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World Cup National Martial Arts Champions 2009
Ryoshin-Kan Karate School's, Team Dragon Force won the 1st Place Team Demo Grand Champion Trophy at the World Cup Finals National Martial Arts Championships on 17 January 2009. - February 02, 2009 - Ryoshin-Kan Karate School
The Alabama Project
Members of this year's Ultimate Black Belt Test program, along with past alumni, will be traveling to Greensboro, AL March 25-29, to work on rebuilding an historic schoolhouse. Sensei Chris Feldt, owner and chief instructor for Samurai Karate Studio, which is located in Columbia northeast, will be traveling to Alabama and participate in this 4 day project. Donations are being requested to support the remodeling of this historic landmark. - January 24, 2009 - Samurai Karate Studio
The Ultimate Black Belt Test
Sensei Chris Feldt, owner and chief instructor for Samurai Karate Studio, has been invited to participate in a year long black belt test that requires over 20 physical, emotional and spiritual components of the test. - January 22, 2009 - Samurai Karate Studio
Evansville Martial Artist is Saving Kids
Evansville Martial Artist Jeff Barnes is starting a new program that provides free martial arts training and eduction to 'at-risk' kids in the community. - January 21, 2009 - Community Martial Arts
Martial Arts Business Daily Launches
January 2009 marks a new era in martial arts business journalism with the launch of MartialArtsBusinessDaily.com. - January 17, 2009 - MartialArtsBusinessDaily.com
Aviva Labs Sponsors Mixed Martial Arts Competition: Named Official Tanning Supplier for Event
Aviva Labs was named official tanning supplier for a Mixed Martial Arts (MMA) event held in Plymouth, MA in late August. Aviva Labs manufacturers natural bronzers, self tanners, and sunless tanning solutions used by fitness models, competitive dancers and many other athletes who compete on stage. Aviva Labs provided Stage Tan bronzers in gift bags distributed to the MMA fighters, and the "ring girls" featured an Aviva Labs' spray tan. - January 09, 2009 - Aviva Labs, Inc.
FightCardModels.com Brings the Beauty and the Beast Together All on One New and Unique Social Network
More than just a social Network: FightCardModels.com brings MMA Fighters, Fans, and models together. They combine a unique blend of social networking, lifestyle, and a variety of talent scouting for all members. - December 31, 2008 - Fight Card Models
Samurai Karate Studio Participates in Blythewood Christmas Parade
Samurai Karate Studio participated in the annual Blythewood Christmas Parade on Sunday, December 14th. Several students and parents walked the parade route handing out candy and flyers for the studio. - December 16, 2008 - Samurai Karate Studio
Samurai Karate Studio Holds Kick A Thon for The American Red Cross
Samurai Karate Studio recently hosted a kick a thon to support the American Red Cross. 26 students participated in this event, kicking a total of 78,118 kicks during one hour. In addition, this kick a thon raised $1,013.00 for the American Red Cross. - December 01, 2008 - Samurai Karate Studio
SKS Offers Free Trial Pass in Exchange for Canned Food
Samurai Karate Studio, located at 2000 Clemson Road, Suite # 9, Columbia, SC 29229, has extended their canned food drive until Christmas week in order to collect more food for Harvest Hope Food Bank. Anyone who visits the studio and donates 10 cans of food will receive a free pass for two private introductory lessons, a $60.00 value. - December 01, 2008 - Samurai Karate Studio
Master Russian Kettlebell Instructor Brett Jones to Give One-Day Only Seminar at Indianapolis Fitness and Sports Training
Brett Jones, RKC, a Master Russian Kettlebell instructor will be teaching a Russian Kettlebell Seminar at Indianapolis Fitness and Sport Training on January 24, 2009 from 10 a.m to 5 p.m. This exclusive one-day seminar will provide participants with the tools necessary to implement cutting-edge... - November 22, 2008 - Indianapolis Fitness and Sports Training
Help to Defeat the Bully
