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Live as a man, die as a man, become a man

Budo Phillip — Mon, 21 Feb 2011 09:41:44 +0000

In the last part of the Mat Culture Japan tour, Enson talks about the meaning of all his tatoos – on his hands, the soles of his feet, and elsewhere.

Enson talks about his thoughts on being a true man, facing death, the importance of family, and his MMA record.

Enson on jail in Japan

Budo Phillip — Mon, 07 Feb 2011 09:00:40 +0000

Sit down with Enson and listen to his stories about taking how he takes in up and coming fighters and helps them get their training on track.

Enson also talks about his run ins with Japanese cops, spending time in a Japanese jail, and the code of being a man.

Yamato Damashi!

Budo Phillip — Mon, 17 Jan 2011 09:00:20 +0000

The last stop on the Mat Culture Japan tour is Purebred with Enson Inoue.
Some will say we saved the best for last.

Enson shows us around his gym in Omiya and talks about the meaning of Yamato Damashi.

Learn about Enson’s rigorous discipline and watch some of his guys sparring.

Next, Enson takes us to his unusually large home where he has home made strength training workout equipment with tires, sledgehammers, and more.

He talks about being arrested, being kicked out of Golds Gym and introduces us to THE BOSS.

After seeing every room, Enson ends this epsiode by introducing to his pet monkey.

A look at the private side of Rumina

Budo Phillip — Sun, 02 Jan 2011 23:38:17 +0000

In this episode, we give you a rare inside look at Rumina’s home, including the garden, the garage, and inside.

Rumina shows us his surfboards, his cameras, his dog, his son, and his beautiful wife!

Finally we head outside and take a little walk, go surfing, and finish up at an izakaya.

King of Shooto – Rumina Sato

Budo Phillip — Mon, 20 Dec 2010 11:10:04 +0000

Darren takes us to Roots Gym – owned by one of Japan’s best MMA fighters – Rumina Sato.

Rumina gives a tour of his gym, showing us his prized photos, his collection of action figures and other collectibles, his trophys and his training space.

Next Rumina shows a tight heel hook.

This is Inspirit

Budo Phillip — Sun, 05 Dec 2010 23:31:50 +0000

Take a rare inside look at the office of Japanese MMA clothing line – INSPIRIT – as president Tsuyoshi Sugita shows you around his office and offers his take on the current state of affairs of MMA in Japan.

Imanari – the 10th dan leg lock master

Budo Phillip — Thu, 30 Sep 2010 23:28:26 +0000

In this episode, Darren treks over to Deep Impact Gym – the home of the “10th dan” leglock master – Masakazu Imanari.

The action in non-stop in this episode as Darren and Imanari jump right into a sparring match

Will Darren get caught by Imanari’s dangerous leg attacks?

Heel hooks, guard passes, ezekiels & toe holds!

Budo Phillip — Wed, 29 Sep 2010 17:20:24 +0000

In the most action packed episode of Mat Culture yet, Darren sits down for a chat with BJJ, Sambo, Nogi competior Sayaka Shioda (2007 ADCC world champion).

Next Sayaka shows one of her favorite guard passes and a sneaky ezekiel choke.

Hiroyuki Abe shows a cool heel hook from the back.

Finally, Megumi Fujii shows a step over toe hold submission.

First stop: AACC

Budo Phillip — Wed, 22 Sep 2010 00:05:23 +0000

The first gym on Darren’s stop is AACC which is a unique gym in Tokyo that includes wrestling, BJJ, MMA, boxing, and kickboxing training.

After a little tour of the facilities, Darren gets a little rolling time with head BJJ instructor Hiroyuki Abe.

Welcome to Japan

Budo Phillip — Tue, 21 Sep 2010 16:39:34 +0000

In the first episode of Mat Culture, Darren Uyenoyama gets settled in Japan as he prepares for his visits to various gyms in the Tokyo area.

Watch Darren as he exchanges currency, rents a cell phone, visits a convenience store, and gives you a detailed tour of his apartment and yes, he even explains how the toilet works.