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Martial arts classes at arts center Monday, March 8, 2010 @ 9:44AMThe Aikido workshops are part of the Saugatuck Center for the Arts month-long Culture of Japan Festival.
Making their mark Sunday, March 7, 2010 @ 12:19AMMASON CITY — The odometers on the vehicles of Felipe Gonzalez and Sonny Onoo click away at a rapid pace during the winter months.
All things Japan Saturday, March 6, 2010 @ 9:06PMVALPARAISO | For about 200 Hoosier students Saturday, ValparaisoHigh School was the place to show what they knew about Japan .
Wanderlei says Akiyama up next Thursday, March 4, 2010 @ 8:03PMThere is no question of the legendary status of Wanderlei Silva in the world of mixed martial arts.
Boxer Toney to get his shot in MMA Thursday, March 4, 2010 @ 7:52PMBoxing superstar James Toney hounded and hunted Ultimate Fighting Championship president Dana White, looking for a chance to compete in the Octagon. It appears he’s going to get his wish
Punks cruise for the old bruising Thursday, March 4, 2010 @ 2:55PMFights were a spectator sport at my rural Pennsylvania high school. One guy would call out another and after classes the combatants would square off on a patch of ground outside school property, surrounded by a circle of friends and hangers-on. The typical finish was the victor straddling the prostrate loser and pounding him into submission. Not very sophisticated, martial-arts-wise, but this ...
A long time coming, Zuma’s Kaufman grabs world MMA title Thursday, March 4, 2010 @ 1:45PMFreshly crowned world Strikeforce MMA champ in corner for AFC fights
TAO mixes martial arts and music Thursday, March 4, 2010 @ 9:43AMCombining awe-inspiringly precise and tenacious choreography with the ancient art of Japanese taiko drumming, TAO: The Martial Art of Drumming bring a not-to-be-missed performance to the Southeast River Campus, along their first North American tour, March 6 at the Donald C.
Wolverine 2 Script Finished and Set to Shot Wednesday, March 3, 2010 @ 6:23PMFor the love of film! I mean I support you Hugh on almost anything. Want to go ride a horse across a desolate land for 3 hours and I’m with ya, but when I hear the words “script” and “Wolverine” I get a little nervous. At least we have a different crew on board for [...]
Chinese New Year event to be held at Wheaton Library Wednesday, March 3, 2010 @ 3:55AMSpend a day at the Wheaton Library on Saturday for music, dance and special performances featuring the colorful Asian culture and celebrating the Lunar New Year.
Showdown’s Lowdown Tuesday, March 2, 2010 @ 12:21PMAs always, we only have so much time allocated on “MMA Connected” to bring you the latest headlines from the world of Mixed Martial Arts. Here’s some of the other news floating around that, unfortunately, didn’t make the show. Strikeforce Updates News surrounding Strikeforce’s April 17th card in Nashville is beginning to leak out, with various sources [...]
Meet the master: Bernie Mulligan reaches highest rank in aikido Monday, March 1, 2010 @ 6:00PMAsk some people how they envision their life at 82, and some say they hope to accomplish their life’s goals long before that, or they mention senior centers and nursing homes. Not so for Bernie Mulligan, 82, of Salem.
DVD Review: Ninja (2010) Monday, March 1, 2010 @ 5:37PMThis Ninja should have stayed in the shadows...
Ninja Monday, March 1, 2010 @ 8:53AMAmerican Casey (Scott Adkins) journeys to Japan to study the ancient martial art of ninjutsu with the greatest masters on the planet. Now his training will be put to the test when he’s summoned by his sensei (Togo Igawa) to return to New York on a dangerous mission. Casey must protect the Yoroi Bitsu, an [...]
UFC 110 reflections Sunday, February 28, 2010 @ 1:17PMEven though Joe Stevenson lost, he always puts on a show, and it was a good return to the Octagon. The Australian, George Sotiropoulos, won in his home country by...
Luke Rockhold scores a quick stoppage on Paul Bradley in Strikeforce Challengers show Saturday, February 27, 2010 @ 1:08AMSurfer from Santa Cruz gains a popular mixed-martial arts victory at San Jose Civic Auditorium.
Kaufman dances way to top Thursday, February 25, 2010 @ 2:02PMSara Kaufman was supposed to be a dancer. Instead she became a mixed martial artist.
New library selections for young adult readers Thursday, February 25, 2010 @ 1:50PMYoung adult fiction is for readers in high school and older who like more involved plots and more mature themes than those found in chapter books. They are easy to spot: look for yellow-green stickers on the spines of books shelved in the adult fiction area. Look for the conclusion to the Sea of Trolls trilogy "The Islands of the Blessed," by Nancy Farmer, as well as the titles below.
Bleacher Report: Q&A with Strikeforce contender Sarah Kaufman Thursday, February 25, 2010 @ 12:54PMThere are many reasons why I love mixed martial arts. Call this Reason No. 486.
