January 6 – BRUNO DUMPS ME! 

Yes, I have been let go…he is really sick with the flu right now, but he apparently has no time for me and cant’ be distracted from his training for his fight.  I am completely devastated…

January 7

Ok, I can discuss this without getting crazy.  What am I going to do?  Besides the fact that I enjoyed Bruno and will miss my friend, I need to train!  Do I just call up a place or show up for some kickboxing class or get some random MMA guy to train me?  I asked Bruno if he would recommend his brother to train me, but he never responds back.  I know Gabe will be in town this weekend and here for the next three weeks, so ask him if he will ...

December 26

So Bruno finally came in for treatment today!  He has been having issues with the strength in the knee again, so we treated him with MAT.  Once again, even though it was the left knee hurting, we treated the right hip for external rotation.  It really made a difference in his motion and kicking.  He said he hasn’t been able to put any power in his kicks, and we had him able to put a little force back in and with some height!  With all the training he does (multiple coaches in many disciplines plus conditioning) we need to make sure he follows up asap and get full evals by our medical staff here at Bommarito’s.  It may feel great now, but we (with MAT) need to figure out the ...

December 21 – Started my work out program specific for MMA on Monday!  Pete has a program geared for strength/endurance for fighters so I am trying it out then will show Dr. Deutsch next week when we lift.  So far…am liking it!  Was ready for the change too…have been on modified German volume training for hypertrophy the last few weeks…

Could only do one day of training with Bruno last week..not good, I need a lot of work! Over the weekend I helped host the MAT Jumpstart Course at Bommarito’s and we had a huge turnout!  I helped assist so was needed to be there.  Bruno texts me on Sunday about messing up his knee (on Thurs!!!) and I worried that its been several days&...

 December 14-

Ah, back at ATT.  Today we went over various single leg takedowns (SL TD) and how to get out of some holds.  Bruno had to modify a few things for me.  For some strange reason, I have an aversion for shoving my head into his hip/groin area during a SL TD…gee, imagine that! lol.  Silly right?  You are suppose to butt your head into the same side hip you take the leg on, then turn your head towards his body, not away from it.  So your face is turned toward and near (but not in!) his groin. Ok, this may be normal for wrestlers/fighters and no big deal for most people.  But I have been a therapist for over 15 years..and this is the definitive NO­-GO ZONE.  There are ...

December 7

Finally!  Spend a lot of time cleaning up my sloppy punching techniques.  I get so happy when I do the first part of the combination correctly that I totally blow the second part.  I also keep doing a half upper cut, half straight cuz I can’t remember which one am suppose to do.  Figure that with the hybrid punch I have all bases covered!  Bruno not buying it.  Do it again :P

Realize just how good Bruno is at coaching me.  He gives me just enough to challenge me, knows exactly when to scale back, and resists me just enough during the mat work to make me feel like I did something (when I actually didn’t do anything but get sweaty..lol).  I admire his skills, dedication...

December 2

Looking forward to the islands and Kevin’s wedding.  Still pouting.  

Watched highlight reel for Bruno’s fights.  He is a friggin machine! Found out his fight name is Love Machine (really?) How exactly do you earn a name like that? Note to self:  when stop laughing at the possibilities for the name, tease Bruno without mercy

December 5

Had tons of energy and danced my butt off at the wedding :))  It has been a while since I have been compared to the Energizer bunny…I’m back!  Wow…I didn’t even realize I had gone anywhere!  I even caught myself bouncing down the hallway of the airport.  All by myself, for no reason other than...

November 25

3pm, Lesson 3!!  Luckily not overstuffed from Thanksgiving…at dinner when asked what I was thankful for, I did include my new “hobby” and coach :)

Bruno needs to leave at 4pm to go cut weight for wrestling tournament tomorrow.  He wants to start working toward Olympic qualifiers..awesome!

We review what I have learned so far up to date and add in Single leg take downs, working from the clench, single arm something-or-other, key lock (or Americana), and reviewed Double leg take down into side control.

3:50pm  Bruno decides that for the next 10 min we need to put into practice what I have learned so far.  Up to this point I have had my way with him and he falls down on the ...

My MMA Blog….

Since becoming an MAT Specialist in 2008 (www.muscleactivation.com), my view of the body has expanded exponentially.  The biomechanical knowledge of MAT has greatly enhanced my skills as a Specialist/massage therapist and it has been intimidating to be aware of how much I need to learn.  I work with mostly high level athletes and so I try to educate myself as much as I can about the mechanics of their motion and from unique perspectives so that I can provide better treatment.  I’ve learned different skills from NFL players such as QB mechanics, blocking the gap, kick-sliding, and hitting your route.  So, I decided to try MMA.  Ok, for those who know me just a little, this ...