Nevada -- A complaint has been filed against MMA veteran Thiago Silva. The complaint alleges that the fighter's drug test sample from his battle with Brandon Vera on UFC 125 was inconsistent with human urine, according to bloodyelbow.com.
Silva has been suspended until an April 7 hearing in which he will be up for suspension and fine in accordance to the NSAC by-laws. NSAC Executive Director Keith Kizer has stated that he will be asking the NSAC to overturn the UFC 125 decision against Brandon Vera to a no-contest.
Showing posts with label testing. Show all posts
Showing posts with label testing. Show all posts
Wednesday, March 30, 2011
Tuesday, March 22, 2011
Seniors Kicking Out
Here's a nice and inspirational article about 68-year-old Jimi Hadley from Oklahoma City who is in full swing doing taekwondo and kumdo (Korean kendo).
Apart from the utter rubbish of someone being graded second dan black belt (and apparently soon testing for third) after just four years or so of training, this is a good read. It shows that you do not necessarily need to start thinking about the couch even though you're considered a senior citizen.
This is one active and inspiring woman for sure!
Apart from the utter rubbish of someone being graded second dan black belt (and apparently soon testing for third) after just four years or so of training, this is a good read. It shows that you do not necessarily need to start thinking about the couch even though you're considered a senior citizen.
This is one active and inspiring woman for sure!
Wednesday, March 09, 2011
Judoka Fails Doping Test
Hungary -- Four-time Hungarian national judo champion, Attila Ungvari has failed two doping tests, according to the The Hungarian Judo Association and sportsillustrated.cnn.com.
After winning the gold medal in his weight division at a World Cup competition in Budapest in February, the fighter tested positive for a steroid - stanozolol.
The first positive test was found after a competition in Azerbaijan in January. Authorities say the results of B samples will be available in a three weeks time.
After winning the gold medal in his weight division at a World Cup competition in Budapest in February, the fighter tested positive for a steroid - stanozolol.
The first positive test was found after a competition in Azerbaijan in January. Authorities say the results of B samples will be available in a three weeks time.
Tuesday, May 11, 2010
Battery Suspect Arrested
Florida --A man was arrested May 6 after a teenage female victim came forward saying the man sexually assaulted her two years ago at her taekwondo school in St. Cloud.
The martial arts instructor was reportedly just out on bond for sexual battery, and was taken back to jail facing similar charges.
The victim, who allegedly was 14 years old at the time, said he took her into a room alone while talking to her about her belt testing the same day. Then she said the man started touching her inappropriately underneath her clothes, according to wdbo.com and wesh.com.
The martial arts instructor was reportedly just out on bond for sexual battery, and was taken back to jail facing similar charges.
The victim, who allegedly was 14 years old at the time, said he took her into a room alone while talking to her about her belt testing the same day. Then she said the man started touching her inappropriately underneath her clothes, according to wdbo.com and wesh.com.
Monday, May 10, 2010
Chopping the Pork Chops
China -- China's 27-year-old 2008 Olympic judo champion Tong Wen lost her 2009 world title and was banned for two years after testing positive for Clenbuterol.
Now her coach, Wu Weifeng, has allegedly blamed a surfeit of pork chops for her positive test, according to nz.sports.yahoo.com.
Her coach believes that the well-documented food safety problems in China were responsible for the positive test.
The coach said that the judo star had been given lots of pork chops while preparing for the 2009 Championships in Holland. "She trained in Europe for a while and was sick of European food (...)," the coach said.
Now her coach, Wu Weifeng, has allegedly blamed a surfeit of pork chops for her positive test, according to nz.sports.yahoo.com.
Her coach believes that the well-documented food safety problems in China were responsible for the positive test.
The coach said that the judo star had been given lots of pork chops while preparing for the 2009 Championships in Holland. "She trained in Europe for a while and was sick of European food (...)," the coach said.
Saturday, October 31, 2009
Working on Her Green Belt
UK -- A 10-year-old, blind martial arts enthusiast is hoping to be awarded her green belt next week.
Young Jessica Marshall from Bushey has been climbing the ranks of Ju-Jitsu since she was six, despite being completely blind, according to watfordobserver.co.uk.
Young Jessica Marshall from Bushey has been climbing the ranks of Ju-Jitsu since she was six, despite being completely blind, according to watfordobserver.co.uk.
