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had a certain phone number in my phone for two months before I ever officially started KNUXX. I tried calling it once and hung up after about four rings and told myself that it probably wasn’t a good number anyway. But I kept it in my phone. Every couple of months I would look up the number and promptly decide that it wasn’t time to make the call – not yet. That number was for Carlos Condit – given to me by a mutual friend who, after asking his permission, gave it to me so I could call and get an interview with him.

I ran into Condit at the last Jackson’s MMA Series and when I introduced myself he said “hey, weren’t you supposed to call me months ago? Why haven’t you called?” I muttered something like “I’ll call you this week, I promise.” Why hadn’t I called? Actually the answer is pretty complex and I couldn’t have answered it until the day that I finally had the interview – and the answer came from Carlos himself.

I met Condit at Jackson’s one evening a few weeks ago – he had just come from playing in the rain downtown during a photo shoot with Will Fox (the product of which you will see throughout this issue – including the cover). I thanked him for taking the interview and, trying not to completely geek out, told him that it was a bit odd for me to think that just a year before I was sitting in a cubicle talking about the fights with my “cubemates” at work where we tested and implemented financial software.

That’s when he said the most validating thing I’ve ever heard. He said that he thought it was cool that I was actually “putting it out there” and producing a paper, something tangible, for the fight community. He said “at least you have something that people can pick up and read – something that isn’t just on the internet on some blog… KNUXX isn’t just ‘mymomsbasementmma.com’”. Yes, I went out right away and bought that domain, but that’s not the point. The point is that I have a plan for KNUXX, a vision you could say, and it’s so much bigger than what you see here.

KNUXX is a national brand and we will expand, and have already started to expand, into different markets. Each market will have its own local-focused fight paper that supports the community like we’re doing now for New Mexico. There will be a web presence, and blogs, but that just comes with the times.

It’s fitting that we started here since there’s already such a strong community. And that’s why I didn’t call Carlos sooner – I wanted him to see that we were more than just a blog on the web. I’m not just some blogger writing away in my mom’s basement. I wanted him to feel, well, proud to be part of the paper. I hope he does. I know there are a lot of you who are – I get your emails and notes on Facebook.

Thanks for the support!

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About the Cover: The photo on the cover is from a photo shoot done in downtown Albuquerque a few weeks ago during a rain storm by Will Fox - www.thefoxidentity.com The original cover shot is above.

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Tools for Your Roc Body

by Daniel Rocha

To Prepare... A Life Lesson!

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o many of us, if not all of us, want the good things in life. We want the nice car, the big house, the chance to provide for our families with the things that we never had.

It’s these things that become part of our wish list. How big is your wish list?

Ever notice that the list keeps getting larger, longer and more profound every year. This is due to the fact that procrastination haunts our society like a plague. We lack the ability to make decisions mostly due to fear. We can’t, or find it difficult to, stand alone and on our own.

So we are influenced by our friends, our families, TV, movies, and well, just society. Do you not have a mind of your own?

“The will to win is important, but the will to prepare is vital.” IFBB Pro Fakhri Mubarak, said this to me when we worked together back in 2008. I have come to the realization that these words taught me more about my future then just a bodybuilding show. Why are we so disappointed by loss, angered by defeat, pissed off because we got hit with more bills, or heart broken because our loved one just dumped us?

Simply because we were not prepared for them.

We took life for granted and failed to pay attention to the important signs that would have been vital to our success.

A bodybuilder will typically put in 16-20 weeks preparing for a show. This preparation becomes a journey. We are engulfed by hard-

ships, suffering and fatigue. Yet we pursue, we drive, we continue forward. We look for guidance and motivation. Things that will help us prepare for that big day when we step on stage.

To what? Display something even we thought was not possible. Every exercise mimics a pose, every calorie a choice, every cheat meal planned, every meal savored knowing its here to fuel us - not be a Rachel Ray cuisine.

Life is no different, school offers us knowledge, our jobs… experience, relationships offer communication skills. Our hobbies, the chance to enjoy life and our families are there so we can truly appreciate companionship. These are all things that help us prepare for this journey called life.

