Blog — Rama Reddy

Building a game (Part 1): A Practical Application of "Jugaad"

Where’d the idea for a Indian Mythological Tabletop Game come from? Read on!

ConceptRamakrishna ReddyMay 25, 2019boardgame, Game, Design, Art

Dojo Weekly #14: Dominant Positions, Out-fighting, and Freddie Roach

Martial Arts StudyRamakrishna ReddyMay 16, 2019boxing, bjj, freddie roach

Comparing Masvidal's and Bisping's wins over Till and Rockhold

A short and sweet list of things that these two fights had in common

Martial Arts Study, Concept, Technique, HistoryRamakrishna ReddyMarch 20, 2019mma

A Brief Look at "The Fight of the Century"

Overviewing the mind games, fortitude, and greatness of the first meeting of between Joe Frazier and Muhammad Ali .

HistoryRamakrishna ReddyFebruary 18, 2019Boxing, history

From Black Belt to White Belt: 'Dirty Dozen' member David Meyer on BJJ's Nascency in the US and Living a Green Lifestyle

David Meyer is part of the legendary “Dirty Dozen”: One of the first twelve non-Brazilians to earn their Black Belts in Brazilian Jiu Jitsu. He is a multiple time world-champion in BJJ, author, and a devout animal advocate.

Interview, HistoryRamakrishna ReddyFebruary 1, 2019bjj, green

New Video: History, Jiu Jitsu, and Maps with Ruadhan MacFadden

The trial, tribulations, and eventual triumph of trying to understand ancient grappling traditions.

Interview, HistoryRamakrishna ReddyJanuary 15, 2019bjj, wrestling, sambo, judo, history

Concept: The Attack and Adjust Cycle

A concept so universal that it can be seen in combat arts, business, and foosball.

Concept, Martial Arts StudyRamakrishna ReddyDecember 11, 2018bjj, kickboxing, mma, Concept

Mary Kom: Southpaw Techniques and Tactics from “The Magnificent” Part 1: 2007 - 2012

After clinching the World Championship for a record-breaking 6th time (surpassing current Pro Katie Taylor’s previous women’s record) she continues…

Martial Arts Study, TechniqueRamakrishna ReddyDecember 1, 2018Mary Kom, Boxing, World Champion, Technique

Concept: Orthodox vs Southpaw or “Unmatched Leads”

In this first of the Concept articles, we explore the importance of stance and positioning for striking with a few visual representations.

Concept, Martial Arts StudyRamakrishna ReddyNovember 27, 2018Boxing, MMA, Kickboxing, Martial Arts, Southpaw, JKD, Bruce Lee, Lomachenko, Pacquiao, Mayweather, Concept

Knocking on Doors: John B. Will recounts his travels through India

John B. Will, globetrotting martial arts instructor and scholar, discusses his travels through India in the 80’s.