Wednesday, October 28, 2009
Not Your Typical Granny
California -- 69-year-old Marlene Williams is not your typical granny. She has attained what few people half her age have: a black belt in taekwondo.
The Old Agoura resident, mother of three and grandmother of two tied on her black belt in September after undergoing a rigorous testing process that was in no way modified due to her age, according to theacorn.com.
Although it was a proud moment, it was one she'd never really planned on. If, as a spectator at her grandson's tournament a few years ago, she were asked if she'd ever be the one donning a white uniform out on the mat, she'd have said no.
The Old Agoura resident, mother of three and grandmother of two tied on her black belt in September after undergoing a rigorous testing process that was in no way modified due to her age, according to theacorn.com.
Although it was a proud moment, it was one she'd never really planned on. If, as a spectator at her grandson's tournament a few years ago, she were asked if she'd ever be the one donning a white uniform out on the mat, she'd have said no.
Sunday, June 28, 2009
Blind Karate Black Belt
Connecticut -- 47-year-old George Sanchez from Middletown lost his sight at the age of 3. Now, after passing his test, he is a karate black belt.
After four years of hard work, he passed the test together with his son Timothy, 10.
"You're exceptional, but there were no exceptions for you," one of the teachers said to him at the ceremony. "No special treatment when performing. It was a challenge to teach. We learned multiple teaching styles."
After four years of hard work, he passed the test together with his son Timothy, 10.
"You're exceptional, but there were no exceptions for you," one of the teachers said to him at the ceremony. "No special treatment when performing. It was a challenge to teach. We learned multiple teaching styles."
Monday, December 29, 2008
Black Belt, Broken Foot
California -- On September 27, 13-year-old Jessica Zermeno attained her black belt in taekwondo, according to thefridayflyer.com.
Yeah, yeah, blah, blah... I hear you. Another young girl with a black belt - big deal. And of course - under normal circumstances - I would tend to agree with you. However, this is not one of your run-of-the-mill junior "black belt farm" kind of deal - far from it.
This young fighter was born with an underdeveloped foot, leg and hip socket and one underdeveloped kidney. She had extreme abnormalities in the organs of her digestive system. Jessica has reportedly seen countless trips to the emergency room and numerous surgeries, including a kidney transplant in 1998.
And get this: After 6 years of training, she completed her more than 2 1/2 hours long black belt grading with a foot broken in three places!
I've got one word for you - respect.
Yeah, yeah, blah, blah... I hear you. Another young girl with a black belt - big deal. And of course - under normal circumstances - I would tend to agree with you. However, this is not one of your run-of-the-mill junior "black belt farm" kind of deal - far from it.
This young fighter was born with an underdeveloped foot, leg and hip socket and one underdeveloped kidney. She had extreme abnormalities in the organs of her digestive system. Jessica has reportedly seen countless trips to the emergency room and numerous surgeries, including a kidney transplant in 1998.
And get this: After 6 years of training, she completed her more than 2 1/2 hours long black belt grading with a foot broken in three places!
I've got one word for you - respect.
Wednesday, December 24, 2008
The Black Belt Pastor
California -- Mike Peoples, an associate pastor from Sutter Creek, earned his karate black belt in September 2008, according to ledger-dispatch.com.
Peoples, who began his training as a teenager in 1991, said "This has been great. Karate has helped me communicate with people in a new and different way."
Peoples, who began his training as a teenager in 1991, said "This has been great. Karate has helped me communicate with people in a new and different way."
Monday, November 17, 2008
Gran Master in Karate
Dolores Pearson from Portarlington in Australia is a 78-year-old black belt in karate. After training since 1994, she is soon to test for her fourth dan grading according to geelongadvertiser.com.au.
Together with her daughter Rhonda Wright, 49, the fit senior have been training up to 6 times a week to prepare for the test.
Way to go, ladies - way to go!
Together with her daughter Rhonda Wright, 49, the fit senior have been training up to 6 times a week to prepare for the test.
Way to go, ladies - way to go!
Friday, August 01, 2008
Prison Kumite
I'm not quite sure what I think about teaching karate to prison inmates, something which is obviously being done in South Africa. What is your thought about this?
I'm not at all saying it's a bad or stupid thing - I just hope they know what they're doing. Under any circumstance it is at least a very interesting experiment...
