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Noboru Asahi
is a Japanese retired mixed martial artist, a designer, and an owner of MMA gym. He was born in Yokohama, Kanagawa, Japan on January 5, 1968, as . Mixed martial arts career A former Wrestler, Asahi was trained in Satoru Sayama's Super Tiger Gym, where he learned Shootfighting, and later moved to Noriaki Kiguchi's dojo to polish his skills. He made his debut in Shooto in 1992 submitting Tomoyuki Saito. Showing his grappling excellence, Noboru captured the Shooto Featherweight Championship from Kazuhiro Sakamoto and enjoyed a thirteen-fights winning streak, with victories over Yuki Nakai and Masato Suzuki, as well as Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu grappler Leandro Lima de Azevedo. His streak snapped, however, when he was sent to the 1996 Vale Tudo Japan and fought another Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu specialist Royler Gracie. Asahi was taken down and held in side control, ending up with Gracie taking his back; he eventually escaped, but the game repeated itself and he got caught in a rear naked chok ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Yokohama, Kanagawa
is the second-largest city in Japan by population as well as by area, and the country's most populous municipality. It is the capital and most populous city in Kanagawa Prefecture, with a population of 3.7 million in 2023. It lies on Tokyo Bay, south of Tokyo, in the Kantō region of the main island of Honshu. Yokohama is also the major economic, cultural, and commercial hub of the Greater Tokyo Area along the Keihin Industrial Zone. Yokohama was one of the cities to open for trade with the West following the 1859 end of the policy of seclusion and has since been known as a cosmopolitan port city, after Kobe opened in 1853. Yokohama is the home of many Japan's firsts in the Meiji period, including the first foreign trading port and Chinatown (1859), European-style sport venues (1860s), English-language newspaper (1861), confectionery and beer manufacturing (1865), daily newspaper (1870), gas-powered street lamps (1870s), railway station (1872), and power plant (1882). Yoko ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Royler Gracie
Royler Gracie (born December 6, 1965) is a Brazilian-American retired mixed martial artist and Brazilian jiu-jitsu practitioner. Gracie ran the Gracie Humaitá school in Rio de Janeiro for many years under his father Helio's direction, and lives and teaches in San Diego, California. Considered a legend of jiu jitsu and submission wrestling, Gracie is a member of both the IBJJF Hall of Fame, and the ADCC Hall of Fame. Biography As son to the late Grandmaster, Helio Gracie and brother of Rickson and Royce Gracie, Royler is a member of the Gracie family. He holds an 8th degree red/black belt in the style pioneered by his family, Brazilian jiu-jitsu. Prior to his retirement, Royler competed in the black-belt ranks for 20+ years. Royler is also a four-time World Jiu-Jitsu Champion in the Pena/Featherweight Black Belt Category and has placed in the Absolute Division. Royler has a professional mixed martial arts record of five wins, five losses and one d ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
1996 In Shooto
The year 1996 is the 8th year in the history of Shooto, a mixed martial arts promotion based in the Japan. In 1996 Shooto held 5 events beginning with, ''Shooto: Vale Tudo Junction 1''. Events list Shooto: Vale Tudo Junction 1 Shooto: Vale Tudo Junction 1 was an event held on January 20, 1996, at Korakuen Hall in Tokyo, Japan. Results Shooto: Vale Tudo Junction 2 Shooto: Vale Tudo Junction 2 was an event held on March 5, 1996, at Korakuen Hall in Tokyo, Japan. Results Shooto: Vale Tudo Junction 3 Shooto: Vale Tudo Junction 3 was an event held on May 7, 1996, at Korakuen Hall in Tokyo, Japan. Results Shooto: Free Fight Kawasaki Shooto: Free Fight Kawasaki was an event held on July 28, 1996, at Club Citta in Kawasaki, Kanagawa, Japan. Results Shooto: Let's Get Lost Shooto: Let's Get Lost was an event held on October 4, 1996, at Korakuen Hall in Tokyo, Japan. Results See also * Shooto * List of Shoo ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Dennis Hall
