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by Laurie CHEN Agence France Presse BEIJING, China (AFP) — At least 18 people were killed and 16 injured when a fire broke out at a martial arts school in central China in the early hours of Friday, according to the local government. Local media reported that most of the victims were boarding pupils aged between seven and 16. The fire had been extinguished and authorities were investigating the cause of the blaze, a […]
By: Norman Castro, EBC Sports International, New York Bureau What to know and expect from competing at this prestigious martial arts tournament (NEW YORK, NEW YORK) Bowing onto the mat. Shaking the referee’s hand. Approaching the opponent before the match. Greeting with a slap of the hands and a fist bump. This is the standard operating procedure for a Brazilian Jiu Jitsu (BJJ) Tournament. During the summer time, events and competitions can be found almost […]
By: Dexter Umel, EBC Sports International, Florida Bureau Martial arts, as many know, is often associated with self-defense. But beneath the veil of kicks and punches is a fabric woven with self-discipline intertwined with skill honed through hours of training. Professor Aparecido Ferreira, going by the name of Bill, is a Jiu-Jitsu instructor in Jacksonville, Florida. He runs his school on the fundamental principles of self-discipline and training, but also instills in his students the […]
Inilunsad ang opening ceremony ng Pre-Asian Indoor and Martial Arts Games sa Harrison Plaza kamakailan. Ang event—na nilahukan ng mahigit 500 participants mula sa iba’t-ibang lugar sa Luzon—ay pinangunahan nila Congressman Monsour del Rosario at Secretary General Raymond Lee Reyes. Dumalo din sina Philippine Olympic Committee President Jose “Peping Cojuangco at Rafael Nepomuceno sa opening ceremony para pasinayaan ang nasabing palaro. Ang mga sport na tampok sa indoor martial arts competition ay kick boxing, belt […]
LOS ANGELES, California (Reuters) — Martial arts expert and actor Jackie Chan will receive a lifetime achievement Oscar. The announcement came from the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences on Thursday (September 1). Chan, 62, the Hong Kong-born star of Hollywood movies such as “Kung Fu Panda,” “The Karate Kid” and the “Rush Hour” franchise, will join documentary maker Frederick Wiseman, British film editor Anne V. Coates and casting director Lynn Stalmaster as recipients […]
LOS ANGELES,United States (AFP) — Mixed martial arts star Conor McGregor, whose apparent retirement stunned the sport on Tuesday, said Thursday he wants to fight but is frustrated with his promotional obligations. “I am just trying to do my job and fight here,” the UFC featherweight said in a statement on his Facebook page on Thursday. “I am paid to fight. I am not yet paid to promote. I have become lost in the game […]
The Unity Games International is getting nearer and nearer and the excitement is already mounting. Here’s your daily dose of fun sports facts and trivia as we wait for the Unity Games! #UnityGamesIntl2015 Infographics designed by Lianne Erica Soro Research by Mary Rose Faith Bonalos
