Georgia -- A Byron man has been arrested in Mississippi after being accused of failing to render karate lessons and uniforms for money paid him, according to macon.com.
The 38-year-old man is reportedly also accused of skipping bond on a traffic charge.
He is accused of taking about $2,000 from six adult and children karate students without providing lessons, uniforms and knee pads.
Showing posts with label uniform. Show all posts
Showing posts with label uniform. Show all posts
Thursday, October 07, 2010
Saturday, July 25, 2009
Taekwondo Treatment
Missouri -- After being diagnosed with cerebral palsy, 9-year-old Alexis started wearing leg braces when she was 18 months old. For about an hour, part of her treatment is taking off the braces and wearing a taekwondo uniform to practice martial arts with her instructor.
Alexis said she likes working on her roundhouse kick. She said she practices in the grass at home because she falls down often, but never gives up, according to semissourian.com.
Her grandmother said, after two months of taekwondo she is showing improvement in balance and flexibility. For example, she can now stand flat-footed and brush the floor with her hand.
Alexis said she likes working on her roundhouse kick. She said she practices in the grass at home because she falls down often, but never gives up, according to semissourian.com.
Her grandmother said, after two months of taekwondo she is showing improvement in balance and flexibility. For example, she can now stand flat-footed and brush the floor with her hand.
Thursday, December 18, 2008
Bo Staff Scuffle
Utah -- A police officer in Provo was reportedly attacked with a six-foot bo (a wooden martial arts staff) Sunday night in August, according to heraldextra.com.
Police responding to a call concerning a group of people brawling in the street, found the crowd dispersed when they arrived.
An officer called out to the 39-year-old suspect, clearly identifying himself as police. The suspect allegedly refused to comply with the officer's orders to stop. He simply walked back into his house yelling "no!".
Following the suspect into his house, the officer was attacked with the bo staff. Grabbing the weapon, the officer managed to wrestle the suspect to the floor, disarm and handcuff him.
Despite the full uniform and marked car brought to the scene, the suspect didn't identify the police officer.
Police responding to a call concerning a group of people brawling in the street, found the crowd dispersed when they arrived.
An officer called out to the 39-year-old suspect, clearly identifying himself as police. The suspect allegedly refused to comply with the officer's orders to stop. He simply walked back into his house yelling "no!".
Following the suspect into his house, the officer was attacked with the bo staff. Grabbing the weapon, the officer managed to wrestle the suspect to the floor, disarm and handcuff him.
Despite the full uniform and marked car brought to the scene, the suspect didn't identify the police officer.
Sunday, April 20, 2008
Judo Throw?
UK -- Somersetcountygazette.co.uk had this news brief titled: "Woman breaks man's leg with judo throw."
Allegedly, a 22-year-old Taunton man had been attacked by a woman - described as "stocky, in her 20s". The man suffered a broken leg and a dislocated ankle as the woman "threw him to the ground, martial arts style."
Now what I would like to know is how these folks knew it was judo (or martial arts for that matter)? Was the woman wearing a gi? Did she bow to the man before tossing him about? Did she boast about her powerful osoto gari? Was there a referee handing out a foul for the use of excessive force? Or is it possible, just possible that this was any old grappling throw, foot trip, or leg sweep.
Heck, the way some folks watch show wrestling, I wouldn't be surprised if she had some Hulk Hogan moves going for her :-)
Allegedly, a 22-year-old Taunton man had been attacked by a woman - described as "stocky, in her 20s". The man suffered a broken leg and a dislocated ankle as the woman "threw him to the ground, martial arts style."
Now what I would like to know is how these folks knew it was judo (or martial arts for that matter)? Was the woman wearing a gi? Did she bow to the man before tossing him about? Did she boast about her powerful osoto gari? Was there a referee handing out a foul for the use of excessive force? Or is it possible, just possible that this was any old grappling throw, foot trip, or leg sweep.
Heck, the way some folks watch show wrestling, I wouldn't be surprised if she had some Hulk Hogan moves going for her :-)
Wednesday, November 07, 2007
Improving Motor Skills
When you read this inspirational story - just make sure you pretend you didn't see the "second dan black belt in four years" stupidity.
Apart from that, this is a great read - showing how karate (or most other martial arts for that matter), can greatly improve a childs motor skills.
