Ultimate Fighting Star Found Dead

Evan Tanner, an Ultimate Fighting Championship star, has died in the desert east of San Diego, possibly of heat exposure. Sheriff’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

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

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

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

Evan Tanner, an Ultimate Fighting Championship star, was found dead in the desert east of San Diego, possibly a victim of heat exposure. Sheriff’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

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

Rousey’s Journey Out of Pain, Through Judo

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

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

A Crash Course in Martial Arts With Multicultural Footnotes

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

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

New DVDs

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

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

Sports Briefing

Mixed Martial Arts....

HARVEY JOURNAL; Veterans of Storm Find Relief in Combat

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

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

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

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.

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

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.

Though Hard to Measure, Tai Chi Pays Health Dividends

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.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Putin’s Tips for What to Do When Negotiations Collapse

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Marine Is Used to Fighting for His Life

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

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

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

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.

Georges St-Pierre Carries Flag for Mixed Martial Arts

If Georges St-Pierre wants to sell mixed martial arts to the mainstream, he’ll need to embrace the A-listers as enthusiastically as they seem to want to embrace him.

Canadian Group Urges Ban

The Canadian Medical Association called for a government ban on mixed martial arts in Canada.

Lesnar Rallies to Victory

Brock Lesnar rallied from a horrific first-round beating to stop Shane Carwin with a choke in the second round, defending his heavyweight title at UFC 116 on Saturday night in Las Vegas.

Fox’s Glazer Straddles Jobs as N.F.L. Reporter and Trainer

Since Jay Glazer reports on some of the same players and teams who pay him for his training expertise, questions have been raised about how he balances his competing interests.

Arrest in Case of Murdered Athletes in Iraq

Troops captured a man suspected of killing members of the country’s national tae kwon do team in 2006.

Busting Out of Her Shell

The mixed martial arts fighter Gina Carano, who was a former American Gladiator, also battles to maintain a softer side.

Canseco’s Quick Debut

Jose Canseco came out swinging but did not last long in his mixed martial arts debut. Canseco, the former major league slugger, was defeated by the South Korean super heavyweight Hong Man Choi by a knockout 1 minute 17 seconds into the first round in Yokohama, Japan. The referee stopped the fight when the 7-foot-2, 330-pound Choi knocked Canseco to the mat and started punching his head.

Correction

The Medium column on March 15, about mixed martial arts, misspelled the given name of a fighter in the Ultimate Fighting Championship. He is Quinton (Rampage) Jackson, not Quentin.

Banned Sport Gains Fans, and Seeks More in Albany

Promoters, fighters, teachers and other supporters of mixed martial arts are working to get the the sport legalized in New York.

Elite XC Was Brutal. So Was the Hyperbole.

If M.M.A. truly is the world’s fast-growing sport, why did the announcers of CBS’s broadcast of the Elite XC circus on Saturday sound like such in-house lackeys?

Karate Kast 2005-07-19

Bringing the world of martial arts to you with your host, Master Steven Pinder.

Couture Contract Dispute Settled

After nearly a year of legal disputes, the Ultimate Fighting Championship announced that Randy Couture had signed a three-fight contact and would defend his heavyweight title against Brock Lesnar on Nov. 15 in Las Vegas. “I’m 45,” Couture said in a conference call. “I can’t sit around in courtrooms for very long. I want to fight.” Last October, Couture announced his retirement, citing displeasure with his compensation and the U.F.C.’s inability to arrange a bout with Fedor Emelianenko. Couture,...

Real Men Don’t Fight

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Real Men Don’t Fight

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Ending in Main Event Raises Fans’ Suspicions

In the aftermath of Kimbo Slice’s controversial win on Saturday, mixed martial arts fans expressed their displeasure via the Internet.

[TS] Bronx Man Pleads Guilty In Terror Case

The man, Tarik Shah, pleaded guilty to plotting to teach would-be Qaeda operatives how to wage jihad with hand-to-hand combat.

With Brock Lesnar

Brock Lesnar gained professional fame during his four and a half years with World Wrestling Entertainment. He made his mixed martial arts debut in 2007.

