Monday, January 31, 2011
Ninja ... hiding
Four? I can only spot three. Dang! Guess one of these sneaky ninja fellas is really good...
Disability?
Texas -- You will likely find14-year-old J.T. Love from Tulia to be your typical teenage boy in many respects. A straight-A student who likes to read. He takes classes in taekwondo, plays football and likes fishing and hunting.
But, there is something about the boy that makes him unique, though. You see, he was born without hands and feet, and most people would definitely consider this a disability. J.T does not.
Read the rest of this inspirational piece from amarillo.com about a remarkable young man here.
But, there is something about the boy that makes him unique, though. You see, he was born without hands and feet, and most people would definitely consider this a disability. J.T does not.
Read the rest of this inspirational piece from amarillo.com about a remarkable young man here.
Sunday, January 30, 2011
Chasing a Robber
South Carolina -- In the video below, you can see a robber being chased off by a Columbia gas station clerk armed with a samurai sword. The robber was reportedly caught soon after.
If nothing else, it's good to see these weapons being wielded by the good guys for a change...
If nothing else, it's good to see these weapons being wielded by the good guys for a change...
Saturday, January 29, 2011
A Charismatic Individual
Pennsylvania -- Friends and relatives would label him as a young ambitious and charismatic individual -- an active volunteer in the community, a person destined to do big things for Olney (Philadelphia).
However, philly.com says the same 23-year-old is now heading for prison, sentenced for raping two 13-year-old girls reportedly enrolled in his taekwondo class at a city playground.
However, philly.com says the same 23-year-old is now heading for prison, sentenced for raping two 13-year-old girls reportedly enrolled in his taekwondo class at a city playground.
MMA Fighter in Custody
Michigan -- A missing woman, Amy Henslee, has been found dead of apparent gunshot wounds. The woman's body was found along with the body of her friend Tonya Howarth, according to news.yahoo.com.
A 34-year-old MMA fighter, reported to be the cousin of Henslee's husband and co-habitating with Howarth has been arrested and arraigned on two counts of open murder.
A 34-year-old MMA fighter, reported to be the cousin of Henslee's husband and co-habitating with Howarth has been arrested and arraigned on two counts of open murder.
Friday, January 28, 2011
Feared for Her Dad
Dubai -- Gulfnews.com reports about a ten-year-old Indian girl from Deira who allegedly kept quiet about repeated sexual advances by a karate instructor, fearing that the alleged molester would beat up her father.
The young karate student's mother kept the incident under wraps for five months. She recently said allegations about a similar assault against a high school student on a school bus prompted her to share her experience.
The karate instructor was reportedly let off after a warning by the police, the mother said.
The alleged incident took place in September 2010 when the girl complained to her parents that the instructor was touching her inappropriately during karate classes.
The young karate student's mother kept the incident under wraps for five months. She recently said allegations about a similar assault against a high school student on a school bus prompted her to share her experience.
The karate instructor was reportedly let off after a warning by the police, the mother said.
The alleged incident took place in September 2010 when the girl complained to her parents that the instructor was touching her inappropriately during karate classes.
Undressing Student Filmed
Washington -- In Bellingham, a martial arts instructor has been fired from his job and arrested after allegedly trying to take video with a cell phone of a student undressing in a changing room, according to bellinghamherald.com.
The 24-year-old man was reportedly working as an instructor at a karate school when the incident happened Tuesday, January 25. The alleged victim is a 27-year-old woman.
The 24-year-old man was reportedly working as an instructor at a karate school when the incident happened Tuesday, January 25. The alleged victim is a 27-year-old woman.
Karate Power Struggle
Singapore -- Seven clubs affiliated to Singapore karate's national association have been expelled, according to uk.eurosport.yahoo.com.
These clubs reportedly are affiliated with an organisation believed to challenge the authority of the official Singapore Karate-Do Federation (SKF).
A disciplinary committee claimed the other karate union is suspected to seek to "usurp the position of the SKF as the controlling body."
One fighter, who won bronze at the Indonesia Open in 2010 said: "It's unfair, we have trained very hard to reach a high level, and now we can't represent Singapore."
Oh well - politics...
