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.
Monday, November 29, 2010
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.
Thursday, October 28, 2010
Nailing It
China -- To paraphrase Monty Python - "And now, for something completely else" - here's a brief article about kung fu expert Li Xin performing a head stand on top of a nail...
Impressive? You bet. Will I be doing this? Nah, I suppose I'll simply pass on this one. It does look rather painful, thank you very much :-)
Impressive? You bet. Will I be doing this? Nah, I suppose I'll simply pass on this one. It does look rather painful, thank you very much :-)
Martial Arts and Pot
California -- A Vista medical marijuana dispensary was raided by authorities in September 2009 and the former owner, 46, has pleaded guilty to a felony charge of growing the drug, according to signonsandiego.com.
The man, who opened the dispensary in Vista in 2009, is reportedly also the owner of martial arts school/studio.
The man, who opened the dispensary in Vista in 2009, is reportedly also the owner of martial arts school/studio.
Friday, October 22, 2010
DUI Arrest
Hawaii -- Well-known MMA fighter Chris Leben has reportedly been arrested in Hawaii for allegedly driving under the influence, according to headlineplanet.com.
It was reported that the fighter lost control of his truck and crashed into a wall on a Freeway just prior to 2 a.m. Allegedly, he was also driving without a license and without insurance.
It was reported that the fighter lost control of his truck and crashed into a wall on a Freeway just prior to 2 a.m. Allegedly, he was also driving without a license and without insurance.
Sunday, October 17, 2010
MA, Disabilities and Children
I believe the art in question here is hapkido, even though karate is also mentioned.
In any case - this is another proof of how our arts, properly taught and promoted, can be beneficial on a number of levels for so many people.
Saturday, October 16, 2010
New Jersey's Finest
New Jersey -- A 25-year-old Plainfield police officer is facing charges of driving while intoxicated, aggravated assault on a police officer, resisting arrest and obstruction of justice following an early october incident in Bloomfield.
The young man is reportedly the son of a Plainfield Police Captain, with whom he also works at a mixed martial arts academy, a tae kwon do training center (eh... OK?) in Dunellen, according to dailyrecord.com.
The young man is reportedly the son of a Plainfield Police Captain, with whom he also works at a mixed martial arts academy, a tae kwon do training center (eh... OK?) in Dunellen, according to dailyrecord.com.
"Marital Arts" Fighting
China -- While the majority "marital arts" fighting begin after the knots have been tied, this doesn't always seem to be the case.
Two Chinese kung fu sisters, Xiao Lin and her sister Yin (penned as experts, of course) claim they will not get married until their suitors has proven worthy by beating them in combat, according to metro.co.uk.
It is evidently an option to choose between open-hand combat or any weapon the suitors may wish. However the sisters say they won't be holding back. "If they can't beat us, they aren't worthy," 22-year-old Lin says.
A three-day "fighting festival" will allegedly be held in Foushan. The sisters will be masked throughout the challenges, so the men must risk life and limb without even knowing what their potential brides-to-be look like.
Let me see if I get this right...
First you risk getting your furry behind whooped royally. Then, if you win, you may claim your prize without really knowing what it looks like? What if the sisters here end up being butt ugly? Will a "Thank's but no thank's" or running for cover lead to a violent rematch of sort?
I guess I'll be more than happy to pass on this one :-)
Two Chinese kung fu sisters, Xiao Lin and her sister Yin (penned as experts, of course) claim they will not get married until their suitors has proven worthy by beating them in combat, according to metro.co.uk.
It is evidently an option to choose between open-hand combat or any weapon the suitors may wish. However the sisters say they won't be holding back. "If they can't beat us, they aren't worthy," 22-year-old Lin says.
A three-day "fighting festival" will allegedly be held in Foushan. The sisters will be masked throughout the challenges, so the men must risk life and limb without even knowing what their potential brides-to-be look like.
Let me see if I get this right...
