The latest in Martial Arts

Yemen Hospital Clash NJ

2010-03-11T13:03:48Z

Michael Brothman, 25, stands on the porch his home Thursday, March 11, 2010, in Vineland, N.J., as he talks about his high school friend, Sharif Mobley. The FBI confirmed Thursday that...

Yemen holds NJ man after al-Qaida sweep, shootout

2010-03-11T22:00:14Z

<div><p>He was raised in New Jersey, where he was on the high school wrestling team and earned a black belt in karate. Nearly a decade later, Sharif Mobley is under arrest in Yemen, suspected of being an al-Qaida member and accused of killing a guard in an attempt to break out of a hospi...

Sumo wrestler snatches cash machine in Moscow

2010-03-09T11:15:27Z

<div><p>A sumo wrestler ripped a cash machine out of a Moscow store on Friday, walking off with the bulky 90-kilogram (200-pound) machine on his shoulders, police said.</p><p>The man and an accomplice walked into a Moscow shopping mall and detached a cash machine containing 25,000 rubles (838 dollars, 613 euros), Moscow city police said in a statement.</p><p>A shop assistant who witnessed the crime called police and ...

heidi klum karate 2

2010-03-05T18:23:01Z

Johan Samuel and Heidi Klum Heidi Klum picking up her son from karate class while he holds onto a trophy Los Angeles, California - 04.03.10

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heidi klum and leni

2010-03-05T18:22:42Z

Leni Klum Heidi Klum takes her daughter to karate class Los Angeles, California - 04.03.10

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heidi klum family

2010-03-03T17:47:52Z

Seal and his daughter Leni Klum arrive at a karate class Los Angeles, California - 02.03.10

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Hong Kong 'love hotel' to become Bruce Lee memorial

2010-02-23T19:16:12Z

<div><p>The rundown house at 41 Cumberland Road in Hong Kong's quiet Kowloon Tong district might escape the notice of passers-by if it weren't for a sign signalling that it is a "love hotel".</p><p>Rooms are offered for rent by the hour, with a discount rate of 205 Hong Kong dollars (25 US) buying amorous couples three hours in a tatty room off a narrow hallway deco...

UFC to show upcoming events in movie theaters

2010-02-22T18:45:08Z

<div id="subtitle">Starting with UFC 111, MMA events to be shown in 300 movie theaters</div><div><p>The UFC is headed to the big screen.</p><p>The mixed martial arts league has reached a deal to showcase its main events at over 300 movie theaters, starting with UFC 111 on March 27. The UFC announced the deal to AUSTRALIA - FEBRUARY 21: UFC fighter Anthony Perosh prepares for his fight against UFC fighter Mirko Cro Cop during their Ultimate Fighting Championship heavyweight fight at Acer A...

Velasquez wins by knockout over Nogueira

2010-02-20T23:45:04Z

<div id="subtitle">Cain Velasquez wins by 1st-round knockout over Minotaro Nogueira at UFC 110</div><div><p>Cain Velasquez knocked out veteran Antonio Rodrigo "Minotauro" Nogueira at 2:20 of the first round Sunday to claim the featured heavywei...

Leung: Wong Kar-wai's kung fu biopic action-packed

2010-02-22T12:44:19Z

<div id="subtitle">Star says Wong Kar-wai's kung fu biopic will be action-packed</div><div><p>Hong Kong art-house filmmaker Wong Kar-wai is known for his slow, moody dramas, so when he announced his next project would be a kung fu flick, some were worried it would be more tears and talking than fists of fury.</p><p&...

How Do I Get Into Martial Arts Movies?

2010-02-22T15:38:17Z

How To Become A Martial Arts Movie Star<br><br>With the resurgence of martial arts and fighting films like the recent Ninja Assassin, Fighter and even Sherlock Holmes you might be thinking that you would also love to have a career in movies as an action star or martial arts movie star. Of course like any other acting career you can't expect it...

One Time, Big Time: The Music and Lyrics of One-Hit Wonders

2010-02-22T15:44:43Z

Of course, any musician would want a long and lasting career in the music industry. This is, after all, a very profitable and very fulfilling occupation, and it can open doors to a number of opportunities beyond music. But there are times when this isn?t meant to be. A number of artists have tried to penetrate the music business and have partially succeeded. But what happens when their initial attempt succeeds, yet their succeeding efforts fail? They become the sad entities we know as one-hit...

Different Tae Kwon do Technique and Forms

2010-02-22T15:44:50Z

In Martial arts, specifically Taekwondo is considered by many to be an ideal workout as it combines most elements sought after in a balanced fitness program. Many people understand that there are various styles of martial arts but they do not realize that within a style like Tae kwon do there are also various styles.<br><br>Tang Soo Do: Tang soo do is an extremely popular martial art that evolved from the kicking arts of taekyon and subak. It is similar to tae kwon...

The Big UFC Punch!

2010-02-22T15:58:39Z

In the UFC it had been an issue on who will be able to beat the current heavy weight champion Brock Lesnar. Brock Lesnar is a very dominant contender in his division. Brock stands at six feet-three inches tall and weighs 265 pounds. With this figures it is without a doubt he is a monster in the heavyweight division. The key to his domination in th...

How to Use Martial Arts For Self Defense

2010-02-22T17:09:36Z

How do you make sense of a chaotic self defense situation in order to apply the martial arts moves you've learned? While some believe that all you need to do is memorize some karate moves, or simply make it up as you go, there is a more successful way to engage an attacker physically. Successful martial arts with a self defense focus is more about strategic thinking, not about specific techniques.<br><br>Have you ever wondered how you will know how to fight back ef...

UFC's Brock Lesnar ready for return

2010-02-22T17:33:17Z

<div id="subtitle">After serious abdominal injury, UFC heavyweight champ Brock Lesnar preparing for return</div><div><p>Brock Lesnar is ready to resume training to defend his UFC heavyweight title after a serious intestinal problem derailed his career and endangered his life.</p>&a...

The Truth About Martial Arts and Self-Defense

2010-02-22T18:55:00Z

The Truth About Martial Arts and Self-Defense<br><br>I understand that this series of articles is not going to appeal to very many martial arts school owners. However, I feel that we are all best served by the truth. But I also realize that nobody and certainly not I, seldom if ever sees the whole or absolute truth about anything.<br><br>After forty years of studying and teaching martial arts and spending the last twenty of those years t...

Jackie Chan aims at families with "Spy Next Door"

2010-02-22T19:50:15Z

<div><p>LOS ANGELES (Reuters) - There's an old saying in Hollywood: never work with kids or animals. Jackie Chan is okay with kids. Animals are another story.</p><p>"When a turtle bites you, it really hurts!" he told Reuters. "And the pig never listens. And the cat scra...

Jackie Chan targets kids with low-budget "Spy"

2010-02-22T20:38:55Z

<div><p>NEW YORK (Hollywood Reporter) - It's been over 30 years since Jackie Chan supplanted Bruce Lee as film's reigning martial-arts superstar.</p><p>Now in his 50s, Chan tries to broaden his audience with the kid-oriented "The Spy Next Door," ap...