Min Yoo

starting from scratch

minyoo — Fri, 28 Aug 2009 00:28:37 GMT

so i used to compete in Taekwondo and Hapkido, but that was over a decade ago. i've just started training Brazilian Jiujitsu and MMA and getting ready for my first competition and fight in Bangkok on Sept 19-20th. here i am 40lbs lighter:
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BJJ and MMA

minyoo — Thu, 20 Aug 2009 17:53:16 GMT

for those who haven't heard yet, i've been training for the past few months to compete in my first BJJ (Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu) and MMA (Mixed Martial Arts) Competition in Bangkok next month. i've lost 19kgs (over 40lbs!) in the past 7 weeks, but still need

excuses...they're like a**holes, everyone's got one

minyoo — Thu, 06 Aug 2009 19:14:33 GMT

again, i'm proving that i'm the worst blogger. it's been months and months since i last blogged. but i have good reason - i've been working extra long hours, quit drinking alcohol 6 weeks ago, have been riding my new fixed speed road bike 100km every few

go Lakers!!!!!!!!

minyoo — Wed, 20 May 2009 02:36:10 GMT

i love that everyone hates the Lakers this much. it means we're that good...

DJ Wordy: 3xChina DMC Champion @ Racks Shanghai

minyoo — Wed, 22 Apr 2009 08:44:04 GMT

hey Peeps! be sure to come by Friday night to Racks Shanghai to catch 3xChina DMC Champion Turnablist DJ Wordy. he'll be playing a sick set of his eclectic Hip Hop, Electro, Rock & Baltimore party and dance music. Shanghai and Beijing may have beef, b

Texas lawmaker: Asians should change their names to make them ‘easier for Americans to deal with.’

minyoo — Fri, 10 Apr 2009 05:27:52 GMT

CAN YOU BELIEVE THIS SHIT?!?!?!

On Tuesday, State Rep. Betty Brown (R) caused a firestorm during House testimony on voter identification legislation when she sai...

fun times in the Philippines

minyoo — Sat, 14 Mar 2009 06:58:00 GMT

so i just got back from Manila and Tagaytay for my friends' Sarah and Banjo's wedding. it's been a few years since i was back in the Philippines and it was good to catch up with old friends, make new ones and laugh at the ridiculous goings on and happe

New Dishes at South Bay Bistro

minyoo — Wed, 25 Feb 2009 04:46:15 GMT

we've got some new dishes on our menu at South Bay Bistro. now that the weathers warm again, the outdoor terrace is in full swing too. come by for a bite and a drink or two or three.
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Long Live King James!

minyoo — Mon, 19 Jan 2009 05:13:17 GMT

so i wrote about the Team USA - Redeem Team visiting Racks Shanghai back in August. thank you Team USA for taking back the gold! i didn't know it at the time, but the kind folks at Nike got LeBron James to sign a pair of his Zoom Soldier II shoes for me!

Hennessy Artistry Series

minyoo — Tue, 16 Dec 2008 06:05:16 GMT

here are some pix from the Hennessy party last week in Shanghai. Wycelf rocked it. AnD Artist, Mavis Fan opened for Wycelf and they did a song together with Mavis on the flute. it was a great show. Jay Chou was a bit dissappointing as he lacked charisma,