Japan -- It has been revealed that two stable masters in the Japanese national sport of sumo is accused of providing tickets to members of an organized crime group for prime ringside seats to a major tournament in July 2009, according to yomiuri.co.jp.
The accused stable masters allegedly helped arrange for more than 50 gangsters to get the tickets via a third party. The front-row seats are primarily reserved for sponsors and are not for sale.
Police are reportedly investigating whether the gangsters made any profit from the tickets. A police spokesperson said the gang members may have obtained the ringside tickets so imprisoned members watching sumo on TV could see them.
The revelations came just days after reports that one high ranking sumo wrestler has been blackmailed by former associates of a gang and is allegedly in heavy debt from gambling.
Thursday, June 03, 2010
Confuse-Us Speaks #20
A martial arts master in Gambia tried to explain to today.gm the various activities at his academy.
The master said there were presently two active martial arts disciplines in the academy, Taekwondo and Viet Vo Dao. He said that they wanted to introduce ‘Hapkido’ which is a Korean martial arts and ‘Jeudo’ which is a Japanese martial arts. "Karate is yet to start, but our plan is to expand, we want to introduce Hakido, which is a Korean martial arts similar to Taekwondo and we want to as well add up ‘Zeudo’ a Japanese martial arts," the master said.
Jeudo and zeudo...? Are they perhaps referring to judo. And this one is brilliant: "hakido, which is a Korean martial arts similar to taekwondo." Even if they were talking about hapkido, I would say that it is not even close to taekwondo. That would be the same as stating "ju-jitsu, a Japanese martial art similar to karate." Dang :-)
The master said there were presently two active martial arts disciplines in the academy, Taekwondo and Viet Vo Dao. He said that they wanted to introduce ‘Hapkido’ which is a Korean martial arts and ‘Jeudo’ which is a Japanese martial arts. "Karate is yet to start, but our plan is to expand, we want to introduce Hakido, which is a Korean martial arts similar to Taekwondo and we want to as well add up ‘Zeudo’ a Japanese martial arts," the master said.
Jeudo and zeudo...? Are they perhaps referring to judo. And this one is brilliant: "hakido, which is a Korean martial arts similar to taekwondo." Even if they were talking about hapkido, I would say that it is not even close to taekwondo. That would be the same as stating "ju-jitsu, a Japanese martial art similar to karate." Dang :-)
Wednesday, June 02, 2010
MMA Fighter Gets Jail Time
Wisconsin -- A 34-year-old MMA fighter has been sentenced to 28 days in jail and a two years probation period following a 2009 incident in River Falls, according to piercecountyherald.com.
The man told the judge how he had quit drinking after the February 2009 incident, which ended with two counts of felony battery, plus a misdemeanor battery charges.
"Given the multiple victims, the injuries of the victims and the fact he was convicted of a similar case before, jail time is warranted," the judge said.
The man told the judge how he had quit drinking after the February 2009 incident, which ended with two counts of felony battery, plus a misdemeanor battery charges.
"Given the multiple victims, the injuries of the victims and the fact he was convicted of a similar case before, jail time is warranted," the judge said.
Stolen Kung Fu Panda Idea?
California -- An American tai chi master has reportedly accused the movie company DreamWorks Animation of stealing one of its most lucrative characters - the Kung Fu Panda.
The man describes himself as ... are you ready for this ... a writer-producer-teacher-philosopher, according to abcnews.go.com. He also says ... are you even ready for this ... "he pioneered the practice of tai chi, kung fu and qigong in modern medicine." No sh** Shirley...
The man is reportedly claiming in a lawsuit that he originated the idea for a movie about a "spiritual kung-fu fighting panda bear" and that he contacted the company in November 2001 and had meetings with them before they, months later, decided to make "Kung Fu Panda" without involving him.
The man describes himself as ... are you ready for this ... a writer-producer-teacher-philosopher, according to abcnews.go.com. He also says ... are you even ready for this ... "he pioneered the practice of tai chi, kung fu and qigong in modern medicine." No sh** Shirley...
The man is reportedly claiming in a lawsuit that he originated the idea for a movie about a "spiritual kung-fu fighting panda bear" and that he contacted the company in November 2001 and had meetings with them before they, months later, decided to make "Kung Fu Panda" without involving him.
Tuesday, June 01, 2010
Jaa Ordained as Monk?
It is being reported that Tony Jaa of "Ong Bak" Muay Thai fame has withdrawn from the movie industry to become a Buddhist monk in the North-Eastern Surin province of his native Thailand, according to pattayadailynews.com
He has reportedly shaved off his locks, taken his Buddhist monk vows and has been officially ordained by the abbot at a local temple.
He has reportedly shaved off his locks, taken his Buddhist monk vows and has been officially ordained by the abbot at a local temple.
Monday, May 31, 2010
Kung-Football
China -- After China once again failed to qualify for the World Cup, a businessman named Kong Debao thinks he may have found a way to revitalize the "beautiful game" -- by creating kung fu football.
