Illinois -- Police had to use tear-gas and Taser to end a five-hour standoff with a professional MMA-fighter Friday at an apartment complex in Warrenville, according to beaconnews.suntimes.com.
The 33-year-old army veteran had reportedly barricaded himself inside his second-floor apartment around 3 p.m. Friday.
Police at the scene said Friday that the man was apparently "mentally ill, (with) some problems going on in his life." The man's mother, who came to the complex, told police her son hadn't been taking his prescribed medication recently and had become "increasingly agitated".
Showing posts with label military. Show all posts
Showing posts with label military. Show all posts
Sunday, March 13, 2011
Thursday, February 03, 2011
Blind Champ
Colorado -- 59-year-old Army Vet Jim Stevens wanted to give up many times, but his daughters wouldn't let him, according to aolnews.com.
And it is a good thing he listened his girls because Mr Stevens is the oldest man to ever win the men's fighting competition at the nation wide martial arts Tournament of Champions.
Oh, and he is also legally blind.
On top of that he's a world-renowned scrimshaw artist - tiny etches in ivory, filled in with pigment to make glorious designs.
And it is a good thing he listened his girls because Mr Stevens is the oldest man to ever win the men's fighting competition at the nation wide martial arts Tournament of Champions.
Oh, and he is also legally blind.
On top of that he's a world-renowned scrimshaw artist - tiny etches in ivory, filled in with pigment to make glorious designs.
Friday, January 21, 2011
Prostitute Murder
Oklahoma -- A 29-year-old former Marine and MMA fighter has been ordered to stand trial in the shooting deaths of a former reality star and three others in November 2009. The District Attorney said he would be seeking the death penalty for the accused.
The man, who worked at a legal brothel near Carson City, is accused in the deaths of four young people, aged 22 to 32. Two of the female victims were pregnant at the time of the murders.
The victims, who allegedly had been stabbed and shot, were discovered in a burning home in southwest Oklahoma City, according to rgj.com.
The man, who worked at a legal brothel near Carson City, is accused in the deaths of four young people, aged 22 to 32. Two of the female victims were pregnant at the time of the murders.
The victims, who allegedly had been stabbed and shot, were discovered in a burning home in southwest Oklahoma City, according to rgj.com.
Friday, January 07, 2011
Child School Judo Deaths
Japan -- A professor at Aichi University of Education, Ryo Uchida, has conducted research, showing that at least 110 children has been killed while practicing judo since 1983. Between 2009 and 2010, some 13 children have died, according to speroforum.com.
"Judo is an inspiring sport and very educative to one's mind," the professor said. "But schools must have a safety guideline."
Since Japan is scheduled to make the sport compulsory in schools as of 2012, it is reported that a number of parents are worried over these statistics.
One parent, Mr. Murakawa, who's 12-year-old son died following a judo class, said he had nothing against the martial art in itself, but a "military culture" imposed by some judo instructors, allowing punches and kicks as a way of teaching a rigid discipline to students. "The children - he said - for fear of being beaten must respect their coach, and never ask to rest".
"Judo is an inspiring sport and very educative to one's mind," the professor said. "But schools must have a safety guideline."
Since Japan is scheduled to make the sport compulsory in schools as of 2012, it is reported that a number of parents are worried over these statistics.
One parent, Mr. Murakawa, who's 12-year-old son died following a judo class, said he had nothing against the martial art in itself, but a "military culture" imposed by some judo instructors, allowing punches and kicks as a way of teaching a rigid discipline to students. "The children - he said - for fear of being beaten must respect their coach, and never ask to rest".
Sunday, April 11, 2010
An Inspiration to Many
Arizona -- 43-year-old, former US Army paratrooper and military police officer Tom Hicks is also a third-degree black belt in karate. He's also legally blind and teaches classes in Gilbert.
You can read more of his inspirational story in kswt.com.
You can read more of his inspirational story in kswt.com.