Dennis William Hall (born February 5, 1971) is an American former Greco-Roman wrestler. Hall was a 10-time US National Champion, a World Champion, and 3-time USA Olympian. He won a silver medal at the 1996 Atlanta Olympics. Hall attended Hartford Union High School and began his career by defeating a two-time senior state champion named Mark Riggs in the state finals as a freshman. Hall finished his prep career with a 146-1-1 prep record including 110 pins, earning three individual Wisconsin state titles. During his high school years he was also a three-time Junior National Greco Champion and World Team member. He was Wisconsin's first Dream Team All-American. Hall attended the University of Wisconsin–Madison on a full scholarship for one year. He realized that in order for him to reach his full potential as an international Greco wrestler, he would need to train differently than he would for collegiate wrestling. He dropped out of school to train, travel and compete with ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
1998 In Shooto
The year 1998 is the 10th year in the history of Shooto, a mixed martial arts promotion based in Japan. In 1998 Shooto held 10 events beginning with ''Shooto: Las Grandes Viajes 1''. Title fights Events list Shooto: Las Grandes Viajes 1 Shooto: Las Grandes Viajes 1 was an event held on January 17, 1998, at Korakuen Hall in Tokyo, Japan. Results Shooto: Las Grandes Viajes 2 Shooto: Las Grandes Viajes 2 was an event held on March 1, 1998, at Korakuen Hall in Tokyo, Japan. Results Shooto: Gig '98 1st Shooto: Gig '98 1st was an event held on April 10, 1998, at Kitazawa Town Hall in Tokyo, Japan. Results Shooto: Shoot the Shooto XX Shooto: Shoot the Shooto XX was an event held on April 26, 1998, at Yokohama Arena in Yokohama, Kanagawa, Japan. Results Shooto: Las Grandes Viajes 3 Shooto: Las Grandes Viajes 3 was an event held on May 13, 1998, at Korakuen Hall in Tokyo, Japan. Results Shooto: Gig '98 2nd Shoot ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Uchu Tatsumi
Uchu Tatsumi (born January 23, 1972) is a retired Japanese mixed martial artist. He competed in the Bantamweight and Featherweight division. Tatsumi fought in Shooto and is known for his series of fights against Alexandre Franca Nogueira, from whom he suffered his only defeat ending his five year undefeated streak. Mixed martial arts career Uchu Tatsumi trained for Shooto under Kazuhiro Kusayanagi at K'z Factory. Tatsumi debuted on May 12, 1995, winning a unanimous decision against Magnum Kawamura at Shooto: Vale Tudo Access 4. Throughout 1996, Tatsumi fought Kimihito Nonaka and Hisao Ikeda to bring his record to 3-0-1. His undefeated streak would continue throughout the following year, including a decision win over Mamoru Okochi at Shooto: Reconquista 1 on January 18, 1997. At 7-0, Tatsumi faced Joao Roque at the 1997 edition of Vale Tudo Japan, the fight went to a draw. On March 28, 1999, at Shooto: Renaxis 1, Tatsumi fought Noboru Asahi to a three round draw, keeping hi ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
1999 In Shooto
The year 1999 is the 11th year in the history of Shooto, a mixed martial arts promotion based in the Japan. In 1999 Shooto held 12 events beginning with, ''Shooto: Devilock Fighters''. Title fights Events list Shooto: Devilock Fighters Shooto: Devilock Fighters was an event held on January 15, 1999, at The Korakuen Hall in Tokyo, Japan. Results Shooto: Shooter's Soul Shooto: Shooter's Soul was an event held on January 27, 1999, at Kitazawa Town Hall in Setagaya, Tokyo, Japan. Results Shooto: Renaxis 1 Shooto: Renaxis 1 was an event held on March 28, 1999, at The Korakuen Hall in Tokyo, Japan. Results Shooto: Gig '99 Shooto: Gig '99 was an event held on April 9, 1999, at Kitazawa Town Hall in Tokyo, Japan. Results Shooto: Shooter's Passion Shooto: Shooter's Passion was an event held on May 27, 1999, at Kitazawa Town Hall in Setagaya, Tokyo, Japan. Results Shooto: 10th Anniversary Event Shooto: 10th An ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
2000 In Shooto
The year 2000 is the 12th year in the history of Shooto, a mixed martial arts promotion based in the Japan. In 2000 Shooto held 13 events beginning with, ''Shooto: R.E.A.D. 1''. Title fights Events list Shooto: R.E.A.D. 1 Shooto: R.E.A.D. 1 was an event held on January 14, 2000, at Korakuen Hall in Tokyo, Japan. Results Shooto: R.E.A.D. 2 Shooto: R.E.A.D. 2 was an event held on March 17, 2000, at Korakuen Hall in Tokyo, Japan. Results Shooto: R.E.A.D. 3 Shooto: R.E.A.D. 3 was an event held on April 2, 2000, at The Namihaya Dome in Kadoma, Osaka, Japan. Results Shooto: R.E.A.D. 4 Shooto: R.E.A.D. 4 was an event held on April 12, 2000, at Kitazawa Town Hall in Setagaya, Tokyo, Japan. Results Shooto: R.E.A.D. 5 Shooto: R.E.A.D. 5 was an event held on May 22, 2000, at Korakuen Hall in Tokyo, Japan. Results Shooto: R.E.A.D. 6 Shooto: R.E.A.D. 6 was an event held on July 16, 2000, at Korakuen Hal ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Naoya Uematsu
