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  Frank Shamrock - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Frank Shamrock (born Frank Alisio Juarez III on December 8, 1972 in Santa Monica, California) is an American mixed martial arts fighter.
Shamrock was the first Middleweight champion in the UFC and retired as the 5-time undefeated champion.
Frank Shamrock's dominance of the UFC middleweight division also stirred up an urban legend that the back of the middleweight championship belt (the one that he wore during his reign) had the initials FJS (Frank Juarez Shamrock) engraved on it.
en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Frank_Shamrock   (926 words)

  
 Frank Shamrock Interview By Webmation
Frank Shamrock: That would be the opposition from people who do not understand the sport and want to label me as business person, or as an athlete, or as a martial artists in that realm they don’t understand.
Frank Shamrock: Oh, that is very difficult and the other thing that is even more frustrating and difficult is that in order to train properly you need a group of people, so when that group of people gets out of synch with your time then all of your other events and meetings get messed up.
Frank Shamrock: The school is structured as a common martial arts school with the majority being kickboxing.
www.webmation.com /articles/frank-shamrock.asp   (3628 words)

  
 frank shamrock lifeline seminar : SFUK's mixed martial arts reports   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-03)
Frank had taught the same seminar in London the day before and was traveling up to Birmingham that morning, as a result Frank was a little late, but he proved to be worth waiting for.
Frank felt that as ground fighters it is important to constantly move so as to keep your opponent guesing and to give you opportunities to explode from at any angle.
Frank went on from this and taught the correct way to bridge, this was a little different to how I had been shown in Judo and was quicker and required less effort, this was again taken from solo practice to being mounted by a partner and performing it again.
sfuk.tripod.com /events_02/shamrock_sem1.html   (707 words)

  
 Frank Juarez Shamrock Biography
Then along came Frank Shamrock.With a fighting style originally rooted in ground-based submission fighting, Shamrock is recognized as one of the first, and arguably most successful and prolific fighters to abandon the notion that mastering one martial art would suffice in no-holds-barred competitions.
Frank Shamrock's fighting career began under the tutelage of older brother Ken Shamrock, who brought Frank into the fight world by way of the Japanese submission-based competition Pancrase.
Frank made his UFC debut at the December 1997 "Ultimate Japan," against the previously undefeated Kevin Jackson, an Olympic gold-medallist in wrestling who at the time was the UFC Middleweight champion.
www.akakickbox.com /frank-bio.html   (771 words)

  
 Frank Shamrock National Dragon Council of Martial Arts
Frank's success is not limited to the ring, in fact, his success in the ring has led to his success outside of it.
Frank Shamrock is regarded as a legend in the sport of Mixed Martial Arts.
Frank Shamrock is one of the most respected competitors in the Mixed Martial Arts world.
www.ndcma.com /FrankShamrock.html   (582 words)

  
 Frank Shamrock - Mixed Martial Artist and Ultimate Fighting Champion
“Frank Shamrock is a legend to millions of fans across the world and his return to fighting for The World Fighter will assure that he is one of the best MMA fighters ever,” said Jason Aiello, President of TWF.
Shamrock, who called the agreement with The World Fighter a "deal of a lifetime," is slated to fight in Las Vegas on the January pay-per-view card versus a yet-to-be announced opponent.
Shamrock, who retired from the UFC after defending his belt against Tito Ortiz in September 1999, said he remains under contract with Strike Force and also is committed to the International Fight League as the head coach.
www.frankshamrock.com /news_twfnews.htm   (361 words)

  
 World BlackBelt Online   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-03)
Frank Shamrock is one of the best known grapplers in the world.
Frank made his UFC debut at UFC Japan, defeating Olympic Gold Medallist Kevin Jackson with an arm bar in 14 seconds to be crowned the UFC’s first Middleweight World Champion.
Frank began with his profession in 1994 when he began mixed martial arts with his adopted brother Ken Shamrock who was competing in Pancrase.
www.worldblackbelt.com /Founding_Members/Shamrock_Frank.asp   (396 words)

  
 Fitness Joe- Frank Shamrock's Kettlebell Training
Watching video of Frank it was obvious he had all the qualities of an elite athlete and fighter: speed, power, extreme flexibility, coordination, and agility, as well as one of the more developed and ripped physiques in the world.
Frank was so strong in the squat up of the TGU it wasn't working his core as much as I wanted so we included the getup situp to really focus on core strength and shoulder stability.
The weights used by Frank varied from the 16 kg for the figure eights and around the body passes to the two pood for the swings, darcs, flip squats and deck squats.
www.fitnessjoe.com /articles/Shamrock.php   (1439 words)

  
 Martial Arts Biography - Frank Shamrock
Frank's "Hollywood" experience includes a starring role with Chuck Norris on a “Walker, Texas Ranger” episode (#1 CBS TV series), an “ESPN Zone” BK4U National Commercial, and the HBO Series, “Oz”.
Frank’s insight and knowledge with martial arts, complemented by his acting experience, enable him to bring realism and style to the screen.
Frank has created a school where he fulfills his desire to share with those who wish to train and educate themselves in the sport are welcome.
www.usadojo.com /biographies/frank-shamrock.htm   (653 words)