Take control of your life. Be responsible for your own actions. Yet don’t be afraid to make decisions. They are never wrong, they are just a choice that comes with pros and cons. Even if things blow up in your face, you will soon realize that a lesson needed to be learned and with it experience gained. The more decisions you make the less fear will hold you captive. The faster your decisions, the more you will become an adventurer. Life becomes a playground, a roller coaster that was once scary but now a ride you can’t wait to do over again.

Till next time… all my best Daniel Rocha is an athlete, personal trainer, body builder, coach and owner of RocBodyFitness / RocBodyAngels. He is also an NPC National Athlete. For more information please visit his website at www.drocbody.com or read his blog for more articles and commentary-www.drocbody.net.

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Everything you need to know about cauliflower ear

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ommon amongst MMA fighters and wrestlers, a cauliflower ear (or auricular hematoma) occurs when there is bleeding between the skin and the cartilage of the outer ear. The cartilage becomes separated from its blood supply, and if it is not treated will eventually die. Scar tissue is formed, which causes the well known deformity.

How does it happen? It is usually the result of friction or blunt trauma to the ear. This can happen with a strike that hits the ear or from impact during grappling. Wrestlers are particularly vulnerable because of the frequent contact between the head and the opponent.

What does it feel like? Cauliflower ears can be very painful in the early stages. They usually feel hot and swollen, and sore and squishy to touch. If untreated, this pain will reduce over the course of a few weeks and the lump will become hardened as the fluid is replaced by scar tissue.

How can I prevent it from happening to me? Ear guards are a very reliable way of preventing cauliflower ear, except that few of us wear them consistently enough!

Most fighters will use them only when the ear starts getting sore, or after a recent cauliflower ear. This is usually too late to prevent the damage, but does reduce pain in

training.

My ear has swollen up, what do I do now? If caught early enough, it’s possible to prevent a cauliflower ear from turning into a permanent deformity. Treatment consists of draining the fluid from the lump on the ear with a hypodermic needle and syringe.

After draining the ear, it’s important to compress the area for 24-48 hours to prevent it from refilling with blood. There are various methods for doing this; a common and effective way is to pack cotton on both sides of the ear and bandage it to the side of the head. This should all be carried out by a doctor, nurse or other qualified health care provider.

Some fighters prefer to drain their own cauliflower ears. We wouldn’t recommend this. The main risk involved is infection – it is very important to ensure that the skin of the ear, the needle, and all the materials being used are all adequately disinfected.

When can I go back to training? Some fighters will carry on training quite happily with a cauliflower ear. Ear guards can reduce the pain, and the likely worst case is that you end up with a grossly deformed ear.

If you prefer to keep your good looks intact and get the ear drained, then it is best to take a week to ten days off training afterwards while the ear heals – otherwise you’re likely to find yourself right back where you started.

What long term problems is it likely to cause? Old cauliflower ears are rarely painful, and some mixed martial artists even welcome them as a “badge of honor”. However, aside from putting an end to your modeling career and restricting your choice of earphones, cauliflower ears can also affect your hearing and can potentially rupture your ear drums so it is better to get them treated early.

Rosi Sexton is professional MMA fighter and registered osteopath in the UK. She has a PhD from Cambridge and recently launched a new site and network of professionals for combat sport specific medicine, information and news http://combatsportsclinic.com

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UFC 134 “Rio”

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FC 134 Rio is the promotion’s debut in the foreign but familiar land. With a title on the line, Anderson “The Spider” Silva will defend his belt for the 10th consecutive time, this time it’s against Yushin Okami. He is undefeated in six years of competition and standing as the #1 pound-for-pound greatest fighter in MMA history. Anderson Silva has left no questions to his demeanor or versatility inside the octagon, with Anderson repeatedly finishing fights in spectacular fashion.

Yushin “Thunder” Okami is now the number one contender to the Middleweight throne after defeating Nate Marqaurdt in a three round battle. In 2006, Rumble on the Rock 8, Silva was disqualified by an illegal up kick to the head, declaring Okami the winner.

Leaving questions in the mind from both sides to who is the definitive winner.

Anderson by trade is a knockout artist with thirty total wins, 17KO/TKO 6 submissions and 7 by decision. The Spider’s lengthy limbs make him virtually untouchable in the standup department with his ability to punch forward and backward. His rapid speed enhances parrying and countering in fluid unpredictable motions.

Wrestling specialists and UFC Veterans Chael Sonnen and Dan Henderson planned on neutralizing Andersons standup by wrestling and tiring him with constant pressure.

