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Corrections: For the Record

2012-01-29T21:40:00.001-08:00

Corrections to Oct 21 article and picture caption about tryouts in Mamaroneck, NY, for league of martial arts fighters

ULTIMATE FIGHTING; Mixed Martial Arts, From the Edge of Madness to Fighting's Mainstream

2012-01-29T21:37:00.001-08:00

In just a few years, mixed martial arts has gone from being considered criminal to being considered a legitimate rival to boxing.

TRUE-LIFE TALES; Former-Self Defense

2012-01-29T21:35:00.001-08:00

The author clears his mind, and defeats the mullet-wearing attacker of his memory....

From the Edge of Madness to Fighting’s Mainstream

2012-01-29T21:34:00.001-08:00

In just a few years, mixed martial arts has gone from being considered criminal to being considered a legitimate rival to boxing....

[TS] 50 Guys, All Trying To Look Like Bruce Lee

2012-01-29T21:32:00.001-08:00

Finding one man who looks just like that legendary martial arts master was a challenge, even in an actor-rich, Asian-rich city like Los Angeles.

Past and Future in Championship Fight

2012-01-29T19:28:00.001-08:00

Saturday’s fight between Brock Lesnar and Randy Couture represents a generational shift for both mixed martial arts and amateur wrestling.

To the Fighter in Red Go a Few More Spoils

2012-01-28T20:42:00.001-08:00

A German study has found that referees consistently favor the tae kwon do fighter wearing red, although the researchers say they are not sure why.

WORLD BRIEFING; Colombia: Wrong Target

2012-01-28T20:38:00.001-08:00

Police say that armed man who tried to rob karate school in Bucaramanga, Colombia, was disarmed by dozens of students there

Men Behaving Extremely, With True Believers’ Passion

2012-01-28T20:37:00.001-08:00

“Protagonist” is an enthralling documentary exploration of people with obsessive needs for control and self-mastery.

A Kinder, Gentler (but Not by Much) Brand of Fighting

2012-01-28T20:35:00.001-08:00

More than 100 men tried out Saturday to become team fighters in the International Fight League, a mixed martial arts organization.

FIGHTING; An Ultimate Warrior Is Used to Fighting for His Life

2012-01-28T20:31:00.001-08:00

Brian Stann is juggling the responsibilities of life as a husband, future father, Marine officer and having an undefeated record in World Extreme Cagefighting.

VITAL SIGNS: EXERCISE; A Little Tai Chi Can Go A Long Way Against Shingles

2012-01-28T20:27:00.001-08:00

Older people who practice tai chi may be better equipped to fight off the virus that causes shingles or experience a milder case of it, researchers say.

MUSIC REVIEW; A Rocker Who Likes Limelight. Lots of It.

2012-01-28T20:25:00.001-08:00

Something terrible happened at the David Lee Roth concert at the Nokia Theater in Times Square on Thursday night: The show kept going.

Sport Sees Past and Future in Championship Fight

2012-01-28T19:20:00.001-08:00

Saturday’s fight between Brock Lesnar and Randy Couture represents a generational shift for both mixed martial arts and amateur wrestling.

Ultimate Fighting Championship Goes Mainstream With Bout on Fox

2012-01-28T03:13:00.001-08:00

The Ultimate Fighting Championship, criticized for its brutal nature, will appear for the first time on network television with a title fight on Saturday on Fox.

‘Kung Fu Panda 2’ Design Choices

2012-01-28T03:12:00.001-08:00

The filmmakers of “Kung Fu Panda 2” explored more of China for inspiration in scenery and design.

It Only Looks Dangerous

2012-01-28T03:11:00.001-08:00

Mixed martial arts is much safer than other, supposedly more civilized sports, and New York State should finally sanction it.

U.F.C. Bans Vuvuzelas

2012-01-28T03:10:00.001-08:00

The U.F.C. president Dana White said vuvuzelas are being banned for Saturday’s fight in Las Vegas between the heavyweight champion Brock Lesnar and Shane Carwin, the interim belt holder.

