Martial Arts Talk is in Production!
Site_NewsThat’s right, you read it here first. The KarateTraining.org Blog, Martial Arts Talk, is now completed and ready for public consumption! Martial Arts Talk will cover anything related to the Martial Arts, Eastern Arts and Philosophy. We will give you facts and throw our two-cents when it’s appropriate (when we want to;). But we don’t
Follow-Up: NY Martial Arts Regulation
NewsAs a follow up to yesterday’s post which mentions the recent (yet unconfirmed) Law in NY restricting the practice of Martial Arts to approved organizations. Back on May 17, 2005 This story [PDF] outlined one of the reasons for this move by the State of New York. In short, due to the recent rash of
Viewing the Assault on Self-Defense
News . Self-DefenseI just read the article Assault on Self-Defense. I strongly suggest the reading, the article is well written and to the point. The topic deals with Self-Defense with a Gun, or Gun Control for the PC phrase. The author did a great job of not sounding like a zealot yourself but instead exposed the real
The Battle of the Chan’s!
EntertainmentDirector Peter Chan‘s musical movie “Perhaps Love” has edged out Jackie Chan ‘s “The Myth” and Stanley Kwan‘s “Everlasting Love” to become Hong Kong‘s official entry for the Oscar best foreign film award. Who would have thought Jackie Chan could be beaten by a Musical!! What is the world coming to![SOURCE: http://www.leadingthecharge.com/stories/news-0077975.html]
International Simon Bolivar Cup Competition
Events & HolidaysKarate contestants from 13 countries have confirmed participation in the International Simon Bolivar Cup, which will be held in Venezuela next week. Athletes from France, Cuba, Colombia, Canada, El Salvador, Trinidad & Tobago, Brazil, Egypt, Guatemala, Ecuador, the US and a strong Venezuelan representation will compete in individual and collective kata (female and male), female
Bullies Everywhere, beware…
Articles of Interest . For Kids . Self-DefenseMy son is five years old and despite his being larger then his classmates has already encountered the classic bully. Being an innocent five year old he is unsure how to handle the situation. I must admit that like most I had a few bully encounters in my younger years, but he can hardly picture
Community Service
Announcements & Press ReleasesAnother example of the Martial Arts teaching people to support each other through community works. In Cincinnati, Ohio (USA) the Children’s Art Troupe performance benefits Red Cross, 7-9 p.m., Cincinnati Museum Center, Union Terminal, 1301 Western Ave. Chinese singing, dancing, martial arts and music. $18, $12 ages 12 and under. (513) 259-3058.[SOURCE]
Self-Defense Examined in North East
Self-DefenseIn this interesting article, the discussion revolves around a self-defense case where the defendant killed an intruder in his home. What is so interesting about this article is the discussion of the various definitions and requirements of self-defense in various states. Even more interesting is something said in the article that I’ve been saying for
Othodox Priest Teaches Karate?!
News . ProfilesThat’s right; a Siberian orthodox priest teaches karate to paratrooper and schoolchildren!!In Ishim, Siberia Father Petr Lysenko, a Russian Orthodox priest and rector of the Church of the Protecting Veil of the Mother of God, teaches karate at the local airborne unit and the local children’s sports school in Ishim near Tymen (Siberia). ‘What I
Taking Home 20 Medals!
Announcements & Press ReleasesA Trinidad and Tobago karate team of 16 returned home with a total of 20 individual and team medals at the sixth Caribbean International Shotokan Karate Federation (ISKF) Championships, held in Antigua last month. The T&T team comprised adults and youths, and was one out of a total of 130 participants from seven Caribbean countries
