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UFC 103: FRANKLIN VS BELFORT Sept. 19, 2009 Dallas, Texas,
American Airlines Center
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Please enjoy this Veterans Day Tribute Video made in 2007. It is a very powerful video dedicated to all members of the US Armed Forces, past and present. Thank you to all our veterans and to our troops for giving us your all to keep us safe and free!

USADOJO.COM spent time with Shihan Dana Abbott discussing his unique training methods in the sword arts. We asked him about his training and the love he has for the sword and his goal to pass that love on to his students.
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By Oleg Spector - The goal of any martial artist is to overcome an attacker as quickly as possible with a minimum amount of force and time. All humans are genetically born with abilities and instincts to survive in extreme situations, but the training methods for improving these abilities are different in each Martial Art. Different styles of combat around the globe developed their own methods of self defense and pass the knowledge from one generation to another. Systema SpetsNaz “Russian Style” Combat carries old traditions of the Cossacks and the modern training of Special Forces.
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By Chris Bashaw With concerns about this year’s flu and H1N1 potential we need to arm ourselves with the knowledge necessary for a safe dojo setting, to protect ourselves, our staff, our students, and our business. (Read Article)

On January 8th and 9th, 2010, the world’s largest gathering of martial arts superstars, film and combat celebrities, and renowned masters from around the world will meet for the “The Academy Awards of Martial Arts". This combined event is listed as both the largest single banquet gala in Atlantic City and the world’s largest assembly of celebrities, champions, suppliers and movers and shakers in martial arts, with over 1300 in attendance. The full day of seminars are FREE to all, dinner guest and the public, and they feature "The BEST of the BEST" in the martial arts industry. There will be over 35 vendor booths with just about every martial arts product and service available. www.ActionMagStore.com

An Interview with Shihan Tony Calvino and Renshi Rebecca Greenough of Martial Oceans about their upcoming Tournament “Battle On The 7 Seas”, the first tournament ever held on a cruise ship in International Waters. (Read Interview)

Totally Tae Kwon Do is a brand new, free, online magazine for Tae Kwon Do enthusiasts across the globe. The magazine is dedicated to all aspects of the martial art of Tae Kwon Do, arguably the world's most popular martial art and Olympic sport. The magazine caters to all styles of the art, so whether you're Ch'ang Hon / ITF, KKW/WTF or any other style of Tae Kwon Do, the magazine will be of interest to you. So if you do Taekwon-Do, Taekwondo or Tae Kwon Do, then this magazines is for you. It features great interviews, 'how to articles' and info about the sport and fighting side of the art. The magazine is totally free to read, distribute, copy and print so download copies today or read past and current issue online! (Read Magazines)

By Thomas A. Newnam My favorite Gichin Funakoshi quote is: “Everything you encounter is an aspect of karate: find the marvelous truth there.” Did he say “everything?” Wow! I was totally intrigued when I first heard that quote. That was about thirty years ago. Even as new white belt, I understood that Master Funakoshi was presenting a profound truth about life, as well as karate. I had a feeling that if I dedicated myself to the martial arts, long enough and faithfully enough, I might someday discover something about this marvelous truth.
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In June 2009, Ronnie Colwell received a very rare honour. He was awarded a genuine 9th Dan from the World Union of Karate - Do Organisations. Very few people actually get rank awarded by governing bodies that are beyond reproach. Ronnie Colwell is without doubt one of the most senior Budoka training in the UK and Europe today. Along with his 9th Dan in Karate, Ronnie also holds a 9th Dan in Jyu-jutsu and was the first chief Instructor to the British Ju Jutsu Association. You cannot find a more qualified Budoka of any nationality in the UK, Europe or indeed the West. You also won't find a nicer person!
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By Steve Zorn The term "improvised weapons" is pretty common among hardcore martial arts and self-defense practitioners, but is often misunderstood by the general public.
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By Scott Sonnon (Biography)
This history of Sambo matches Winston Churchill’s description of Russia as a “riddle, wrapped in a mystery, inside an enigma.” I spent well over a decade researching, traveling and studying it’s many onion layers. What you read of this history may not be the ultimate truth, but it is the most sensible collection of convincing lies that no one to date has been able to accurately debunk. (Read Article)

by Gene Ching (Biography)
on Saturday, August 15th, 2009, Gina Carano made history when she faced Cristiane "Cyborg" Santos in Strikeforce's unprecedented CARANO VS. CYBORG, the first ever major female MMA main card in America. The fight was held at San Jose's HP Pavilion where the women battled for the first Strikeforce 145-pound Female Championship. The fight was broadcast live on Showtime.
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Visit the new Bruce Lee web site at www.brucelee.com !!!
Bruce Lee's Family, have authorized a series of biographical films about the late martial artist, whose films included Enter the Dragon and Fists of Fury. Producer Manfred Wong said at least three films were planned, and the first would focus on Bruce Lee's teenage years. Wong added he wanted to focus on the late actor's personality, "There will be kung fu, but more importantly, we want to portray the real Bruce Lee.
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By Michael Sullenger (Biography) In March 1990 I submitted a paper to Mr. Lieb (our AKS founder and chief instructor) in partial fulfillment of my sixth degree black belt requirements. The points I made at that time are still relevant today. My friend and mentor suggested I update and share the paper with the American Karate System’s membership, as well as other true students of the arts. I hope the thoughts and reflections that follow will have a positive impact on your personal perspective regarding the martial arts, and your specific studies in karate. (Read Paper)