At New York Buddhist Church, Japanese Martial Arts

2012-01-28T03:09:00.001-08:00

In a dojo housed in the New York Buddhist Church, students scream, kick and hurl their bodies through the air as they train in Japanese martial arts.

Film About Chinese Martial Arts Master From China

2012-01-28T03:08:00.001-08:00

“Ip Man,” a proletarian kung fu movie by Wilson Yip, tells the life story of a Chinese martial arts master.

Corrections

2012-01-28T03:07:00.001-08:00

Correction of February 2 article about some evangelical churches that have turned to mixed martial arts to attract young men; XTreme Ministries founder John Renken is 37, not 42

A King of Kung Fu Films Savors Work and Honors

2012-01-28T03:06:00.001-08:00

Sammo Hung, who was given a lifetime achievement award at the New York Asian Film Festival, continues to fuel his passion for martial arts movies.

Lesnar To Return In July

2012-01-28T03:05:00.001-08:00

The Ultimate Fighting Championship heavyweight champion Brock Lesnar will return from a yearlong absence to meet the interim champ Shane Carwin on July 3.

Overseer of Boxing, Supporter of M.M.A.

2012-01-28T03:04:00.001-08:00

Melvina Lathan, the top boxing official in New York State, said she supported proposed legislation to legalize a sport that the State Legislature banned.

Martial Arts With a Digital Twist

2012-01-28T03:03:00.001-08:00

The Hong Kong directors the Pang Brothers, known for their small-budget horror films, have tackled a new genre: a martial arts fantasy full of computer-generated imagery.

Emelianenko Defeats Rogers in Second Round

2012-01-28T03:02:00.001-08:00

Fedor Emelianenko’s victory over Brett Rogers in a Strikeforce M-1 Global heavyweight bout didn’t come easily.

Mixed Martial Arts for Fitness, Not Combat

2012-01-28T03:01:00.001-08:00

Mixed martial arts, a sport that combines techniques from a host of fighting styles, has become the latest martial arts craze in the United States.

World’s Top Fighter Rejects His Sport’s Top Brand

2012-01-28T03:00:00.001-08:00

Fedor Emelianenko, a heavyweight from Russia, will join Strikeforce and deny the Ultimate Fighting Championship the chance to put him in its mixed martial arts fold.

Cut-Prone Fighters Turn to Surgery to Limit Bleeding

2012-01-28T02:59:00.001-08:00

Mixed martial arts fighters, who often are at risk of deep lacerations, are turning to plastic surgery with hopes of limiting their propensity for bleeding and prolonging their careers.

U.S. Wrestlers Given Incentive to Bypass Mixed Martial Arts

2012-01-28T02:57:00.001-08:00

U.S.A. Wrestling announced the creation of a fund that will pay future Olympic wrestlers a staggering $250,000 for a gold medal, $50,000 for a silver and $25,000 for a bronze.

Cuban Athlete Kicks Referee And Faces a Lifetime Ban

2012-01-28T02:56:00.001-08:00

Angel Valodia Matos of Cuba kicks referee Chakir Chelbat after being disqualified from bronze medal match in tae kwon do; World Taekwondo Federation says he will be banned from all future sanctioned events and records at Beijing Games will be erased; photo

Drug Testing Hasnâ€™t Grown With a Sport

2012-01-28T02:55:00.001-08:00

Mixed martial arts, a young and booming sport, has no national or international governing body and lacks a rigorous drug-testing policy.

Diet by the Sword

2012-01-28T02:54:00.001-08:00

Mary Tannen slashes her way to fitness.

FIGHTING; No Helmet, No Padding And, in the Ring, No Escape

2012-01-28T02:53:00.001-08:00

Former N.F.L. receiver Johnnie Morton will begin his second career June 2 in perhaps the only sport more violent and more dangerous than professional football.

MIXED MARTIAL ARTS; Marine Is Used to Fighting for His Life

2012-01-28T02:52:00.001-08:00

Brian Stann is juggling the responsibilities of life as a husband, future father, Marine officer and having an undefeated record in World Extreme Cagefighting....

