Wednesday, March 23, 2011
Just Carry on!
Seriously, this guy is the embodiment of cool - losing his pants during what appears to be a kung fu competition and just keeps right on going - finishing off in style :-)
Children Beaten
New Jersey -- Montclair Police recently charged an employee at a karate dojo with aggravated assault.
The 57-year-old man allegedly disciplined two students, a 13-year-old girl and a 12-year-old boy, by forcing them to stay in the push-up position while he whipped them, according to northjersey.com.
The 57-year-old man allegedly disciplined two students, a 13-year-old girl and a 12-year-old boy, by forcing them to stay in the push-up position while he whipped them, according to northjersey.com.
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!
Monday, March 21, 2011
The Martial Arts Maniacs
Sunday, March 20, 2011
MMA Fighter, Trainers Halt Robber
Mmatorch.com has a great article about MMA fighter Jon Jones, and how he and his trainers, Greg Jackson and Mike Winkeljohn, subdued a robber in New Jersey just hours before an UFC 128 title fight.
Great going guys; well done and a big round of applause!
Great going guys; well done and a big round of applause!
Friday, March 18, 2011
School Board Member Arrested
Pennsylvania -- A 31-year-old school board member from Dickson City has been arrested for allegedly buying cocaine, according to thetimes-tribune.com/news.
The man, reportedly owner and teacher at a karate school in Dickson City has resigned from the Mid Valley School Board.
Police said the man was arrested after county detectives observed him visiting a "known South Scranton drug house" and pulled him over.
The man, reportedly owner and teacher at a karate school in Dickson City has resigned from the Mid Valley School Board.
Police said the man was arrested after county detectives observed him visiting a "known South Scranton drug house" and pulled him over.
Thursday, March 17, 2011
Drunken "Expert"
Canada -- In Sarnia, a 41-year-old man - said to be a martial arts expert - has plead guilty to causing a disturbance in June 2010.
Lfpress.com reported the man called police during the night, saying he was intoxicated and had some important information he wanted to share.
Officers however, never received the information. They were instead confronted by a screaming man, armed with a sword in one hand and a liquor bottle in the other.
Police reportedly had to use a Taser on the individual, since the man told them he wasn't going to let officers arrest him without a fight.
The man allegedly became agitated when he didn't think officers were paying attention to him...
Lfpress.com reported the man called police during the night, saying he was intoxicated and had some important information he wanted to share.
Officers however, never received the information. They were instead confronted by a screaming man, armed with a sword in one hand and a liquor bottle in the other.
Police reportedly had to use a Taser on the individual, since the man told them he wasn't going to let officers arrest him without a fight.
The man allegedly became agitated when he didn't think officers were paying attention to him...
Tuesday, March 15, 2011
More Toekwondo?
Hm... I do wonder... Is this a break-fall gone terribly wrong, a solo wresslin' session or simply more toekwondo?
Monday, March 14, 2011
Jujitsu Master Murdered
Malaysia -- Police speculates whether or not a family feud can be the motive behind the murder of a ju-jitsu master in Seri Kembangan, Selangor. Police have ruled out robbery as a motive, according to mmail.com.my.
The 42-year-old man was found dead by his wife in a room at his second floor martial arts center Thursday night.
The man's was gagged and his hands and legs were bound together. It is believed the victim was attacked and suffocated by at least three men.
The 42-year-old man was found dead by his wife in a room at his second floor martial arts center Thursday night.
The man's was gagged and his hands and legs were bound together. It is believed the victim was attacked and suffocated by at least three men.
Sunday, March 13, 2011
Cage Fighter Jailed
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".
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".
Saturday, March 12, 2011
Practicing Being a Ninja
Well, what can you say ... apart from the rather obvious: Ninja; count on one of the men in black to act really, really weird - often times in public.
Pennsylvania -- A 28-year-old man has reportedly been charged with endangering the welfare of a child after leaving his young son at home alone while he was out "practicing being a ninja," according to examiner.com.
The ninja-clad Scottdale resident was allegedly observed by a police officer while wandering the streets in the cold weather (23 degrees Fahrenheit; -5 degrees Celsius) on March 3. When approached he apparently explained that he was "acting out his fantasy of becoming a ninja martial artist".
Not surprisingly, he furthermore explained that it was hard to find people his age to act out his fantasy of being a ninja (well, duh...).
Our wanna-be ninja/nut case informed police that his 4-year-old son was being looked after by his mother while he was "playing ninja."
However, police found that the man's mother was in fact not watching the child. Rather, the air-head in black had left his young son at home alone at 1:30 a.m. while he was out wandering the streets dressed as a ninja warrior.
What can you say, apart from the usual wow...
Pennsylvania -- A 28-year-old man has reportedly been charged with endangering the welfare of a child after leaving his young son at home alone while he was out "practicing being a ninja," according to examiner.com.
The ninja-clad Scottdale resident was allegedly observed by a police officer while wandering the streets in the cold weather (23 degrees Fahrenheit; -5 degrees Celsius) on March 3. When approached he apparently explained that he was "acting out his fantasy of becoming a ninja martial artist".
Not surprisingly, he furthermore explained that it was hard to find people his age to act out his fantasy of being a ninja (well, duh...).
Our wanna-be ninja/nut case informed police that his 4-year-old son was being looked after by his mother while he was "playing ninja."