Wednesday, October 28, 2009
Right Wing Karate Expert
UK -- A 39-year-old teacher, former soldier and karate expert, accused of racial and religious intolerance was among bodyguards protecting (right wing) British National Party leader Nick Griffin recently, according to sunderlandecho.com.
The man reportedly resigned from a sports college in 2008 after an investigation into alleged misuse of a school computer. It is claimed he used the computer to post critical comments about asylum seekers, Islam, immigrants and homosexuality on an Internet chat forum during lessons.
The man reportedly resigned from a sports college in 2008 after an investigation into alleged misuse of a school computer. It is claimed he used the computer to post critical comments about asylum seekers, Islam, immigrants and homosexuality on an Internet chat forum during lessons.
Friday, October 09, 2009
Punk Learning a Lesson
UK -- Here's a sweet video showing a British punk (hopefully) learning a lesson - skillfully handed him by a St Helens Gulf war veteran.
Just watch the total control the 35-year-old veteran shows when the idiot street punk tries to pick a fight. And oh, do he ever get his cowardly bottom spanked when the "victim" -- skilled in karate and jiu-jitsu -- unleashes one swift technique.
It is indeed utterly satisfying to see this sorry excuse of human waste crawl away. Mr Smith - you have my utmost respect.
Just watch the total control the 35-year-old veteran shows when the idiot street punk tries to pick a fight. And oh, do he ever get his cowardly bottom spanked when the "victim" -- skilled in karate and jiu-jitsu -- unleashes one swift technique.
It is indeed utterly satisfying to see this sorry excuse of human waste crawl away. Mr Smith - you have my utmost respect.
Friday, September 25, 2009
Religious Nutcases
From trueslant.com (Holy Sh**, It Really Is A Holy War):
"In 2003, I became obsessed with a nearby taekwondo school that was also a fundamentalist Christian 'mission.' I myself have been a student, instructor, and competitor in taekwondo for some time and it just never occurred to me that roundhouse kicks could be used in the name of Jesus."
"I don't know if it was Divine intervention or just a serious sense of the perverse that made me go and spend an evening with them, but I went and what I found out that night changed my life. It scared the s*#t out of me."
Oh, not because I realized I was a sinner and need to be saved. I've made my peace with hell as my future residence a long time ago. But because these people were not just kicking for Christ, but they were clearly very much a part of a larger military-sponsored mission to convert soldiers to fundamentalist Christianity."
"In 2003, I became obsessed with a nearby taekwondo school that was also a fundamentalist Christian 'mission.' I myself have been a student, instructor, and competitor in taekwondo for some time and it just never occurred to me that roundhouse kicks could be used in the name of Jesus."
"I don't know if it was Divine intervention or just a serious sense of the perverse that made me go and spend an evening with them, but I went and what I found out that night changed my life. It scared the s*#t out of me."
Oh, not because I realized I was a sinner and need to be saved. I've made my peace with hell as my future residence a long time ago. But because these people were not just kicking for Christ, but they were clearly very much a part of a larger military-sponsored mission to convert soldiers to fundamentalist Christianity."
Friday, January 02, 2009
Taekwondo Master Returns
South Korean-born taekwondo master Choi Jung-hwa -- accused of engaging in pro North Korean activities -- returned to South Korea in September 2008, according to iht.com.
Choi, directed by North Korea, is said to have hired two agents to assassinate President Chun Doo-hwan during a 1982 visit to Canada. The plot was detected and Choi immediately went into hiding in Eastern Europe and North Korea.
54-year-old Choi is son of (general) Choi Hong-hi. General Choi is widely recognised as the "founder of taekwondo". General Choi founded International Taekwondo Federation (ITF) in 1966.
The general emigrated to Canada in 1972, supposedly because of the South's staunchly anti-communist ruling military regime. His son followed two years later.
When the general died of a cancer in 2002, North Korean officials selected a North Korean to head the ITF. An angry Choi Jung-hwa consequently set up another taekwondo body in Canada, claiming this was the only legitimate ITF organisation.