[TS] MIXED MARTIAL ARTS; No Holds (or Kicks, or Punches) Barred

2012-01-28T02:51:00.001-08:00

Mixed martial arts, a sport combining martial arts with boxing, has a star and many aspiring fighters.

From the Cage To the Screen, With Fists Flying

2012-01-27T20:37:00.001-08:00

The mixed martial arts fighter Gina Carano is making her big-screen debut in Haywire, a revenge thriller directed by Steven Soderbergh, a collaboration that proved therapeutic for both of them. Photos (M)c

Judgeâ€™s Ruling Protested

2012-01-26T19:36:00.001-08:00

USA Taekwondo filed a protest Friday with the Court of Arbitration for Sport, seeking changes in the sportâ€™s judging protocols after Steven Lopezâ€™s disputed quarterfinal loss in the Beijing Olympics. Lopez was a two-time defending Olympic champion heading into Beijing and a favorite to win a third gold medal. He wound up with a bronze after he had a point deducted because of a series of penalties.

In the Corner With the Gladiators: Trying Out the Life of the Cut Man

2012-01-26T19:34:00.001-08:00

Cut men tend to the wounds of mixed martial arts fighters, who combine elements of boxing, wrestling, karate and Brazilian jiu-jitsu in one of the country’s fastest-growing sports.

METROPOLITAN DIARY

2012-01-26T19:30:00.001-08:00

Tai chi  a discipline, a way of life ... a popular hot drink?

MIXED MARTIAL ARTS; No Helmet, No Pads, No Escape

2012-01-26T19:29:00.001-08:00

Former N.F.L. receiver Johnnie Morton will begin his second career June 2 in perhaps the only sport more violent and more dangerous than professional football....

[TS] After 30 Years, a Man's Vision for Karate Thrives as a Way of Life

2012-01-26T19:25:00.001-08:00

Students celebrated Seido, a form of karate born in Brooklyn in 1976 that is intended to emphasize students' moral character and emotional strength.

First for the United States Is Also a Personal Triumph

2012-01-25T20:55:00.001-08:00

Ronda Rousey, who has emerged as a compelling character at these Olympics, beat Germanyâ€™s Annett Boehm, 10-0, for the bronze at 70 kilograms.

Martial Arts With a Gun Instead of a Kick

2012-01-25T20:54:00.001-08:00

Today, it seems, anyone seeking a pleasant summer afternoon of Asian-style fisticuffs must settle for the kind of urban-action/martial-arts hybrid that is “War.”

[$] METROPOLITAN DIARY

2012-01-25T20:53:00.001-08:00

Tai chi  a discipline, a way of life ... a popular hot drink?

THE GOODS; A Soap That Goes to the Mat

2012-01-25T20:49:00.001-08:00

Guy Sako, who originally created Defense Soap for amateur wrestlers, keeps his sales consistent by marketing to practitioners of mixed martial arts....

TELEVISION REVIEW; A Crash Course in Martial Arts With Multicultural Footnotes

2012-01-25T20:47:00.001-08:00

As a travelogue and an exercise in improving foreign relations, the History Channel’s show on martial arts is charming and, despite its subject matter, harmless....

[TS] METROPOLITAN DIARY

2012-01-25T20:46:00.001-08:00

Tai chi  a discipline, a way of life ... a popular hot drink?

[TS] Swords and Shouts Next Door, but Don't Call 911

2012-01-25T20:43:00.001-08:00

Residents of neighboring high-rises have grown accustomed to the boisterous practices held by a tight-knit group of urban samurais.

Ultimate Fighting Star Found Dead

2012-01-24T17:33:00.001-08:00

Evan Tanner, an Ultimate Fighting Championship star, has died in the desert east of San Diego, possibly of heat exposure. Sheriffâ€™s Lt. George Moreno said Tanner, 37, was found Monday about two miles from his campsite in the Palo Verdes Mountains, where temperatures had reached 110 degrees. Spike.com .

