California -- A 27-year-old professional MMA fighter was reportedly arrested in Ventura recently, according to keyt.com. The man was suspected of stealing a woman's car, according to police.
When approached by police officers, the MMA fighter attempted to evade arrest and fight the officers. He was reportedly tased and taken into custody.
Wednesday, April 13, 2011
Tuesday, April 12, 2011
Suspected Sexual Assault
Canada -- Vancouverite.com says a Nevada, USA based MMA fighter, 28, was arrested and charged with sexually assaulting a 21-year-old woman in London.
The MMA fighter was training at a training center in London when police reportedly walked in and asked to see him, according to lfpress.com.
The MMA fighter was training at a training center in London when police reportedly walked in and asked to see him, according to lfpress.com.
Monday, April 11, 2011
Chokie-Dokie
The "crappler" said the reason he choked his 26-year-old girlfriend three times until she passed out on March 20, 2010, was simply to stop her attacking him, according to stuff.co.nz.
Saturday, April 09, 2011
Fight for Kisses
Ha, ha, a brilliant commercial here - totally worth seeing. A diaper-dan fighter for sure :-)
An Amazing Recovery
Arizona -- When Darla Loy, 28 at the time, was diagnosed with 'Mixed Connective Tissue Disease' (MCTD), an autoimmune disorders akin to Lupus, her doctor told her that she needed to take pain medication, anti-inflammatories and steroids - probably for the rest of her life.
The reply from the woman was simply that it was not going to happen, according to sandspringsleader.com.
Rather, the determined woman started her own research and began fighting back - eventually taking up karate at the same place her young son was a student.
Her determination, changes in diet and karate workouts soon helped her begin to lose weight and she found her confidence was restored. She was indeed able to do without the medications to the amazement of her doctor.
After getting a passion for karate, she advanced to aerobic style kick-boxing, before finally going into the ring as a full-fledged kick-boxer.
I urge you to read this truly inspirational story about a woman with a remarkable fighting spirit.
The reply from the woman was simply that it was not going to happen, according to sandspringsleader.com.
Rather, the determined woman started her own research and began fighting back - eventually taking up karate at the same place her young son was a student.
Her determination, changes in diet and karate workouts soon helped her begin to lose weight and she found her confidence was restored. She was indeed able to do without the medications to the amazement of her doctor.
After getting a passion for karate, she advanced to aerobic style kick-boxing, before finally going into the ring as a full-fledged kick-boxer.
I urge you to read this truly inspirational story about a woman with a remarkable fighting spirit.
A Great KarateKid
UK -- Reading about 7-year-old karate student David Agba here from St Mary's Island, really is the kind of stuff that helps me maintain a continued belief in the human race.
The big-hearted lad was reportedly so moved when he learned about the tsunami and earthquake in Japan and all the troubles the Japanese people were facing that he decided to sell some of his birthday presents in order to raise money and help out.
In order to further boost his fundraising efforts, the school-boy showed off some of his karate skills to friends and neighbors on the island ... for a small fee.
What a sweet gesture! Son, you are truly a shining example for the rest of us to follow :-)
The big-hearted lad was reportedly so moved when he learned about the tsunami and earthquake in Japan and all the troubles the Japanese people were facing that he decided to sell some of his birthday presents in order to raise money and help out.
In order to further boost his fundraising efforts, the school-boy showed off some of his karate skills to friends and neighbors on the island ... for a small fee.
What a sweet gesture! Son, you are truly a shining example for the rest of us to follow :-)
Friday, April 08, 2011
Spoof Commercials
Here's a great and very funny site with some excellent takes on martial arts commercials from "Grand Master Pete". "Source Yung Kwang Gojo Soo Fu Do" ... you gotta love it! These guys have the business side of things down to a T :-)
Confuse-Us Speaks #21
UK -- It appears that judo might not be a martial art after all? Kind of surprising, at least to yours truly. I could have sworn it was when we last had a count...