However, police found that the man's mother was in fact not watching the child. Rather, the air-head in black had left his young son at home alone at 1:30 a.m. while he was out wandering the streets dressed as a ninja warrior.
What can you say, apart from the usual wow...
Friday, March 11, 2011
Accused of Grand Theft
Florida -- A 39-year-old personal trainer from New Port Richey, who is now said to be a karate instructor, has been arrested on charges of billing a gym for workouts he never provided.
The man, who no longer works at that gym, has been charged with grand theft, according to tampabay.com.
But... but... Ummm... Isn't a martial arts instructor supposed to be a person of morals and high ethical standards? We are not supposed to do these kind of things, right? Right....?
The man, who no longer works at that gym, has been charged with grand theft, according to tampabay.com.
But... but... Ummm... Isn't a martial arts instructor supposed to be a person of morals and high ethical standards? We are not supposed to do these kind of things, right? Right....?
Karate Teacher Charged
Update, February 6 2012:
The karate school owner was sentenced to five years on probation after pleading guilty to third degree rape in November 2011.
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Update, November 3 2011:
The Endicott karate teacher has pleaded guilty and charged with rape in the third degree. He will reportedly be sentenced in February, 2012.
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New York -- Police in Endicott said they were searching for more victims after a 39-year-old karate teacher has been charged with rape.
The charges were brought forward following the man's alleged sexual relationship with a 16-year-old student. The girl was also an employee at a the karate studio, according to wicz.com.
The karate school owner was sentenced to five years on probation after pleading guilty to third degree rape in November 2011.
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Update, November 3 2011:
The Endicott karate teacher has pleaded guilty and charged with rape in the third degree. He will reportedly be sentenced in February, 2012.
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New York -- Police in Endicott said they were searching for more victims after a 39-year-old karate teacher has been charged with rape.
The charges were brought forward following the man's alleged sexual relationship with a 16-year-old student. The girl was also an employee at a the karate studio, according to wicz.com.
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.
Sunday, March 06, 2011
Instructor Charged With Sex Crime
Maryland -- The 24-year-old owner of a martial arts studio in Edgewater is accused of having a sexual relationship with a 15-year-old female student he met while teaching in Stevensville, according to hometownannapolis.com.
The Chester resident, who claimed to be not guilty to the charges, allegedly assaulted the victim sexually at his home in March and April of 2010. The man was an instructor at a martial arts school in Stevensville at the time.
The accused is reportedly a black belt holder in taekwondo and open style karate, as well as a purple belt in (Gracie) Brazilian jiu-jitsu.
The Chester resident, who claimed to be not guilty to the charges, allegedly assaulted the victim sexually at his home in March and April of 2010. The man was an instructor at a martial arts school in Stevensville at the time.
The accused is reportedly a black belt holder in taekwondo and open style karate, as well as a purple belt in (Gracie) Brazilian jiu-jitsu.
Saturday, March 05, 2011
Accused of Fraud
UK -- In Northern Ireland, a 47-year-old respected judo coach from Belfast is accused of fraud by falsely claiming Disability Living Allowance while teaching and competing in judo.
The man reportedly came third place in an over-40s section at the Commonwealth Games in 2006, according to belfasttelegraph.co.uk.
The man reportedly came third place in an over-40s section at the Commonwealth Games in 2006, according to belfasttelegraph.co.uk.
A "Blackbelter"
Philippines -- A drunken 31-year-old man, bragging about how he was a "karate expert" and "blackbelter" was reportedly hacked to death with a bolo (a weapon similar to a machete) by his neighbor in a village on the east coast, according to sunstar.com.ph.
The incident took place around 8 p.m. Thursday, local police said. The victim was passing near the residence of his neighbor, on his way home, when he challenged the suspect to a fistfight, bragging about being a "blackbelter".
The suspect grabbed the bladed weapon and hit the victim several times, killing him on the spot, according to police.
The incident took place around 8 p.m. Thursday, local police said. The victim was passing near the residence of his neighbor, on his way home, when he challenged the suspect to a fistfight, bragging about being a "blackbelter".
The suspect grabbed the bladed weapon and hit the victim several times, killing him on the spot, according to police.
Friday, March 04, 2011
Karate Fail
I do know - at least partially - how this feels. Let's put it this way: Not all demonstrations have been a walk in the park... :-)
Drug Test Failed
California -- Following a positive drug test, 32-year-old MMA fighter James (The Sandman) Irvin has been suspended by the California State Athletic Commission, according to tsn.ca.
The fighter's December 2 test reportedly returned positive for an anabolic steroid used to increase muscle growth.
The light-heavyweight fighter have previously failed a drug test after losing to Anderson Silva in Nevada in July 2008.
The fighter's December 2 test reportedly returned positive for an anabolic steroid used to increase muscle growth.
The light-heavyweight fighter have previously failed a drug test after losing to Anderson Silva in Nevada in July 2008.
Karate Instructor Jailed
Florida -- A 26-year-old, former karate instructor from Orlando has been convicted of having sex with one of his students, according to cfnews13.com.
The victim told deputies the instructor had sex with her a number of times at the karate school - starting in 2006. She was reportedly 14 at the time.
The man was sentenced to 14 years in jail after he entered a no contest plea to charges.
The victim told deputies the instructor had sex with her a number of times at the karate school - starting in 2006. She was reportedly 14 at the time.
The man was sentenced to 14 years in jail after he entered a no contest plea to charges.
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