These clubs reportedly are affiliated with an organisation believed to challenge the authority of the official Singapore Karate-Do Federation (SKF).
A disciplinary committee claimed the other karate union is suspected to seek to "usurp the position of the SKF as the controlling body."
One fighter, who won bronze at the Indonesia Open in 2010 said: "It's unfair, we have trained very hard to reach a high level, and now we can't represent Singapore."
Oh well - politics...
Saturday, January 22, 2011
Video: Teacher says
New Jersey -- Here's a great video about the values of karate/martial arts to school kids:
Friday, January 21, 2011
Grandmaster, Abuse Case
Update, February 2012:
The A 68-year-old grandmaster has now been convicted of sexually abusing four girls, aged 6 to 11, during martial arts lessons in Croton-On-Hudson, according to foxnews.com.
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Update, June 2011:
In a nine count indictment, the man has now been charged with sexual abuse against four children. By the way, it says karate instructor here.
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New York -- A 67-year-old kung fu grandmaster has been accused of sexually abusing a young girl in his class at a local kung fu center in Croton-On-Hudson. The man has also been ordered to stay away from another potential victim who has come forward, according to lohud.com.
Furthermore, police said they would be re-interviewing a third family, whose two young daughters alleged the suspect had them touch him two years ago.
The suspect is said to be a former Westchester County police officer.
The A 68-year-old grandmaster has now been convicted of sexually abusing four girls, aged 6 to 11, during martial arts lessons in Croton-On-Hudson, according to foxnews.com.
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Update, June 2011:
In a nine count indictment, the man has now been charged with sexual abuse against four children. By the way, it says karate instructor here.
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New York -- A 67-year-old kung fu grandmaster has been accused of sexually abusing a young girl in his class at a local kung fu center in Croton-On-Hudson. The man has also been ordered to stay away from another potential victim who has come forward, according to lohud.com.
Furthermore, police said they would be re-interviewing a third family, whose two young daughters alleged the suspect had them touch him two years ago.
The suspect is said to be a former Westchester County police officer.
Prostitute Murder
Oklahoma -- A 29-year-old former Marine and MMA fighter has been ordered to stand trial in the shooting deaths of a former reality star and three others in November 2009. The District Attorney said he would be seeking the death penalty for the accused.
The man, who worked at a legal brothel near Carson City, is accused in the deaths of four young people, aged 22 to 32. Two of the female victims were pregnant at the time of the murders.
The victims, who allegedly had been stabbed and shot, were discovered in a burning home in southwest Oklahoma City, according to rgj.com.
The man, who worked at a legal brothel near Carson City, is accused in the deaths of four young people, aged 22 to 32. Two of the female victims were pregnant at the time of the murders.
The victims, who allegedly had been stabbed and shot, were discovered in a burning home in southwest Oklahoma City, according to rgj.com.
Break-in Murder Bid Charge
UK -- (Scotland) Two teenagers (17 and 18) will stand trial accused of trying to kill a martial arts expert after allegedly breaking into his home, according to bbc.co.uk.
The two teenagers are accused of attempted murder the sombo (sambo) fighter at his home in Paisley on July 23, 2010.
They are also alleged to have assaulted the wife of the five-time sombo wrestling champion during the break-in. Both accused deny the charges.
The two teenagers are accused of attempted murder the sombo (sambo) fighter at his home in Paisley on July 23, 2010.
They are also alleged to have assaulted the wife of the five-time sombo wrestling champion during the break-in. Both accused deny the charges.
Accused of More Abuse
Michigan -- A 57-year-old Ann Arbor taekwondo instructor has been charged with sexually assaulting a 12-year-old boy while driving, police said Wednesday.
And now, two more people have come forward claiming they were victimized by the same man, according to freep.com. A man, 19, and a woman have contacted police with allegations that the man molested them when they were younger.
When Michigan State Police investigators searched the man's Scio Township home, they found suspected child pornography, according to annarbor.com.
And now, two more people have come forward claiming they were victimized by the same man, according to freep.com. A man, 19, and a woman have contacted police with allegations that the man molested them when they were younger.
When Michigan State Police investigators searched the man's Scio Township home, they found suspected child pornography, according to annarbor.com.
