MMA video contest winner is heading for 'Beatdown' in Texas
Posted: December 4th, 2009 by: Blaine Jeffery
Congratulations to Kevin Mattson, Winner of 'MMA Movie Star' Video Contest!
Kevin's performance working the heavy bag while upside down in gravity boots won this tattooed (and cut) Grandpa the role in MMA-powered action film 'Beatdown.'
VIDEO DETAILS
When I uploaded my video entry for the MMA Movie Star' Video Contest, at this point, I still did not know how to cut and slice my films. So I timed my shots, to make them work. I looked through my footage from previous videos, to see what I could make work. There were very strict rules and guidelines to follow for this contest, and knowing that I fudged my previous entries, I payed close attention. Some of the contest requirements were as follows...
Contest Requirements: - Video must be between :30 and 2:00 - No nudity, swearing, real violence or blood - No background music, logos, or 3rd party video - All identifiable people must sign a release.
So I carefully looked through my footage, trying to find clips that would not only work under the 2 minute limit, but would show creativity, talent and originality, as what the panel of judges were also looking for .

FIRST SEGMENT ~ SKIPPING ROPE
As you view the first segment of my entry, I am skipping rope, I love to jump rope, and as you know it is popular with MMA fighters as well as boxers to develop the lungs and legs and improve coordination and footwork.

SECOND SEGMENT ~ CREATIVE, UNIQUE, ORIGINAL... HITTING HEAVY BAG WHILE HANGING UPSIDE DOWN ON GRAVITY BOOTS
The second segment is the element of surprise, lol. As I did not know that my son was actually taping me, as I laughed at the camera and said, 'Are you video taping me'. as well as performing some basic stretch exercises, and Introducing my very unique, creative and original talent of hitting a heavy bag while upside down on Gravity Boots!!! Also at this point, I had already trained for several hours, because we were taking various takes for a new workout video. I was fatigued and over worked my workout. My body was screamin' and as I dismount, my boot gets hung up a little on the bar. I successfully dismount, only to show Good Sportsmanship and Honor with Thumbs Up and a Smile!!!

THIRD SEGMENT ~ MILITARY PULL UPS
My third segment I am performing military pull ups, (while enforcing the Isometric tension), considered one of the largest mind game exercises, but Improves overall strength, and mental focus significantly, also showing the core strength of the abs as well as my determination and undying dedication to the sport!!!

FOURTH SEGMENT ~ THE APPLE NEVER FALLS FAR FROM THE TREE
My last segment, just making it under the 2 minute time limit, I am under an old apple tree, and the apple you see me catch at the end of my entry clip, depicts the old' saying, 'The Apple Never Falls Far From The Tree.' With me catching the apple, I know God is with me and I am successfully taking control of my life, I am Focused and My Faith and Courage is Strong. I am not sure what direction my road is taking me, but I am content and I do know that I am on the right path.