Story:
For a Vienna Township family, martial arts go much further than entertainment. In fact, the discipline is credited with physical improvements in what had been a very ill child.
Nine-year-old Daniel Griffin dons his black karate uniform and makes his way to karate class several times a week. He begins the day with stretches and exercises before practicing moves associated with his kata in his course of training.
Both his parents remember a time before martial arts practice - a time when they did not expect their only child to survive.
Apart from that, this is a great read - showing how karate (or most other martial arts for that matter), can greatly improve a childs motor skills.
Story:
For a Vienna Township family, martial arts go much further than entertainment. In fact, the discipline is credited with physical improvements in what had been a very ill child.
Nine-year-old Daniel Griffin dons his black karate uniform and makes his way to karate class several times a week. He begins the day with stretches and exercises before practicing moves associated with his kata in his course of training.
Both his parents remember a time before martial arts practice - a time when they did not expect their only child to survive.
Sunday, August 19, 2007
Not the Same
What? Are there someone actually trying to say that karate and taekwondo is not the same? But, but ... In America ...
Story:
A promotional brochure for a new Taekwondo park has sparked patriotic ire since the child models in the North Jeolla Province publication are wearing what appear to be karate suits.
The first glimmer of controversy appears to be a posting on the website of the North Jeolla provincial government titled, "Brochure for the Taekwondo park, a shame."
There, a devotee of the Korean martial art pointed out, "The models wear karate suits, their belts are tied improperly, and what is worse, there is no green belt in Taekwondo. This brochure is a waste of money. How could you administer the Taekwondo park without being able to distinguish the Taekwondo suit from the karate suit. Will you promote the spirit and culture of Korea in a brochure with kimono-clad models?"
Source
Story:
A promotional brochure for a new Taekwondo park has sparked patriotic ire since the child models in the North Jeolla Province publication are wearing what appear to be karate suits.
The first glimmer of controversy appears to be a posting on the website of the North Jeolla provincial government titled, "Brochure for the Taekwondo park, a shame."
There, a devotee of the Korean martial art pointed out, "The models wear karate suits, their belts are tied improperly, and what is worse, there is no green belt in Taekwondo. This brochure is a waste of money. How could you administer the Taekwondo park without being able to distinguish the Taekwondo suit from the karate suit. Will you promote the spirit and culture of Korea in a brochure with kimono-clad models?"
Source
Thursday, May 24, 2007
Having a Smashing Time
These ladies are truly something else!
Story:
The 22 members of the South Korean 'Grandma Taekwondo Federation demonstration team', are aged between 58 and 78. Part of the daily training routine for the formidably tough grannies is to shatter stacks of roof tiles with a single powerful punch.
They exercise at least two hours a day and six days a week under the guidance of taekwondo master Yoon Yeo-Ho.
According to Mr Yoon, it started as an idea that the martial art could help these grannies improve their health and that "uniforms would look good on them".
Now, the team of TKD grannies now performs several times a year at home and abroad - in China, Thailand, Singapore, Malaysia and the Philippines.
Source
Story:
The 22 members of the South Korean 'Grandma Taekwondo Federation demonstration team', are aged between 58 and 78. Part of the daily training routine for the formidably tough grannies is to shatter stacks of roof tiles with a single powerful punch.
They exercise at least two hours a day and six days a week under the guidance of taekwondo master Yoon Yeo-Ho.
According to Mr Yoon, it started as an idea that the martial art could help these grannies improve their health and that "uniforms would look good on them".
Now, the team of TKD grannies now performs several times a year at home and abroad - in China, Thailand, Singapore, Malaysia and the Philippines.
Source
Monday, May 21, 2007
TKD Fashion Feud
What started as a minor dispute over karate headgear has degenerated into an international incident that could tear apart an Olympic sport. On Monday, amid pugnacious rancor, the World Taekwondo Federation (WTF) upheld a ban on Muslim hijabs during sanctioned matches, fueling cries of religious intolerance.
The fashion feud started at a tournament in Quebec last month when "five Muslim girls, ages eight to 13... were told they could not compete... unless they removed their headscarves." Though the official rules state that "wearing any item on the head other than the head protector shall not be permitted," the ultimatum sparked a flurry of outrage across Canada with protesters claiming unfair treatment and inconsistent application.
