LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (AP) The roundhouse punch that caught Jerrid Duncan took with it his memory of the night.
Tuesday, 31 January 2012
Mismatches in the Ring Draw Toughman Critics
LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (AP) The roundhouse punch that caught Jerrid Duncan took with it his memory of the night.
II: True-Life Tales; Former-Self Defense
The author clears his mind, and defeats the mullet-wearing attacker of his memory.
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.”...[TS] CRITIC$(RSQUO$)S 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 by the Weinstein Company.
[TS] Controversial Sport and Its Stars Kick Their Way Toward the Mainstream
Dismissed as too brutal by critics and banned in some states, mixed martial arts is gaining popularity and making progress in its fight for respect.
[TS] FILM; Exit Kicking: Jet Li's Martial Arts Swan Song
It’ s fairly alarming news that Jet Li is calling his new picture, “ Fearless,” the “ conclusion to my life as a martial arts star.”
Monday, 30 January 2012
Once-Secret Martial Art Rises in Ring’s Bright Lights
Recently the increased popularity of mixed martial arts in the United States has brought attention to a Russian discipline of hand-to-hand combat called sambo.Men Behaving Extremely, With True Believers’ Passion
“Protagonist†is an enthralling documentary exploration of people with obsessive needs for control and self-mastery.The Color of Victory? Rethinking the Power of a Blue Judo Uniform
Can the color of an athlete's uniform affect success?CRITIC$(RSQUO$)S 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 by the Weinstein Company.[TS] 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.
THEATER REVIEW; A Martial Arts Film, Only Live
The first decapitation gets a laugh. The shadow puppets are hits. But Michael Voyer’ s innovative martial-arts fantasy is all about the battles.
Sunday, 29 January 2012
Corrections: For the Record
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
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
The author clears his mind, and defeats the mullet-wearing attacker of his memory....
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] 50 Guys, All Trying To Look Like Bruce Lee
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
Saturday’s fight between Brock Lesnar and Randy Couture represents a generational shift for both mixed martial arts and amateur wrestling.Saturday, 28 January 2012
To the Fighter in Red Go a Few More Spoils
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
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
“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
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
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
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.
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
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
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
The filmmakers of “Kung Fu Panda 2” explored more of China for inspiration in scenery and design.It Only Looks Dangerous
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
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
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
“Ip Man,” a proletarian kung fu movie by Wilson Yip, tells the life story of a Chinese martial arts master.Corrections
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
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
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.
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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 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.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.MIXED MARTIAL ARTS; 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....[TS] MIXED MARTIAL ARTS; No Holds (or Kicks, or Punches) Barred
Mixed martial arts, a sport combining martial arts with boxing, has a star and many aspiring fighters.
Friday, 27 January 2012
From the Cage To the Screen, With Fists Flying
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
Thursday, 26 January 2012
Judge’s Ruling Protested
USA Taekwondo filed a protest Friday with the Court of Arbitration for Sport, seeking changes in the sport’s judging protocols after Steven Lopez’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
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.
MIXED MARTIAL ARTS; 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] After 30 Years, a Man's Vision for Karate Thrives as a Way of Life
Students celebrated Seido, a form of karate born in Brooklyn in 1976 that is intended to emphasize students' moral character and emotional strength.
Wednesday, 25 January 2012
First for the United States Is Also a Personal Triumph
Ronda Rousey, who has emerged as a compelling character at these Olympics, beat Germany’s Annett Boehm, 10-0, for the bronze at 70 kilograms.
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.”THE GOODS; 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....TELEVISION REVIEW; 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....
[TS] Swords and Shouts Next Door, but Don't Call 911
Residents of neighboring high-rises have grown accustomed to the boisterous practices held by a tight-knit group of urban samurais.
Tuesday, 24 January 2012
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.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.
Monday, 23 January 2012
Japanese Women Kick and Punch Out a Space for Themselves in Sports
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
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
“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
Randy Couture defeats James Toney by triangle choke to retain his Ultimate Fighting Championship heavyweight title
‘Ip Man 2: Legend of the Grandmaster’ - Review
“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
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
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.
Sunday, 22 January 2012
Oscar Ortega Struggled With Mental Illness, Family Says
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.Saturday, 21 January 2012
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.
Thursday, 19 January 2012
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.
Wednesday, 18 January 2012
For the Marshall Islands, a Debut on a World Stage
For the first time, the Marshall Islands are competing in the Olympics.
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