Choi, directed by North Korea, is said to have hired two agents to assassinate President Chun Doo-hwan during a 1982 visit to Canada. The plot was detected and Choi immediately went into hiding in Eastern Europe and North Korea.
54-year-old Choi is son of (general) Choi Hong-hi. General Choi is widely recognised as the "founder of taekwondo". General Choi founded International Taekwondo Federation (ITF) in 1966.
The general emigrated to Canada in 1972, supposedly because of the South's staunchly anti-communist ruling military regime. His son followed two years later.
When the general died of a cancer in 2002, North Korean officials selected a North Korean to head the ITF. An angry Choi Jung-hwa consequently set up another taekwondo body in Canada, claiming this was the only legitimate ITF organisation.
Monday, December 29, 2008
Phony Martial Arts Credentials
Should you trust a martial arts "master" or "expert" simply because he or she says so. Are you rally willing to take any claim, degree or fancy black belt diploma at face value? Do you realise how easy it is to make any old set of credentials sound, and look, legitimate?
I urge you to read this news article from Canadian thestar.com.
Among other things, it reveals how one well known martial arts expert, who counts the RCMP, the U.S. Navy Seals, CIA agents and police officers from across Ontario as students of his courses he has been teaching for years.
In 2003, he reportedly purchased a phony degree in "Political Science" for $1,340, paying for it with a credit card. This is according to the information compiled by the U.S Justice Department.
I urge you to read this news article from Canadian thestar.com.
Among other things, it reveals how one well known martial arts expert, who counts the RCMP, the U.S. Navy Seals, CIA agents and police officers from across Ontario as students of his courses he has been teaching for years.
In 2003, he reportedly purchased a phony degree in "Political Science" for $1,340, paying for it with a credit card. This is according to the information compiled by the U.S Justice Department.
Friday, December 26, 2008
Road Rage, MMA Fighter
Pennsylvania -- A 41-year-old man, of Glendora, New Jersey, was shot in the head October 5 while driving his daughter (8) to her mother's house.
A 275-pound MMA fighter and former U.S. Marine, was charged with the attempted murder, aggravated assault, recklessly endangering others and related offenses. Police alleges he shot the man after he apparently cut him off in traffic.
The 33-year-old South Philadelphia man will remain hospitalized pending further mental evaluation ahead of a hearing on the criminal charges scheduled for February 11. He has been ruled competent to stand trial but it is said medication is needed for him to "remain stable," according to philly.com.
A 275-pound MMA fighter and former U.S. Marine, was charged with the attempted murder, aggravated assault, recklessly endangering others and related offenses. Police alleges he shot the man after he apparently cut him off in traffic.
The 33-year-old South Philadelphia man will remain hospitalized pending further mental evaluation ahead of a hearing on the criminal charges scheduled for February 11. He has been ruled competent to stand trial but it is said medication is needed for him to "remain stable," according to philly.com.
Tuesday, December 23, 2008
The Alcohol Dangers
An amateur MMA fighter, who spent about 10 years in the Navy, has been charged with second-degree attempted murder after being involved in a 2 a.m. fight at Pensacola Beach, Santa Rosa Island, according to pnj.com.
A 32-year-old father of 8- and 12-year-old daughters, never regained consciousness after the fight. The fighter is accused of punching the victim after he tried to intervene in the fight between the accused and a woman in a beach strip mall parking lot.
A 32-year-old father of 8- and 12-year-old daughters, never regained consciousness after the fight. The fighter is accused of punching the victim after he tried to intervene in the fight between the accused and a woman in a beach strip mall parking lot.
Sunday, December 21, 2008
MA 'Experts' Attacking Media
Nepal -- In a continued attack on media and media personnel, a group of about 50 Maoists attacked Himalmedia and injured at least 12 of its editors and members of staff, Thehimalayantimes.com reports.
The large group, led by the president of the Maoist-affiliated All Nepal Hotel and Restaurant Workers' Union, is said to have stormed into the meeting hall of Himalmedia's Hattiban office around noon.
"These people appeared to be martial arts experts. They had military training. One of them could kick a tall person like me in the head," one of the victims said.