Naoya Uematsu (born 10 September 1978) is a retired Japanese mixed martial artist who competed in the bantamweight, featherweight and lightweight divisions in Cage Force, DEEP and Shooto. He is the head instructor of the NEXUSENSE gym. In addition, Uematsu is a director and referee director of the Japan Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Federation (JBJJF). He is a director and strengthening committee member of the Japan Sambo Federation and chairman of the refereeing committee and the vice Chairman of the Japan MMA Refereeing Organization (JMOC). Mixed martial arts career Uematsu began studying Judo at the age of 12 in middle school. He started training in Shooto at Gym K'z Factory under Kazuhiro Kusayanagi when he was 16 and immediately became an undefeated champion in competitions. He also trained in Sambo and Muay Thai at the Crosspoint Gym. He is a Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu black belt with training under Biviano Fernandez and Leonardo Vieira. Early career Uematsu debuted in the Lumax Cup light ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
2003 In Deep
The year 2003 was the third year in the history of Deep (mixed martial arts), Deep, a mixed martial arts promotion based in Japan. In 2003 Deep held 8 events beginning with, ''Deep: 8th Impact''. Title fights Events list Deep: clubDeep Osaka Deep: clubDeep Osaka was an event held on December 7, 2003, at the Delfin Arena in Osaka, Japan. Results Deep: clubDeep West Chofu Deep: clubDeep West Chofu was an event held on November 24, 2003, at the West Chofu Combat Sports Arena in Tokyo, Japan. Results Deep: 12th Impact Deep: 12th Impact was an event held on September 15, 2003, at the Ota Ward Gymnasium in Tokyo, Japan. Results Deep: 11th Impact Deep: 11th Impact was an event held on July 13, 2003, at the Grand Cube in Osaka, Japan. Results Deep: 10th Impact Deep: 10th Impact was an event held on June 25, 2003, at Korakuen Hall in Tokyo, Japan. Results Deep: clubDeep: Challenge in Club Ozon ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
João Roque
João Manuel Roque (born July 22, 1971) is a Portuguese-Angolan former featherweight Brazilian Jiu Jitsu (BJJ) black belt World Champion and a retired mixed martial artist. He competed in the Featherweight division in MMA (Mixed Martial Arts). His first coaches of BJJ were Marcio Pinheiro and Gerson Velasco, and he stayed under their guidance until he was a purple belt. It was under prestigious Osvaldo Alves, a Brazilian Jiu Jitsu Red Belt and a legend in the sport of BJJ, that Joao Roque graduated to brown belt. When Master Oswaldo had to move to Manaus Roque joined André Pederneiras, right at the start of the Nova União. Joao Roque began his MMA career in 1996 in the United States (Oklahoma) with a win by armbar. He retired in 2005 in the Japan (Tokyo) with a loss by decision. Today he lives in Brasília, capital of Brazil. Roque went on to form one of the strongest teams in that state and his gym "Clube Vizinhança" still runs today. BJJ lineage Mitsuyo Ma ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Guillotine Choke
The guillotine choke, also known as Mae Hadaka Jime (前裸絞, "front naked choke"; compared to a rear naked choke) in judo, is a chokehold in martial arts applied from in front of the opponent, often on the ground but can also be done while standing. The choke involves using the arms to encircle the opponent's neck that bears a resemblance to the blade of a guillotine. Application The technique is either a type of tracheal compression restraint (air choke) that prevents air flow to the lungs, or a blood choke depending on how and where pressure is applied, the trachea versus arteries respectively. It can be applied both standing and from the ground using only one arm, and can be used as a defense against a double leg takedown, as well as using the other arm and legs to either transition position or grapple or strike the opponent. When executed from the ground, the person applying it will try to control the opponent by the hips, for instance using a closed guard. This is done to ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
