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Vladimir Putin's black belt revoked by international taekwondo organization
Vladimir Putin, a self-admitted judo connoisseur, had his honorary title suspended one day after another martial arts organization revoked his status.
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Learn to fight with the kung fu-trained nuns of the Himalayas.
Women's voices are traditionally quieter in Buddhism, where monks usually take charge of all the most important roles. The nunnery on the outskirts of Kathmandu, Nepal is now a hive of activity. There are English classes alongside kung fu training, and the nuns are taught rudimentary business skills and lessons in how to lead Buddhist prayers. Around 400 nuns from Bhutan, Nepal, India, and Tibet live together in this place of worship, where it's not unusual for nuns speak multiple languages.
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Bacteria Are Masters of Tai Chi
When I began studying how animals swim, I didn’t feel much like a physicist. I’d just finished my bachelor’s in physics during…
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A Machete Martial Arts Master Shares His Secrets | Short Film Showcase
In Haiti, the machete is both a weapon and a farmer’s key to survival. This dichotomy is especially true for Alfred Avril, a master machete fencer and subsistence farmer. The traditional art of machete fencing can be traced back to the Haitian Revolution. With fewer guns than the soldiers they were battling, many slaves fought with the machetes they had used to toil the sugarcane fields. In this short film from Third Horizon, Avril shares his mysterious craft as well as the practical and spiritual value of the machete throughout Haitian history.
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Bruce Lee on the Power of Repose and the Strength of Yielding
“One should be in harmony with, and not rebellion against, the strength of the opponent.”
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Witness - Dagestan's Peaceful Warriors
Hidden in the mountainous republic of Dagestan, Gusein Magomaev runs a famed martial arts school that has produced several European champions, Olympians and the only non-Chinese king of Kung Fu. Nurturing an array of talent, some 200 children train at the site that provides an escape for the region's disenfranchised youth. Gusein has faced arson attacks from religious fanatics and threats from politicians while trying to keep his students focused on the next Russian karate championship.
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'Suffrajitsu': How the suffragettes fought back using martial arts
The film Suffragette, which is due for release, portrays the struggle by British women to win the vote. They were exposed to violence and intimidation as their campaign became more militant. So they taught themselves the martial art of jiu-jitsu. Edith Garrud was a tiny woman. Measuring 4ft 11in (150cm) in height she appeared no match for the officers of the Metropolitan Police - required to be at least 5ft 10in (178cm) tall at the time. But she had a secret weapon.
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Plano based USA Taekwondo team to compete at World Championships
My kids train at this school and I thought I'd share. So proud of the team members that are going to Italy to compete and represent the USA.
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EXCLUSIVE: Joey Ansah Interview
Today I had a lengthy discussion and interview with the extraordinarily talented Joey Ansah, which isn't an overstatement given his skills as a practioner of
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10 Underrated Martial Arts Films Album - Image and Photo Search
10 Underrated Martial Arts Films Album Image Search Engine - Photostash Photos and Images All images are provided for educational purposes and personal use
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6 Great Martial Arts for Killing a Man With Your Bare Hands
Were you one of those guys who took Tae Kwon Do or Karate lessons as a kid? Did you learn to break little boards with your fist, and dream of becoming the baddest man on the planet? Well, consider your dreams shattered like so many bones. There are martial arts taught around the world that are designed to break people, not boards, and you've still got some learning to do, kid.
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Scott Adkins's Training for Undisputed 3
Scott Adkins's Training for Undisputed 3 boyka, martial arts, scott adkin, training, undisputed, undisputed 3
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