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Baguazhang


Watch Avatar The Last Airbender Online To Enjoy Aang's Airbending Techniques
Moviematics (blog) - Aug 28, 2010

It is said that one, who masters the Baguazhang martial arts, can actually generate their own power, by creating circular movements. ...  

Arnis


RP opens Arnis center in London
GMA news.tv - Aug 9, 2010

Philippine martial art "Arnis" (eskrima) will be further promoted in the United Kingdom with the opening of a new Eskrima Centre in London. ...  

Aikido


Online Ads: Can They Ruin Your Reputation?
Huffington Post (blog) - Sep 2, 2010

I visited an Aikido site that appeared to be run by a serious teacher who stated that he was "an author and Aikido instructor, 6 dan Aikikai. ...  

Boxing


SEARCH STILL UNDERWAY FOR MISSING SON OF BOXING PROMOTER BOB ARUM

France24Sky Valley Chronicle - Sep 3, 2010
(NEAR STEHEKIN, WA) -- Searchers are still coming through the area where Seattle environmental attorney, and the son of world famous boxing promoter Bob ...  

Capoeira


Martial Artists descend on Capitol Hill for the 16th Annual International ...

Seattle Post Intelligencer (blog)Seattle Post Intelligencer (blog) - Sep 1, 2010
Capoeira Angola is martial arts dance form. It was developed to support African resistance and disguised as a dance and was practiced only in secret until ...  

Fencing


Swedesboro's Jane Eyre hones competitive edge on sabre
Philadelphia Inquirer - Sep 2, 2010

In a community night-school catalog, two courses caught her interest: tai chi and fencing. An artist and athlete, Eyre was seeking to engage both mind and ...  

Free Fighting


Fighters Uncaged

Xbox World AustraliaXbox World Australia - Aug 23, 2010
Charge head first into the vicious world of illegal free fighting tournaments, where you will use every muscle in your body to beat down all who challenge ...  

Iaido


Online Ads: Can They Ruin Your Reputation?
Huffington Post (blog) - Sep 2, 2010

He also teaches the sword art iaido. He seemed to have substantial credentials but as I scrolled down his home page there was an ad for an Asian dating site ...  

Ju Jitsu


China Combat Games Pictures

Monsters and Critics.comMonsters and Critics.com - Aug 29, 2010
... Muaythai, Wushu, Ju-Jitsu and Sambo. EPA/DIEGO AZUBEL An acrobat performs during the opening ceremony of the Sportaccord Combat Games 2010 in Beijing, ...  

Judo


UFC gives Parisyan 2nd chance, plans Detroit bout with Hallman
USA Today - Sep 2, 2010

The former US Junior National champion in judo won five of his first six UFC fights and made a name for himself with spectacular throws. ...  

Karate


After: Randee Heller in character as Don Draper's secretary Miss Blankenship ...

USA TodayUSA Today - Sep 3, 2010
Heller is best-known for known for her role as Ralph Macchio's mom in 1984 teen hit The Karate Kid. But her Blankenship is the ying to Allison's yang, ...  

Kempo


Local karate students attend International karate tournament
Lompoc Record - Aug 17, 2010

The team from American Kempo Karate Center, Mission Hills, returned with numerous trophies from competition in Long Beach. The students are trained by James ...  

Kendo


Mazda's Shinari sedan concept has European flair

USA TodayUSA Today - Sep 1, 2010
"Or the stabbing movement in kendo, Japanese fencing, to express the instant where accumulated force is released." He insists there are similarities with ...  

Kickboxing


DREAM and K-1 Face Financial Trouble

Bleacher ReportBleacher Report - Sep 1, 2010
In addition to the promotion of MMA and kickboxing events in 2011 and further on, it has been widely rumored FEG needs the extra cash to pay off debts to ...  

Kung Fu


Garaj Mahal Enjoys A Bit of Kung Fu

jambands.comjambands.com - Sep 3, 2010
Kung Fu/Breakfast guitarist Tim Palmieri was among those on hand for the show, which took place in the venue located in the Boston Center for the Arts ...  

