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Sunday, 4 October 2015
Do your best everyday / every round
Three, Five, ten or twelve...
It doesn't really matter how many rounds is your next fight if you are not going to put all your work right from the beginning it is going to be extremely hard to change the verdict even if you pick your work rate up in the later stages. Basically you are counting on luck.
By taking your time and holding back you are giving room to your opponent which I presume is hungry of winning and will take every opportunity to convince the judges that he deserves that win more than you.
He will take every opportunity to weaken you up and finish the fight before time.
It doesn't really matter how many rounds is your next fight if you are not going to put all your work right from the beginning it is going to be extremely hard to change the verdict even if you pick your work rate up in the later stages. Basically you are counting on luck.
By taking your time and holding back you are giving room to your opponent which I presume is hungry of winning and will take every opportunity to convince the judges that he deserves that win more than you.
He will take every opportunity to weaken you up and finish the fight before time.
Some of the fighters staying in the safe distance at the beginning of the fight to save their energy for later rounds. But as I believe we have cleared this in one or two of my previous posts, there might not be later rounds, if you give your opponent room and he will use it correctly.
He might basically stop you before you even start executing your plan.
He might basically stop you before you even start executing your plan.
He might stop you before you put in work something that you have been preparing for by spending your precious time and energy.
All hard work in the gym as on the road ( running etc. ), all your dedications and sacrifices might simply be vanished ( or better said: remain in progressive ) by you holding back.
I have always believed: that it is much better to loose while doing all your best than while not doing anything.
It is more honorable for a warrior to die in a clean battle than being killed while a sleep.
If you are going to loose in a process of doing your best, you learn the lesson and come back better, stronger, wiser.
Other ways you just delay your success and slow down your own progress.
I would say you are sabotaging yourself.
All hard work in the gym as on the road ( running etc. ), all your dedications and sacrifices might simply be vanished ( or better said: remain in progressive ) by you holding back.
I have always believed: that it is much better to loose while doing all your best than while not doing anything.
It is more honorable for a warrior to die in a clean battle than being killed while a sleep.
If you are going to loose in a process of doing your best, you learn the lesson and come back better, stronger, wiser.
Other ways you just delay your success and slow down your own progress.
I would say you are sabotaging yourself.
I've been watching some boxing fights today at amateur boxing championships of London . And I have seen many good and skilled fighters.
A lot of boys with great heart and strong mentality.
And above all skills, those factors have been mainly deciding about the outcome.
As the level of competition was very equal, skills were very similar.
What was really taking over was the drive of the boxer, was the hunger of the success.
A lot of boys with great heart and strong mentality.
And above all skills, those factors have been mainly deciding about the outcome.
As the level of competition was very equal, skills were very similar.
What was really taking over was the drive of the boxer, was the hunger of the success.
Just like in the life.
We are all making our own decisions.
Waking up another morning it is us making decisions how we are going to spend the day.
It is our decision if we are going to use all the experience and opportunities we've got, to lift our hands up in the victory at the end of the day.
Or we are going to postpone our progress, our success.
We are all making our own decisions.
Waking up another morning it is us making decisions how we are going to spend the day.
It is our decision if we are going to use all the experience and opportunities we've got, to lift our hands up in the victory at the end of the day.
Or we are going to postpone our progress, our success.
Value yourself, value your work, value your life and life of your close ones.
Give your best everyday, every round.
Give your best everyday, every round.
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Krystian Ozog
Fighter/Instructor, GMMA Academy       |
Thursday, 1 October 2015
"You got a dream... You gotta protect it"
I am well behind when it comes to movies.
Only recently good friend of mine, great film connoisseur has told me that i should watch one of his favourite storytelling movies, released in year 2006.
Movie featuring Will Smith, "The pursuit of happyness ".
As usual I couldn't watch it in one whole piece. It took me almost four days to watch it all, mainly while having a meals.
But I was really absorbed by the depth of this film, which has happened to be based on a true story of San Francisco homeless salesman Chris Gardener.
Chris was extremely hard working man. Husband and father.
As everyone of us Chris had his own talents, he was very smart and persistent.
However he was lacking of higher education or diplomas so he was trying to make his leaving by selling medical supplies ( in the film he sales bone density scanners ), strongly believing that through his hard, honest and restless work one day he will achieve comfortable life for him and his family.