Source
The fashion feud started at a tournament in Quebec last month when "five Muslim girls, ages eight to 13... were told they could not compete... unless they removed their headscarves." Though the official rules state that "wearing any item on the head other than the head protector shall not be permitted," the ultimatum sparked a flurry of outrage across Canada with protesters claiming unfair treatment and inconsistent application.
Source
Sunday, May 13, 2007
Taekwondont
Canada -- Five girls, between the ages of 10 and 14, weren't allowed to compete in a local tae kwon do meet unless they removed their Islamic head scarves, according to reports.
The competition was held in Longueuil, south of Montreal. Members of the Montreal team were told they couldn't participate unless they removed their head scarves for safety reasons.
Organizers from the Muslim community centre sponsoring them claim they were at the same event in previous years, saying there was no problem whatsoever with their garments.
Source
The competition was held in Longueuil, south of Montreal. Members of the Montreal team were told they couldn't participate unless they removed their head scarves for safety reasons.
Organizers from the Muslim community centre sponsoring them claim they were at the same event in previous years, saying there was no problem whatsoever with their garments.
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
Wednesday, December 27, 2006
Oh, that's bad!
Teaching them martial arts? Probably really dangerous and far out militant stuff like karate or kung fu ...
It doesn't get more deadly than a martial arts black belt - we all know that! Yep, those guys have got to be terrorists - for sure!
Story:
Egyptian security forces stormed the dormitories of the world's most prestigious Islamic university Thursday morning and arrested scores of student activists in a sweeping raid targeting the powerful Muslim Brotherhood.
The raid came in the wake of a headline-grabbing demonstration at al-Azhar University in Cairo on Sunday. Student members of the Brotherhood, the Islamist group that leads Egypt's opposition movement, marched in black militia-style uniforms and masks to protest the government's alleged harassment of Islamist students.
Authorities discovered large sums of cash and knives during the raids of the student dormitories, according to a statement from the Egyptian interior ministry. Ministry officials also accused Brotherhood leaders of trying to infiltrate student groups, encouraging youths to hold illegal demonstrations and teaching them martial arts.
Source
It doesn't get more deadly than a martial arts black belt - we all know that! Yep, those guys have got to be terrorists - for sure!
Story:
Egyptian security forces stormed the dormitories of the world's most prestigious Islamic university Thursday morning and arrested scores of student activists in a sweeping raid targeting the powerful Muslim Brotherhood.
The raid came in the wake of a headline-grabbing demonstration at al-Azhar University in Cairo on Sunday. Student members of the Brotherhood, the Islamist group that leads Egypt's opposition movement, marched in black militia-style uniforms and masks to protest the government's alleged harassment of Islamist students.
Authorities discovered large sums of cash and knives during the raids of the student dormitories, according to a statement from the Egyptian interior ministry. Ministry officials also accused Brotherhood leaders of trying to infiltrate student groups, encouraging youths to hold illegal demonstrations and teaching them martial arts.
Source
Wednesday, October 25, 2006
An option, after all
"Failure cannot be considered an option!" Really ... Re-he-he-heally? Unless his objective was to get laughed at, I think this Yale graduate has to take it back! What a character - what a guy :-)
Story:
Thousands of Ivy Leaguers circulate their resumes each year to New York's investment banks, but few garner as much attention as this person, who last week submitted an 11-page resume and video to UBS's human resources department.
By the week's end, the Yale University senior's video had raised scores of eyebrows and sparked much laughter in nearly every firm on Wall Street.
The man identifies himself on his resume as a multi-sport professional athlete, the CEO of two companies, and an investment adviser. The video depicts him lifting a 495-pound weight, serving a tennis ball at 140 miles an hour, and ballroom dancing with a scantily clad female. Finally, he emerges enrobed in a white karate suit and breaks six bricks in one fell swoop.
Between athletic bits, the man takes the opportunity to opine on success. After being described in the opening lines of the video as "a model of personal success and development to everybody," he states, "Failure cannot be considered an option."
Source
Story:
Thousands of Ivy Leaguers circulate their resumes each year to New York's investment banks, but few garner as much attention as this person, who last week submitted an 11-page resume and video to UBS's human resources department.
By the week's end, the Yale University senior's video had raised scores of eyebrows and sparked much laughter in nearly every firm on Wall Street.