By blending the sport of soccer with graceful kung fu moves, Kong believes he can help the national football team improve their agility and speed, according to timesofindia.indiatimes.com.
After two years of setbacks, the Chinese businessman finally found a martial arts school in the suburbs of Beijing that agreed to start a kung fu football class this year.
Don't know about you guys, but I'd really like to see a video of this. Is it full contact? Do they stop to perform a pattern now and then? Can you kick your opponent as well as the ball? Any weapons involved? So many questions.. :-)
By blending the sport of soccer with graceful kung fu moves, Kong believes he can help the national football team improve their agility and speed, according to timesofindia.indiatimes.com.
After two years of setbacks, the Chinese businessman finally found a martial arts school in the suburbs of Beijing that agreed to start a kung fu football class this year.
Don't know about you guys, but I'd really like to see a video of this. Is it full contact? Do they stop to perform a pattern now and then? Can you kick your opponent as well as the ball? Any weapons involved? So many questions.. :-)
Instructor Faces Robbery Rap
Philippines -- A 38-year-old Korean judo instructor has reportedly been charged with robbery for allegedly taking more than 1 million Peso from his 43-year-old Korean acquaintance in Manila in February.
The suspect allegedly took 1.2 million Philippine Peso (approximately US$25,000) from his acquaintance using his judo skills after the complainant refused to lend him money on February 15, according to mb.com.ph.
The suspect allegedly took 1.2 million Philippine Peso (approximately US$25,000) from his acquaintance using his judo skills after the complainant refused to lend him money on February 15, according to mb.com.ph.
Saturday, May 29, 2010
Instructor With Child Porn
California -- A 35-year-old Tehachapi photographer, who also was described as a former MMA fighter, has appeared in federal court facing child porn charges, according to turnto23.com.
Authorities said the suspect used the Internet to trade child pornography. It was told that the suspect, who is employed as a martial arts instructor for children and adults, was in the process of opening his own martial arts studio.
On April 20, agents seized a large amount of kiddie porn from the man's Tehachapi residence. Further review revealed the material included pornographic images of a victim identified as a 14-year-old local girl.
Authorities said the suspect used the Internet to trade child pornography. It was told that the suspect, who is employed as a martial arts instructor for children and adults, was in the process of opening his own martial arts studio.
On April 20, agents seized a large amount of kiddie porn from the man's Tehachapi residence. Further review revealed the material included pornographic images of a victim identified as a 14-year-old local girl.
Friday, May 28, 2010
Crazy Tea "Party"
California -- A 26-year-old mixed martial arts fighter has been charged with murder after allegedly gouging out a 21-year-old friend's heart and eyes in Requa, near Klamath, according to times-standard.com and heraldsun.com.au.
The grisly killing and mutilation occurred when a group of four friends had been drinking mushroom tea on March 21.
After drinking the tea laced with psychedelic mushrooms. The suspect and victim, reportedly became preoccupied with the idea that the end of the world was upon them and that a struggle between God and the devil was taking place.
The grisly killing and mutilation occurred when a group of four friends had been drinking mushroom tea on March 21.
After drinking the tea laced with psychedelic mushrooms. The suspect and victim, reportedly became preoccupied with the idea that the end of the world was upon them and that a struggle between God and the devil was taking place.
Narcotics Charges
Pennsylvania -- A 27-year-old MMA trainer and former University of Pennsylvania football player has been arrested by Philadelphia police. Authorities seized high-grade marijuana worth $1.2 million from the man's fight-training studio in University City, according to philly.com.
Reports indicate that police found a small but sophisticated hydroponic grow room on the second floor above the man's studio. The grow room reportedly contained approximately 130 plants and two pounds of marijuana ready to be packaged.
Philly.com says the suspect had a short career as a professional MMA fighter.
Reports indicate that police found a small but sophisticated hydroponic grow room on the second floor above the man's studio. The grow room reportedly contained approximately 130 plants and two pounds of marijuana ready to be packaged.
Philly.com says the suspect had a short career as a professional MMA fighter.
Thursday, May 27, 2010
Karate Instructor Attacked Woman
Olahoma -- A high ranked karate instructor has been arrested by Tulsa police and charged with rape by instrumentation, according to newson6.com.
Police said the man attacked a woman as she left a West Tulsa bar and attempted to rape her. The intended victim was reportedly able to kick him and get away.
Police said the man attacked a woman as she left a West Tulsa bar and attempted to rape her. The intended victim was reportedly able to kick him and get away.
Tuesday, May 25, 2010
Swords Seized and Destroyed
Australia -- Following what has been described as "an ugly domestic dispute", a former taekwondo champion has had his swords his swords seized by authorities.
The 53-year-old man, of Heathmere, recently pleaded guilty to two counts of possessing a prohibited weapon, according to standard.net.au.
Portland Magistrates Court reportedly was told how the defendant's abusive behavior towards his family members prompting a call to police.
The 53-year-old man, of Heathmere, recently pleaded guilty to two counts of possessing a prohibited weapon, according to standard.net.au.
Portland Magistrates Court reportedly was told how the defendant's abusive behavior towards his family members prompting a call to police.