Here in Norway a similar project was cut short not too long ago.
Story:
"We expect just over 80 inmates from the correctional centre facility to participate in the grading, said the deputy president of Karate South Africa. "It will be from white to brown belts."
"Karate is growing in leaps and bounds at many correctional centres facilities throughout the country, he added. "We appreciate the support from the authorities."
I'm not at all saying it's a bad or stupid thing - I just hope they know what they're doing. Under any circumstance it is at least a very interesting experiment...
Here in Norway a similar project was cut short not too long ago.
Story:
"We expect just over 80 inmates from the correctional centre facility to participate in the grading, said the deputy president of Karate South Africa. "It will be from white to brown belts."
"Karate is growing in leaps and bounds at many correctional centres facilities throughout the country, he added. "We appreciate the support from the authorities."
Friday, June 20, 2008
Age Is no Barrier
At the age of 68, Sheila Thurlow's recently passed the physical examination for the fourth Dan black belt in shotokan karate, according to newsshopper.co.uk
The examination was conducted by her son Kevin Thurlow and a panel of other senior instructors.
The veteran, who was tested at the English shotokan-ryu karate kyokai in Sidcup, has demonstrated age is no barrier and provides inspiration to other pensioners and even younger adults.
Her son Kevin, who recently was voted chairman of Britain's traditional governing body of karate, expressed his delight at her achievement.
The woman started training 20 years ago and claimed her first black belt at the age of 53.
She continues to train in both karate and kobudo at her son's dojo in Sidcup as well as teaching at her own dojo in Bexleyheath.
The examination was conducted by her son Kevin Thurlow and a panel of other senior instructors.
The veteran, who was tested at the English shotokan-ryu karate kyokai in Sidcup, has demonstrated age is no barrier and provides inspiration to other pensioners and even younger adults.
Her son Kevin, who recently was voted chairman of Britain's traditional governing body of karate, expressed his delight at her achievement.
The woman started training 20 years ago and claimed her first black belt at the age of 53.
She continues to train in both karate and kobudo at her son's dojo in Sidcup as well as teaching at her own dojo in Bexleyheath.
Friday, April 18, 2008
Impressive!
"The weaker sex", my furry behind; this is impressive!
Story:
South Carolina -- Cindy Gresko from Greenwood gave birth to her second son February 21, according to indexjournal.com. Naturally, in the three weeks since, she has done the normal things one is likely to do after giving birth: preparing baby bottles, getting up in the middle of the night and singing lullabies.
However, she has also delivered roundhouse kicks to the face... Saturday, she was one of several students who were tested to receive black belts in taekwondo.
The woman said she took a week off after her son's birth, then started slowly working on her techniques and forms for the test.
Story:
South Carolina -- Cindy Gresko from Greenwood gave birth to her second son February 21, according to indexjournal.com. Naturally, in the three weeks since, she has done the normal things one is likely to do after giving birth: preparing baby bottles, getting up in the middle of the night and singing lullabies.
However, she has also delivered roundhouse kicks to the face... Saturday, she was one of several students who were tested to receive black belts in taekwondo.
The woman said she took a week off after her son's birth, then started slowly working on her techniques and forms for the test.
Saturday, November 03, 2007
Banned Substances
China -- A cyclist and wushu competitor have tested positive for banned substances at China's City Games, according to canadianpress.google.com.
The competitors were suspected of using stimulants and anabolic agents. The two were identified as a gold medal winner in wushu, representing the northern city of Shijiazhuang; and a cyclist from Yinchuan in the northeast, who competed in the men's team pursuit event.
The competitors were suspected of using stimulants and anabolic agents. The two were identified as a gold medal winner in wushu, representing the northern city of Shijiazhuang; and a cyclist from Yinchuan in the northeast, who competed in the men's team pursuit event.
Tuesday, August 14, 2007
Fights for a Cause
South Africa -- Being diagnosed with cerebral palsy at birth has not prevented Ryan Jeffery from leading a completely independent life and achieving his second Dan black belt in the demanding sport of Funakoshi karate.
Come Sunday, the 40-year-old will be grading for his third Dan black belt at Winklespruit, where he will undergo a series of rigorous tests and pit himself against other athletes.
