Is this for real ... seriously? I mean, can anyone be this totally messed up?
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Nevada -- In order to make her daughter obtain the "ideal weight" for MMA (Mixed Martial Arts), a Las Vegas man allegedly chained her to a bed and beat her with a wooden stick.
Police who arrested the father, said he kept her chained on and off for two weeks in order to keep her from the kitchen.
Claiming her daughter was 25 pounds overweight, the man reportedly believed he was acting in his daughter's best interest, according to wwmt.com.
Tuesday, January 27, 2009
Monday, January 26, 2009
He Sees Possibilities
I urge you to read this article! In particular about how this man's teacher pinpoints the very essence and beauty of teaching martial arts properly.
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Canada -- 49-year-old Randy Kurzeniski lost complete sight in both eyes six years ago, according to canada.com. Since then, the orange belt has gained an understanding of himself through karate and winning several titles with perfect scores in weapons kata (forms).
"You have other treasures, and that's the beauty of the martial arts world," he said. "We have four other senses, and focusing on the others - auditory and tactile - those are truly treasures."
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Canada -- 49-year-old Randy Kurzeniski lost complete sight in both eyes six years ago, according to canada.com. Since then, the orange belt has gained an understanding of himself through karate and winning several titles with perfect scores in weapons kata (forms).
"You have other treasures, and that's the beauty of the martial arts world," he said. "We have four other senses, and focusing on the others - auditory and tactile - those are truly treasures."
Fighting, a Part of Life
Florida -- Bradley Schneider from Miami was born with Down syndrome. For him and his mother, fighting is not simply a part of karate, but also a part of life, according to cbs4.com.
Bradley's passion for martial arts has earned him a black belt. And just because he has Down syndrome doesn't mean he has special needs. He says there's more to the art than the physical things. "Focus on what you are doing," he said.
The 19-year-old has so much skill, he's even taking on some teaching at the studio. He's showing younger kids that they can achieve anything they put their minds to.
Bradley's passion for martial arts has earned him a black belt. And just because he has Down syndrome doesn't mean he has special needs. He says there's more to the art than the physical things. "Focus on what you are doing," he said.
The 19-year-old has so much skill, he's even taking on some teaching at the studio. He's showing younger kids that they can achieve anything they put their minds to.
Accused of Molesting Minor
Florida -- A local South Fort Myers karate instructor is accused of molesting a minor between the ages of 12 and 16, according to news-press.com.
The 36-year-old instructor is a Cape Coral resident and third-degree black belt. He was the chief instructor at a karate school which closed January 17, allegedly because of financial reasons.
The 36-year-old instructor is a Cape Coral resident and third-degree black belt. He was the chief instructor at a karate school which closed January 17, allegedly because of financial reasons.
Finding Focus With Karate
Canada -- Eighteen-year-old Duncan Wessels from Metchosin, BC was diagnosed with autism and ADD (Attention Deficit Disorder) as a child and he took up karate in the fourth grade after sitting in on a class, according to bclocalnews.com.
Through studying karate he has learned to use the sport as an outlet. "When things are stressful, it relaxes me," he said.
"Moralistically karate has helped me out a lot," he said. "It has given me self-confidence, discipline and respect."
Through studying karate he has learned to use the sport as an outlet. "When things are stressful, it relaxes me," he said.
"Moralistically karate has helped me out a lot," he said. "It has given me self-confidence, discipline and respect."
Wednesday, January 21, 2009
Accused of Molestating Boys
California -- A 36-year-old Burbank taekwondo instructor has been arrested January 6 on suspicion of molesting two boys.
Now, Burbank police are saying that there may be more victims out there, according to cbs2.com.
Now, Burbank police are saying that there may be more victims out there, according to cbs2.com.
Sword Attack on Girlfriend
Well, well - what have we got here, if not another nut-case "martial arts expert" with anger management problems. Probably too much t'ai chi...
Florida -- A 37-year-old man has been charged with attempted murder after attacking his partner with a samurai sword, according to tampabay.com. His girlfriend, 39, feigned she was dead to prevent her partner to slash her again with the sword.
The woman was able to escape the home in Clearwater after being cut in the forehead late Sunday night around 11 p.m., according to reports.
The man has previously been arrested two times for domestic battery against the woman (August 2005 and October 2006). Both charges were later dropped, according to court records.
Florida -- A 37-year-old man has been charged with attempted murder after attacking his partner with a samurai sword, according to tampabay.com. His girlfriend, 39, feigned she was dead to prevent her partner to slash her again with the sword.
The woman was able to escape the home in Clearwater after being cut in the forehead late Sunday night around 11 p.m., according to reports.
The man has previously been arrested two times for domestic battery against the woman (August 2005 and October 2006). Both charges were later dropped, according to court records.
Monson Arrested
North Carolina -- Jeff Monson, the 37-year-old MMA fighter wanted on suspicion of spray-painting the Washington State Capitol Legislative building, has been arrested by authorities.
He was allegedly brought in after trashing a girlfriend's home and grabbing the woman following an argument over the weekend, according to theolympian.com.