A Soap That Goes to the Mat

2012-01-24T17:31:00.001-08:00

Guy Sako, who originally created Defense Soap for amateur wrestlers, keeps his sales consistent by marketing to practitioners of mixed martial arts.

CRITICS CHOICE; New DVDs

2012-01-24T17:25:00.001-08:00

A frequent candidate for the finest martial arts movie ever made, “The 36th Chamber of Shaolin” has at last been rescued from video bargain bins....

[TS] NEIGHBORHOOD REPORT: GREENWICH VILLAGE; This Monk Is a Boldface Name

2012-01-24T17:22:00.001-08:00

As a young monk in the legendary Shaolin Temple in China, Sifu Shi Yan Ming learned to break rocks with his skull, deflect blades with his skin, sleep while hanging upside down from a tree branch, and dangle a 50-pound weight from his scrotum.

Slovakia Defeats Bulgaria, 82-0

2012-01-24T11:56:00.001-08:00

Evan Tanner, an Ultimate Fighting Championship star, was found dead in the desert east of San Diego, possibly a victim of heat exposure. Sheriffâ€™s Lt. George Moreno said Tanner, 37, was found Monday about two miles from his campsite in the Palo Verdes Mountains, where temperatures reached 110 degrees. Spike.com .

Former U.F.C. Champ Found Dead

2012-01-24T11:54:00.001-08:00

Evan Tanner, a former U.F.C. middleweight champion, was found in the desert east of San Diego on Monday. A preliminary coronerâ€™s report suggests he died of heat exposure.

Rouseyâ€™s Journey Out of Pain, Through Judo

2012-01-24T11:53:00.001-08:00

Ronda Rousey is favored to become the first American woman to win an Olympic medal in judo and while she looks forward to competing, she also carries along the past.

New Olympics, New Champions in Judo

2012-01-24T11:52:00.001-08:00

The end came suddenly for Ludwig Paischer of Austria on Saturday, as it did for all of Choi Minhoâ€™s opponents on Saturday.

A Crash Course in Martial Arts With Multicultural Footnotes

2012-01-24T11:51:00.001-08:00

As a travelogue and an exercise in improving foreign relations, the History Channel’s show on martial arts is charming and, despite its subject matter, harmless.

Former-Self Defense

2012-01-24T11:50:00.001-08:00

The author clears his mind, and defeats the mullet-wearing attacker of his memory.

New DVDs

2012-01-24T11:48:00.001-08:00

A frequent candidate for the finest martial arts movie ever made, “The 36th Chamber of Shaolin” has at last been rescued from video bargain bins by the Weinstein Company.

Drug Testing Hasn't Grown With a Sport

2012-01-24T11:45:00.001-08:00

Mixed martial arts, a young and booming sport, has no national or international governing body and lacks a rigorous drug-testing policy.

Sports Briefing

2012-01-24T11:44:00.001-08:00

Mixed Martial Arts....

HARVEY JOURNAL; Veterans of Storm Find Relief in Combat

2012-01-24T11:43:00.001-08:00

For a group of men, the best way to cope with the stresses of life after Hurricane Katrina turned out to be martial arts....

Exercise: A Little Tai Chi Can Go a Long Way Against Shingles

2012-01-24T11:39:00.001-08:00

Older people who practice tai chi may be better equipped to fight off the virus that causes shingles or experience a milder case of it, researchers say....

OP-ED CONTRIBUTOR; It’s All Geek to Me

2012-01-24T11:38:00.001-08:00

Lack of critical respect for “300” and other science fiction means nothing to fans. They made peace with their own dorkiness long ago....

[TS] OPENERS: THE GOODS; Real Ninjas Don't Wear Blue

2012-01-24T11:35:00.001-08:00

JUDGING by 19th-century Japanese woodblock prints, authentic ninjas favored open-toed sandals slipped over sheer black socks. Such footwear may have been silent, and thus ideal for sneaking up on nobles marked for assassination, but it didn' t offer much protection against stubbed toes. So tomorrow night, when hundreds of thousands of trick-or-treaters dressed as ninjas hit the streets, most will be donning sneakers or boots, bowing to their worried parents' wishes.