The attackers also vandalised the office and left the scene after 15 minutes, according to reports.
The large group, led by the president of the Maoist-affiliated All Nepal Hotel and Restaurant Workers' Union, is said to have stormed into the meeting hall of Himalmedia's Hattiban office around noon.
"These people appeared to be martial arts experts. They had military training. One of them could kick a tall person like me in the head," one of the victims said.
The attackers also vandalised the office and left the scene after 15 minutes, according to reports.
Monday, December 15, 2008
Martial Arts Dad Sued
UK -- A brother and sister team, 27 and 30 years old, sued their own ex-Navy officer and "martial arts expert" dad after he was convicted of killing his 55-year-old wife in 2004.
The siblings want nothing to do with their evil father and it is said they have taken legal steps to avoid any further contact.
It was skull fragments found in the washing machine at their family home which eventually proved the man was a wife killer, according to sundaymail.co.uk in November.
The murderer evidently emptied his bank accounts while he was out on bail during an appeal against his jail sentence.
The siblings want nothing to do with their evil father and it is said they have taken legal steps to avoid any further contact.
It was skull fragments found in the washing machine at their family home which eventually proved the man was a wife killer, according to sundaymail.co.uk in November.
The murderer evidently emptied his bank accounts while he was out on bail during an appeal against his jail sentence.
Sunday, December 14, 2008
Killer, Marine, Trained in MA
Nevada -- Sparks construction worker James Biela, a former US Marine who reportedly trained in martial arts, has been set to go on trial, accused with murder, kidnapping, and three cases of sexual assault.
The man is accused of killing a 19-year-old college student and sexually assaulting two other women last year near the University of Nevada in Reno, according to lasvegassun.com.
The man is accused of killing a 19-year-old college student and sexually assaulting two other women last year near the University of Nevada in Reno, according to lasvegassun.com.
Thursday, July 17, 2008
Karate Sword
Karate sword? I do wonder if they are talking about a katana - a Japanese sword that is not connected to karate in any way, shape or form ... apart from all the strange people who like to pose with one in their karate uniform.
But hey, there are indeed karateka who also study real sword arts. However, these folks would probably throw up (or be insulted for life) if you used the term "karate sword" about a katana.
The weapon art of katana is most of the times called kenjutsu. Drawing the sword - combat style - is referred to as iaijutsu. These arts art a part of Japanese bujutsu (or bugei) - the old warrior (bushi) arts and methods of Japan.
But hey, there are indeed karateka who also study real sword arts. However, these folks would probably throw up (or be insulted for life) if you used the term "karate sword" about a katana.
The weapon art of katana is most of the times called kenjutsu. Drawing the sword - combat style - is referred to as iaijutsu. These arts art a part of Japanese bujutsu (or bugei) - the old warrior (bushi) arts and methods of Japan.
Tuesday, July 08, 2008
Samurai Granny
Don't underestimate 5 feet tall Kiko Wakabayshi: She's a master in jujitsu, jojitso (sic), kenjitso (sic), judo, kendo, and karate.
The 77-year-old martial arts expert, also known as "Samurai Granny," has been hired by the Italian military to train their recruits in hand-to-hand combat, according to nydailynews.com.
The 77-year-old martial arts expert, also known as "Samurai Granny," has been hired by the Italian military to train their recruits in hand-to-hand combat, according to nydailynews.com.
Saturday, December 22, 2007
A Warriors Strength
I urge you to read this story from greenbaypressgazette.com! Not exactly about martial art as such. However it speaks volumes about a young man's warrior spirit - something that we like to boast about within our arts.
Cadet Thomas Avolio - I salute you.
Story:
Cadets at the Air Force Academy are taught that a warrior's strength can sometimes be measured in his ability to get up and fight again.
In April 2006, cadet Thomas Avolio fell 200 feet while climbing Eagle Peak in southwestern Colorado. He suffered a severe traumatic brain injury, a fractured skull, a broken left ankle, a broken wrist and damage to the optic nerve in his left eye.
