Written by Sensei Mitch on November 4, 2005
2005 KRANE Nationals
Competition . Events & HolidaysSUNDAY, NOVEMBER 13, 2005 at the Johnson & Wales Inn 213 Taunton Ave, Seekonk, Massachusetts 02771, USAEliminations for the 2005 KRANE Nationals will begin at 8:30 A.M. SHARP!For further information contact: KRANE.ORG (207) 477-2748 FAX (207) 477-2641 E-MAIL – COGLI-@-METROCAST.NET View the Brochure
Written by Sensei on October 30, 2005
Wushu dominates East Asian Games
Competition . Events & HolidaysChina:Olympic event boxing isn’t here, but you won’t miss bloody fights and gravity-defying action in the East Asian Games. Out of 17 medal sports in the Macao Games, three are about fighting: Wushu, or Chinese Kung Fu, karate and Taekwondo. Bruce Lee, Jackie Chan and Jet Li have made Chinese martial arts better known to
Written by Sensei on October 26, 2005
2005 WTKA World Championships
Competition . Events & Holidays . KarateThe WTKA World Championships officially invites you all to take part in their 2005 OPEN WORLD KARATE CHAMPIONSHIPS which will take place in Viareggio, ITALY from 25 to 27 November 2005. The WTKA International World Championships will include Kumite, Kata, Kobudo, Point Karate and Karate self defense to give all competitors the possibility to make
Written by Sensei on October 21, 2005
1st Annual Open Martial Arts Championships
CompetitionTournament: Michigan Tang Soo Do 1st Annual Open Martial Arts Championships, Saturday Oct. 22nd at the Total Sports Complex, 30990 Wixom Rd Wixom Mi 48393. Registration 9 a.m., Judges meet at 10:30, Competition begins at noon. Competitors $45, spectators $6. For More Information Contact GM Zacker at tmasblue7@aol.com or call 313-671-2576 anytime.The Tang Soo Do
Written by Sensei on September 22, 2005
Triumphant British Karate Trio
Competition . NewsOn September 21, 2005 the Competition Karate Association (CKA) took three competitors to the BIKO Open – and came back with three medals. Mumtaz Sharif won a bronze medal in the men’s black belt kumite event. Karachi Maduforo came in third during the women’s low grade kumite event. Current boy’s British bronze medallist, Ryan Lambert,
Written by Sensei on July 2, 2005
Ready to Fight in England!!
Competition . NewsBREAKING NEWSMark Kingsland and Stephen Hare were selected to represent Great Britain at the Third World Weight Category Karate Championships in Tokyo, Japan on Sunday. The selection came after a series of selection sessions held in Wales and England earlier this year. Both men hold a rank of 2nd Dan, training and instructing at Bishop’s
Written by Sensei on June 29, 2005
Taekwondo Versus Karate at the IOC
Competition . NewsAs reported today Taekwondo is fighting for its survival with the IOC (International Olympic Committee). Interestingly Taekwondo’s loss could be Karate’s gain! “The president of the World Taekwondo Federation said he has mounted a big international campaign to win supporters for the martial art, while reforming the sport to make its judging easier to understand
Written by Sensei on June 12, 2005
News from Ghana
Competition . NewsThe News Story reports on the efforts to bring the Martial Arts, specifically Tae Kwan-do, Judo and Shotokan, to the country of Ghana. Previous efforts have been short-lived . The current effort focuses on reviving the flagship club and promoting the benefits of Karate-do to the countries youth.
Written by Sensei on June 7, 2005
Martial Arts Skater!
Competition . ProfilesDylan Moscovitch loves sports! Currently he practices kung-fu daily in addition to being a competitive skater who has won numerous medals in Canada and International Men’s and Pairs Skating competitions. It would be interesting to hear from Dylan if skating helps his martial arts training or if his martial arts training helps his skating! Just