Mixed Martial Arts


MIXED MARTIAL ARTS UFC appears a near lock to visit Palace on Nov. 20
Detroit Free Press - Sep 1, 2010

The Ultimate Fighting Championship looks almost certain to visit the Palace on Nov. 20 after major developments Tuesday. ...  

Krav Maga


Krav Maga teaches you to kick butt like an Israeli soldier

Globe and MailGlobe and Mail - Sep 1, 2010
Instructors Billy Austin (L) and Christopher Gagre teach Krav Maga, a form of self defense that originates in Israel, to a class at Wu Xing Martial Arts, ...  

Muay Thai


Thai Boxing at the Youthy
Newton News - Sep 3, 2010

Students of Aycliffe Muay Thai, at the Youth Centre, have dedicated their time to attain a high standard in this traditional martial art. ...  

Professional Wrestling


Chris Jericho's Retirement May Be The Saddest In All Of Professional Wrestling

Bleacher ReportBleacher Report - Sep 3, 2010
Before you think to ask the question, I do not know the results to Night of Champions. I do not know if Chris Jericho's promise to retire if he does not win ...  

Silat


Innova JC starts silat lessons to help foster racial harmony
Channel News Asia - Aug 11, 2010

By Riz Sunawan | Posted: 11 August 2010 2109 hrs SINGAPORE : A junior college has become the first in Singapore to use the Malay art of self defence, Silat, ...  

Savate


Video: The athletes bringing back the cane
Cambridge News - Sep 3, 2010

Ollie is the president of the Great Britain Savate Federation, and founding instructor of the Cambridge Academy of Martial Arts, which began in 1989. ...  

Sumo


NHK to resume live broadcasts of sumo
BusinessWeek - Sep 2, 2010

Japan's public TV broadcaster is to resume live sumo broadcasts, after canceling coverage of July's Nagoya tournament over a betting scandal that hit the ...  

Taekwondo


Taekwondo with leveled competiveness
Korea Times - Sep 3, 2010

The application of a system devised to introduce a greater level of fair judgment to taekwondo brought about a more leveled competitiveness ...  

Tai Chi Chuan


Tai Chi Found To Significantly Alleviate Fibromyalgia Symptoms

Los Angeles TimesMedical News Today - Aug 19, 2010
Tai Chi, also known as Tai Chi Chuan, is a combination of meditation and slow, gentle movements, relaxation and deep breathing. ...  

Taijiquan


Tai chi discussed
Comox Valley Record - Sep 3, 2010

The taijiquan that is practised by this group is specifically designed to improve holistic health. Although not a substitute for proper medical treatment, ...  

Taijutsu


Bukido Taijutsu on the rise in Busselton
Busselton Dunsborough Mail - Sep 1, 2010

BUKIDO Taijutsu is growing in stature in Busselton and recently sensai Phil Holt held two gradings at the dojo on Barlee Street. Grant Avery, Tien Nguyen, ...  

Tang Soo Do


Martial artists kick out drugs

Canon City Daily RecordCanon City Daily Record - Aug 30, 2010
“The DARE program is very important to all of us,” said Mike Brecht, head instructor of USA Tang Soo Do. Brecht said the philosophy of the martial arts is ...  

Thai Boxing


Leigh fighter tipped for top
Leigh Journal - Sep 2, 2010

The 20 year-old took up Thai Boxing and has really impressed his trainer, Sandy Holt, who was undefeated Thai Boxing British and European ...  

Turkish Wrestling


Wing Chun


Art of kung fu
phillyBurbs.com - Sep 1, 2010

Nine years ago he opened the Traditional Wing Chun Kung Fu Academy on Church Road. The business blossomed like a lotus flower. "I teach the art," Mazza, 46, ...  

Wrestling


WWE NXT: Has “Giant Mania” Infected Women's Wrestling Too?

Bleacher ReportBleacher Report - Sep 3, 2010
With the much-anticipated all-Diva series of NXT set to debut on SyFy on Tuesday, many fans of women's wrestling fans are champing at the bit to see whether ...  

Xingyiquan


Cage Fighting


Technology major finds success in cage fighting
PSU Collegio (subscription) - Sep 2, 2010

Many people recognize the sport as ultimate fighting championship, or "cage fighting." Critics call the sport too brutal, but Hartfield says it's all about ...  

 
 
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