His vision and believe in his own ability as well as hope of getting better life for his son ( in the film 5 years old ), would carry him through the struggle of improvement time.
Chris takes an actions which we would normally ( especially social workers ) call irresponsible, and by doing this he takes massive risk of loosing his son.
Even thought that his sons good is main reason of his risky choices.
I am writing about this film for couple of reasons.
The main reason is to provide you with great quote, piece of conversation between Chris and his son Christopher. When Christopher tells his dad his dream of who he would love to become ( professional basketball player ) when he gets older and his fathers first expression was that he should probably concentrate on something more salutary.
As usual I couldn't watch it in one whole piece. It took me almost four days to watch it all, mainly while having a meals.
But I was really absorbed by the depth of this film, which has happened to be based on a true story of San Francisco homeless salesman Chris Gardener.
Chris was extremely hard working man. Husband and father.
As everyone of us Chris had his own talents, he was very smart and persistent.
However he was lacking of higher education or diplomas so he was trying to make his leaving by selling medical supplies ( in the film he sales bone density scanners ), strongly believing that through his hard, honest and restless work one day he will achieve comfortable life for him and his family.
His vision and believe in his own ability as well as hope of getting better life for his son ( in the film 5 years old ), would carry him through the struggle of improvement time.
Chris takes an actions which we would normally ( especially social workers ) call irresponsible, and by doing this he takes massive risk of loosing his son.
Even thought that his sons good is main reason of his risky choices.
I am writing about this film for couple of reasons.
The main reason is to provide you with great quote, piece of conversation between Chris and his son Christopher. When Christopher tells his dad his dream of who he would love to become ( professional basketball player ) when he gets older and his fathers first expression was that he should probably concentrate on something more salutary.
Christopher Gardner: Hey. Don't ever let somebody tell you... You can't do something. Not even me. All right?
Christopher: All right.
Christopher Gardner: You got a dream... You gotta protect it. People can't do somethin' themselves, they wanna tell you you can't do it. If you want somethin', go get it. Period.
I found very inspiring and very true.
We do limit ourselves in what we can do a lot. When we see some extraordinary plans of others, something that we wouldn't be able to commit to, we look at them skeptically.
We only admire them when we see the end result.
Another reason is that I would like to allude to Chris's character as a real warrior.
He shows his great fighter attitude. Never give up attitude.
He shows how persistence in achieving our goals through ups and downs of difficult life circumstances makes us stronger and wiser. Having the right motivator gives us incredible strength to create great victories.
Even Chris while going through rough times, looses his faith for short time, cries, breaks down and feel powerless.
Even Chris tells his son that he shouldn't dream as in the above quote.
It is natural that we are going to doubt, and fear.
Outcome depends on what feelings we are going to allow to outweigh: Our fears, self doubts, etc...
P.S Irony: while writing this post I am listening to the concert of another great, inspiring human being, an artist, singer, songwriter: Ed Sheeran. Ed just like Chris Gardener has lived on the streets of US and struggled a lot while chasing his dream.
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Krystian Ozog
Fighter/Instructor, GMMA Academy |
Friday, 25 September 2015
Prepare yourself, believe in yourself and do your best
Day after my last fight I was talking to one of my best training partner, team mate and corner man Michael.
We spent a lot of time together training, not only in our gym but also in different camps inside and outside of the UK.
We know each other very well.
Strength and weaknesses. We can quite easy understand each others emotions, and we can help to motivate each other.
But anyway....
Michael has shared with me his observations and his opinion over my performance during last fight.
He has quite clearly and correctly red some of the feelings I had before and while fighting.
Michael also said that he was very surprised at the pace we have both set up right from the beginning of the bout.
As it was 10 rounds, championship fight he has though that we would start of much slower, just to feel each other, then pick up the pace as it progresses. Very much like in the traditional MuayThai Thai fight.
My answer was; that there was no time to waste.
Me and my opponent both knew each other. We both did our homework and prepared best we could for that particular event.
We both knew that we wouldn't wanna let the judges make the decision.
We both aimed for clear win by the stoppage.
If I waited for further rounds to pick up the fight I would take a massive risk.
Anything could happen.
I was facing strong opponent with great experience and amazing power of his punches.
One clear shot could change everything.