Bear With Bo
Amazing bear showing of his bo kata. The clip says kung-fu but this looks more like Okinawa weapon skills to me. After all this is from a Japanese zoo :-)
Karate Instructor Accused
Texas -- A 54-year-old Robinson karate instructor has been arrested for accusations he sexually abused one of his students, according to kxxv.com.
Police said a male student accused the former former owner and high profile self-defense instructor of the abuse on April 20. The student reportedly told authorities that he was abused numerous times at the man's home.
Police said a male student accused the former former owner and high profile self-defense instructor of the abuse on April 20. The student reportedly told authorities that he was abused numerous times at the man's home.
Kama Killer
Oklahoma -- A 21-year-old man accused of slaying his mother in Durant with martial arts weapons will have to undergo another round of mental evaluations. One doctor reportedly ruled him competent to stand trial and another said he was incompetent, according to durantdemocrat.com.
The young man was charged in April with first-degree murder after authorities said he killed his 54-year-old mother at an apartment in Durant with a pair of kama. He was also charged with animal cruelty because he also mutilated the family dog, according to investigators.
Police said the young man was found hiding inside a closet, armed with a sword. A police officer shot him with non-lethal shells from a shotgun, ending the stand-off.
The young man was charged in April with first-degree murder after authorities said he killed his 54-year-old mother at an apartment in Durant with a pair of kama. He was also charged with animal cruelty because he also mutilated the family dog, according to investigators.
Police said the young man was found hiding inside a closet, armed with a sword. A police officer shot him with non-lethal shells from a shotgun, ending the stand-off.
Sunday, May 23, 2010
Martial Arts Boss Held
Malaysia -- The 38-year-old president of a local martial arts association was recently arrested in connection with trading licence fraud, according to news.asiaone.com.
The man was arrested at an International wing chun festival and championship at a large shopping center outside Kuala Lumpur.
The man is alleged to have duped several people of a sum equivalent of US $30,000 in 2005. His victims claimed in their reports that the man could get them trading licenses from City Hall.
In 2005, the victims contacted authorities after the man went missing soon after they had paid him a 'deposit' for the trading licences, according to a police spokesperson.
The man was arrested at an International wing chun festival and championship at a large shopping center outside Kuala Lumpur.
The man is alleged to have duped several people of a sum equivalent of US $30,000 in 2005. His victims claimed in their reports that the man could get them trading licenses from City Hall.
In 2005, the victims contacted authorities after the man went missing soon after they had paid him a 'deposit' for the trading licences, according to a police spokesperson.
Saturday, May 22, 2010
An Eye Opener
China - A 50-year old kung fu expert pulled an small plane for five meters - by a rope hooked to his eyelids, according to Chinese media.
The stunt was performed at an exhibition in Changchun, Jilin province, and it took the martial artist less than a minute to pull the half-a-tonne aircraft .
Dong Changsheng, who has been practicing kung fu for nearly 40 years, has reportedly collected numerous awards for his skills.
The stunt was performed at an exhibition in Changchun, Jilin province, and it took the martial artist less than a minute to pull the half-a-tonne aircraft .
Dong Changsheng, who has been practicing kung fu for nearly 40 years, has reportedly collected numerous awards for his skills.
Tuesday, May 18, 2010
"Noise" Leads to Killing
UK -- Metro.co.uk reports that a kick-boxer and his friend, both 23 and from Ashford in Kent, have admitted to punching a man to death in a row over his noisy children on August 2, 2009.
The 32-year-old victim, a father of six, lapsed into a coma and died in November 2009.
The court heard that the kick-boxer, who was a student at the time of the assault, had previously been cautioned for common assault in relation to his girlfriend.
The 32-year-old victim, a father of six, lapsed into a coma and died in November 2009.
The court heard that the kick-boxer, who was a student at the time of the assault, had previously been cautioned for common assault in relation to his girlfriend.
Friday, May 14, 2010
Rear Naked Choke
Nevada -- A martial arts instructor and police officer from Sparks recently testified about a choke hold he taught the man who is charged with abducting and murdering a 19-year-old college student and sexually assaulting two other women near the University of Nevada, Reno.
The officer said he contacted police out of concern that the jiu-jitsu move he taught the defendant was used on one of the victims.
The officer said the move, a "rear naked choke" he taught the defendant could render a person unconscious in seconds, according to lasvegassun.com.
The officer said he contacted police out of concern that the jiu-jitsu move he taught the defendant was used on one of the victims.
The officer said the move, a "rear naked choke" he taught the defendant could render a person unconscious in seconds, according to lasvegassun.com.
No Charges for Ortiz
Florida -- Orange County prosecutors will no file charges against MMA star Tito Ortiz, according to oclnn.com.
The former UFC light heavyweight champion was arrested April 26 on suspicion of domestic violence in Huntington Beach at the house he shares with former adult film actress Jenna Jameson.
The former UFC light heavyweight champion was arrested April 26 on suspicion of domestic violence in Huntington Beach at the house he shares with former adult film actress Jenna Jameson.
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