Another stand-up citizen and prime martial arts role model it seems...
He was allegedly brought in after trashing a girlfriend's home and grabbing the woman following an argument over the weekend, according to theolympian.com.
Another stand-up citizen and prime martial arts role model it seems...
Boxer With Self-Defense Move
Ireland -- 42-year-old former British world boxing champion Steve Collins told a court in November how he had used a 'martial arts self defence manoeuvre', according to rte.ie.
Collins claimed he used the technique on a doorman at the National Boxing Stadium in Dublin in June 2006 after after being refused entry through a VIP entrance. He also claimed he did not punch the man.
Mr Collins told the jury he 'knew what he was talking about' when it came to the issue of self-defense. He said he had been taught by a 'California martial arts expert' and that he used a special technique to break the doorman's grip.
Collins claimed he used the technique on a doorman at the National Boxing Stadium in Dublin in June 2006 after after being refused entry through a VIP entrance. He also claimed he did not punch the man.
Mr Collins told the jury he 'knew what he was talking about' when it came to the issue of self-defense. He said he had been taught by a 'California martial arts expert' and that he used a special technique to break the doorman's grip.
Monday, January 19, 2009
"US Marshal" Arts Expert
There are absolutely "martial arts experts" I wouldn't trust. And I would guess these are the ones who would be the cream of the crop (or the bottom of the dung if you prefer): The ones who says so themselves ... "I'm a martial arts expert." Oh dear me :-)
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Washington D.C: The dcexaminer.com reported about a man who has been charged with impersonating a U.S. Marshal. I urge you to read this story in full to realize just how weird these nutcases can be.
Sporting a U.S. Marshal Service hat and jacket, the 58-year-old weirdo -- who later claimed he "wanted to make a difference" and that he was a "martial arts expert" -- was reportedly caught trying to buy insignia clothing at the agency's headquarters in Arlington (Virginia).
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Washington D.C: The dcexaminer.com reported about a man who has been charged with impersonating a U.S. Marshal. I urge you to read this story in full to realize just how weird these nutcases can be.
Sporting a U.S. Marshal Service hat and jacket, the 58-year-old weirdo -- who later claimed he "wanted to make a difference" and that he was a "martial arts expert" -- was reportedly caught trying to buy insignia clothing at the agency's headquarters in Arlington (Virginia).
Saturday, January 17, 2009
"Mortal Kombat" Sentence
Yeah, sure ... the "18-year-old martial arts expert" syndrome. How about a drunk martial arts idiot?
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Colorado -- An 18-year-old man, claiming to be a martial-arts expert, was recently sentenced to 36 years in prison, according to cbsnews.com
The drunken young man and his 17-year-old girlfriend were baby-sitting the a child on December 6, 2007. The couple reportedly kicked, hit and slammed the teenage girl's 7-year-old half-sister to the floor - apparently acting out the video game "Mortal Kombat".
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Colorado -- An 18-year-old man, claiming to be a martial-arts expert, was recently sentenced to 36 years in prison, according to cbsnews.com
The drunken young man and his 17-year-old girlfriend were baby-sitting the a child on December 6, 2007. The couple reportedly kicked, hit and slammed the teenage girl's 7-year-old half-sister to the floor - apparently acting out the video game "Mortal Kombat".
Friday, January 16, 2009
Fugitive Cage Fighter
Canada -- A 20-year-old fugitive Colorado cage fighter and former state champion wrestler living illegally in Canada, has been detained by authorities.
The man is said to have beaten up his 37-year-old girlfriend, who met the man online, two days after she paid a $5,000 bond to free him.
The man repeatedly snuck across the border even though he had been instructed by authorities that his U.S. criminal record made him inadmissible to Canada, according to canada.com in November 2008.
The man is said to have beaten up his 37-year-old girlfriend, who met the man online, two days after she paid a $5,000 bond to free him.
The man repeatedly snuck across the border even though he had been instructed by authorities that his U.S. criminal record made him inadmissible to Canada, according to canada.com in November 2008.
Mixed Martial Arts Graffiti
Washington -- MMA fighter and grappling expert Jeff "The Snowman" Monson is a self-declared anarchist. The 37-year-old Olympia fighter has now been hit with a malicious mischief charge after spray-painting an anarchist symbol on the state Capitol, according to theolympian.com.
The charges are reportedly based on photographs published in a December 2008 edition of a well-known sports magazine. The graffiti was sprayed on columns on the north side of the Capitol on November 26.
The charges are reportedly based on photographs published in a December 2008 edition of a well-known sports magazine. The graffiti was sprayed on columns on the north side of the Capitol on November 26.
Tuesday, January 13, 2009
Defibrillator Saves Student
New Jersey -- Three township police officers and a local karate instructor are credited with saving the life of a 13-year-old boy who went into cardiac arrest during karate class Saturday morning in Hamilton, acording to nj.com.
The boy was participating in exercises at karate institute around 11:30 a.m. Without warning, he fell to the floor unresponsive in front of the class.