Unfortunately this tactic eventually lured them into the “Spider’s” web of jiu jitsu - defeating Sonnen via triangle and Henderson via rear naked choke.

Okami is on the other end of the spectrum totaling 26 wins, 9 KO/TKO, 4 submissions and 12 by decision. As complete a fighter as Okami appears to be, he isn’t great at any one area of the fight to be advantageous in any one position. He will need superior lateral movement while standing, also avoiding damage at all costs if and when he ends up in guard, he must work to side control or mount with intentions to finish. With the nature of a title fight you must beat the champ to be the champ.

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auricio “Shogun” Rua, previous UFC Light Heavy Weight Champion and Pride Champion, looks to avenge his loss to Ultimate Fighter winner Forrest Griffin since his debut inside the UFC. Fan favorite Forrest Griffin dominated their last meeting inside the octagon pushing the pace of the fight and breaking Rua’s will with every round, ending the bout in the 3rd round with a rear naked choke. In attempting a run for the title, “Shogun” now 3-3 in the UFC must return to his previous form that he enjoyed in 2005 - 2007. Rua, no stranger to injury, must finish the fight in the early rounds to avoid any damage to his already reconstructed knees before they take their toll in the later rounds. Griffin, the larger of the two, should lean and wear on “Shogun” and capitalize when the fatigue is apparent like his bout With Rich Franklin.

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ong time legend Minotauro Nogueira makes his way back to the cage since his KO loss to Cain Velasquez, during this layoff he received multiple surgeries ensuring a successful return to glory. Minotauro both a UFC and Pride Champion and Team Black house Jiu Jitsu coach will be welcoming Brendan Schaub with closed fists in front of his home land crowd; Schaub has strung together multiple wins including a KO over Mirko Crocop and a decision win over Gabriel Gonzaga giving him the confidence to go toe-to-toe with yet another icon.

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by Herb Jones Mikey Lovato (10-2 as a pro) will be the co-main event at “Clash in the Cage” at Route 66 Casino on Sep. 9th. As usual, Mikey was asked 5 specific questions and asked to give short, to the point responses.

Mikey ”The Burque Bulldog”

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Q1>This is only your 3rd fight in the last two years. Before that, you fought in ten fights over two years. Do you intend to duplicate that first two year pace, or the more recent two year pace?

A1>The more recent. Now that I have a good record it’s harder to find fights, finding quality opponents and the many shady organizers are a factor.

Q2>You’re a three time state champion high school wrestler and the new head coach at Volcano Vista High in Albuquerque, Yet as a MMA pro you’re known for “ground and pound” as your strength. What do you consider as your strength?

A2>That’s it the “ground and pound”.

Q3>You’ve fought in the past at 125 lbs-you’re moving up to 135 for “Clash in the Cage”, big deal or not?

A3>I don’t consider it a big deal-the opportunity to fight as the co-main event at Route 66 was something I couldn’t pass on Q4>The “Lovato Legacy”, 7 high school wrestling titles in your family alone (father, brother, cousin, yourself) is it important to add a MMA professional title to the “legacy”?

A4>That’s my goal. As a wrestler being champ is what I dreamed of, now that I’ve moved to MMA it’s what I want-not for money or famejust to be champion.

Q5>Your cousin, Lenny Lovato Jr, is also a wellknown MMA fighter, with high expiations of being a champion. I got 20 bucks, who do I bet on to win in a bout between you two?

A5>If it were my money, id put it on Lenny.

Local Fighters’ Corner Welterweight boxer Joshua “El Nino de Oro” Gomez will fight veteran Cory Alarcon in Denver Aug 19th.Manager Jacob Maes, boxers Jacob Gomez and Archie Ray Marquez want to thank all of New Mexico’s fantastic fight fans for their continued support, now and always. Team Tapia is sending three amateur fighters to the Ringside World Championship Tournament in Kansas City, MO Aug 17-21. Approx. 1500 participants will compete in the elimination tournament where you must meet you weight daily, or be disqualified. Winners could fight up to two bouts a day for five straight days. There will be up to 6 rings going at any time over the five days of competition. Competing for Team Tapia is: 16 year old Leroy Chavez-114 lbs, 17 year old Devon Yanez-123 lbs and 13 year old Jerome Paddilla-85 lbs. Taka Mine TKD/Karate is sending Joseph Feichko(149 lbs) to Ft. Lauderdale, FL., Sep 16-19 to compete in the AAU Tae Kwon Do team trials.

