Combat Sports
Baguazhang
Baguazhang: exercise through martial art
Middle East North Africa Financial Network - Jan 2, 2012
To deal with that loss of flexibility, Gibson started taking classes in Baguazhang, a style of martial art. The method involves movements done while walking around a circle, said Eric Tither, an acupuncturist who is teaching a Baguazhang class in Butte ...
Arnis
John Dudley: Ouegnin part of Mercyhurst's connection at Westwind
GoErie.com - Jan 26, 2012
The others are freshman guard Terrence Ingram, a San Diego native, and freshman forward Arnis Libazs, who is from Latvia. The school fields one of the top high school basketball programs in the western US, and also has a post-graduate program that ...
Aikido
Aikido comes to town
Chatham Daily News - Jan 23, 2012
The martial arts that the Muharrem brother's practice is called Aikido. It's a Japanese martial arts form of self defence. Unlike Judo, there is no grabbing or using sleeves to pull your opponent off balance. Sean is an eight-time World Medalist.
Boxing
Dream matchup between Manny Pacquiao, Floyd Mayweather Jr., still an illusion
USA TODAYMiamiHerald.com - Jan 23, 2012
By Santos A. Perez Just as quickly as Floyd Mayweather Jr.'s direct overture to Manny Pacquiao brought a glimmer of hope that boxing's top two attractions would finally fight came the cold reality. The three-year tease continues, and don't expect ...
Capoeira
SRC to celebrate its grand opening
Daily Sundial - Jan 23, 2012
The event, which is open to all students, faculty and staff, will feature live disc jockey's, arcade games, go carts, food trucks, cirque performers, Capoeira performers, a laser show and much more. Director of the Student Recreation Center Aida ...
Fencing
Fencing Takes on No. 1 Penn State This Weekend
GoDuke.com - Jan 27, 2012
DURHAM, NC - The Duke men's and women's fencing teams will both take on the top fencing team in the country, No. 1 Penn State, this weekend at the Penn State Duals in State College, Pa. The Duke men, ranked No. 7, and Duke women, No.
Free Fighting
The New Website FightingGamesHQ.com Brings Top Free Online Fighting Games to a ...
SBWire (press release) - Jan 17, 2012
Tempe, AZ -- (SBWIRE) -- 01/17/2012 -- Fans of online fighting games are turning up in huge numbers to play the free fighting games at the new Website FightingGamesHQ.com. The Website features the top free online fighting games that can be played from ...
Iaido
World Class Sword Teacher of the Art of Iaido Comes to Houston
PR.com (press release) - Jan 11, 2012
Visit to Houston by rare top expert who teaches traditional samurai sword arts called Iaido from Japan for all. Interested students and beginners from around Texas are attending. The art of Iaido can be directly traced back teacher by teacher for over ...
Ju Jitsu
Metairie boy wins national title at World Ju Jitsu World championships
NOLA.com (blog)NOLA.com (blog) - Jan 22, 2012
By Earl Hodges Blake Mateu captured the national championship at the North American Grappling Association World Ju Jitsu World Championships in Dallas last month. And when he won Mateu, 12, said he went through a variety of emotions.
Judo
Putin: Judo Can Unite Russia
Financial TimesRIA Novosti - Jan 24, 2012
Judo can bring together Russia's often fractious ethnic groups, Prime Minister Vladimir Putin said on a visit to a Siberian judo hall on Tuesday. Putin, widely expected to return to the Kremlin for a third term as president in March elections, ...
Karate
What Do Luke Skywalker, Neo And The Karate Kid Know About The Bhagavad Gita ...
Huffington Post - Jan 24, 2012
And there's some Karate Kid here too. You know they've got Mr. Miyagi and Danielson (laughs). So Danielson, when he wants to learn he goes to Mr. Miyagi and asks him about karate and Mr. Miyagi then becomes a teacher.
