiba, Brazil.
Siqueira was here to help Kwak, one of his students, and also to scout for potential talent. Siqueira manages a few professional fighters. He understands all too well the sport’s violent reputation, having fought in Brazil’s Vale Tudo arenas, the home of the no-holds-barred, bare-knuckle matches that gave birth to mixed martial arts.
“A lot of people think it’s too aggressive or violent,” Siqueira said of the sport of mixed martial arts. “But after a while, they see a different perspective.”
He added that the club offered an opportunity to pour out aggression in a safe environment designed for it. He spoke passionately about the self-discipline required to be a fighter.
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Round 1
Jackson cuts off the cage as Liddell circles. Rampage opens up with a one-two. Liddell calmly steps away. Quinton Jackson knocks out Chuck Liddell with a hard right hand and some pound for good measure. Liddell complains but he was clearly out. The official time is 1:53 of the first.
2007 Combat Sports Training Camp