By defeating a present team member, it could potentially lead to an Olympic team berth for Feichko. To assist Joseph with donations or sponsorship please call 505-294-6302. Rosales Karate and Kickboxing is supporting Bantamweight Eric “Buddy Holly” Henson who will box Paul Romero in Phoenix Sep. 2nd. Let KNUXX know what’s going on, we’ll get it out there for you, go to:events@knuxx.com 

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SWMMA Southwest Massacre Results

by Herb Jones

Daniel Fernandez Youth Center - Los Lunas, NM August 13th

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aturday evening, August 13th, 2011, SWMMA (Southwest Mixed Martial Arts) presented their 2nd event here in NM, Southwest Massacre. After five years in Dallas, the Texas based organization has brought their fantastic amateur-only fighting to Albuquerque. The evening started out with a exhibition grappling showcase featuring Joey “J5″Lujan of Grants (King of the Cage) vs. Cory Yates (Shark Fights), as both were with competitors they either train or coach. Next up were the night’s five outstanding amateur bouts. The exciting action kept the crowd of 350+ focused and involved throughout the entire night. Southwest Massacre produced a memorable event –a debut (Joseph Hartman-trained by local NM boxing legend, Rudy Lovato), an awesome battle of strength and determination (Kevin Smith vs.

Ben Mitchell) and an upset (J5′s own Alyssa Garcia defeated the well known Nikki Lowe). Look forward to their next event Albuquerque, and look to KNUXX to keep you informed. Below are all the results, with the winners listed first.

125 lbs>Rudy Kennedy vs. Joseph Hartman (split decision) 145 lbs>Fernando Sanchez vs. Rey Baros (ref stop 2:49 1st) 165 lbs>Kevin Smith vs. Ben Mitchell (unamimous decision) 145 lbs>Derek Perez vs. Brent James (tapout 2:35 1st) 125 lbs>Alyssa Garcia vs. Nikki Lowe (tapout 1:55 1st)

SWMMA Southwest Massacre - Photos by Bryan Castle

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www.KNUXX.com faced with the state question (red or green?) he responded perfectly – “it depends on the dish”.

We talked about growing up in NM and how that has affected his life and his choices. Oftentimes New Mexicans use the state as a crutch, NM HOMEGROWN SERIES or an excuse, for how their life has turned out – I know I have many times. But the “shoulda,

by Heath Holmes woulda, coulda” doesn’t even enter Condit’s thinking. He basically said “If I hadn’t grown ne of the biggest fears that I up in NM then I wouldn’t be where I am tostruggle with while building day”.

KNUXX is not asking dumb Condit started training when he was 15 with questions at interviews. I try FIT - with Tom, Arlene & Greg (when they and prepare some good queswere all together). It’s well known that his fations beforehand and do research to make sure ther was in Bill Richardson’s cabinet so I asked that I don’t ask something that everyone should him how his father handled having a “fighter” already know. We want KNUXX articles to be for a son – did he ever fear that it would tarnish insightful and entertaining – not earth shatterhis political status? Condit, without pointing ing or ground breaking news – just good stuff out that I was an idiot for not putting it together, that people want to read and that gives them a reminded me that he started training before he look “backstage”. was able to legally drive. Someone had to take When Carlos and I got together I wanted to him to practice. Someone had to help him purmake sure that I asked him things that would chase gear, pay for training, feed him (the right be interesting to the NM fight community and food), take him to fights and support him – and wouldn’t just be a basic profile. Going into the that was usually his family. interview I thought I had some decent questions When he turned 18 he pretty much headed out but there weren’t any that were really great. So on his own. Fighting and training kept him out I did like any good “budding reporter” would of trouble and provided an outlet for him. Like do, I winged it. many of the youth in NM, Carlos knew that it I tried to avoid common-place questions like wouldn’t have been hard to live a “less-than“how did you get your nickname” or “how is it legal” life, if he wanted to, since it’s not hard fighting in the UFC”. If the only fight you’ve to find trouble. But he didn’t. If he wasn’t a ever seen was Condit’s last fight at UFC 132 fighter he said he would have wanted to join the against Dong Hyun Kim, which won him military or become a paramedic or firefighter.

