UK -- The man has been described as "violent and domineering", according to stourbridgenews.co.uk.
Now the 50-year-old instructor, who runs a martial arts school in Lye, is alleged to have brutally raped a female victim.
Thursday, December 16, 2010
Monday, December 13, 2010
Taekwondo Row
Taiwan -- Chinapost.com.tw reports the Taiwanese sports officials has filed an appeal to the Court of Arbitration for Sport (CAS) in Lausanne (Switzerland) regarding the controversial and disputed disqualification of (taekwondo fighter) Yang Shu-chun at the recent Asian Games in Guangzhou, China.
The Sports Affairs Council (SAC) in Taiwan said their move show its resolution to "fight until justice prevails".
The Sports Affairs Council (SAC) in Taiwan said their move show its resolution to "fight until justice prevails".
Olympic Selection Threatened
Australia -- Abc.net.au reports that a legal conflict between two Australian taekwondo organisations could result in no TKD athletes participating in the 2012 Olympics, unless a solution is reached soon.
Taekwondo Australia claims a rival organisation, TKD Sports Taekwondo Australia, allegedly have made misleading and deceptive claims that it could provide a direct pathway to the Olympics.
A Federal Court judge have informed lawyers for both parties that athletes seeking to gain selection for the London Games could be hindered.
Taekwondo Australia claims a rival organisation, TKD Sports Taekwondo Australia, allegedly have made misleading and deceptive claims that it could provide a direct pathway to the Olympics.
A Federal Court judge have informed lawyers for both parties that athletes seeking to gain selection for the London Games could be hindered.
She Pulled it Off
China -- In Beijing recently, 53-year-old female Shaolin monk Zhang Tingting, shamed several men who had tried, and failed, to pull six cars - weighing in excess of nine tons.
The kung fu master, who reportedly learned the art from her granddad from the age of three, pulled the cars 50ft outside the Tanzhe temple, according to thesun.co.uk.
The picture below shows a visitor attempting, in vane, to pull the cars.
The kung fu master, who reportedly learned the art from her granddad from the age of three, pulled the cars 50ft outside the Tanzhe temple, according to thesun.co.uk.
The picture below shows a visitor attempting, in vane, to pull the cars.
Pedophile Jailed
UK -- In November, a 64-year-old pedophile, who sexually abused a young boy while pretending to give him kung fu lessons, was sentenced to eight years in jail.
The man was convicted by a jury in October of abusing the boy at his Cheltenham home in the late 1980s, according to thisisgloucestershire.co.uk.
The man was convicted by a jury in October of abusing the boy at his Cheltenham home in the late 1980s, according to thisisgloucestershire.co.uk.
Pleading Guilty to Child Porn
Texas -- A former martial arts instructor from Balch Springs, who was arrested in August, has plead guilty to production of child pornography, according to dallasnews.com.
An undercover police officer reportedly received child porn from the 40-year-old instructor's computer using file-sharing software.
One woman said that while she was still a minor, she saw images of child pornography on the man's computer and recognized some of the victims to be students from his martial arts class.
An undercover police officer reportedly received child porn from the 40-year-old instructor's computer using file-sharing software.
One woman said that while she was still a minor, she saw images of child pornography on the man's computer and recognized some of the victims to be students from his martial arts class.
Instructor, Offensive Touching
Delaware -- A 43-year-old Wilmington martial arts instructor is facing charges of offensive touching and unlawful imprisonment after allegedly touching a 14-year-old female student inappropriately, according to delawareonline.com.
The incident is said to have happened when the 14-year-old student was finishing her training at the martial arts center in Talleyville, according to a state police spokesman.
The incident is said to have happened when the 14-year-old student was finishing her training at the martial arts center in Talleyville, according to a state police spokesman.
Ex Judo Champ, Drug Baron
Australia -- A 60-year-old former Olympic judoka has been arrested by Australian police along with other alleged drug barons, according to coffscoastadvocate.com.au.
The judo champion, who reportedly participated in the 1976 Montreal Olympic Games, was charged with 18 counts of drug supply and knowingly dealing with the proceeds of crime.
The judo champion, who reportedly participated in the 1976 Montreal Olympic Games, was charged with 18 counts of drug supply and knowingly dealing with the proceeds of crime.
A Ninja Informant
Germany -- A 2009 diplomatic cable, sent from the embassy in Baku, Azerbaijan, allegedly cites an Iranian martial arts teacher - referred to as a "ninja black belt master".
The informant allegedly claimed that karate clubs were "under intense pressure to cooperate with Iranian intelligence and Revolutionary Guard organizations, both in training members and in working as 'enforcers' in repression of protests and politically motivated killings."
This is according to WikiLeaks and monstersandcritics.com.
The informant allegedly claimed that karate clubs were "under intense pressure to cooperate with Iranian intelligence and Revolutionary Guard organizations, both in training members and in working as 'enforcers' in repression of protests and politically motivated killings."
This is according to WikiLeaks and monstersandcritics.com.
Sunday, December 05, 2010
Judo Official Gunned Down
Dagestan -- A judo official has been gunned down in Russia's restive province of Dagestan, according to themoscowtimes.com.
A police spokesman said the vice president of the regional judo federation, Dzhabrail Barkalayev, was shot and killed by an unidentified assailant outside the federation's headquarters in Makhachkala.
A police spokesman said the vice president of the regional judo federation, Dzhabrail Barkalayev, was shot and killed by an unidentified assailant outside the federation's headquarters in Makhachkala.
Suspension Cut in Half
California -- A loquacious MMA fighter who came very close to beating Anderson Silva in August, has had his drug suspension reduced from one year to six months by the California State Athletic Commission, according to newsday.com.