The well informed (that was a joke) reporters at kidderminstershuttle.co.uk seems to indicate the above, by stating: "Black belts in judo are much more rare than in martial arts, (...)"
So now you know boys and girls. If you do judo, you're into a great sport obviously, but not martial arts ... at least according to a British media representative. Reporters... Yay!
The well informed (that was a joke) reporters at kidderminstershuttle.co.uk seems to indicate the above, by stating: "Black belts in judo are much more rare than in martial arts, (...)"
So now you know boys and girls. If you do judo, you're into a great sport obviously, but not martial arts ... at least according to a British media representative. Reporters... Yay!
Thursday, April 07, 2011
Cookie-Fu
The Geekdads over at wired.com reports about a dice-based game which appears to be what the good kung-fu doctor ordered: Cookie Fu!
The game was apparently released in 2002 and is reported to have quite a number of fans. The producers, Blue Kabuto, have reworked and tweaked the game, and it was re-released in 2010.
The game was apparently released in 2002 and is reported to have quite a number of fans. The producers, Blue Kabuto, have reworked and tweaked the game, and it was re-released in 2010.
Lewd Acts, Instructor Arrested
California -- A 31-year-old man has been arrested in Auburn on charges of committing lewd acts with a 14-year-old student, according to fox40.com.
The man reportedly teaches martial arts in Auburn. He is allegedly both competing in martial arts (MMA) as a professional athlete, as well as being an ordained minister.
The man reportedly teaches martial arts in Auburn. He is allegedly both competing in martial arts (MMA) as a professional athlete, as well as being an ordained minister.
Wednesday, April 06, 2011
Kung Fu Assault
Dubai -- A heath inspector was left with permanent disabilities after three Chinese staff members at a bodybuilding and kung fu club assaulted the man November 23, 2010.
The three attackers have now been sentenced to jail for the assault and will be deported after serving the sentence.
The inspector went to a gym in Muraqqabat and issued a physician working on the premises with a written notice for bad health and safety related matters, like cans of expired foods, bad odors, smoking indoors and unsatisfactory sanitary conditions. On a previous visit, the business had been given a verbal warning.
You can read more here about similar antics of "certified" Martial Arts Maniacs.
The three attackers have now been sentenced to jail for the assault and will be deported after serving the sentence.
The inspector went to a gym in Muraqqabat and issued a physician working on the premises with a written notice for bad health and safety related matters, like cans of expired foods, bad odors, smoking indoors and unsatisfactory sanitary conditions. On a previous visit, the business had been given a verbal warning.
You can read more here about similar antics of "certified" Martial Arts Maniacs.
Gunned Down, MMA Fighter
California -- An American, 25-year-old MMA fighter and his 28-year-old friend were both gunned down in what was describes as an execution-style killing on the Mexican border, according to nbcsandiego.com.
Authorities in Mexico said the men were waiting in their company truck while waiting to cross into the U.S. before dawn at the San Ysidro border crossing Monday morning.
The two victims were carpooling from from their Tijuana homes into work in San Diego when they were shot and killed.
A gunman reportedly walked up to the company truck truck with U.S. (California) license plates and opened fire, killing both men as they sat in traffic.
Their employer in San Diego described the victims as diligent workers who had moved to the Mexican border city so they could afford to live on the beach, according to daytondailynews.coml.
"These were good guys," the employer said. "Obviously no one deserves to die like this, but these were good guys."
Authorities in Mexico said the men were waiting in their company truck while waiting to cross into the U.S. before dawn at the San Ysidro border crossing Monday morning.
The two victims were carpooling from from their Tijuana homes into work in San Diego when they were shot and killed.
A gunman reportedly walked up to the company truck truck with U.S. (California) license plates and opened fire, killing both men as they sat in traffic.
Their employer in San Diego described the victims as diligent workers who had moved to the Mexican border city so they could afford to live on the beach, according to daytondailynews.coml.