So I have choose to risk while executing our plan. Plan that we have trained with my coaches, my training partner Roman and all the GMMA Academy team for weeks.
Simply; if something goes wrong, I prefer if it happens when I am doing my best than when I don't do nothing.
If I was going to die, I wanna die as a warrior not a coward.
This same philosophy I do bring out in to my life. Only those who don't do anything don't make mistakes.
I choose to be a doer.
I believe that this is the only way forward.
Prepare yourself, believe in yourself and do your best.
If not working.
Make changes and repeat the procedure.
We spent a lot of time together training, not only in our gym but also in different camps inside and outside of the UK.
We know each other very well.
Strength and weaknesses. We can quite easy understand each others emotions, and we can help to motivate each other.
But anyway....
Michael has shared with me his observations and his opinion over my performance during last fight.
He has quite clearly and correctly red some of the feelings I had before and while fighting.
Michael also said that he was very surprised at the pace we have both set up right from the beginning of the bout.
As it was 10 rounds, championship fight he has though that we would start of much slower, just to feel each other, then pick up the pace as it progresses. Very much like in the traditional MuayThai Thai fight.
My answer was; that there was no time to waste.
Me and my opponent both knew each other. We both did our homework and prepared best we could for that particular event.
We both knew that we wouldn't wanna let the judges make the decision.
We both aimed for clear win by the stoppage.
If I waited for further rounds to pick up the fight I would take a massive risk.
Anything could happen.
I was facing strong opponent with great experience and amazing power of his punches.
One clear shot could change everything.
So I have choose to risk while executing our plan. Plan that we have trained with my coaches, my training partner Roman and all the GMMA Academy team for weeks.
Simply; if something goes wrong, I prefer if it happens when I am doing my best than when I don't do nothing.
If I was going to die, I wanna die as a warrior not a coward.
This same philosophy I do bring out in to my life. Only those who don't do anything don't make mistakes.
I choose to be a doer.
I believe that this is the only way forward.
Prepare yourself, believe in yourself and do your best.
If not working.
Make changes and repeat the procedure.
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Krystian Ozog
Fighter/Instructor, GMMA Academy |
Sunday, 16 August 2015
"Kihap" the spirited yell
"Kihap," the spirited yell.
"Kihap"; translating from Korean language, where it originally comes from, means yell/shout.
As a Taekwondo has great influence in Gukwoone mixed martial arts. Founders of Gukwoone, who are practitioners of Taekwondo on the highest level, adopted some of its techniques as well as terminology.
"Kihap" is a short, loud yell, which helps to accumulate explosive power in the action.
It helps to control the breathing, what will naturally increase the stamina.
It literally brings the spirit to the action.
Brings the spirit to our classes where we always tell our students that they are allowed to shout ( while performing ) as much as they want.
It literally brings the spirit to the action.
Brings the spirit to our classes where we always tell our students that they are allowed to shout ( while performing ) as much as they want.
Some of the people find it difficult to shout when kicking and punching. Especially teenagers and adults who got some kind of barriers.
That's another reason why we encourage our students to "Kihap", we want them to build up their confidence, let their emotions out and feel free during the lessons.
Our type of training can be very good stress buster, we want everyone to exercise their body, mind and spirit at this same time.
Boxers, don't usually shout loud, but you can clearly hear their breath out while throwing the punches, when they punch hard they do make sounds, it is natural.
Watching tennis game, all you can hear is sounds of tennis ball hitting the rackets and players "Kihap" while swinging sharp.
Weight lifters, do help themselves screaming out, when they feel like they reached they limit.
I believe all of us tried to lift something heavy and threw uncontrolled "Kihap" while meeting great resistance. Even if that didn't help with lifting the weight it was natural instinct. So trust the nature and let yourself free while working out.
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Krystian Ozog
Fighter/Instructor, GMMA Academy |
Thursday, 13 August 2015
Resistance bands workout
I have met this morning in West London with one of my team Mate and fellow Fighter from GMMA Academy, Roman.
Roman has agreed to help me on regular bases in preparation for my next kickboxing fight which is going to happened in just over month.
He knows the craft very well, and helps me to push harder and smarter.
Roman and myself being seen over by Sir ( our coach ) who adjusts the training to increase and develop what he knows ( out of his great experience and observation ) is best for me in upcoming event.