He was in a coma at Penrose Hospital in Colorado Springs for 3 1/2 weeks."The doctors weren't exactly enthusiastic about his chances. He had a very small chance of living, let alone executing a full recovery," the commander of Avolio's squadron at the academy said.
Next month, Avolio, 22, of Des Moines, Washington, will return to the academy. He plans to graduate with the class of 2009 with a degree in political science.
Cadet Thomas Avolio - I salute you.
Story:
Cadets at the Air Force Academy are taught that a warrior's strength can sometimes be measured in his ability to get up and fight again.
In April 2006, cadet Thomas Avolio fell 200 feet while climbing Eagle Peak in southwestern Colorado. He suffered a severe traumatic brain injury, a fractured skull, a broken left ankle, a broken wrist and damage to the optic nerve in his left eye.
He was in a coma at Penrose Hospital in Colorado Springs for 3 1/2 weeks."The doctors weren't exactly enthusiastic about his chances. He had a very small chance of living, let alone executing a full recovery," the commander of Avolio's squadron at the academy said.
Next month, Avolio, 22, of Des Moines, Washington, will return to the academy. He plans to graduate with the class of 2009 with a degree in political science.
Tuesday, November 13, 2007
Well-Trained Crew
Crew members of Dai Hong Dan, a North Korean freighter, are drawing a lot of attention for their act in an incident where they escaped a hijacking off the coast of Somalia after a deadly fight with pirates, according to dailynk.com.
The ship sent a distress signal, and the USS James E. Williams which was 95 kilometers distant from the North Korean ship promptly responded to the signal.
The US warship ordered the pirates to give up their weapons through wireless communication. The unexpected intervention perplexed the pirates. The North Korean crews seized the opportunity. They drew out weapons and defeated the bandits.
A defector said "Most of North Korean seafarers of international trade or cargo ships have at least ten years of military service. They also receive martial arts training to prepare themselves for a time of emergency. Therefore, it is not that difficult for the crewmen to defeat the pirates."
The ship sent a distress signal, and the USS James E. Williams which was 95 kilometers distant from the North Korean ship promptly responded to the signal.
The US warship ordered the pirates to give up their weapons through wireless communication. The unexpected intervention perplexed the pirates. The North Korean crews seized the opportunity. They drew out weapons and defeated the bandits.
A defector said "Most of North Korean seafarers of international trade or cargo ships have at least ten years of military service. They also receive martial arts training to prepare themselves for a time of emergency. Therefore, it is not that difficult for the crewmen to defeat the pirates."
Sunday, July 22, 2007
Pakistance
Ah yes, the deadly karate stance (Think Inspector Clouseau here) ...
Story:
A would-be thief probably thought his intended victim would cower in terror when he produced a knife with a 12-inch blade and started barking orders.
But the 39-year-old was unmoved. His service in Pakistan's security police - including training in hand-to-hand combat and tackling terrorists - had prepared him well for just such a situation.
The newsagent - who served as a bodyguard to the prime minister of Pakistan - was cashing up just before 9 p.m. on Sunday when the armed robber walked in.
He said: "This man came in and pulled out a knife, which was around a foot long. He pointed it towards me and told me to give him all my money.
"There was £500 in the till and there was no way I was giving him anything. I stood out from behind my counter and took up a karate stance as I had learned with the army."
Source
Story:
A would-be thief probably thought his intended victim would cower in terror when he produced a knife with a 12-inch blade and started barking orders.
But the 39-year-old was unmoved. His service in Pakistan's security police - including training in hand-to-hand combat and tackling terrorists - had prepared him well for just such a situation.
The newsagent - who served as a bodyguard to the prime minister of Pakistan - was cashing up just before 9 p.m. on Sunday when the armed robber walked in.
He said: "This man came in and pulled out a knife, which was around a foot long. He pointed it towards me and told me to give him all my money.
"There was £500 in the till and there was no way I was giving him anything. I stood out from behind my counter and took up a karate stance as I had learned with the army."
Source
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