"These were good guys," the employer said. "Obviously no one deserves to die like this, but these were good guys."
Judoka, Positive Drug Test
Hungary -- It has now been confirmed that the drug test 'B' sample done on a 22-year-old Hungarian judoka is positive, according to the Hungarian Judo Association and usatoday.com.
As previously reported, the drug test was taken after the fighter won gold in his weight division at the World Cup held in Budapest in February. Furthermore, the man also tested positive in January after a competition in Baku, Azerbaijan. He tested positive for stanozolol, a steroid.
As previously reported, the drug test was taken after the fighter won gold in his weight division at the World Cup held in Budapest in February. Furthermore, the man also tested positive in January after a competition in Baku, Azerbaijan. He tested positive for stanozolol, a steroid.
Sunday, April 03, 2011
Kung-Flu Fighting
Everybody was kung flu fighting...
Texas -- Through a campaign called "Flu Fighters Tour", the Department of State Health Services in Texas is reportedly teaching kids how to stay germ-free, using music and kung fu style movies.
Across the state, 40 schools is provided a the chance to learn protection against flu, like staying home while you're sick and washing the hands properly, according to cbs19.tv.
Texas -- Through a campaign called "Flu Fighters Tour", the Department of State Health Services in Texas is reportedly teaching kids how to stay germ-free, using music and kung fu style movies.
Across the state, 40 schools is provided a the chance to learn protection against flu, like staying home while you're sick and washing the hands properly, according to cbs19.tv.
Friday, April 01, 2011
Lack of Karate Discipline?
UK -- A karate-trained, 17-year-old youth, reportedly used his martial arts skills against a 70-year-old man, according to thisissouthdevon.co.uk.
A courtroom in Exeter heard the teenager claimed his actions were purely self-defense while he explained how he protected himself against an attack by a the senior citizen in Torquay.
The young defendant admitted he had punched the older man and that he had used a martial arts move to stop him getting up off the ground on July 30, 2010.
The teenager told the court that he had done boxing and karate training and boxing in the past and all of them teach discipline and self-defense.
My thought is that it is one thing to be taught discipline - another thing all together is showing it. Beating down a 70-year-old man i "self-defense"... Right...
A courtroom in Exeter heard the teenager claimed his actions were purely self-defense while he explained how he protected himself against an attack by a the senior citizen in Torquay.
The young defendant admitted he had punched the older man and that he had used a martial arts move to stop him getting up off the ground on July 30, 2010.
The teenager told the court that he had done boxing and karate training and boxing in the past and all of them teach discipline and self-defense.
My thought is that it is one thing to be taught discipline - another thing all together is showing it. Beating down a 70-year-old man i "self-defense"... Right...
Finnish Fines
Finland -- A District Court in the Finnish capitol Helsinki has handed down sentences to one young man and three young women in connection with the mass brawl which occurred at an amusement park in June 2010.
The man - said to be a martial arts expert who has competed at national level - received a 50-day suspended prison term after he was found guilty on three charges of assault, according to hs.fi.
The brawl escalated into a mass fight, and it apparently began with some queue-jumping on one of the rides at the amusement park.
The man - said to be a martial arts expert who has competed at national level - received a 50-day suspended prison term after he was found guilty on three charges of assault, according to hs.fi.
The brawl escalated into a mass fight, and it apparently began with some queue-jumping on one of the rides at the amusement park.
Fighter Facing Murder Charges
Minnesota -- A 28-year-old co-founder and trainer of a Watertown MMA team is facing murder charges after an alcohol-fueled assault in a bar parking lot two weeks ago, according to police.
The altercation reportedly took place about 3 a.m. in a Watertown parking lot on March 13, according to argusleader.com.
The altercation reportedly took place about 3 a.m. in a Watertown parking lot on March 13, according to argusleader.com.
