Miami Dolphins news and update #3-Mike Storms Combat Football-

Now the defense does their strike and escape drills: which is how to more efficiently, aggressively and explosively get off blocks, so the players can make more tackles for losses, and get to the quarterback faster. We do the special Secret Okinawan karate moves that I've translated to football for arm attacks and arm toughening for the NFL and college teams I train...I cant divulge them here! Sorry!

The class finishes on a high note of great energy and some photos with the players. Head Coach Sparano watches most of the defensive class, gives us some great feedback, and lets us know he likes what he sees, and tells us to make sure we have lots of footwork in the practices next week.

Me and the other coaches grab some fruit and rehydrate ourselves, while we review that training session and plan the next session with the offense.

During our break we are introduced to Coach Bill Parcels. He is the VP of the Dolphins. After having coached Super Bowl teams and being in the NFL for over 25 years, He is Mr. Football. We discuss what football skills we are going to teach, he gives us his approval and tells us, "don't hurt any of the players!" Very Nice guy. We talk about boxing and a few other things related to our mutual home state, the great state of New Jersey.

Offense comes in the weight room for weigh ins, and checks in with Coach Marcus at 8:50 Am. It was nice to see some familiar faces. Ricky Williams is playing for the Dolphins, and he has always been a great guy, but he has had some not so great things said about him. I have found him to be a very hard worker, gifted athlete, and polite man. I don't listen to others opinions about pro athletes. You cant imagine the pressure on these men, when they are 21, and 22 years old. 'nuff said.

I get a chance to visit with the QB, Chad Pennington, about a mutual friend, Andre Wadsworth, the great receiver from Florida State. Chad's a very nice guy, he and Chad Henne do great in the class. Most QB's don't like the Combat Football because too tough for them, but these two eat it up and do the entire hour, plus some more!

I then spend some one on one time with Jake Long- first round pick, pro bowl alternate as a rookie last year. He is 6' 7" and 310lb, and an superb athlete. I was showing him some of the secret Okinawan karate techniques at the end of class and he was smiling the entire time. His arms are so long I can barely reach his chest!

When we get to the arm toughening drills (koteketai) Tedd Gin Jr. wants a shot at me, this man runs a sub 4.3sec 40yd, and is built like spider man in the comic books. We have a fun stand off and begin the drills, he was tough guy , he takes it great. Ronnie Brown, the rookie of the year running back, tells me if "If you hit me like that, I got somethin' for ya." I tell him alright I'm coming for ya, he says "I'm pretty sure i can outrun you coach!" and the offense laughs..ALOT, I'm sure he can out run me! I finish with the special combat football reverse push ups, bent wrist push ups, 5, 4 , 3 ,2 finger push ups- and yes like most of the class, it turns into a contest. Players telling me next week they'll be better, ready to challenge me in them. I love some fun competition in drills, it makes everyone get better, improving from week to week!

The Combat Football program isn't martial arts for martial arts sake. it is a comprehensive martial arts for football system. Organized combat training for the mind and the body. It improves hand speed, and power - for blocking, and for getting off blocks or gaining separation. All players who do it get better. The ones who focus and drill with enthusiasm get great.

Heading back to Miami tonight for week two.,I'll be moving the drill speed up, and add the next level. I'll also get with coaches and players on specific needs. Check back in for more blog info later in the week.

Success Always,

Master Storms