  
 Caesar Gracie and Frank Shamrock - No BS Martial Arts
Gracie said that Frank didn't even have the decency to notify him of the delay/cancellation, so Cesar was training hard for a fight that had already been delayed before he finally found out about the delay from someone else.
Frank Shamrock went around saying that he and Cesar Gracie had both signed the contract to fight and had also signed a contract with the arena in Las Vegas, when in fact Frank never signed anything and the arena had never even been booked, according to Gracie.
At some point, Frank Shamrock and his representatives started putting out the word that Frank wanted to fight Cesar, but the Nevada State Athletic Commission wouldn't sanction the fight because they were afraid it would be a huge mismatch in Shamrock's favor.
www.bullshido.net /forums/showthread.php?t=5974   (1000 words)

  
 MMA WEEKLY - Your #1 Source for Daily MMA News, Interviews, Multimedia, and More
In a breaking news interview exclusive to frankshamrock.com, Frank Shamrock announced that he would be fighting Phil Baroni on December 8, at the HP Pavilion in San Jose, California.
Shamrock has only fought a handful of times since defeating Tito Ortiz for the championship at UFC 22, but he has managed to remain a topic of conversation among MMA enthusiasts, even in his absence from active competition.
Shamrock appears to be as focused and excited about fighting as he has been in years.
www.mmaweekly.com /absolutenm/anmviewer.asp?a=2692   (440 words)

  
 Full Contact Fighter - Frank Shamrock Interview - August 2002
Frank also attended initial meetings in Nevada for proposed educational programs in the overseeing of the sport, but remarks that money quickly became the issue of the day.
In the meantime, Frank Shamrock will have to keep himself content with the flood of phone calls he's received from the media, family and friends alike.
Frank Shamrock WANTS to fight again, and for the fans patiently counting the days until his return, that is all they need to hear.
www.fcfighter.com /f-shamrock020819.htm   (1707 words)

  
 The World's Most Dangerous Man - Ken Shamrock   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-03)
Frank Shamrock: My current relationship with him is: we've talked a few times in the last few months, I got to see him at the UFC -- that's about it.
Frank Shamrock: I met Bob in 1988 I think it was, or 1989 -- somewhere around there.
Frank Shamrock: Ken is definitely one of the pioneers.
www.kenshamrock.com /news.php?id=35/articles/news   (2221 words)

  
 Shamrock - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
The shamrock, an unofficial symbol of Ireland and Boston, Massachusetts, is a three-leaved young white clover, sometimes (rarely nowadays) Trifolium repens (white clover, known in Irish as seamair bhán) but more usually today Trifolium dubium (lesser clover, Irish: seamair bhuí).
The shamrock was traditionally used for its medical properties and was a popular motif in Victorian times.
The Shamrock is also used as a badge for sports teams, state organisations and troops abroad from Ireland - Aer Lingus, IDA Ireland, University College Dublin, University of Notre Dame, the Northern Ireland Tourist Board and Fáilte Ireland use it as part of their identity.
en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Shamrock   (390 words)

  
 RealFighting.com - Reality-based Self-defense
Shamrock was an icon for the new breed of mixed martial arts fighter — a man well versed in all aspects of the fight game.
Shamrock explains these basic holds in a very clear fashion that the beginner can use in the most common positions that occur in the course of a ground fight.
Obviously the target audience here is the beginning athlete and Shamrock does a good job of showing his audience the essential elements behind the successful use of submission holds in real combat.
www.realfighting.com /0102/shamrkrv.htm   (1383 words)

  
 MMA on Tap - Frank Shamrock   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-03)
Legends Frank Shamrock, regarded by many to be the first true mixed martial artist in combat sports, and Renzo Gracie, a prominent member of the most famous family in martial arts, will make history when they collide in the featured attraction on Showtime at the Desoto Civic Center in Mississippi.
Frank Shamrock has announced that he will be fighting Phil Baroni on December 8, at the HP Pavilion in San Jose, California.
Shamrock is slated to appear on a pay-per-view card in January against a yet-to-be announced opponent.
www.mmaontap.com /mma/category/Frank-Shamrock   (997 words)

  
 Interview With Frank Shamrock by Ben Tatar
Frank Shamrock: Well, one time I was so dehydrated in a fight that my mouth was so dry and since my mouth was so dry, I had trouble breathing for 8 minutes.
Frank Shamrock: I train with weights 4 days a week and I use a general push and pull routine with my whole body in one week.
Frank Shamrock: For the coolest thing, one day I was doing plyometric rope drills and before I did them I was eating sour cream and onion chips.
www.subfighter.com /article1616.html   (1036 words)

