lim·it    (lĭm'ĭt)  Pronunciation Key  n.

1. The point, edge, or line beyond which something cannot or may not proceed.

In the past few months of attending and working MMA events around the American Southwest, hearing the words "Team Oyama" and "No Limits" has become unavoidable.

Amidst Southern California;s pleasant weather sits Coach Colin Oyama's huge MMA and Gym facility called NO LIMTS. Imagine a COSTCO bulk products-like store filled with MMA and gym gear...tons of it, and all top quality stuff.

Then imagine a quality coaching staff and crop of talented fighters. Well, ok, no need to imagine that last thing...they've got those, just go and see.

The one thing I could not help but notice is that this camp is making it a point to do two things at all of these events.

1. Represent their gym and the sport of MMA in a disciplined and respectable way.
2. WIN!

In recent events, No Limits Team Oyama has racked up a 12 wins and 1 loss record as a whole. And not just wins when they are the victors. They score serious KO's and submissions too.

Among the win-streak entourage are Bao Quach, Brent Cooper, Giva Santana and Shane Delrosario.

Giva Santana is one of the most humble of MMA fighters you'll see. And what makes it more surreal is his 11-0 record with 10 of those wins coming by way of Arm Bar. Now add more amazement to it...those 10 arm bars came consecutively. He actually said to me, "I'm just Giva Santana. Not sure why they call me The  Arm Collector" - I think I know why!!

It seemed beyond deserving of a write up to note how successful this team, one that  is always media friendly and professional,  has been leading into and going forward in 2008.

Their camp and gym goes by the bold name, NO LIMITS - and so far, they're doing a damn good job at seeming like they just may not have any.