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Pure Martial Arts opens in Derby Saturday, March 13, 2010 @ 8:24AMDemetrius Purefoy of Bridgeport has expanded his teaching of the martial arts with the opening of Pure Martial Arts Fitness Academy in Derby.
Taekwondo students learn discipline and confidence Wednesday, March 10, 2010 @ 8:32AMThree times a week, seven young students eagerly gather at Mountain Fitness to study a Korean martial art known as Taekwondo. The energy level is palpable as this group tackles forms, kicking, punching, board-breaking, self-defense and physical-fitness activities.
Doug Marshall victorious at Playboy Fight Night Monday, March 8, 2010 @ 6:06AMIf the first reaction is usually the correct one, then Visalia mixed martial arts fighter Doug Marshall might be ready to make some changes.
Virtual parents Friday, March 5, 2010 @ 5:01PMDoes this mean games don’t in fact encourage players to act out for…
Legendary Tae Kwon Do Grandmaster Visits Thursday, March 4, 2010 @ 8:35PMGrandmaster Hee Il Cho, a martial arts legend, is scheduled to teach a special class at Cho’s Academy in Laguna Beach for children and adults at 5 p.m. on March 12 as part of the academy’s policy of hosting guest instructors and masters from around the world. read more
Art calendar Sunday, February 28, 2010 @ 6:09AMArts-related events, exhibits and activities.
Kelly promoted at SB-based Stratus Media Saturday, February 27, 2010 @ 11:10PMStratus Media Group, Inc., a Santa Barbara-based live entertainment company, announced this week William Kelly has been appointed as chief operating officer of both Stratus Media Group and ProElite Inc.
State of the martial art Thursday, February 25, 2010 @ 10:20PM"Do you know how lucky you are."Area students can expect to hear that question many times during the 37th United States Martial Arts Championship Saturday at University of Charlestons Eddie King Gymnasium. For 37 years, Sok Ho Kang has officiated...
Article Options Sunday, February 21, 2010 @ 1:34PMNgayong araw na ang simula ng Panday Kids sa GMA 7 na base sa all-time Filipino classic, Ang Panday ni Carlo J. Caparas kung saan ipi-feature ang tatlong bagets - Julian Trono as Hadji, Sabrina Man as Charlie and Robert “Buboy” Villar as Oliver.
B.C. prepares for martial-arts world event Sunday, February 21, 2010 @ 11:28AMHigh flying kicks. Weapon demonstrations. Intense kicking and striking. Boards splintering into pieces.
‘Panday Kids’ – Small but fierce Sunday, February 21, 2010 @ 8:46AMThey may be small but they more than make up for it with their colossal spirit. Welcome the new generation of superheroes called "Panday Kids" who will band together to protect the legendary sword and save the world from the clutches of evil tonight on GMA.
Art calendar Sunday, February 21, 2010 @ 6:09AMCHINESE NEW YEARS FAMILY SUNDAY, 11 a.m.-3 p.m., Feb. 21, Honolulu Academy of Arts; free; 532-8700:
Lions dance to 1Malaysia beat Saturday, February 20, 2010 @ 9:38PMThe lion dance, traditionally a Chinese cultural performance to add sound and colour to their major festivals, is becoming multiracial in Malaysia, much to the amazement and admiration of the outside .....
Lions dance to 1Malaysia beat Saturday, February 20, 2010 @ 9:33PMThe lion dance , traditionally a Chinese cultural performance to add sound and colour to their major festivals, is becoming multiracial in Malaysia, much to the amazement and admiration of the outside world.
Lions dance to 1Malaysia beat Saturday, February 20, 2010 @ 6:06PMIt is no longer a new thing to see non-Chinese youths beating the drums and doing the lion dance in perfect unison with their Chinese teammates.
Martial arts coach earns seventh Dan Monday, February 15, 2010 @ 2:16AMTAE KWON DO coach Scott Hammond is the youngest person in the UK to achieve a seventh Dan black belt – one of the highest accolades in the sport. (11/02/2010)
The Hollywood Evolution Friday, February 12, 2010 @ 12:18AMAnother Asian pop star is making a foray into Hollywood this year. Did I just hear someone sigh and say, âoh no, not one more againâ? Jay Chou, Taiwanâs multi-hyphenated megastar (he is singer .....
Parade, dances to mark Lunar New Year Thursday, February 11, 2010 @ 2:22AMThe Year of the Tiger is almost here.