Stratus Media and ProElite Appoint New Chief Operating Officer William Kelly to Rejoin ProElite Thursday, February 25, 2010 @ 7:30AMSANTA BARBARA, Calif.----Stratus Media Group, Inc. , a live entertainment company, announced today that William Kelly has been appointed to the position of Chief Operating Officer of both Stratus Media Group and ProElite, Inc.
Thanks and farewell Jacques Tuesday, February 23, 2010 @ 6:38PMThere are many expensive gifts from world leaders in the Jacques Chirac museum - and an ashtray from Tony Blair. Kevin Pilley reports.
Marketplace: Gracie Jiu Jitsu now taught in Park City Tuesday, February 23, 2010 @ 6:10PMMike Diaz enjoyed martial arts as a kid growing up in the Salt Lake Valley. Like many, he became entranced by the Ultimate Fighting Championships on
ARTS AND CULTURE Tuesday, February 23, 2010 @ 8:51AMTANGHALANG Pilipino’s 23rd Theater Season (2009-2010), which pays tribute to "Women of Substance", culminates with Rody Vera’s Tatlong Mariya, an adaptation of Three Sisters, the timeless classic by Anton Chekhov.
World Title twinbill in Japan Tuesday, February 23, 2010 @ 8:27AMAkihiko Honda’s Teiken Promotions Inc. announced a sensational world title twinbill on Monday.
Marines, Japan trade fighting expertise Monday, February 22, 2010 @ 1:30AMTwo Japan Ground Self-Defense Force soldiers from mainland Japan participated in the Japan Observer Exchange Program at the Camp Kinser Surfside Gym Jan. 25 - 29.
From Japan with love Friday, February 19, 2010 @ 7:26AMCelebrating 100 years of Japan-South Africa relations, the Japanese embassy presents a free film festival (among other events such as a lecture on kabuki and other traditional theatrical forms, a symphony concert, a performance by jazz maestro Sadao Watanabe and a martial-arts day).
Tet festivities across the country Thursday, February 18, 2010 @ 11:56PMVietNamNet Bridge – Viet Nam’s biggest festival, Tet (lunar new year), has been packed with a variety of different celebrations across the country.
SAMURAI - COMPELLING TWO-HOUR HISTORY SPECIAL PREMIERES TUESDAY, MARCH 16 Thursday, February 18, 2010 @ 9:46PMMark Dacascos hosts the event, which revolves around revered Japanese hero Miyamoto Musashi.
1Utama brings you lots of Paws-perity Wednesday, February 17, 2010 @ 1:28AM1Utama was transformed into vibrant splashes of red as it ushered in the Tiger Lunar Year this Chinese New Year.
DM soldier leads unique program Tuesday, February 16, 2010 @ 4:14AMMusic blares as gladiators walk down the aisles. Teeth grip a mouth guard and eyes turn steely as protective equipment is checked before entering the ring.
Abilene brick breaker Larry Fields wins competition on ESPN Monday, February 15, 2010 @ 8:00PMLarry Fields admits that his lifelong, and multi-award-winning, journey into martial arts began with anger.“My dad left when I was 5, and I had a problem with that,” he said. Starting at 11, he recalls one goal from his earliest training in Cisco. “I wanted to beat him up,” Fields remembered.But an early lesson by an instructor set him on the right road. Once the instructor understood just why ...
Bill Gosse column: Karate shows respect goes back long way Sunday, February 14, 2010 @ 4:34AMSince this columns inception, weve reviewed a myriad of topics, citing examples from a variety of sports.
Ecarma is new commander of UNDOF Friday, February 12, 2010 @ 10:24AMPRESIDENT Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo sent off former Presidential Security Command head and Marines Deputy Commander Major General Natalio Ecarma III to lead the 1,050-man United Nations Disengagement Ob read more
Sports Briefs Friday, February 12, 2010 @ 9:53AMA retirement package proposed for former grand champion Asashoryu has angered some fans. The Japan Sumo Association is considering paying him US$1.2 million, local media reported yesterday.
Ben Fowlkes: UFC hands Coleman walking papers Friday, February 12, 2010 @ 9:24AMMixed-martial-arts great Mark Coleman learned this week that his services would no longer be needed by the UFC. After nearly 14 years as an MMA fighter, beginning with the days of bare knuckles and headbutts and continuing on through the initial decline of the sport in the U.S., the golden days of the Pride organization in Japan, and then back home to the UFC again just last year, the 45-year ...
Taking the punches: Student revolves his life around mixed martial arts Friday, February 12, 2010 @ 5:38AMMixed martial arts fighting takes reckless abandonment for a person’s body. Just ask Berrien Springs sophomore Jordan Parsons, who has trained to become an MMA fighter since graduating high school.