Kempo
Matteson Kempo Karate joins forces with Albert Ramirez
Evening Observer - Jan 22, 2012
Matteson Kempo Karate would like to announce to the community that it has officially joined forces with more of the necessary tools for assisting in Martial Arts and personal self defense. "Awhile back I was contacted by Albert Ramirez who has recently ...
Kendo
Kendo fighters strike back
Stuff.co.nz (blog)Stuff.co.nz (blog) - Jan 24, 2012
WARRIOR SPORT: Christchurch kendo fighters Blake Bennett, left front, and Akiyo Yamaguchi Ellin, spar as Ramon Palmer, left, David Wong and Alicia Cavan watch after the five were selected for the New Zealand team. They have battled earthquakes and now ...
Kickboxing
KICKBOXING CHAMPION CHRIS ALGIERI AIMS TO CONQUER THE BOXING WORLD
Fight HypeFight Hype - Jan 27, 2012
By the age of 15, he received his black belt and began competing in amateur kickboxing. Three years later, and still undefeated as an amateur, Chris decided to take the next step and turn professional. Just two years into his professional career, ...
Kung Fu
The Cricket's Daily 3: Where are the women directors?
Salt Lake Tribune (blog) - Jan 25, 2012
In this film publicity image released by Paramount Pictures, Po, voiced by Jack Black, center, Tigress, voiced by Angelina Jolie, right, and Monkey, voiced by Jackie Chan are shown in a scene from "Kung Fu Panda 2." (AP Photo/DreamWorks, Paramount ...
Mixed Martial Arts
India's first MMA league – Super Fight League
PR.com (press release)Pro MMA Now - Jan 22, 2012
He's been a fan of the sport of mixed martial arts for the last five years and it's his goal to develop MMA fighters in India. He's also responsible for setting up the Federation of Mixed Martial Arts in India which is the only governing body that ...
Krav Maga
Krav Maga Orange County Celebrates 20th Anniversary
PR.com (press release) - Jan 19, 2012
Krav Maga Orange County is offering special packages to new students who sign up in 2012 in celebration of it's 20th Anniversary. Orange County, CA, January 19, 2012 --(PR.com)-- Krav Maga of Orange County (KMOC) is celebrating its 20th anniversary of ...
Muay Thai
mMA/Muay thai Events on GFL COMBAT SPORTS NETWORK
15rounds.com - Jan 26, 2012
TaKe-On always puts together great Muay Thai events that feature high level striking with blistering kicks, punches, knees and elbows. In the main event, Turan “The Tornado” Hasanov (6-4) out of the Fight Factory in Brooklyn, New York battles Sean ...
Professional Wrestling
TNA Wrestling branching in India
Wrestling Inc.MiamiHerald.com - Jan 20, 2012
TNA Entertainment, LLC announced a partnership with Endemol India Pvt. Limited to produce “Ring Ka King,” a professional wrestling show for India that will also feature several TNA Wrestling superstars. The show will air on the Colors Network Saturday ...
Silat
SILAT: Pesaka banks on Sea Games squad
New Straits Times - Jan 10, 2012
By Fadhli Ishak | 0 comments THE Malaysian National Silat Federation (Pesaka) is banking on its Sea Games gold medallists to deliver the goods at the inaugural Sydney Open Championships on Jan 23-30. Pesaka coordinator Osman Nok said the federation ...
Savate
WWE Fantasy: Raw 1/16/12
Bleacher ReportBleacher Report - Jan 15, 2012
Kaitlyn gets up but is sent right back to the canvas with a Savate Kick from Melina. As Kaitlyn pulls herself up, Melina gets on the second rope. When Kaitlyn turns around, Melina nails a diving seated senton pin. Instead of arguing, Melina drags ...
Sumo
Inspirational mum is a champion sumo wrestler
Plus Size Tall - Jan 26, 2012
She is no ordinary 46 year old mother and child minder, 6ft and 32 stone Sharran Alexander is a champion sumo wrestler! Sharran was introduced to sumo wrestling when a UK TV station was looking for four women to participate in Sumo world championship.