Knockout of the Night honors for an incredible But that’s not the path he chose. Obviously he flying knee squarely planted on his opponent stayed dedicated and motivated to the sport. (and the “perks” that come with that award), He moved to Arizona a few years ago to train then you already have a good idea as to why thinking that it was the best choice for his cahe has his nickname. And if you’ve seen most reer. He moved back – it wasn’t home. of his fights over the last few years then you He came back to train out of Jackson’s where KNOW why he’s earned the moniker “Natural he found “top notch training partners and world Born Killer”. class trainers”. He got married and recently Carlos Condit is homegrown New Mexican had a son – and that changed almost everything. and, aside from a few trips to Japan & around Time has become everything to him – time with the US for fights and a short training stint in his family and time with his son. And he strives Arizona, he hasn’t gone too far from here. to protect that time now.

New Mexico is home. This is where he grew Carlos realizes that fighting is his job and he up, this is where he trains, this is where he started his family, and this is where he plans to stay. Like any real New Mexican, when

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Not There Yet: Carlos Condit

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“I’m not there yet”

is the CEO of a business of one. This is how he provides for himself and his family and as such he runs his fighting more like a business now.

He utilizes tools that he never did before - he used to keep schedules, meetings, and contacts in his head. He can’t do that anymore, now he uses his phone to keep him in touch and on time.

What really surprised me was that he doesn’t have a whole legal team on retainer for his fights. He said the original UFC contract was the most complex and required the most review.

The Bout Agreements and negotiations are usually just done via email, in fact he said he had just agreed and replied to the Bout Agreement with BJ Penn for UFC 137 in October. That’s a valuable email. Doing it that way saves time for everyone and it keeps the UFC machine churning out fight after fight.

You can see the focus in his face when he starts talking about the business side of fighting.

He takes it seriously – I would argue that it’s even more focused now than it ever was. I get the impression that outside the cage is where the work happens for Condit. He trains, sells, and negotiates outside the cage daily. A fight is only 15 minutes (or 25 when he gets his title shot). He’s started looking at doing more selfpromotion using print and the web. He recently launched www.campcondit.com where you can get updates on his training camp leading into the fight and he’s always had a presence on Facebook, Twitter, and YouTube.

There’s always that moment when a band realizes that they’ve made it – they hear their song on the radio for the first time. Or when a college player gets a call to be part of a professional organization’s draft. I asked Carlos when it was that he realized that he had made it – was it when he went 5-0 in the WEC or when he came over to fight for the UFC? He thought for a long time (so long that I started feeling like I’d just asked one of those feared “dumb questions”) then he said “I’m not there yet”. He’ll be there when he puts the belt on and when he can defend that belt successfully. After that he’ll be there when he can support his son in his dreams. I got the sense that he’s not there yet because he, like most fighters, is on a path that he will take as far as he can for as long as he is capable.

For me, I realized that I was on the path when I got to interview Carlos Condit but we’re not there yet either.

Carlos, Thanks for taking the time to share with KNUXX and the NM fight community.

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advantage of an individual who was no longer in the capacity to fight. This display of judgment and class wins my award of best fighter of the evening.

The antithesis to the East and Mclean fight was the main event between AlHassan and Alexander. This was a fantastic match-up that gave the franchise a good name. Both fighters arrived with presence and power. Equally matched, this fight would have gone all the way if not for a TKO called on Al-Hassan after a dislocated finger forced the doctor to stop the fight. Granted, nobody likes to see a main event end on a technicality, but the two rounds that we did see were entertainment.

All said and done, I enjoyed the MMA Fight Pit experience. I think that the franchise needs to work a bit on inter-fight experience, perhaps by having some of the famous faces in the crowd, such as Condit or Jardine do some signing. Or possibly have a sponsor shoot some shirts off into the crowd; in any case you want your fans walking away from the venue enamored by the experience, not talking about how long the time drug in between each fight. Never wanting to close on a negative note, I will say that the future of combat sports in NM has never looked better and MMA Fight Pit is a welcomed organization in the mix.

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into the venue, fighters and staff, the atmospherics were left a bit wanting.