Thursday, March 31, 2011
Teacher Shot, Killed
Florida -- A 61-year-old world history teacher, who also taught taekwondo, was shot and killed in North Port when he stepped outside to see who rang his doorbell around 10 p.m.
Police said the victim's wife told them there was just gunshots and no conversation, according to wpbf.com. The woman said she saw two people wearing masks and dressed in dark clothes running from the area.
The victim was an original faculty member at a charter middle and high arts school in Palmetto, and he taught taekwondo at the same school. Because of his martial arts skills, he was known around the school as "Master Ellis".
According to bradenton.com 17-year-old Jason, one of the man's taekwondo students said: "He wasn't just a teacher. He was family. He didn't do it for the money. He didn't do it just because it was his job. He loved every single person. He would talk to us as we needed him. He would take time out of his class to talk with us about personal problems."
Second dan black belt Taylor Lesoine, who had been Ellis' student since the seventh grade. said: "Being with a master, it changed me for the better. I owe almost all I am today to Master Ellis."
Too sad...
Police said the victim's wife told them there was just gunshots and no conversation, according to wpbf.com. The woman said she saw two people wearing masks and dressed in dark clothes running from the area.
The victim was an original faculty member at a charter middle and high arts school in Palmetto, and he taught taekwondo at the same school. Because of his martial arts skills, he was known around the school as "Master Ellis".
According to bradenton.com 17-year-old Jason, one of the man's taekwondo students said: "He wasn't just a teacher. He was family. He didn't do it for the money. He didn't do it just because it was his job. He loved every single person. He would talk to us as we needed him. He would take time out of his class to talk with us about personal problems."
Second dan black belt Taylor Lesoine, who had been Ellis' student since the seventh grade. said: "Being with a master, it changed me for the better. I owe almost all I am today to Master Ellis."
Too sad...
Charged: Karate Teacher
Update, December 19:
The former karate instructor has been sentenced to prison after having pleaded guilty to sexual offenses against two 16-year-old girls.
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Update, November 2:
After pleading guilty to sexually assaulting two female students, both teenagers, the Highland Park karate school teacher is facing a three-year prison sentence.
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New Jersey -- The owner of a karate school in Highland Park has been charged with sexual assault against a teenage girl (16), according to woodbridge.patch.com.
The same man was charged again approximately 14 days later with two more counts involving two other girls, both 15.
Prosecutor's Office Investigators reportedly discovered that the man had allegedly assaulted the girls more than once and over a period of several months.
The former karate instructor has been sentenced to prison after having pleaded guilty to sexual offenses against two 16-year-old girls.
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Update, November 2:
After pleading guilty to sexually assaulting two female students, both teenagers, the Highland Park karate school teacher is facing a three-year prison sentence.
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New Jersey -- The owner of a karate school in Highland Park has been charged with sexual assault against a teenage girl (16), according to woodbridge.patch.com.
The same man was charged again approximately 14 days later with two more counts involving two other girls, both 15.
Prosecutor's Office Investigators reportedly discovered that the man had allegedly assaulted the girls more than once and over a period of several months.
"No Longer My Son"
UK -- A former judo champion has disowned her son after he left her with career-wrecking injuries by deliberately dragging her along the road with his car in Newton-le-Willows, according to sthelensreporter.co.uk.
The woman emotionally told the courts they could "throw away the key" after her 24-year-old son Robert had admitted to dangerous driving and wounding.
The 42-year-old former national and European judo gold medalist - having temporary custody of her two grandchildren at the time - suffered serious head injuries while trying to get the two children out of her son's vehicle as he drove off telling her mother he would never bring them back.
The woman emotionally told the courts they could "throw away the key" after her 24-year-old son Robert had admitted to dangerous driving and wounding.
The 42-year-old former national and European judo gold medalist - having temporary custody of her two grandchildren at the time - suffered serious head injuries while trying to get the two children out of her son's vehicle as he drove off telling her mother he would never bring them back.
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