Because of his illness, Jeffery had a loss of muscle control and balance on his right side, requiring him to find different ways of doing daily tasks, such as clipping his nails or unscrewing bottle caps.
Certain aspects of karate training were slightly modified to accommodate Jeffery's weakened right side, but he has been pushed as hard as any other able-bodied student.
Source
Come Sunday, the 40-year-old will be grading for his third Dan black belt at Winklespruit, where he will undergo a series of rigorous tests and pit himself against other athletes.
Because of his illness, Jeffery had a loss of muscle control and balance on his right side, requiring him to find different ways of doing daily tasks, such as clipping his nails or unscrewing bottle caps.
Certain aspects of karate training were slightly modified to accommodate Jeffery's weakened right side, but he has been pushed as hard as any other able-bodied student.
Source
Monday, July 16, 2007
Negative Positive Tests
According to the California State Athletic Commission, a MMA fighter has tested positive for Boldenone Metabolite and Stanozolol Metabolite. The fighter in question is Phil Baroni, who was choked out by Frank Shamrock in the main event of the Strike Force/Elite XC pay-per-view on June 22.
The event took place in San Jose, and Baroni was not the only fighter on the card to fail a drug test, as Carter Williams tested positive for cocaine.
These suspensions come on the heels of MMA legend Royce Gracie's suspension. The Brazilian tested positive for the steroid Nandrolone. He reportedly had 25 times the normal limit of Nandrolone in his body.
Source
The event took place in San Jose, and Baroni was not the only fighter on the card to fail a drug test, as Carter Williams tested positive for cocaine.
These suspensions come on the heels of MMA legend Royce Gracie's suspension. The Brazilian tested positive for the steroid Nandrolone. He reportedly had 25 times the normal limit of Nandrolone in his body.
Source
Thursday, May 31, 2007
Diaper Dan is Coming ...
So you think we are joking about this topic? I'm afraid it won't be long before the first toddler - or proud parents rather - claims "black belt, expert" status.
Story:
Meet the real karate kid. Two-year-old Isaac Hill has become the youngest person in Leicester to win a martial arts ranking.
Isaac is barely out of nappies but can already punch and karate kick his way around a class with children years older than him.
The pint-sized pupil has already moved from the beginners' white belt standard to the first grading of white belt with red stripe in just three months of training.
Source
Story:
Meet the real karate kid. Two-year-old Isaac Hill has become the youngest person in Leicester to win a martial arts ranking.
Isaac is barely out of nappies but can already punch and karate kick his way around a class with children years older than him.
The pint-sized pupil has already moved from the beginners' white belt standard to the first grading of white belt with red stripe in just three months of training.
Source
Sunday, May 06, 2007
Sword-Of Crazy
Canada -- A 31-year-old black-belt martial artist who pulled out a samurai sword - threatening to cut a man's head off - has been prohibited from owning weapons for 10 years.
The offences took place August 20, 2006 about 9 p. m. Court was told that the sword was brought to a park where there had been some grading of martial arts students.
The man was walking along, wearing his black karate uniform, when three men came out of a nearby bar.
He felt threatened by the men and allegedly retreated, but the men followed him. Words were exchanged. The man then pulled out the sword and said, "I'll cut your f--- head off."
Source
The offences took place August 20, 2006 about 9 p. m. Court was told that the sword was brought to a park where there had been some grading of martial arts students.
The man was walking along, wearing his black karate uniform, when three men came out of a nearby bar.
He felt threatened by the men and allegedly retreated, but the men followed him. Words were exchanged. The man then pulled out the sword and said, "I'll cut your f--- head off."
Source
Friday, March 30, 2007
Mixed Marijuana Arts
Nick Diaz failed a drug test he was required to take before fighting Takanori Gomi at Pride 33. The fight went on as scheduled because the drug test results are not ready until several days after the match up. He tested positive for marijuana.
Diaz took the drug test before the fight, as is required by the Nevada State Athletic Commission (NSAC). He then went on to beat Gomi, who is ranked the #1 lightweight Mixed Martial Arts (MMA) fighter in the world.
Source
Diaz took the drug test before the fight, as is required by the Nevada State Athletic Commission (NSAC). He then went on to beat Gomi, who is ranked the #1 lightweight Mixed Martial Arts (MMA) fighter in the world.
Source
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