Maybe this is something that future proA Casual Fan’s Perspective moters should take into consideration; people are in hard times. When they

by Brian Holmes spend their money on something they want to feel like they got the most bang for their buck. I found that there was t had been a little over a month enough time in between each fight to since I had attended my last get bored of sitting in the chairs and event and so I had been look- your adrenaline from the last card had ing forward to this one for some long since left - bring out the t-shirt cantime. As I entered “The Pit” nons or something. my first impression was, “where are all The fights, and fighters themselves, of the people?” I know that times are seemed to be, (for the most part) well tough, but I thought that surely Albu- matched and enjoyable to watch. querque could have brought out a larg- Hometown favorite Angelica Chavez er crowd than the one that was there. fell to Diana Rael, but there was some We made our way down to our seats good emotion that came out from the and I began to watch as each fight got crowd. We love our hometown heroes, under way. but respect those who come in and fight The first couple of fights came and well. One of the most appreciated aswent and you almost could have pects associated with combat sport culmissed them all together. This wasn’t ture is the huge amount of respect that because the fighters weren’t giving it most fighters have for one another and their all, but more because it seemed the sport. the crowd hadn’t quite warmed up. The Jamie Yager and Willie Parks was a fight was ongoing, but the crowd, (with great match-up. I don’t think that many the exception of family and friends) people would have placed their money seemed un-involved. This could have on Yager because Parks was coming to been due to the fact that while the MMA the table with such a strong presence.

Fight Pit franchise put a lot of money However, Yager came out as somewhat

of an underdog and established himself in the ring very quickly.

In my opinion there was one depressing fight of the evening and that was the one between Tyler East and “The other guy”. I say “the other guy” because when I first saw him I had to ask myself what he was doing in the ring. The match-up between these two fighters was visually depressing. Mclean was under trained, under worked and plain and simply a poor match-up to Tyler East. I can’t deny that East entered The Pit with great presence and energy, but I don’t feel he had any business fighting Mclean who appeared to have just been notified that he was going to be fighting.

Jens Pulver and “Ox” Wheeler set out for a good match-up, but it quickly became obvious that Pulver brought experience to the ring and began to dominate the fight. I couldn’t help but appreciate Pulver’s class that he displayed quickly upon seeing that Wheeler had been knocked a bit silly.

Wheeler began to fumble around the ring and Pulver backed off knowing that he was no longer in a competitive state.

The ref encouraged Pulver to continue raining down on Wheeler as he had not yet gone to the mat, but you could tell that Pulver was uncomfortable taking

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lthough temperatures have cooled down with some seasonal rain, the competitive stage of fitness and bodybuilding is hotter than ever here in New Mexico. This past July and August, three fitness/bodybuilding shows hit the scene with great promoters, competitors and devoted sponsors.

On July 23, 2011, the OCB Natural Southwest Classic took place at the Hispanic Cultural Center, hosting over 100 contestants. It was an exciting day filled with great contestant performances and expo sponsors in the new venue for the show. For me, it was as different experience from my prior role of being a competitor at the show to being behind the judge’s table.

Kindly given the opportunity to participate as a test-judge, it helped me gain a different perspective of competition. Transitioning from a performer to an evaluator, I jumped at the unique opportunity, knowing it would add valuable insight as a competitor. Sitting amongst a highly qualified panel of judges comprised of industry veterans,

coaches, and national level judges was valuable. It was a great experience and I can only hope that it adds another dimension to me as a competitor and perhaps future judge.

Watching the competitors display their hard earned bodies on stage was exciting, as I know the dedication and sacrifice it takes before one can even consider entering a show. Accolades are deserved by all of the show competitors, competing in Bikini, Female Fitness Model, Figure, Female and Male Bodybuilding categories. The top winners in each class included: Valerie Ortega, Lisa Duncan, Tylinn Rashan, Lauren Bubbico, Katie White, Debi Quintero, Teresa Boyd, Shalako Bradberry, Tylinn Rashan, Katie White, Teresa Boyd, Wenona Duran, Jenny Schenkman, Michelle Quintana, Zakery Aragon, Mark Bohlman, J.B. Privitt, David Chacon, Samuel Callopy, Wayne Gaede, Curt Arnett, Donnell Smith, Curt Arnett, Benjamin Schenkman, Donnell Smith and Chris Host.