First you risk getting your furry behind whooped royally. Then, if you win, you may claim your prize without really knowing what it looks like? What if the sisters here end up being butt ugly? Will a "Thank's but no thank's" or running for cover lead to a violent rematch of sort?
I guess I'll be more than happy to pass on this one :-)
Released From Jail
Virginia -- A former Roanoke police officer and accused bank robber -- described as a cage fighter with a "light switch" temper, an arsenal of weapons, and plans to kill police officers and county sheriff's deputies -- has been set free as prosecutors moved to drop the charges against him.
The man was arrested July 1 and was awaiting a scheduled trial on November 3, according to roanoke.com.
The DA in charge said he had not received important evidence from federal investigators, who reportedly were still looking into the case.
The man was arrested July 1 and was awaiting a scheduled trial on November 3, according to roanoke.com.
The DA in charge said he had not received important evidence from federal investigators, who reportedly were still looking into the case.
In Need of Kung Fu
Oh dear... I'm afraid this person here will be out of luck. This individual will soon realize that the only effective counter against the deadly "ninjas" is the equally lethal "nunchucks" known as dumbchucks or numbnuts.
Never mind that it is really no plural s-ending in Japanese - like: one ninja, several ninja - and that the proper term is nunchaku. That's just boring details :-)
Never mind that it is really no plural s-ending in Japanese - like: one ninja, several ninja - and that the proper term is nunchaku. That's just boring details :-)
Wednesday, October 13, 2010
Self-Proclaimed Weirdness
Let's see now... What do we have in this story from San Antonio, Texas? Some weird stuff indeed.
Does someone else perhaps get a nagging feeling there's something amiss here?
Any how, the actions reportedly include a self-proclaimed MMA fighter (aged 26); a 44 year old alleged victim befriending him at a sports bar; the two men playing video games (really?) at the victim's home; and the alleged robber knocking his new found "friend" out and taking off with $2,000 in cash from the home.
Does someone else perhaps get a nagging feeling there's something amiss here?
Any how, the actions reportedly include a self-proclaimed MMA fighter (aged 26); a 44 year old alleged victim befriending him at a sports bar; the two men playing video games (really?) at the victim's home; and the alleged robber knocking his new found "friend" out and taking off with $2,000 in cash from the home.
Stupid, "Deadly Weapons"
Guam -- Two fighters, both co-defendants in a felony assault case, will be allowed to participate in an MMA event on November 13, according to guampdn.com.
The two men allegedly attacked a group of men in a Tumon karaoke bar February 6. One of the men allegedly hit a man in the face with a fire extinguisher, then attempted to stomp on his head. His "partner" allegedly attacked two other men.
Since the two men are trained in mixed martial arts, their hands and feet can be considered "deadly weapons," according to court documents.
The two men allegedly attacked a group of men in a Tumon karaoke bar February 6. One of the men allegedly hit a man in the face with a fire extinguisher, then attempted to stomp on his head. His "partner" allegedly attacked two other men.
Since the two men are trained in mixed martial arts, their hands and feet can be considered "deadly weapons," according to court documents.
Tuesday, October 12, 2010
Booze, Cannabis and Martial Arts
Sparring and doing martial arts in state like this ... how utterly stupid.
New Zealand -- An evening with cannabis, home brew and martial arts Father's Day 2009 ended with a man stabbed to death in the West Coast settlement of Kumara.
A 55-year man is on trial for stabbing another man on September 7, 2009, inflicting a fatal knife wound to the heart, according to stuff.co.nz.
The case prosecutor said the defendant and the deceased were interested in martial arts and sparred on occasions, as they did that night.
New Zealand -- An evening with cannabis, home brew and martial arts Father's Day 2009 ended with a man stabbed to death in the West Coast settlement of Kumara.
A 55-year man is on trial for stabbing another man on September 7, 2009, inflicting a fatal knife wound to the heart, according to stuff.co.nz.
The case prosecutor said the defendant and the deceased were interested in martial arts and sparred on occasions, as they did that night.
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