Manslaughter Charge Dismissed
Nevada -- A judge has dismissed the case against MMA fighter Jason Sindelar, according to lvrj.com. The fighter was originally charged after a June 19 fight at a Las Vegas hotel which ended with his best friend's death.
The case was dismissed following a testimony from a medical examiner who could not say with any certainty that the fight caused the death of the victim.
It was testified that the victim, a former football player, had lethal levels of Ecstasy, with alcohol and cocaine in his system.
The case was dismissed following a testimony from a medical examiner who could not say with any certainty that the fight caused the death of the victim.
It was testified that the victim, a former football player, had lethal levels of Ecstasy, with alcohol and cocaine in his system.
Thursday, January 20, 2011
War Criminal, Karate Expert
Canada -- A 52-year-old man, recently arrested in Lethbridge, Alberta, is wanted in Guatemala in the killing of 251 men, women and children during the civil war in the early 1980s, according to cbc.ca.
The man, described as a karate expert and living in Riverside, California, has both Canadian and American citizenship. He was reportedly arrested on charges he is facing in the U.S. for making a false statement relating to naturalization and unlawful procurement of citizenship or naturalization.
The man, described as a karate expert and living in Riverside, California, has both Canadian and American citizenship. He was reportedly arrested on charges he is facing in the U.S. for making a false statement relating to naturalization and unlawful procurement of citizenship or naturalization.
Sunday, January 16, 2011
Instructor Arrested
California -- A 37-year-old taekwondo and hapkido instructor has been arrested and charged with molesting a young teenager three years ago, according to montereyherald.com.
Police said the suspect was booked on charges of lewd and lascivious acts with a child under 14 and recurring sexual conduct with a minor.
Police said the suspect was booked on charges of lewd and lascivious acts with a child under 14 and recurring sexual conduct with a minor.
Thursday, January 13, 2011
Doggy Style Ninja
It's a dog's life apparently... Being a sharp dressed ninja-dog and keeping a straight face must be pretty hard work :-)
Former TKD Champ Faces Charges
Singapore -- In 1993, at the age of 22, he won the country's first taekwondo SEA Games gold medal.
The former champion, now 39 years old, has been hit with 7 charges for vice-related offences and 18 charges related to corruption, according to straitstimes.com.
The former champion, now 39 years old, has been hit with 7 charges for vice-related offences and 18 charges related to corruption, according to straitstimes.com.
Tuesday, January 11, 2011
"Cun-Fu-Ningulus"
New York -- Ian Kerner, a "sexpert" based in New York claim that men can improve their oral sex skills by comparing their cunnilingus style to martial arts, according to yourtango.com. And no, in case you wonder, oral here does not imply talking about it...
Any idea what this grappling style of marital arts is called? Tongue fu? Tai sheet? No? In any case, I bed you want to read more about it :-)
Any idea what this grappling style of marital arts is called? Tongue fu? Tai sheet? No? In any case, I bed you want to read more about it :-)
Monday, January 10, 2011
"Extensive Martial Arts Experience"
Extensive martial arts experience... What's that? The über deadly black belt level (aka. expert)?
Colorado -- Eagle police recently arrested a 30-year-old serial burglary suspect who was in the Boulder area, according to dailycamera.com.
Prior to his arrest, police officials sent a message to his Facebook friends notifying them that police officers were searching for the suspect.
Police reportedly had warned his 120-some Facebook friends that they should not let the man hide out with them because it would be considered harboring a fugitive. Police also warned that the man was known to carry "knives, throwing stars and has extensive martial arts experience."
Colorado -- Eagle police recently arrested a 30-year-old serial burglary suspect who was in the Boulder area, according to dailycamera.com.
Prior to his arrest, police officials sent a message to his Facebook friends notifying them that police officers were searching for the suspect.
Police reportedly had warned his 120-some Facebook friends that they should not let the man hide out with them because it would be considered harboring a fugitive. Police also warned that the man was known to carry "knives, throwing stars and has extensive martial arts experience."
A break in the case came when a homeowner caught the burglar in the act and the suspect left his bag at the scene. The bag contained Arment's name, according to police, helping them identify him as a suspect.
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