Santa Cruz

The definitive Tom Knox skateboarding / BJJ interview

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In the late 80’s I was in high school and I was so into skateboarding my friends and I would sometimes wake up early and go session a spot before school at 7 a.m. or whatever ungodly hour it started. Skateparks? What parks? We skated a loading dock behind the local Kroger’s. Many times when … Read more

Watch UFC’s Luke Rockhold rip it up on a skateboard (VIDEO)

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Not only is Luke Rockhold the UFC’s No. 1 ranked middleweight, he’s also an avid surfer and skateboarder. Check the American Kickboxing Academy standout doing his thing at the local skatepark. The UFC doesn’t necessarily approve of their fighters (especially top tier fighters) participating in dangerous extracurricular activities such as this (see Donald “Cowboy” Cerrone), … Read more

U.S. Open XIII Brazilian Jiu Jitsu Oct.18-19 in Santa Cruz

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The U.S. Open XIII Brazilian Jiu Jitsu dubbed “America’s Favorite Tournament” will be held this weekend, Oct.18-19, in Santa Cruz, CA. at the Civic Auditorium. Many schools which are also home to many great MMA fighters will be represented at the event.

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