  
 » Cesar Gracie vs Frank Shamrock on March 10th
Frank Shamrock has been on something of a transition with his team for the last year, having formally left AKA (American Kickboxing Academy) to form his own gym which he left after several months, and is now opening a new gym this month.
Frank has had problems in the past with opponents who were more “pure jiujitsu stylists” as opposed to mixed martial arts fighters, and although he is truly a jack of all trades, his grappling style is unorthodox in the view of a BJJ stylist.
Frank will often sacrafice positioning (the Holy Grail of BJJ work) to look for a submission and rely on his athleticism to scramble back to a better position.
www.onthemat.com /gumby/?p=43   (870 words)

  
 MMAFighting.com - Frank Shamrock vs. Cesar Gracie Fight Card   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-03)
At 33 years of age, Shamrock, a San Jose resident, is recognized as one of the greatest forces in mixed martial arts’s 12-year history.
The matchup with Gracie will be Shamrock’s first since March 27, 2003 when he easily submitted Bryan Pardoe by way of armbar in less than two minutes.
The matchup between Shamrock and Gracie was originally scheduled to take place on October 1st of last year.
www.mmafighting.com /news/2006/shamrock_vs_gracie.html   (648 words)

  
 Welcome To Pro Karate Weekly.com
Frank said that he is ready to go, but now all of a sudden Phil doesn’t want to take this fight.
Frank discussed how he disagrees with the way the UFC conducts it’s business practices, from Dana White trying to make himself the face of MMA to the low payouts the fighters receive.
Frank said this is going to be unlike any other MMA company we’ve see thus for, so the fans really should check it out.
www.prokarateweekly.com /Story54.htm   (547 words)

  
 Martial Arts Planet - Frank Shamrock VS Cesar Gracie
Shamrock was one of the best ever, but he's been in the ring once in about five years and Eric Pardoe (sp) isn't exactly top competition.
I personally think Frank's going to win a dominate decision, but as you said Cesar has taught and trained with some of the best; so who knows, he might be able to pull it off.
Frank Shamrock is strong in all ranges of fighting and has lots of experience...Anything can happen, but odds are in Shamrocks corner.
www.martialartsplanet.com /forums/showthread.php?p=592057   (1074 words)

  
 BudoSeek! Martial Arts Community - Frank Shamrock Vs. Cesar Gracie
Just heard about it, Frank Shamrock.org I must say one thing frank shamrock is on of the strongest and most respected mma martial artist I have every seen.
Frank Shamrock was incredibly dominant in his prime.
I also seem to recall an interview where Frank was asked about his leaving the UFC and he made mention about the challenges just weren't there...and needing some time to pursue other things.
www.budoseek.net /vbulletin/showthread.php?t=11658   (1192 words)

  
 shamrock
In the November 2002 issue of Black Belt Magazine, Frank Shamrock was reported to be "the most decorated athlete in the history of the Ultimate Fighting Championship.
In this video series, Frank reveals the secret to his remarkable success in the mixed martial arts and demonstrates how others can train to become a champion.
In the November 2002 issue of Black Belt Magazine, Frank Shamrock was reported to be "the most decorated athlete in the history of the Ultimate Fighting Championship." In this video series, Frank reveals the secret to his remarkable success in the mixed martial arts and demonstrates how others can train to become a champion.
www.competitorschoice.com /shamrock.htm   (394 words)

  
 Ultimate Fighter Forum / UFC 22 - Frank Shamrock vs Tito Ortiz
frank shamrock is responsible for the ass kickings that ken shamrock took.
Frank retired because he was a 5x Middleweight Champion, and there was nothing left in the UFC to challenge him, so he went to fight better fighters in different organizations.
Frank has better circuit training and he eats better judging from his diet (tito drinks supplements for example xyience) thus giving him more strength.
www.ultimate-fighter.ca /Forum/viewtopic.php?id=332   (2397 words)

  
 Frank Shamrock
Frank appeared recently on Walker, Texas Ranger with Chuck Norris.
Shamrock's previous years of experience fighting non-stop, thirty-minute battles have earned him a mental and physical advantage in the shorter UFC bouts.
Frank Shamrock holding a seminar with the Jumpsoles and the Swiss Ball
www.jumpusa.com /shamrock.htm   (299 words)

  
 BeyondMass Archive - Frank Shamrock vs. Cesar Gracie?
Keep your fingers crossed to hopefully see Frank Shamrock return to the cage and hopefully back into regular action and to see the long awaited debut of Cesar Gracie.
Frank won't fight, he is the largest waste of talent in the sport.
Agreed Frank is definitely wasting his talent away the last few yrs.
www.beyondmass.com /forums/showthread/t-9409.html   (440 words)

  
 Bodybuilding.com - Mike Mahler - An Interview With Frank Shamrock!   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-03)
In case you don't know, Frank is a professional fighter, and we aren't talking about that "sissy" boxing stuff either.
Although ferocious in a match, Frank is known as a generous and humble guy.
Despite a rough childhood growing up in an orphanage, Frank was able to turn his life around with the help of his adopted father and his step-brother, the "world's most dangerous man," Ken Shamrock.
www.bodybuilding.com /fun/mahler9.htm   (3360 words)

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