Samurai Karate Studio, located at 2000 Clemson Road, Suite # 9, Columbia, SC 29229, will be holding an anti bully workshop on Saturday, November 22nd at 10:00am and 11:00am. Please register today for this free event by calling 803-462-9425 or emailing Sensei Feldt at samuraikarate@bellsouth.net - November 18, 2008 - Samurai Karate Studio
Please Support Samurai Karate Studio's Food Drive
Samurai Karate Studio, located at 2000 Clemson Road, Suite # 9, Columbia, SC 29229, is holding a canned food drive to support Harvest Hope Food Bank, a local food bank that supports the city of Columbia and neighboring suburbs. For those people who drop off 10 canned food items, they will be eligible for two private lessons and a Free week of karate classes at SKS, a $100.00 value. - November 18, 2008 - Samurai Karate Studio
Xtreme Krav Maga and Fitness Hosts Women's Self Defense Seminar at St. Louis University
Xtreme Krav Maga will be hosting a women’s self defense seminar at Saint Louis University, Wednesday - November 12th from 5 – 7 pm at the Simon Recreation Center on campus. - November 12, 2008 - Xtreme Krav Maga St. Louis
Samurai Karate Studio Accepting Donations During Canned Food Drive
Samurai Karate Studio is hosting a canned food drive up until Thanksgiving week. The public is invited to drop off canned food or other non-pershibles at the studio, located at 2000 Clemson Road, Suite # 9, Columbia, SC 29229. - November 12, 2008 - Samurai Karate Studio
Samurai Karate Studio Holds Workshop for Girl Scout Troop
Samurai Karate Studio hosted a bullying and stranger danger workshop for a local girl scout troop on Saturday, November 8th. - November 12, 2008 - Samurai Karate Studio
Martial Arts Classes Offered in Orange County - San Clemente, Dana Point & San Juan Capistrano Area
Mind, body & martial arts classes are now being offered in the tri-city area of San Clemente, Dana Point & San Juan Capistrano. Classes include adult martial arts, qigong - the Chinese yoga, women's self-defense and children's martial arts. These classes journey through Wing Chun, Bruce Lee's Kung Fu, Jeet Kune Do concepts, Street MMA, Internal Chinese martial arts & exercise and more. - November 05, 2008 - Adam Williss Martial Arts
Samurai Karate Studio to Host Anti Bully Workshop
Samurai Karate Studio will be hosting an anti bully workshop on Saturday, November 22nd. Presentations will be held at 10:00am and 11:00am. The general public is invited. - November 04, 2008 - Samurai Karate Studio
Samurai Karate Studio Offers New Class Schedule
Samurai Karate Studio is offering a new class schedule beginning November 3rd that includes new Friday classes, leadership program and demo team. - October 30, 2008 - Samurai Karate Studio
Samurai Karate Studio Offers New Black Belt Club Upgrade Program
Samurai Karate Studio is offering a new Black Belt Club upgrade program for all of its students that are serious about achieving their black belt. - October 28, 2008 - Samurai Karate Studio
Samurai Karate Studio Holds Halloween Safety Workshop
Samurai Karate Studio held a Halloween safety workshop on Saturday, October 25th from 1:00pm to 2:00pm. The presentation was given by owner, Sensei Feldt. - October 28, 2008 - Samurai Karate Studio
2008 World Karate Champions
"Ryoshin-Kan Karate School's Team Dragon Force Won the 1st Place Trophy and the Team Demo Title at the 2008 World Fall Classic Martial Arts Championships." - October 21, 2008 - Ryoshin-Kan Karate School
First Open US National Team of Kung Fu to Form by Gold Medalist Sifu Toy
First Open US National Team of Kung Fu. No experience necessary to apply. Desire a Must. The Search Begins for the First Open US National Team of Kung Fu www.sifutoy.com. Deadline October 26, 2008. - October 09, 2008 - Studio City USA
Orange County Martial Arts Seminar Feature's Bruce Lee's Kung Fu Training Device - the Wing Chun Wooden Dummy
Bruce Lee's kung fu training methods came to light in this Orange County martial arts training seminar featuring the Wing Chun wooden dummy. - October 02, 2008 - Adam Williss Martial Arts
Samurai Karate Studio Holds Free Anti Abduction Workshop for Children
Samurai Karate Studio hosted a free anti abduction workshop on Saturday, September 27th as part of their community service program. The workshop was attended by several children and their parents. The Richland County Sheriff's Department participated in this event by providing and processing their "Kid Print" id kits. - September 30, 2008 - Samurai Karate Studio