[TS] TELEVISION; Kung Fu Fightin' Anime Stars, Born In the U.S.A.

2012-01-24T11:34:00.001-08:00

The creators of 6-year-old boys' favorite cartoon figures aren' t actually Asian. But, they say, they have tried yoga.

[TS] NEIGHBORHOOD REPORT: GRAMERCY PARK; Food, Flowers, Fitness: Versatile Merchant Expands His Empire

2012-01-24T11:32:00.001-08:00

Sal Anthony' s, on Irving Place near East 17th Street in Manhattan, is the kind of neighborhood restaurant where regulars tend to wave off the ample menu; the usual will do. But while Sal Anthony' s is a familiar presence on the city' s Italian dining scene, rather less noticed is how its proprietor, Anthony Macagnone, has become head of a curiously improbable empire.

Japanese Women Kick and Punch Out a Space for Themselves in Sports

2012-01-23T01:00:00.001-08:00

The rise of Japanese women in sports over recent decades has often been in games that used to be the domain of men, and now judo and soccer can be added to that list.

Obstacles in Push to Legalize Mixed Martial Arts in New York

2012-01-23T00:59:00.001-08:00

Proposed legislation has cleared the State Senate but is in limbo within the Assembly, as some politicians see the sport as overly violent.

‘Legend of the Fist’ With Donnie Yen - Review

2012-01-23T00:58:00.001-08:00

“Legend of the Fist: The Return of Chen Zhen” mines again that kung fu mother lode “Fist of Fury,” this time for an adventure set in Shanghai after World War I.

SPORTS BRIEFING | MIXED MARTIAL ARTS; Couture Beats Toney

2012-01-23T00:57:00.001-08:00

Randy Couture defeats James Toney by triangle choke to retain his Ultimate Fighting Championship heavyweight title

‘Ip Man 2: Legend of the Grandmaster’ - Review

2012-01-23T00:56:00.001-08:00

“Ip Man 2: Legend of the Grandmaster” is based on the life of Bruce Lee’s martial arts teacher.

Herschel Walker’s Second Fight Canceled

2012-01-23T00:55:00.001-08:00

The former running back Herschel Walker has a deep cut under his left eye that will prevent him from fighting his second professional mixed martial arts bout next week.

Though Hard to Measure, Tai Chi Pays Health Dividends

2012-01-23T00:54:00.001-08:00

The proper question to ask yourself may not be why you should practice tai chi, but why not.

James Toney Takes Chance in Move to M.M.A.

2012-01-23T00:53:00.001-08:00

After winning multiple title belts in two decades of boxing, James Toney is turning his attention to mixed martial arts.

Children Take Up Krav Maga

2012-01-23T00:52:00.001-08:00

By taking up Krav Maga, children can learn to fend off potential abductors with tactics used by the Israel Defense Forces.

Three Cheers for a Portly Kung Fu Master

2012-01-23T00:51:00.001-08:00

The Hong Kong martial-arts movie star Sammo Hung is getting a lifetime achievement award from the New York Asian Film Festival, but he isn't anywhere close to retiring.

Flock Is Now a Fight Team in Some Ministries

2012-01-23T00:50:00.001-08:00

Evangelical churches are embracing mixed martial arts in an effort to appeal to young men.

From ‘Gladiator’ to Headliner, Carano Has Chokehold on Fame

2012-01-23T00:49:00.001-08:00

Gina Carano, the face of women’s mixed martial arts, has punched, kicked and charmed her way to the main event of a card on Aug. 15 against Cristiane “Cyborg” Santos.

David Carradine, Actor, Is Dead at 72

2012-01-23T00:48:00.001-08:00

An enigmatic actor, Mr. Carradine never outran the identity he earned in “Kung Fu,” the 1970s Chinese-western television series that made him an unlikely cult hero.

Walsh and May-Treanor Repeat as Gold Medalists

2012-01-23T00:47:00.001-08:00

Misty May-Treanor and Kerri Walsh did not lose a single set en route to gold in Beijing.

