Thinking Inside the Box(ing Ring)

I’m pumped up for a stunt-fighting audition today.
I’m gunning for a bit part as a boxer in a short movie. I don’t even know what it’s called, but I’m excited.
For now, I just gotta remember my basics: jab, cross, hook, uppercut, and proper stances.

G.I. Joe … A Real American Bore?

I know, I’m about a month late with this review but, hey, you can forgive me considering it wasn’t a great movie; I was in no rush to give it any more publicity than it was already receiving.
It’s safe to say by any self-respecting, intelligent adult’s standards that G.I. Joe: The Rise of Cobra was [...]

John Kreng Interview for … a Belgian Screenwriter?

There is a very good interview with Fight Choreography author and stunt coordinator John Kreng by … a screenwriter … from Belgium.
OK, despite the odd coincidences, it’s still an outstanding interview.
Not only does John touch upon what he wrote in his book, Fight Choreography, but he also expounds on what makes a good fight scene, [...]

Stunt Demo Outtake

Just wanted to give you a little snippet of the fun we had before John Kreng’s live stunt demo at the International MMA Expo in Los Angeles.

This is a shot of me eating a “punch” from my colleague Marika. She’s Black Belt magazine’s on-air broadcaster. Here we taped John and I showing her how to [...]

Staged Fights in MMA???

OK, not quite.  But, now that I have your attention …
MMA fights are quite real in terms of combat sports, as real as it gets in the cage. No WWE-inspired theatrics needed. But that’s not what this post is about.
I’m pumped to be attending the International MMA Expo in Los Angeles tomorrow. I’ve been invited [...]