U.S. Sports Film Festival Features Baseball, Basketball and Racing Films at Inaugural Festival in Philadelphia, October 23-26
Movies following former major league manager Bobby Valentine’s season in the Japanese League, rising basketball stars Kevin Love and Michael Beasley’s experience playing in Rucker Park and a look inside the grueling 24 Hours of LeMans all join USSFF lineup. - September 26, 2008 - U.S. Sports Film Festival
Samurai Karate Studio Holds Self Defense Seminar
Samurai Karate Studio held a self defense seminar on Saturday, September 20th from 1:00pm to 5:00pm for adults that was attended by many women and men. A wide range of topics were covered that included escaping from duct tape. - September 23, 2008 - Samurai Karate Studio
Atama Sponsors Royce Gracie Brazilian Jiu Jitsu Ct MMA Team
Getting ready with mma training for a fight takes a lot of work. The work is made easier when fighters have coaches who are seasoned and experienced. That is the case at a recent ct mma event at Connecticut's Mohegan Sun, where Royce Gracie Jiu Jitsu Black Belt Jim Hughes and brazilian jiu jitsu Coaches Paul Bratslavsky (West Hartford, Windsor, Enfield, Boston) Josh Randorf (Southington), Josh Hesser (Norwich), and MMA Fitness expert Perry Siegel teamed up to get their MMA Fighters ready. - September 22, 2008 - Jim Hughes & Gracie Brazilian Jiu JItsu Self Defense
U.S. Sports Film Festival Announces First Set of Landmark Films to be Shown at Inaugural Festival in Philadelphia, Oct. 23-26, 2008
Classic Films by Producer Mark Ciardi, Including Invincible, The Rookie and Miracle, Along with Debuts of Films on Baseball, Basketball and Mixed Martial Arts Among First Set of Titles Announced Today. - September 16, 2008 - U.S. Sports Film Festival
New Online Mixed Martial Arts Clothing Store. Stylish Affordable Clothing for Men and Women.
Dojo Fightgear offers a unique variety of clothing styles for men & women. This clothing line was developed by a 32 year old by the name of Julius Mojica. Julius has always loved the sport of Mixed Martial Arts and anything having to do with the sport. In May of 2008, he decided to start his... - September 11, 2008 - Dojo Fightgear
Samurai Karate Studio Offers Free Anti-Abduction Seminar
Samurai Karate Studio, located at 2000 Clemson Road, Suite # 9, Columbia, SC 29229, is offering a free anti-abduction seminar on Saturday, September 27th. There are two scheduled presentations at 10:00am and 11:00am. In addition, the Richland County Sheriffs Department will be on hand and provide "kid print" id kits to all children attending this seminar. Please call Sensei Feldt at 803-462-9425 to register for this free event. - September 09, 2008 - Samurai Karate Studio
Samurai Karate Studio Offers Self Defense Seminar
Samurai Karate Studio is offering a self defense seminar for young adults age 14 and up on Saturday, September 20th from 1:00pm to 4:00pm. This is a very intensive seminar that will cover a broad range of topics including self defense law, body language, attack points and specific defenses against certain attacks on the street. - September 09, 2008 - Samurai Karate Studio
One of the World’s Strongest Men Gets Violent
One of the world's strongest men, Mike Miller, has thrown his hat into the MMA octagon. On a recent episode of the Super Human Radio show, elite Powerlifter turn WWE wrestler, Miller announce he has abandoned wrestling entertainment and is moving ahead into the worlds most violent sport – MMA... - September 04, 2008 - Super Human Radio
comBATON Tournament of Games to be Held in Spring Hill, FL
comBATON, the martial arts team sport will hold a tournament of games at Powell Middle School on September 13, 2008. - August 23, 2008 - combaton
Banned From Radio. Edgy Country Rock Band Finally Gets Heard by Millions at UFC 87
Dry County, an independent country rock band that has developed an underground and cult-like country music following, finally broke through mainstream barriers with the debut of their hit single "Waitin On Hank" at UFC 87. - August 12, 2008 - EyeShout Media Inc.