Program Averages 4.3 Million Viewers

CBS’s broadcast of the Elite XC mixed martial arts program Saturday night generated a preliminary national rating of a 2.7.

MOVIE REVIEW | 'PROTAGONIST'; Men Behaving Extremely, With True Believers' Passion

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

[TS] Getting Your Kicks on Television

The Ultimate Fighting Championship has emerged from almost complete disrepute to become perhaps the fastest-growing spectator sport in America.

Pulling No Punches, Brawler Wins His Prime-Time Debut

Kevin “Kimbo Slice” Ferguson defeated James Thompson by technical knockout 38 seconds into the third round, as mixed martial arts made its debut on CBS.

Badge of Honor for the New Fighter: Mangled Ear

To herald its full arrival as a major sport, mixed martial arts has claimed a signature injury: cauliflower ear.

TV Spotlight Shines on Celebrated Street Brawler

Kevin Ferguson, a mixed martial artist who goes by the name Kimbo Slice, is a knockout artist who has garnered Internet fame for bare-knuckle brawling.

Japan Regains Its Judo Form

After a string of disappointments over the past few years, the Japanese men's team at this year's World Judo Championships earned some much-needed redemption.

WORLD BRIEFING | ASIA; China: Temple Web Site Attacked

China Daily reports that Web site of Shaolin Temple, venerable martial arts academy, was attacked by hackers looking to criticize lifestyle of temple's abbot, Shi Yongxin; his photo

Madison Square Garden Shows an Interest in Mixed Martial Arts

The Garden will show a mixed martial arts event on a big screen at Radio City Music Hall, which it operates, and it is involved in other fight promotions.

Reimagining a Pivotal Year in China

"Bodyguards and Assassins'' by Teddy Chen -- a fanciful account of Sun Yat-sen's 1905 visit to Hong Kong -- is a likely blockbuster with its star-studded ensemble cast and loads of martial-arts action.

Rusty Kanokogi, Fiery Advocate for Women’s Judo, Dies at 74

Ms. Kanokogi was considered the mother of women’s judo after fighting for more than two decades to make it an Olympic sport.

An Action Star Moves to the Lead

Over the past 26 years, the martial arts actor Donnie Yen has built up a dedicated following. But it is only now, at 46, that he is entering "leading man" territory, previously dominated by Jet Li and Jackie Chan.

Strong, Silent Types (One Very Silent)

Out this week is the martial arts fable “Circle of Iron” and a boxed set of John Gilbert films.

Contender Shores Up Karate’s Reputation Among U.F.C. Fans

Lyoto Machida, who battles Saturday for the Ultimate Fighting Championship light heavyweight title, has used karate techniques to dominate his opponents.

Companies Warm to Sponsoring Mixed Martial Arts

Once considered too risky, mixed martial arts is now seen by companies as a way to reach young male consumers.

Fighter Shot to Death in Idaho

The fighter Justin Mark Eilers was shot to death during a domestic disturbance, the police said. He was 30.

Ultimate Branding

A clothing line promises the “lifestyle” of people who kick one another in the face.

Failed Test Prompts Complaint

To herald its full arrival as a major sport, mixed martial arts has claimed a signature injury: cauliflower ear.

Ultimate Fighting Recruits Military to Its Ranks

The military has embraced mixed martial arts fighting to build morale, aid recruiting and enhance soldiers’ skills.

The Businessman Who Finds Time to Fight

A former all-American running back, Jamal Patterson now spends his days selling orthodontic supplies and his nights engaging in mixed martial arts.

Unified Title at Middleweight

The Ultimate Fighting Championship titleholder Anderson Silva choked out Dan Henderson, a champion in the rival Pride Fighting Championships series, at 4 minutes 52 seconds of the second round to claim middleweight supremacy at U.F.C. 82 on Saturday night in Columbus, Ohio.

SPORTS BRIEFING | MIXED MARTIAL ARTS; Fighter Dies 6 Weeks After Bout

Sam Vasquez, a 35-year-old fighter from Houston, was injured in a sanctioned bout in his hometown Oct. 20 and died Friday in a hospice. The Harris County Medical Examiner’s Office confirmed Vasquez’s death, but a spokeswoman said it could be several days before the official cause is determined.Vasquez was hospitalized after he was knocked out by Vince Libardi of San Antonio in the third round of a fight at the Renegades Extreme Fighting show. He lost consciousness and had a seizure.