The man identifies himself on his resume as a multi-sport professional athlete, the CEO of two companies, and an investment adviser. The video depicts him lifting a 495-pound weight, serving a tennis ball at 140 miles an hour, and ballroom dancing with a scantily clad female. Finally, he emerges enrobed in a white karate suit and breaks six bricks in one fell swoop.
Between athletic bits, the man takes the opportunity to opine on success. After being described in the opening lines of the video as "a model of personal success and development to everybody," he states, "Failure cannot be considered an option."
Source
Sunday, July 02, 2006
New and improved
Nothing unusual about this martial arts training, except that Mr. Ritonia is paralyzed on his left side and working out of a wheelchair.
It is hard to reconcile the man in the wheelchair with the person he used to be: sheltered, shy and afraid to venture outdoors for fear of running into a bully.
That was the old Alonzo. Meet the new and improved Alonzo, dressed in the traditional do bok and training in the Monongahela martial arts studio. He was "reborn" when his aunt suggested martial arts lessons.
Source
It is hard to reconcile the man in the wheelchair with the person he used to be: sheltered, shy and afraid to venture outdoors for fear of running into a bully.
That was the old Alonzo. Meet the new and improved Alonzo, dressed in the traditional do bok and training in the Monongahela martial arts studio. He was "reborn" when his aunt suggested martial arts lessons.
Source
Wednesday, June 14, 2006
15 years for molestation
A Long Island martial arts teacher was sentenced to 15 years in prison for molesting his young students.
The Suffolk District Attorney says the 20-year-old man took students into a dressing room to fix their uniforms but would sexually abuse them. The incidents happened at a Kempo Karate School, while parents sat outside.
Suffolk Police say the man inappropriately touched the boys, who ranged in age from six to ten, on multiple occasions. He was arrested last year.
Source
The Suffolk District Attorney says the 20-year-old man took students into a dressing room to fix their uniforms but would sexually abuse them. The incidents happened at a Kempo Karate School, while parents sat outside.
Suffolk Police say the man inappropriately touched the boys, who ranged in age from six to ten, on multiple occasions. He was arrested last year.
Source
Monday, April 10, 2006
Karate student with cerebral palsy
With a yellow belt around his karate uniform and a trophy at his side, Maleek Gilliam isn't just a tournament winner.
He's proved that no matter where one comes from and how many obstacles he or she must tackle, any goal can become a reality.
The seventh-grader said the classes and skills have given him a confidence he lacked, especially when faced with taunting from peers.
"It's helped me motivate myself," he said. "I've learned to stretch and be more limber."
Source
He's proved that no matter where one comes from and how many obstacles he or she must tackle, any goal can become a reality.
The seventh-grader said the classes and skills have given him a confidence he lacked, especially when faced with taunting from peers.
"It's helped me motivate myself," he said. "I've learned to stretch and be more limber."
Source
Sunday, April 02, 2006
Thorvolta
The Thor (Nordic god of thunder) movie is currently in the script writing stage. The role of Thor has reportedly been landed by Lee Travolta, nephew to John Travolta.
Rikki is a classically trained Broadway actor.
He is also, as the report says, a "highly decorated" martial arts expert and trained in hand-to-hand combat.
Highly decorated - does that involve lots of badges on his martial arts uniform?
The style-of-no-style, wearing too many (typically more than two or three) badges on your uniform, is commonly referred to as a martial art patch up, my-gi-do™, or 'Christmas tree gi'™.
Source
Rikki is a classically trained Broadway actor.
He is also, as the report says, a "highly decorated" martial arts expert and trained in hand-to-hand combat.
Highly decorated - does that involve lots of badges on his martial arts uniform?
The style-of-no-style, wearing too many (typically more than two or three) badges on your uniform, is commonly referred to as a martial art patch up, my-gi-do™, or 'Christmas tree gi'™.
Source
Sunday, March 12, 2006
Think Pink
If it takes pink uniforms (dogi or gi) to get young girls to take up karate, then I say why not. The main thing is that people start; continue to train; learn something valuable and enjoy themselves in the process!
Personally I find the idea a little strange, but the bottom line here is to make it fun. And, hey - it's a girl thing - something we guys don't understand any how :-)
You read the story and judge for yourself:
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Personally I find the idea a little strange, but the bottom line here is to make it fun. And, hey - it's a girl thing - something we guys don't understand any how :-)
You read the story and judge for yourself:
Source
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