Martial Arts Development Corp. (MADC) Has Become a Macho Distributor
The quality of the Macho protective & training gear harmonizes with the quality of the traditional martial arts training equipment developed by MADC for speed & power in punching & blocking. - August 05, 2008 - Martial Arts Development Corp
Eddie Bravo Seminar Hosted by Shadow MMA and Fitness
Shadow MMA and Fitness announces a 4 hour Eddie Bravo seminar Saturday July 26th from 1 to 5 pm Central time. - July 25, 2008 - Shadow MMA and Fitness
Bushikai Martial Arts Relocates to Frederick Sportsplex
The Bushikai Bugei Dojo, long recognized as a leader in the Classical Martial Arts of Japan, has reopened inside the Sportsplex at 1845 Brookfield Court in Frederick, Maryland. - July 18, 2008 - Bushikai Martial Arts
College MMA Challenge and US MMA OPEN Start New Season July 19 on Paddy's Beach in Misquamicut RI
Jim Hughes and Legendary MMA fighter Royce Gracie have ten schools throughout New England. Their MMA Event promotion division, headed by Perry Siegel, joined with the Famous Paddy's Beach Restaurant in Misquamicut to host a Grappling Tournament on Saturday, July 19th at 8:00pm. The event is part of the US MMA OPEN and the College MMA Challenge which gives new talent a foothold in MMA, the fastest growing sport in the world. - July 15, 2008 - College MMA Challenge
How to Develop a No-Quit-Go-for-It Attitude
Many parents wonder if it’s better for their child to gain confidence by staying in “top position” in sports and academics before moving them to a more challenging class. The answer is…it depends. - July 12, 2008 - NAK Martial Arts Center, LLC
OTC Bring Back Gold
The Olympic Taekwondo Centre have brought back a great haul of medals from this years Dutch Open ‘Windmills’ Championship. A total of 6 out of 8 competitors won medals. - July 02, 2008 - Olympic Taekwondo Centre
Hartford Area BJJ Academy Opens in Glastonbury, CT
Hartford area BJJ school opens in Glastonbury. Brazilian Jiu Jitsu fanatics unite. A new BJJ school with a unique and better way to think about training has opened at 160 Oak Street, Unit 210 in Glastonbury, CT. No egos, no long term contracts, no BS about what other BJJ schools students can train... - June 26, 2008 - GB Martial Arts
NAK Martial Arts Centers in Gilbert Arizona to Celebrate Grand Opening on June 28, 2008
North American Kajukenbo (NAK) Martial Arts Center has moved to a new location in Gilbert and will celebrate its Grand Opening on June 28, 2008. - June 24, 2008 - NAK Martial Arts Center, LLC
ComBATON New Martial Arts Curriculum for All Kicking Martial Arts Schools
ComBATON is a martial arts team sport that enhances martial arts programs and alleviates complaints that class is "boring" from younger lower color belt students. It does not replace traditional training, instead it offers a fun, cardiovascular diversion from drills and forms. The game... - May 24, 2008 - combaton
ComBATON the Full Contact Martial Arts Team Sport to Hold 2008 Championship Games at Disney Martial Arts Festival
ComBATON the full contact Martial Arts Team Sport is now officially categorized as a discipline and will hold the 2008 Season Championship Games at the Disney Martial Arts Festival. Previously, comBATON was featured as a brief demonstration during the festival. Twenty years in development, the... - May 19, 2008 - combaton
Phil Ross and BayView Entertainment Team Up to Release “Street Combat – Complete Mixed Martial Arts” DVD Set in June
BayView Entertainment and Hall of Fame Martial Artist Phil Ross are releasing “Street Combat – Mixed Martial Arts,” a four DVD and one CD collection, in June, 2008. - May 17, 2008 - BayView Entertainment
New Haven Commercial Real Estate Property, Lease, and Apartment Rental Expert Noah Meyer Joins Royce Gracie Self Defense and MMA as Property and Leasing Consultant
"We have a very successful business because we know what we are doing and we are very good at teaching the special form of Self Defense created by Royce's Father Helio Gracie. Everyone saw it in action in the original UFC's and now, anyone that is anybody is seeking us out to learn the secrets... - May 15, 2008 - Jim Hughes & Gracie Brazilian Jiu JItsu Self Defense
Free Ninja Gaiden 2 Magazine
GamerZines.com produces one-off magazine dedicated to Xbox 360 exclusive game as free download. - May 07, 2008 - Cranberry Publishing Ltd
Royce Gracie Brazilian Jiu Jitsu, Self Defense, and MMA Seminar with Legendary MMA/UFC Champion Sold Out in Puerto Rico
Royce Gracie, Jim Hughes, and Luis Rodriguez conducted a Gracie Jiu Jitsu seminar on April 19 in San Juan. It sold out 3 weeks in advance. - April 28, 2008 - Jim Hughes & Gracie Brazilian Jiu JItsu Self Defense
Jim Hughes Hosts Art of War for Business Leaders with Legendary Champion Royce Gracie at Log Cabin - Delaney House in Holyoke MA
Brazilian Jiu Jitsu Instructor Jim Hughes and UFC, Pride, and K1 Champion Royce Gracie hold “Art of War” for business Executives at The Delaney House in Holyoke MA Friday May 16 10:30 am to 2:30 pm. - April 24, 2008 - Jim Hughes & Gracie Brazilian Jiu JItsu Self Defense