Taekwondo
10-year-old among 12 to get Taekwondo black belts
Redlands Daily Facts - Jan 22, 2012
JYS Taekwondo of Redlands held a ceremony honoring black belt recipients. Front row (lr):Branden Rhee, Choki Gomez,Vina Vuong, Nolan Nguyen, Amber Miller and Ailinh Nguyen. Back row (lr): Eric Tudayan, Justin Chairez, Marina Gayrid, Master Jin Yu Suk, ...
Tai Chi Chuan
Senior fitness classes, other health events, Jan. 26-Feb. 2
Washington Post - Jan 25, 2012
Tai chi chuan class For beginners, gentle exercises that emphasize balance and flexibility, led by Fred Nee and AM Carey. Thursdays at 10 am, Margaret Schweinhaut Senior Center, 1000 Forest Glen Rd., Silver Spring. 240-777-8086. Free.
Taijiquan
Junior exponents eyeing world wushu championship
The Borneo Post - Jan 9, 2012
He won three golds at the Sarawak Wushu Championship 2010 in taijijian, taijiquan and team event and was a silver medallist in taijiquan and bronze medallist in taijjian at the National Junior Wushu Championship. Last year, Sean bettered his ...
Taijutsu
Bird's calling on Portland
Dorset Echo - Jan 5, 2012
“Aikido is made up of Taijutsu (empty handed techniques) and Bukiwaza (weapons, sword and Jo, 4ft staff) while Iaido is the art of Japanese swordsmanship where students start with a wooden training sword then progress onto live bladed swords (Shinken).
Tang Soo Do
White Mountains' Ti Daly, Chad Masters represent state at US Martial Arts Games
White Mountain Independent - Jan 24, 2012
Chad Masters of Show Low, a third degree Black Belt in Tang Soo Do, and Ti Daly of Lakeside, a first degree Black Belt in Tae Kwon Do, represented Team Arizona at the tournament. Masters, one of the head instructors of Dynamic Impact Martial Arts in ...
Thai Boxing
The Masters of Thai boxing compete in Khasavyurt
Republican Information Agency - Jan 23, 2012
The republican competition on Thai boxing was held in the Sports Complex named after G. Gamidov in the city of Khasavyurt. The press secretary of the city administration Nurmagomedov Nurmagomedov told the correspondent of RIA "Dagestan" that 90 ...
Turkish Wrestling
Wing Chun
Festival-goers ready to greet the dragon
OCRegister - Jan 22, 2012
$20 for $40 Worth of Drinks at Johnny's Saloon By CINDY YAMANAKA / THE ORANGE COUNTY REGISTER The Year of the Dragon was celebrated Saturday in Dana Point with wing chun martial-arts demonstrations, tea tastings, free acupuncture and a lion dance from ...
Wrestling
Wrestling: Niles West's Monreal-Berner repeats as Central Suburban wrestling ...
Niles Herald-Spectator - Jan 23, 2012
BY MIKE CAMERON Contributor January 23, 2012 3:10PM Niles West's Thomas Williams, right, wrestles with Glenbrook South's Michael Kindelin in the 126 lb. weight class at the Central Suburban League conference tournament on Jan.
Xingyiquan
Ein Münsteraner ist bundesweit einer von drei Meisterschülern des Wudang-Stils
Bocholter-Borkener Volksblatt - Jan 14, 2012
Demnächst würde er gern mit Xingyiquan starten, einer inneren Kampfkunst mit explosiven Techniken. Doch was bei ihm kinderleicht aussieht, fällt den Studenten extrem schwer. In der Welt des Taiji sind viele noch nicht angekommen.
Cage Fighting
'Caged' Star Wes Calls Cage Fighting 'An Escape'
Entertainment WeeklyMTV.com - Jan 10, 2012
For Wes, who lives in the small town of Minden, Louisiana, that one thing is cage fighting. Wes is one of three young men featured in the new MTV docu-series "Caged." They're all amateur mixed martial arts fighters struggling to make something of ...