Tapes Capture Bold Claims of Bronx Man in Terror Plot

In tapes played at a trial, Tarik Shah, a bassist, ninja and would-be terrorist, is heard planning an Al Qaeda combat training center in New York City....

[TS] MIXED MARTIAL ARTS; A 5-Foot-6 Bruiser's Journey From East Meadow to a Title Bout

Huntington.

In China, Jeers and Cheers for ‘Kung Fu Panda’

Sometimes it is important to take a political stand. And sometimes it is just fun to watch a cartoon panda trying to do kung fu.

Going to the Mat to Welcome a Sport to Broadcast TV

CBS announcer Gus Johnson has taken a month of jiu-jitsu training to prepare for Saturday’s EliteXC mixed martial arts card.

Getting Your Kicks on Television

The Ultimate Fighting Championship has emerged from almost complete disrepute to become perhaps the fastest-growing spectator sport in America....

For Soldiers, a Fringe Fighting Sport Finds Mainstream Appeal

Soldiers at Fort Bragg, N.C. took to the ring in a mixed martial arts competition, a sport the military has recently endorsed.

[TS] THE FACE; Diet by the Sword

Mary Tannen slashes her way to fitness.

Prime-Time Deal With CBS

Mixed martial arts will be broadcast on one of the major television networks for the first time. CBS announced a deal with ProElite, which produces mixed martial arts events, to broadcast in prime time two-hour live specials four times a year on Saturday nights. Douglas DeLuca, the chief executive of ProElite, called it a “pivotal moment for the sport.”.

THE ULTIMATE FIGHTING CHAMPIONSHIP; St. Pierre Dominates Hughes; Liddell Bests Silva

Georges St. Pierre submitted Matt Hughes to win the interim welterweight title on Saturday, while Chuck Liddell resumed his winning ways in a convincing decision victory over Wanderlei Silva.

MOVIE REVIEW | 'WAR'; Martial Arts With a Gun Instead Of a Kick

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.”

Morton Knocked Out 38 Seconds Into Bout

After his mixed martial arts loss to Bernard Ackah of the Ivory Coast., former N.F.L. receiver Johnnie Morton was suspended for refusing to take a drug test....

Bronx Man Pleads Guilty in Terror Case

The man, Tarik Shah, pleaded guilty to plotting to teach would-be Qaeda operatives how to wage jihad with hand-to-hand combat....

Men Behaving Extremely, With True Believers' Passion

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

MOVIE REVIEW | 'PROTAGONIST'; Men Behaving Extremely, With True Believers’ Passion

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

[TS] EXECUTIVE PURSUITS; In the Corner With the Gladiators: Trying Out the Life of the Cut Man

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.

Drug Testing Hasn’t Grown With a Sport

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

Iran Accused of Playing Politics With Withdrawal vs. Israel

Iran withdrew from a tae kwon do final against Israel at the inaugural Youth Olympics in Singapore on Sunday, the same day Iran’s girls soccer team beat Papua New Guinea, 1-0, after reaching a compromise on Islamic head scarves.

U.F.C. Event Is Two-Man Showdown

If every mixed martial artist expected to fight at Ultimate Fighting Championships 108 had been healthy or willing, Saturday’s event at the MGM Grand Garden would have been a classic.

First Women’s Main Event

Cris Santos, known as Cyborg, handed Gina Carano her first defeat, scoring a technical knockout with a second left in the first round Saturday night in San Jose, Calif.

Lesnar Defends His U.F.C. Title

Brock Lesnar defended his heavyweight title at the Ultimate Fighting Championship 100 on Saturday night, capping the sport’s landmark weekend with a second-round stoppage of Frank Mir.

In Tight, a New (Old) Martial Art Gains Followers

Boxing rings and the streets give rise to a fighting style called the 52 Blocks.