The female instructor could not detect the young student's pulse, so she started performing CPR while a 911 call was made.
Three officers arriving shortly after applied a defibrillator. After one shock, the boy's heart restarted.
The boy was participating in exercises at karate institute around 11:30 a.m. Without warning, he fell to the floor unresponsive in front of the class.
The female instructor could not detect the young student's pulse, so she started performing CPR while a 911 call was made.
Three officers arriving shortly after applied a defibrillator. After one shock, the boy's heart restarted.
Schoolboy Dies in Siberia
Russia -- A schoolboy collapsed and died during a Kudo martial arts competition in the southwest Siberian city of Kemerovo, according to en.rian.ru.
The Fifteen-year-old competitor of Novosibirsk lost consciousness during a fight and he died in spite of being given first aid.
The Fifteen-year-old competitor of Novosibirsk lost consciousness during a fight and he died in spite of being given first aid.
Friday, January 09, 2009
"Rampage" Pleaded Guilty
California -- Former MMA champion Quinton Jackson recently pleaded guilty to felony police evasion against traffic in addition to a misdemeanor reckless driving.
30-year-old "Rampage" was ordered to complete community service for leading the Costa Mesa police on a chase in which he rammed three cars on July 15, narrowly missing pedestrians and cyclists.
The mixed martial arts fighter apologized for his actions and claimed he was delirious from a lack of sleep and food when he fled police.
30-year-old "Rampage" was ordered to complete community service for leading the Costa Mesa police on a chase in which he rammed three cars on July 15, narrowly missing pedestrians and cyclists.
The mixed martial arts fighter apologized for his actions and claimed he was delirious from a lack of sleep and food when he fled police.
MA "Expert" Accused of Rape
UK -- A 39-year old shooting instructor and former martial arts competitor from Chobham is accused of raping a nurse in a kitchen while her toddler was in the next room, according to getsurrey.co.uk.
The 44-year-old victim was allegedly grabbed around the throat and shoved backwards so hard that the glass door of an oven was shattered to pieces.
She said the defendant was a martial arts enthusiast who previously had competed on a national level. Jurors were told the alleged sex attack happened on September 20, 2006, while the woman was living on a houseboat.
The 44-year-old victim was allegedly grabbed around the throat and shoved backwards so hard that the glass door of an oven was shattered to pieces.
She said the defendant was a martial arts enthusiast who previously had competed on a national level. Jurors were told the alleged sex attack happened on September 20, 2006, while the woman was living on a houseboat.
Nothing Stops Her
Texas -- 9-year-old Cat Farrior lacks chest muscles, but that doesn't let stop her from taking home trophies in the art of the bo (a martial arts staff), according to newsok.com.
The sixth-grader has turned martial arts practice into her own physical education component after other sports activities reportedly failed her.
The karate student was born with a rare condition called Poland's syndrome, in which chest muscles are absent or underdeveloped.
Her instructor planted the idea of studying the bo staff in the youngster's mind since she couldn't spar for fear of dislocating her shoulder.
The sixth-grader has turned martial arts practice into her own physical education component after other sports activities reportedly failed her.
The karate student was born with a rare condition called Poland's syndrome, in which chest muscles are absent or underdeveloped.
Her instructor planted the idea of studying the bo staff in the youngster's mind since she couldn't spar for fear of dislocating her shoulder.
Potbelly "Ninja"
Florida -- Luckily it's back to the regular ninja stupidity again after a brief stint with quite insane naked MMA activities :-)
A man, dressed in a black ninja outfit, was caught on surveillance cameras trying to steal the ATM machines outside a bank on December 29 (2008) and then another bank on January 6, according to palmbeachpost.com.
Would you be the least surprised if I told you the man - sporting a "noticeable pot belly", according to reports - was unsuccessful both times?
A man, dressed in a black ninja outfit, was caught on surveillance cameras trying to steal the ATM machines outside a bank on December 29 (2008) and then another bank on January 6, according to palmbeachpost.com.
Would you be the least surprised if I told you the man - sporting a "noticeable pot belly", according to reports - was unsuccessful both times?
Wednesday, January 07, 2009
First Talk - Then Fight...
Florida -- One New Year's Day, a discussion about martial arts and "extensive knowledge" of the art supposedly led to physical violence, according to naplesnews.com.
A 46-year-old South Fort Myers man ended up in hospital five days later with severe injuries, as a result of the altercation.
The victim told officials a man, known to him only by a first name, beat him after he turned to watch a television about 9 p.m. in a bar. Reports says the victim was punched on the right side of the face and head and knocked to the ground.
Once on the ground, he was repeatedly kicked and punched in the face, back and rib cage by the attacker, according to the report.
A 46-year-old South Fort Myers man ended up in hospital five days later with severe injuries, as a result of the altercation.
The victim told officials a man, known to him only by a first name, beat him after he turned to watch a television about 9 p.m. in a bar. Reports says the victim was punched on the right side of the face and head and knocked to the ground.
Once on the ground, he was repeatedly kicked and punched in the face, back and rib cage by the attacker, according to the report.
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