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This is a band headed by my silat brother, Santiago Dobles. He is a master guitarist, and the band has a sound all of it's own. To buy their CD, go to their MySpace page, listen and cough up some cash. You will enjoy it. http://www.myspace.com/aghora

This is an update to the article about Bruno Sammartino. Do you wonder what happens to someone who wrestles for thousands of bouts and travels the world with little rest and rugged training conditions? Well,...they keep on training. Here is a photo of Bruno at age 70....

John C. Grimek is considered by many as one of the best all around strength athletes. He did Olympic lifting, odd lifts, and even trained with power lifts as well as his bodybuilding exercises. And by the way,..he was undefeated in bodybuilding. His legs and leg...

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Russ Knipp, pictured here with the big armed Phil Grippaldi knew a thing or two about pressing. His well thought out routine will illuminate the need for progression, and organization in one's endeavor to put heavy things overhead.LINK

Bartitsu is the combination of Boxing, Jiu Jitsu, Savate, and Stickfighting. This is an excellent resource on a practical art. Even in those days, cross training was happening. Here is a resource for the pictured book.Bartitsu

Woody Strode was an African American/ Native American performer. He was proud of his heritage. He was an incredibly gifted natural athlete who played professional football, and wrestled against the likes of Gorgeous George.When Hollywood called, he listened. He made...

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"In 1959 I set some power-lifting record. That's when I did my 565-pound bench press. I did a 715-pound squat and a 690-pound dead lift."Bruno is credited with picking up an slamming 600lb Haystacks Calhoun when Strongman Paul Anderson tried and failed. Actually...

He can do a full split with NO warm up at age 66. He is a walking, talking, advertisement for his product. Jumpstretch bands are inexpensive, easy to carry, and work,...PERIOD.Here is his website - www.jumpstretch.comHere is an interview - Dave Tate and the Bandman.

Is it a boon or bust? No exercise is perfect and the gain versus risk ratio has to be measured. Here are commentaries from two experts."A Reverse Hyper will build your glutes, hamstrings, and lower back like nothing else. There are many men who merely increase the...

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