Among these many fine athletes, were several outstanding competi-

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tors that reached a height in their competitive careers, receiving their IFPA Pro Card or IFPA Masters Pro Card. One of these stand-out athletes was female bodybuilder, Jennifer Sedar Schenkman. A civil engineer, wife and resident of Albuquerque, this lady was a rockstar when it came to posing on that bodybuilding stage. Her energy and enthusiasm for her craft was exciting and contagious when performing her routine; all of which landed her the “Best Poser” award for female divisions. I was able to talk with Jenny after the show and ask her what her feelings were about this milestone accomplishment. Her response was humble and heartfelt…

“Earning the sword and my IFPA pro bodybuilding card in front of my friends and family has immeasurable meaning to me. I worked for a little less than 2 years competing, growing and learning from

my amazing trainer Amy Daniels, without whom I could have never reached my goal of winning a natural show as quickly as I did! When I was handed the sword I was overcome with joy & fulfillment to know that my determination, the sacrifices by my family & I had allowed me to reach my dreams of becoming a pro. The sword is not just mine but a piece belongs to each & every person who has supported me along this journey!”

Congratulations again to Jennifer and the other dedicated competitors. Next month will highlight the wrap-ups of The 2011 OCB Southern Rockies (Los Alamos) and Mid-USA and New Mexico State Championships (Albuquerque) that were held the first two weekends of August.

Thank you for tuning in and best of luck on keeping your FITNESS in FOCUS!

Tohkon Martial Arts 3600 Central Ave Albuquerque, NM 87123 505-847-6550 Jess@tohkondojo.com Currently located at 3600 Central in Albuquerque and with a new location on the horizon, owner Jess Horton has multiple black belts in many disciplines and over 16 years of training. His current association for the last 10 years has been TOHKON MARTIAL ARTS-focusing on karate, kickboxing, grappling; self defense martial arts and Japanese jiu jit su. Training beginners and those with experience, ages 4-65+, they offer the opportunity for anyone with the desire to experience training in MMA with or without commitment. Tohkon Martial Arts also offers free woman’s self defense classes once a month. For serious competitors, or just those looking for fun, Tohkon Martial Arts is the perfect place for the ultimate experience. Give Jess a call and set up a appointment to visit Tohkon Martial Arts.

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Myth #2 Processed Food is Less Nutritious than Raw Foods No one is going to defend Hostess snack cakes or potato chips, or something so full of fake ingredients that it bears more of a resemblance to a lab experiment than an actual food, but some food processing actually makes sense. Take raw milk, for example.

Raw milk is processed through pasteurization (heating), which kills a variety of organisms that would be hazardous to our health. It is further processed by the addition of vitamin D. However, that is beneficial to health also. It may also be skimmed of its fat, to produce skim milk. This is also something that many people find attrac-

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Myth #3 Carbohydrates are More Important Than Protein It was believed for many years that carbohydrate rich diets were the be-all/ end-all of dietary bliss. But in recent years, and with the popularity of diets such as “The Zone”, many discovered that large amounts of carbohydrates weren’t beneficial to weight loss, nor necessary for overall good health and well being. Carbohydrates are needed as brain food and to maintain certain functions of the body. . However, protein is necessary for just as much, if not more, than carbohydrates, and promotes the regeneration of cells as well as helping the body to maintain its lean mass; a factor that is crucial to a healthy metabolism. Also, as people (women in particular) get older, they tend to become more intolerant to starch and sugar (both carbohydrates), and require less overall carbohydrate unless they are overly active.

Myth #4 Overeating Sugar is Better Than Overeating Fat Overeating sugar is actually worse than overeating fat because overeating sugar can cause blood sugar imbalances, and eventually, if it is abused enough, it can cause adult onset diabetes. Saturated fats can most certainly cause heart disease over time, but remember, that’s only half the story. Monounsaturated fats are necessary and healthy for bodily functions. Eating fats such as flax seed oil, walnuts, almonds and avocado, is good for the body. We need fat to survive and remain healthy. We don’t need table sugar for any reason. However, keep in mind that the body turns all carbohydrates into glucose (sugar) in order to digest it and feed the body. Sucrose, on the other hand, or high fructose corn syrup, along with dextrose, are never necessary for the body and only end up raising blood sugar levels, and wreaking havoc on the pancreas. Put your money on fat, not sugar, as the winner of the two.

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