Fencing in college – Clemson Tigers fencing club
by on March 5, 2010
in Fencing, Martial Arts, Olympics
Clemson fencing is an officially recognized Sports Club at Clemson University comprised of students dedicated to learning/teaching/improving within the activity of modern sport fencing.
Clemson also offers links to a number of other fencing resources.
Clemson fencing [link].
Karate For Beginners?
by amare on March 5, 2010
in Martial Arts
Are there really people of all ages, trying to learn karate at home? When considering starting karate, getting as much up front information on the subject, is a must. With some online tutorials, you will be able to understand what to expect if you attend a karate club. Follow this link for some free Karate for beginners videos.
But if you have some video instruction, I only recommend using them at the same time you attend classes conducted by a qualified karate instructor and the moves you practice, will be basics (kihon) or forms (kata).
Why Head Injury Compensation Requires Specialist Legal Representation
by amare on February 12, 2010
in Martial Arts
Injuries to the head can often be described as being of ’serious nature’. The medical and emotional consequences that are involved can be extremely far-reaching. It is therefore imperative that only the most tried and tested head injury compensation claim solicitor is instructed.
Head injuries have the potential of being far more serious than any other injury to our bodies. Long term or even permanent consequences can be gained from a knock on the head as the brain is an extremely sensitive part of our body. After suffering an head injury, and with this in mind, it is extremely important that you find legal representation that will take every factor into account. This will be essential when looking to obtain the maximum level of head injury compensation that you may be entitled to.
The Rise to the Top of Gracie Jiu-Jitsu
by amare on February 9, 2010
in Martial Arts
Gracie Jiu-jitsu is known world wide as one of the most effective forms of hand-to-hand combat. The Gracie family took the teachings of a Japanese man and adapted them to make them more effective, especially when dealing with a fight on the ground. Helio Gracie was probably the most instrumental in making this form of jiu jitsu into something unique. Helio’s main contribution was to adapt the martial art techniques so that they would be effective in defeating bigger and stronger opponents.
As he grew more skilled, Helio launched the origins of Gracie Jiu-jitsu in a series of high profile matches. Despite not always winning these competitions, Helio received acclamation for lasting a great deal longer than anybody thought he would be able to against more powerful and more qualified foes. In 1951 he fought Masahiko Kimura, then seen as the best jiu jitsu fighter in the world. Kimura claimed that if the competition lasted longer than three minutes, then Helio would be proclaimed the winner; Helio lasted for thirteen. In 1955, the longest match in the world took place when Helio held off a fighter twenty years younger than him and forty pounds heavier for three hours and forty minutes.
The Ultimate Finale Card Set..Should be a great event.
by amare on January 28, 2010
in Martial Arts
New York, NY, December 3, 2009 – Kimbo Slice has already established himself as a worldwide fight game sensation; now he will attempt to prove himself in the Octagon when he battles fellow knockout artist Houston Alexander in his first official UFC fight, live on Spike TV on Saturday, December 5 at 9:00pm. The three-round bout (at a catchweight of 215 lbs.) will be part of “The Ultimate Fighter: Heavyweights” finale fight card emanating from The Pearl at the Palms Casino Resort in Las Vegas, NV. Slice, the wildly popular mixed martial arts heavyweight, is a member of the cast of “The Ultimate Fighter: Heavyweights.”
Slice, with a professional record of 3-1, is a former YouTube sensation who gained prominence fighting in his hometown of Miami. As a member of “The Ultimate Fighter: Heavyweights,” Slice lost his first match on the show to finalist Roy Nelson, but with the improved skills he learned on the show, as well as a full training camp once filming ended, expect to see a new and improved fighter in the Octagon against Omaha native Houston Alexander.