Martial-arts school owner has taught ideals for 42 years Thursday, February 11, 2010 @ 2:12AMYoung Park came to Indianapolis from South Korea in 1967 for one purpose -- to open a martial-arts school somewhere in the U.S., where he believed there was more opportunity for an entrepreneur.
China’s Liu goes from martial arts to halfpipe Wednesday, February 10, 2010 @ 4:38PMBEIJING (AP) — When Liu Jiayu and her teammates turned up for snowboard camp in trendy Whistler, British Columbia, people stared at the awkward, aloof teenagers with identical short haircuts.
Whittier teen to compete in martial arts championship Monday, February 8, 2010 @ 11:22PMWHITTIER - Leyton Jared Galapia is not only an honor student but an award-winning athlete. And his athletic prowess will be on display this month at the U.S. Open Taekwondo Championships at the Tropicana in Las Vegas.
MOTHER LODE: It may be futile to hope for no change Monday, February 8, 2010 @ 9:39AMYou just don’t know who to trust any more. After several years of reading, research, and product trials, I came up with a bird feeding system that worked pretty well.
Here Come the Viet Gamers Friday, February 5, 2010 @ 11:26AMCan IDG add its Tencent magic to a mini-Shanda?
White Scoffs at Strikeforce Threat Thursday, February 4, 2010 @ 5:29PMLAS VEGAS -- UFC President Dana White on Thursday brushed off rival promotion Strikeforce and any potential threat the San Jose, Calif.-based organization poses.
Corrections and clarifications archive Tuesday, February 2, 2010 @ 2:30PMThe following corrections and clarifications have been published by USA TODAY.
Community Calendar Thursday, January 14, 2010 @ 4:30AMSubmissions for Community Calendar are required 14 days preceding the date of publication. Send to: Niles Managing Editor, Pioneer Press, 3701 W. Lake Ave., Glenview IL 60026. Information may be faxed to (847) 486-7495 or e-mailed to mbottari@pioneerlocal.com.
Toonzone Presents: A Roundtable Interview with Adam Reed & Aisha Tyler on "Archer" Thursday, January 14, 2010 @ 3:41AMToonzone News was able to participate in an hourlong roundtable interview over the phone with Adam Reed, creator of Sealab... [read more]
UFC packs a punch in partnership with UAE Tuesday, January 12, 2010 @ 3:41PMThe UFC has shown its pulling power by signing a partnership deal with United Arab Emirates.
New Martial Arts centre opens in Castlebar Tuesday, January 12, 2010 @ 11:45AMWHITE Tiger Martial Arts have just opened their new Training Centre in the McHale Road Business Park, Castlebar. The facility will see the club offer classes throughout the week in a centralised venue.
Herald Scotland Friday, January 8, 2010 @ 5:00AMOlympic medallist Yvonne Murray has unveiled an £8.5million leisure centre that will play a vital part in the next International Children’s Games.
2009 YEAR END PART II: ‘Bar’ none Friday, January 1, 2010 @ 10:20PMState championships don’t happen by chance. It takes a lot of hard work, dedication, athletic skill and good coaching to even get there. After finishing seventh at states, then fourth, then second in consecutive seasons, Barker cross country head coach Paul DerSarkissian told his seven-member harrier squad at the beginning of the 2009 fall cross country season, “There’s only one place to go.”
Teenagers find talent after move to Korea: Taekwondo duo give local demonstration Monday, December 28, 2009 @ 6:17AMMost Canadian kids would have a hard time adjusting to a move to Korea at the ages of nine and 11, but some, like Marcel and Courtney Randell quickly learn to adapt and embrace a new culture.
University accused of being front for visa scam Wednesday, December 23, 2009 @ 1:41PMThe owner and operator of California Union University – a purported university in Fullerton whose Web page is literally just one page – is due in court today to face federal charges that his school is actually a front for a visa fraud scheme....
Fifty-year-old finds that age is no excuse in karate ring or life Friday, December 18, 2009 @ 4:27PMThe Expo Center rumbles with at least 15 karate rings surging at once. Hundreds of people, dressed in white martial arts robes called dobaks, slice the air with hand moves. Kick invisible opponents. Land their feet in pre-determined stances.
Obama Surrenders to General’s Political Surge: Margaret Carlson Friday, December 11, 2009 @ 2:03AMDec. 10 (Bloomberg) -- No more calls. We have a winner. All hail General Stanley McChrystal , who has won his war for 30,000 more troops to be deployed to a country whose government is so rotten and corrupt many of its citizens prefer the Taliban.