Good fortune Tuesday, February 9, 2010 @ 11:53PMMICHAEL SELECKY On Jan. 2 the Michigan State football team fell to Texas Tech, 41-31, in the Alamo Bowl, deceiving considering the game was played in San Antonio and the Red Raiders’ campus is in Lubbock. read more
Arts Notes: Grammy winner features local jazz artist Monday, February 8, 2010 @ 5:15AMBook One by the New Orleans Jazz Orchestra, which won a Grammy award Jan. 31, features UT-Arlington jazz artist-in-residence Adonis Rose. Book One was the winner in the category for Best Large Jazz Ensemble Album.
Jiu Jitsu Club Re-Groups, Proceeds With Training Saturday, February 6, 2010 @ 5:20PMJiu Jitsu has been featured in The Matrix, and combatants in Ultimate Fighting have used it to a devastating effect.
24 Hours in the life of Ottawa Saturday, February 6, 2010 @ 4:00AMThere are about 900,000 people in Ottawa, and every one of us has a story.
Legends meet at UFC 109 when Couture takes on Coleman Friday, February 5, 2010 @ 4:23PMWhen Ultimate Fighting Championship hall-of-famers Randy Couture and Mark Coleman square off Saturday night in the main event of UFC 109 in Las Vegas, the setting will be noticeably different than the first time they butted heads — literally, that is, butted heads.
Tequila CAZADORES(R) Presents the First Authentic Spirit Award of 2010 to Brian Stann at UFC 109 Friday, February 5, 2010 @ 1:08PMFor the past ten months Tequila CAZADORESÂ®, the number-one premium tequila in the world and Official Spirits Sponsor of the Ultimate Fighting ChampionshipÂ® , has recognized one UFC fighter each month with the Tequila CAZADORES Authentic Spirit Award. Â This fighter embodies the core values of the brand demonstrating the following qualities: social responsibility, commitment to the MMA art form ...
Fierce 40s: Couture, Coleman meet at UFC 109 Friday, February 5, 2010 @ 6:10AMRandy Couture and Mark Coleman have been headed for this fight since the UFC’s event numbers were in the teens. These two pioneers of mixed martial arts are now in their mid-40s, and they’ve been circling each other since their sport’s infancy.
LEGO Indiana Jones 2: The Adventure Continues - Walkthrough (PS3/360) Wednesday, February 3, 2010 @ 7:09PMLEGO Indiana Jones 2: The Adventure Continues (Wii) LEGO Indiana Jones 2: The Adventure Continues
UFC returns to Charlotte Wednesday, February 3, 2010 @ 4:43PMHome to two of the first five Ultimate Fighting Championship® (UFC®) events, Charlotte, North Carolina will once again host the premier organization in mixed martial arts on Wednesday, March 31st, as the UFC returns to Charlotte for the first time in nearly 15 years with a spectacular card at the Bojangles Coliseum featuring the lightweight showdown between two-time title challenger Kenny ...
BHHS grad Munyon earns FCFF light heavyweight title in Portland Wednesday, February 3, 2010 @ 1:34PMSaturday Jan. 16 at the Roseland Theater in Portland Brookings-Harbor High School graduate Larry Munyon claimed the Full Contact Fighting Federation Light Heavyweight title with a unanimous decision over David Lloyd. The new belt in Larry’s closet makes two for the 2004 BHHS graduate. Munyon also holds the Capital City Cagefighting (CCF) Light Heavyweight Title – 185 to 205 pounds. The second ...
Scorecard: By the numbers Wednesday, February 3, 2010 @ 12:10AMNFL PLAYOFFS Wild card N.Y. Jets 24, Cincinnati 14 Dallas 34, Philadelphia 14 Baltimore 33, New England 14 Arizona 51, Green Bay
UFC® 2009 Undisputed Reaches "Platinum Hits"and "Greatest Hits" Sales Milestones in North America Tuesday, February 2, 2010 @ 5:00AMAGOURA HILLS, Calif.----THQ Inc. and Zuffa, LLC today announced that UFC® 2009 Undisputed™, the critically and commercially acclaimed debut videogame based on the Ultimate Fighting Championship®, has achieved “Platinum Hits” status in North America for the Xbox 360® video game and entertainment system from Microsoft, as well as joined Sony’s “Greatest Hits” collection in North America for the ...
Hearing the call of mixed martial arts Monday, February 1, 2010 @ 10:54PMEverybody looks for their true calling in life. Some people spend their whole lives searching for a passion or a hobby that can make them feel satisfied and happy. Fourteen years ago I realised that my calling would be a career in mixed martial arts.
Valero Defends WBC Belt Against DeMarco In Mexico This Saturday On Showtime | BoxingInsider.com Monday, February 1, 2010 @ 5:44PMNEW YORK (Feb. 1, 2010) – SHOWTIME Sports® will present a fight card from Mexico for the first time in nearly 12 years when devastating, undefeated knockout artist and two-time world champion Edwin Valero (26-0, 26 KOs), of Las Vegas, Nev., by way of Merida, Venezuela, defends his World Boxing Council (WBC) lightweight crown against streaking, once-beaten WBC 135-pound interim titleholder ...