The news:
- Here’s an interesting article about a direct student of Morhei Ueshiba.
Hiroshi Isoyama began to practice the not-so-gentle martial art of aikido as a young boy. Many pivots, turns, locks and flips later, Isoyama, 73, is now entrusted with running aikido creator Morhei Ueshiba’s dojo near Tokyo in Iwama.
- Brock Lesnar is stated to return in July.
UFC heavyweight champion Brock Lesnar emerged from seclusion yesterday to let the MMA world know that he’s recovering nicely from diverticulitis and if all goes well, fans can expect to see some fireworks this Independence Day weekend.
- One judo player does well in MMA.
After a reset, Hawn floored Gallicchio with a one-arm shoulder throw — called Ippon Seoinage in judo — and dropped punches, opening a cut above Gallicchio’s hairline.
- This one highlights the dangers of repeated full-contact blows to the head.
But the 40-year-old fighter was not well. A painful headache developed, then nausea and vomiting. She couldn’t sign for her check to get paid. Paramedics put her on a stretcher and prepared to put her in an ambulance.
- This highlights the dangers of unregulated MMA.
When Zach Kirk’s neck snapped, he was in the fighting cage with a pumped-up crowd screaming his name.
- While this person argues that of the two, boxing is more dangerous than MMA.
The answer should not surprise those fans who understand and appreciate MMA.In 2006, the American American Association of Neurological Surgeons estimated that about 90% of boxers end up sustaining brain damage, pointing out that a direct hit in the ring, to the head, is equivalent to being hit with a 12 pound wooden mallet travelling at around 20 miles per hour.
- Karate students in New Jersey make the grade.
Approximately 40 kids from Jackson Township’s Karate Dojo graduated in a ceremony held at the McAuliffe Middle School gymnasium on Saturday.
- Sounds like they plan to re-make the Conan movie.
According to Latino Review, MMA fighter Bob Sapp has been cast as Ukafu in the upcoming Conan relaunch.
The blogs:
- Zimmer gives jujitsu a try!
Our association has adopted jiu-jitsu training as part of our curriculum so even though I don’t need it (as I’ve already attained rank), I decided to widen my martial arts horizons.
- Complimenting Zimmer is Wim’s post about the differences between the octagon and the street.
In most of these environments, taking the fight to the floor is not the best solution. The strategies and techniques that work so well in the Octagon can get you injured or killed in the street.
- Cook Ding brings us a video that demonstrates Tai Chi Chuan in action — something taught like this is on my list of next martial arts to try.
- Matthew demonstrates the Eku.
The Eku is a devastating weapon and can generate astounding amounts of power!
Interesting side note: in my last TKD tournament I placed third in weapons. The guy who won first did so with the Eku.
The videos:
So it’s looking like they are calling it the Karate Kid (2010). I have to admit the movie looks good but it really annoys me that they are calling kung fu karate.
Here’s part five of Kung Fu Killers 10 Deadliest Weapons. If you look in the “related videos” feed you can see parts 1 – 4. If you are a martial arts buff who likes a touch of history then this series is worth a watch.
- BCP
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I was prepared to hate the “Karate” kid movie as well, but I must say the trailer looks really good. I also wanted to cry bad acting and nepotism about Will Smith’s son. But he looks at least decent. One huge difference is it looks like he has actual athletic ability Ralph Machio was a terrible athlete, looking back his technique was painful to watch. (why wouldn’t you train like a maniac if your big role as an actor was to play a martial artist?). Most shocking to me is Jackie Chan also came across like he could act. (love Jackie but his acting in english, well…) I share with you the feeling of why the hell is this called the Karate kid. Can’t even non martial artists tell the difference between Kung-fu and Karate? I wouldn’t expect them to know sub styles or Japanese Karate from Okinawan but it China vs Japan come on…
However, I am always amazed by Will Smith and things he is involved with. When you see him speak he is really inspirational.
Hi Joe,
Thanks for dropping by! Yes, I agree. Call it Kung Fu Kid and be done with it!
I was a tad worried they’d do the whole Jackie Chan kung fu slapstick. Some folks really like it but it’s not my cup of tea. This one looks like they actually have Chan deviating from his usual role.
I suppose using “The Karate Kid” was a marketing decision — tie it back to the original movie and all that.
same here, didn’t know this movie was on the cards even. I did like the 1st karate with Ralph M but hey I was just 10 years old so am allowed some bad movie mistakes
and gotta admit, I might take my nephews to see this one, looks quite ok. Am a big fan of the kung fu slapstick (loved Kung Fu Hustle) but am feed up w Jackie doing the same thing over and over so getting him to act could be a good thing…
On the plus side, sounds like they refer to it as kung fu within the movie, making the title very clearly about marketing.
I like some of the slapstick, but it would’ve been inappropriate to the character. It is meant to be a pretty serious story.