Community Calendar Thursday, December 10, 2009 @ 5:38AMSubmissions for Community Calendar are required 14 days preceding the date of publication. Send to: Niles Managing Editor, Pioneer Press, 3701 W. Lake Ave., Glenview IL 60026. Information may be faxed to (847) 486-7495 or e-mailed to mbottari@pioneerlocal.com.
Zen and the art of mounted archery; Bend’s Katie Stearns is a rising star in a unique sport that has started to re ... Monday, December 7, 2009 @ 6:01AMLong ago, mounted archery — shooting with bows and arrows from the back of a horse — helped native tribes conquer enemies and hunt for food. It allowed cultures around Asia, the American grasslands and elsewhere to thrive.Firearms began rendering horseback archery obsolete during the 16th century. But in recent years the tradition has re-emerged, and Bend resident Katie Stearns, 23, is a local ...
China set to impress as E.Asia Games open Saturday, December 5, 2009 @ 10:39AMThe East Asian Games officially opened on Saturday with a dazzling display of fireworks in Hong Kong, where a China squad packed with world-class talent is strongly fancied to sweep all before them.
China seek supremacy yet again at East Asian Games Thursday, December 3, 2009 @ 6:02PMHONG KONG: China are expected to dominate the medals table at the East Asian Games, bringing a powerful squad to Hong Kong including star hurdler Liu Xiang, “diving queen” Guo Jingjing and badminton idol Lin Dan.
Chiappe snuffs Hitman for title Tuesday, December 1, 2009 @ 9:09PMIt was a Ruthless night of mixed martial arts action at King of the Cage – Catalyst – before 1,500 fans Saturday night at Wesbild Centre.
donga.com[English donga] Tuesday, December 1, 2009 @ 5:20PMWhat would happen if mixed martial arts fighter Chu Sung-hoon, who competes in the Ultimate Fighting Championship, encountered robbers?
Get More From Scoop Sunday, November 29, 2009 @ 4:51PMMedia release November 29 2009 New Zealand has added three golds to its medal haul making it No 2 on the medal table of 60 countries at the International Taekwon-Do Federation (ITF) World Championships in Argentina.
Other: More gold for NZ at Taekwon-Do champs Saturday, November 28, 2009 @ 11:32PMNew Zealand has added three golds to its medal haul making it No 2 on the medal table of 60 countries at the Taekwon-Do Federation World Championships in Argentina
Ssshhh ... we’re married Saturday, November 28, 2009 @ 6:48PMChinese stars apparently want to keep their private lives out of the public eye. However, the Chinese paparazzi is only too eager to shine the spotlight on them.
Ninja Assassin Friday, November 27, 2009 @ 4:43AMOverrated Ninja: Movie seems to leap bloodily from scene to scene
Comedian Adam Hunter to host Thanksgiving benefit show Thursday, November 26, 2009 @ 12:45PMComedian Adam Hunter decided to forgo a family Thanksgiving to perform at Bonkerz Comedy Club at Palace Station for a special benefit show for local food bank Three Square.
Academy of Martial Arts team qualifies for Korean World Championships Tuesday, November 24, 2009 @ 4:05AMJohn Griffin and Academy of Martial Arts’ competition team competed in a World Kido Federation sanctioned tournament Nov. 7 in Dallas qualifing all 10 competitors to the Korean World Championships Martial Arts Tournament in Seoul, Korea in April. According to the guidelines of the tournament, any competitor that placed first, second or third in their division qualified.
Asian film biz preps for world market Monday, November 23, 2009 @ 2:10PMOn his just-completed swing through some of the Confucian parts of Asia -- China, Japan, Singapore and South Korea -- President Obama faced issues with which the film industry in this part of the world already is familiar.
Where Are They Now: Man helps students to succeed Monday, November 23, 2009 @ 11:42AMEditor’s note: “Where Are They Now” is a Muscatine Journal series written by former Muscatine Journal editor Gil Dietz, who welcomes comments and suggestions. You can contact him at 563-263-5499 or gvdietz@machlink.
Hip-hop dancers heat up the night Monday, November 23, 2009 @ 2:27AMIt might have been a cold damp November night, but things were hot inside the Palace of Fine Arts Theatre as the 11th Annual S.F. Hip Hop DanceFest got under way Friday with the first of two weekend programs. As the audience walked in, the mood was already...