This morning Sir has watched me hitting the pads and came up with question if I got elastic bands with me by any chance.
Funny enough.
I always got some in my training bag.
Simple rubber bands with different resistance levels, usually used for yoga.
I do carry them along with skipping rope as they are great tools which don't require much room or any special, additional equipment to be used with.
We have used three bands all together.
Two tied up to the bench feet and my legs each end, one wrapped around my palms both ends, running behind my back.
Roman would hold the pads for me, standing right in front in a distance which would require me to extend each kick and turn my hips right.
Also, I would stand away from the bench to make sure that the bands are pulling me back, giving me resistance.
I would execute kicks on the pads the quickest I can
, then make sure I control my legs on the way back and return to this same position with proper stands, ready for whatever comes next. Holding the third band I would throw some hands techniques in between.
There is so much more you can do with this simple tools.
You can tie it up to your belt and some post to pull you back while doing the pad work.
You could use one tied up to each leg both ends and practice your kicks.
It builds up the speed, teaches you to control your techniques and takes a lot of energy out of your muscles when used properly.
It can be used for stretching and building up strength and muscles too.
Everything depends on your imagination.
Always look for better way, always enjoy it and you will not realize when improvement comes.
Roman has agreed to help me on regular bases in preparation for my next kickboxing fight which is going to happened in just over month.
He knows the craft very well, and helps me to push harder and smarter.
Roman and myself being seen over by Sir ( our coach ) who adjusts the training to increase and develop what he knows ( out of his great experience and observation ) is best for me in upcoming event.
This morning Sir has watched me hitting the pads and came up with question if I got elastic bands with me by any chance.
Funny enough.
I always got some in my training bag.
Simple rubber bands with different resistance levels, usually used for yoga.
I do carry them along with skipping rope as they are great tools which don't require much room or any special, additional equipment to be used with.
We have used three bands all together.
Two tied up to the bench feet and my legs each end, one wrapped around my palms both ends, running behind my back.
Roman would hold the pads for me, standing right in front in a distance which would require me to extend each kick and turn my hips right.
Also, I would stand away from the bench to make sure that the bands are pulling me back, giving me resistance.
I would execute kicks on the pads the quickest I can
There is so much more you can do with this simple tools.
You can tie it up to your belt and some post to pull you back while doing the pad work.
You could use one tied up to each leg both ends and practice your kicks.
It builds up the speed, teaches you to control your techniques and takes a lot of energy out of your muscles when used properly.
It can be used for stretching and building up strength and muscles too.
Everything depends on your imagination.
Always look for better way, always enjoy it and you will not realize when improvement comes.
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Krystian Ozog
Fighter/Instructor, GMMA Academy |
Saturday, 8 August 2015
"The spiritual journey continues"
Parkash 2015
17th - 19th of July at
Guru Nanak Sikh academy,Springfield road, Hayes, UB4 0LT
"The spiritual journey continues"
Meaningful title of this year Sikh cultural and religious event in Hayes describes well surrounding atmosphere over that amazing happening.
It has been second year in a row when we had an honor and pleasure to participate in such a wonderful event with our martial arts school / GMMA Academy.
All area has been overflown with joy and kindness during time of the celebration.
Thousands of people in colorful, traditional clothing and smiles on they faces coming from every possible direction.
Inside the venue, right in the middle has been situated great size tent where took place: seminars, lectures and religious events, all projected on the screen outside for those who couldn't fit inside that enormous size tent.
Or for those who were discovering stalls around the main venue.
Stalls promoting traditional Indian / food, clothing, music, films, organizations, shows, support centers, charity institutions...
Stalls promoting community development like; British Army, Metropolitan Police, Firefighters, Traditional Sikh martial artists performing fantastic ritual of Gatka.
It was once again, great great experience for us to be part of all that.
We have felt very welcome and I am pleased to say that we had a lot of interest and positive feedback in what we had to offer.
Our principals of Martial arts training to cultivate a disciplined mind, body and spirit, has blended perfectly with ideology of the happening and its title "The spiritual journey continues".
It was fantastic weekend for all our Gukwoone and GuruMuayThai students and parents.
I am looking forward for Parkash 2016.
Expecting it bigger and better as every year.
Kind Regards
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Krystian Ozog
Fighter/Instructor, GMMA Academy    |
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