SPORTS BRIEFING | MIXED MARTIAL ARTS; Ultimate Fighting Star Found Dead

Ultimate fighter Evan Tanner is found dead in Palo Verdes Mpuntains in San Diego, Calif; heat stroke is possible cause of death

Judo Icon, a Fighter for Her Sport, Is Facing a New Battle

Rusty Kanokogi, who is considered the mother of women’s judo after giving a lifetime to the sport, is now battling illness.

A Russian Warrior Who Doesn’t Battle for Acclaim

Fedor Emelianenko, the No. 1 mixed martial arts fighter in the world, has been described as superhuman. Yet, in his native Russia, few will likely be watching his next fight.

Claims of Molestation Resurface for Judo Official

The United States Olympic Committee is investigating claims that a high-ranking USA Judo official drugged and sexually molested teenage competitors in the late 1970s.

From the Edge of Madness to Fighting's Mainstream

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

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

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

CLASS IS IN SESSION: STREET KATA; Hard, Easy or Just Right?

STREET KATA.

Cuban Athlete Is Barred for Kicking Referee’s Face

A Cuban tae kwon do athlete and his coach were barred for life after the athlete kicked a referee in the face following his disqualification in his bronze medal match.

[TS] II: True-Life Tales; Former-Self Defense

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

[TS] Bong Soo Han, 73, Orchestrator Of Martial Arts Scenes

Bong Soo Han helped revolutionize Hollywood’ s understanding of martial arts by creating fight sequences for modern American films.

[TS] How a Cast Got Its Kicks. And Throws. And Punches.

The rule at rehearsals was simple: “ If you hit someone for real, you owe them a beer,” said Timothy Haskell, director of “ The Jaded Assassin.”

Cuban Athlete Is Barred for Kicking Referee in the Face

Ángel Valodia Matos charged at the referee after being disqualified for taking too long in an injury timeout.

Texas: Ex-Chief of Norris Charity Pleads Guilty

The former chief executive of Chuck Norris's martial arts program for inner-city children has pleaded guilty to stealing from the Houston charity.

[TS] Few Rules, but to the Fighters, Pure Sport

The Underground Combat League stages bouts in New York City that belong to a class of sport sometimes called mixed martial arts.

MIXED MARTIAL ARTS; A 5-Foot-6 Bruiser’s Journey From East Meadow to a Title Bout

Huntington....

THE FACE; Diet by the Sword

Mary Tannen slashes her way to fitness....

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

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] CHEERING SECTION; Woman Joins Fight Club

Kat Amano, a 24-year-old writer and editor who lives in Nashville, trains in jujitsu and is a fan of mixed martial arts, which includes elements of kick boxing, jujitsu and wrestling.

How a Cast Got Its Kicks. And Throws. And Punches.

The rule at rehearsals was simple: “If you hit someone for real, you owe them a beer,” said Timothy Haskell, director of “The Jaded Assassin.”...

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

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....

[TS] FIGHTING; No Helmet, No Padding And, in the Ring, No Escape

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.

DANCE REVIEW; A Blending of Euripides, Martial Arts and Noh

On Thursday night at La MaMa, Company East performed “ Medea,” with a sudden nod toward modern questions of gender identity.

[TS] MIXED MARTIAL ARTS; New Moves for an Age-Old Sport

In the primal pursuit known as mixed martial arts, Renzo Gracie may be the closest thing to a philosopher one will find.

Anton Geesink, Judo World Champion, Dies at 76

Geesink stunned Japan when he defeated Japanese opponents to win the 1961 world title and capture a gold medal at the 1964 Tokyo Olympics.

In This Remake of an ’80s Martial Arts Fable, It’s Jacket On, Jacket Off

Jaden Smith has the Ralph Macchio role and Jackie Chan the Pat Morita part in this remake of a 1980s classic, transplanted to China.

An Artist of the Martial Kind, Teaching Peace

Once a fighter himself, Abdul Aziz is bringing karate to youth in Harlem, imploring his students to leave bitterness behind.

Emirate in Ultimate Fighting Business

An entertainment promotion company owned by Abu Dhabi has bought a 10 percent stake in the Ultimate Fighting Championship for an undisclosed sum.

From Icon to Lifestyle, the Marketing of Bruce Lee

The daughter of the late martial arts star Bruce Lee has begun an effort to rebuild his image in the global marketplace.