Chael Sonnen tested positive for elevated testosterone levels prior to his title shot at UFC 117, and he was suspended for one year by the CSAC in September.
Chael Sonnen tested positive for elevated testosterone levels prior to his title shot at UFC 117, and he was suspended for one year by the CSAC in September.
Trial for Reality Show Fighter
California -- A 28-year-old, former MMA fighter who was expelled from the "The Ultimate Fighter" reality TV show in 2006, is on trial for three counts of rape as well as other related charges.
The alleged incident occurred June 28, 2008, at the residence of his ex-girlfriend in Oxnard, according to vcstar.com.
The alleged incident occurred June 28, 2008, at the residence of his ex-girlfriend in Oxnard, according to vcstar.com.
Monday, November 29, 2010
Illegal MMA Fights
Maine -- Some participants in a November 8 organized MMA-style fights in Westbrook might have thought the fights were legal, according to police and blog.southportlandsentry.com.
The fights, which reportedly were staged in a circle of cars with illuminated headlights, drew spectators from throughout Greater Portland.
Two 18-year-old Portland-area male residents were arrested for taking part in the illegal fighting.
The fights, which reportedly were staged in a circle of cars with illuminated headlights, drew spectators from throughout Greater Portland.
Two 18-year-old Portland-area male residents were arrested for taking part in the illegal fighting.
Ex X Factor
As controversial Wagner Carrilho is booted from the X Factor show, expressandstar.com asks: "Is there really a market for out-of-tune, long-haired karate instructors with an eye for the ladies?"
Well, I was kind of wondering... Why not going back to being a long-haired karate instructor with an eye for the ladies? Just leave the singing for the showers, OK?
Well, I was kind of wondering... Why not going back to being a long-haired karate instructor with an eye for the ladies? Just leave the singing for the showers, OK?
Jujitsu Jim
Here's a great, inspirational article about 83-year old Australian gentleman and 9. dan ju-jitsu master Jim Oliver.
The elderly gentleman has been doing the art since 1961. Mr Oliver, who also dabbles in tai chi, said he began studying the Japanese art as a way to keep fit.
"I'm very healthy for my age with lots of movement in my limbs and I think that's because of ju-jitsu," Mr Oliver said.
The elderly gentleman has been doing the art since 1961. Mr Oliver, who also dabbles in tai chi, said he began studying the Japanese art as a way to keep fit.
"I'm very healthy for my age with lots of movement in my limbs and I think that's because of ju-jitsu," Mr Oliver said.
Tuesday, November 09, 2010
Fearless Kung Fu Hamster
It's the kung fu hamster month obviously. Here's another clip, showing a cute but also fearless creature going after two Russian teens walking through a corn field. Say what you will, but this id one impressive "kung fuka".
Oh and in case you're wondering, the only ones hurt here were people. The boys showed respect for their opponent - hats off to them :-)
Oh and in case you're wondering, the only ones hurt here were people. The boys showed respect for their opponent - hats off to them :-)
Monday, November 08, 2010
Kung Fu Hamster
Hi-ya... This little hamster fella is too cute - and one mean numbnut expert if I may say so :-)
Sunday, November 07, 2010
A Miracle of Friendship
What ever you do, please make sure you take the time read this amazing article from mi4ssoulian.com - a truly inspirational piece about a boy named Dylan Helms and 16-year-old Michael Graef at the Missoula Taekwondo Center in Montana.
It is stories like this one here - describing the remarkable bond between a boy with a crippling disease (Friedreich's ataxia) and a young man dedicated to help him out at the kids taekwondo classes - which reinforces my belief in the spirit and kindness of mankind as well as the true power and potential of martial arts.
If a story like this - using a term like "a miracle of friendship" - doesn't melt your heart then I truly wonder what will...
There are many interpretations of the "true meaning" of martial arts or budo. The one described here should, in my opinion, rank at the very top.
It is stories like this one here - describing the remarkable bond between a boy with a crippling disease (Friedreich's ataxia) and a young man dedicated to help him out at the kids taekwondo classes - which reinforces my belief in the spirit and kindness of mankind as well as the true power and potential of martial arts.
If a story like this - using a term like "a miracle of friendship" - doesn't melt your heart then I truly wonder what will...
There are many interpretations of the "true meaning" of martial arts or budo. The one described here should, in my opinion, rank at the very top.
A Kung Fu Welcome
China -- As guests from 56 countries recently arrived for the Eighth International Shaolin Martial Arts Festival, they were welcomed by more than 60,000 students of wushu performing Chinese kung fu along the 10-kilometer road leading to the famous Shaolin Temple, according to english.peopledaily.com.
Tuesday, November 02, 2010
Guilty as Charged
Florida -- In Pensacola, a karate instructor is facing the death penalty after having been convicted of leading a group of armed men dressed as ninja to rob and kill a wealthy couple while their nine special-needs children cowered or slept nearby on July 9, 2009.
The prosecutor told the jury of 11 women and one man in closing arguments that it was the accused who conceived the plan to break into the home.
"(...) is the man who had his hand on the gun and his finger on the trigger. He is the man who fired the shots that killed Mr. and Mrs. Billings," the prosecutor said, according to topnews360.tmcnet.com.
The prosecutor told the jury of 11 women and one man in closing arguments that it was the accused who conceived the plan to break into the home.
"(...) is the man who had his hand on the gun and his finger on the trigger. He is the man who fired the shots that killed Mr. and Mrs. Billings," the prosecutor said, according to topnews360.tmcnet.com.
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