Helio Gracie, Promoter of Jiu-Jitsu, Dies at 95

2012-01-23T00:46:00.001-08:00

Mr. Gracie was one of the main creators of Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, a form of mixed martial arts that gained worldwide popularity.

Oscar Ortega Struggled With Mental Illness, Family Says

2012-01-22T20:36:00.001-08:00

The suspect in the White House shooting comes from Idaho, a state with a history of right-wing extremism, but he was not part of those movements, acquaintances said.

Putinâ€™s Tips for What to Do When Negotiations Collapse

2012-01-21T13:38:00.001-08:00

Prime Minister Vladimir V. Putin of Russia is flexing his muscles again, this time in an instructional martial arts video.

Ultimate Fighting Tries to Gain a Foothold in Europe

2012-01-21T13:37:00.001-08:00

The Ultimate Fighting Championship intends to step into European markets while also creating a fan base largely from scratch.

No Helmet, No Pads, No Escape

2012-01-21T13:36:00.001-08:00

Former N.F.L. receiver Johnnie Morton will begin his second career June 2 in perhaps the only sport more violent and more dangerous than professional football.

[TS] 2 Exercises Help Older People Stay on Their Feet

2012-01-21T13:35:00.001-08:00

Two Chinese exercise techniques may improve the balance of older people and help prevent falls, according to two new studies.

Ultimate Fighting, Toned Down, Seeks Legalization

2012-01-19T14:50:00.001-08:00

The Ultimate Fighting Championship is beginning a public campaign to legalize so-called mixed martial arts fighting in New York State, 11 years after being banned.

Veterans of Storm Find Relief in Combat

2012-01-19T14:14:00.001-08:00

For a group of men, the best way to cope with the stresses of life after Hurricane Katrina turned out to be martial arts.

[TS] Defendant's Lawyer Claims Anti-Muslim Bias in Charges

2012-01-19T13:28:00.001-08:00

One of the lawyers of a man charged with conspiring to aid Al Qaeda says his client was singled out for being a Muslim.

For the Marshall Islands, a Debut on a World Stage

2012-01-18T15:28:00.001-08:00

For the first time, the Marshall Islands are competing in the Olympics.

Marine Is Used to Fighting for His Life

2012-01-18T13:18:00.001-08:00

Brian Stann is juggling the responsibilities of life as a husband, future father, Marine officer and having an undefeated record in World Extreme Cagefighting.

METROPOLITAN DIARY; Dear Diary

2012-01-18T11:52:00.001-08:00

Tai chi  a discipline, a way of life ... a popular hot drink?...

[TS] SUNDAY MONEY: SPENDING; Picking Up the Sword, Purely for Recreation

2012-01-18T11:50:00.001-08:00

ON a Wednesday evening this spring, a dozen or so adults, from their 20' s to their 60' s, attended Misha Shimshovich' s class for beginners at the Fencers Club in the Chelsea neighborhood of Manhattan.

U.F.C. Lands a Seven-Year Deal With Fox Sports

2012-01-18T01:22:00.001-08:00

The Ultimate Fighting Championship will takes its brand of mixed martial arts to Fox Sports in a seven-year deal that was announced on Thursday.

Comcast Said to Be In Talks to Sell G4 Cable Channel

2012-01-18T01:21:00.001-08:00

The Ultimate Fighting Championship, which produces mixed martial arts matches, wants to expand its TV offerings.

No M.M.A. in New York as Debate Rages On

2012-01-18T01:20:00.001-08:00

New York State remains one of the few holdouts against the sanctioning of mixed martial arts.

SPORTS BRIEFING | MIXED MARTIAL ARTS; Canadian Group Urges Ban

2012-01-18T01:19:00.001-08:00

Canadian Medical Association calls for a government ban on mixed martial arts in Canada, saying sport puts fighters at risk of severe head trauma

Ip Man, Martial Arts Master - Wong Kar-wai - Film

2012-01-18T01:18:00.001-08:00

Ip Man, the martial artist master and mentor to Bruce Lee, is the subject of four movies, one from the auteur Wong Kar-wai.