MAPD announced the new CERTIFICATION SEMINARS with action star, KAREN SHEPERD, Black Belt Hall of Famer, Martial Arts Museum Hall of Famer, Star of Cyborg 2 (Angelina Jolie), ELIMINATOR WOMAN, TV's HERCULES (as The Enforcer), fight choreographer and fighter in shows such as BUFFY THE VAMPIRE SLAYER, ANGEL, WALKER TEXAS RANGER, and V.I.P.
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Masamune was also also known as Gorō Nyūdō Masamune, or Priest Gorō Masamune. He is thought to be Japan's greatest swordsmith. There are no exact dates known for Masamune's life and hence he has become almost a legend. It is believed that he made most of his swords in the late 13th and early 14th centuries between 1288 - 1328. He created swords, or tachi in Japanese, and daggers called tantō, in the Soshu tradition. It is believed that he lived and worked in the Sagami Province. Some old stories list his family name as Okazaki, but some experts believe this was simply a story to elevate the standing of the Tokugawa family. (Read Article)

By Robert Hunt (Biography)
The light bulb swayed back and forth on one almost bare wire, tossing random illumination on the dark staircase below. Dan Ivan stared down the staircase and wondered if karate was worth the risk. The bombed out buildings had the feel of a concrete graveyard and who knew what the shouts from down below meant? Finally he mustered up the courage to take a few tentative steps down and crouched to catch a glimpse of the room.  It was filled with Japanese in white karate uniforms and they didn’t look all that happy. It was three years after the end of the war, miles away from where most Americans wandered and worlds away from any place Dan Ivan had ever been.
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By Iain Abernethy (Biography) In this second article, we'll be looking at the basic application (bunkai) for the knife-hand block or "shuto-uke". As we established in part one, due to a series of historical events, the modern terms used to label kata movements are not descriptions of the movement's combative function. We also established the majority of live situations take place at close-range. (Read Part 1) (Read Part 2)
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By Stephen Spivey (Biography) As a predator attacks, your body will go into an adrenal state. You are flooded with adrenaline (epinephrine), noradrenalin and cortisol. The good news is these chemicals perform several positive actions in the body that make them very effective. They dilate the pupils to increase the amount of light that enters the eyes, they cause sweating to help dissipate heat, they increase the heart rate and force contraction, which will increase blood flow to the muscles so they are ready to move, and they make glucose available in the blood for use by other organs. (Read Article)

Do – World religions have to do with good works or good deeds. Reincarnation and Karma, it all points back to what you do.
Done – Christianity points to what Jesus Christ already did on the cross at Calvary. God, who comes down to meet us in our own messy world, to build a relationship with us and to save us from our own bad "karma". He paid the price Himself. We are saved by grace, a free gift from the God who loves us!

By Kevin Brett (Biography) Here’s a shocker for you … martial arts are about survival. Yep, that’s right. The purpose of martial arts is to have the skill and knowledge to be able to do in the bad guy and still make it home in time to walk the dog. Martial arts are not some trendy type of workout designed to impress the ladies as you tell them about the tournaments or trophies you’ve won. While it certainly is an awesome total-body workout and a great way to get in shape many students really give little thought to its ultimate purpose; survival.
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By Wayne Atcheson As a testimony to God’s faithful love and incredible power, Victor Marx tells his story! From worthless, restless and hopeless to wonderfully victorious, Victor writes of God’s transforming power in his life. Victor has a heart for kids of all ages but particularly for troubled youth. Victor is a master of martial arts, a former U.S. Marine and he has trained over 30 world and national martial art champions. Yet his focus remains on God’s greatness not his own accomplishments. (More)

By Pat Covert for American Handgunner
Restraint versus lethal force has become a hot button issue in our lawsuit prone society, forcing law enforcement agencies and even our military branches to rethink the way our forces are trained. Measured force has been a part of martial arts for centuries dating back to the earliest forms of wrestling all the way up to more modern times when less aggressive weapons such as police batons were designed to control and subdue rather than kill and maim. Rarely, however, has a knife ever been considered anything but a cutting weapon until now, thanks to an innovative martial arts instructor and knife trainer named Bram Frank. ( Read Article)

Kiss of the Dragon Lord Sid Campbell we miss you!

By Josh Stewart
Many scholars have pointed to intellectual and philosophical connections between Buddhism and the samurai Way, suggesting that the samurai at this time adopted Buddhist ideals. While some primary literature does point to such a connection, other literature from the Edo Period refutes the idea that the samurai embraced the Buddhist Way. This establishes that the samurai did not, as is commonly assumed, regard Buddhism in a uniform, approving manner; rather, the role of Buddhism in samurai subculture was a topic of controversy and uncertainty. (Read Article)

By 6th Generation Master Michael Matsuda (Biography)
For the first time in nearly 10 years, an historical look at the rare and secretive art of Monkey Kung Fu is now revealed. Sixth generation Monkey Kung Fu Master Michael Matsuda, considered one of the leading historians and authorities on the monkey art, gives you a complete, detailed look at real Monkey style kung fu.
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S.H.O.O.T. Self Defense: Alejandro Iglesias' Martial Art
KYSHO: Siu Nim Tao Kyusho - Kyusho - Wing Chung -The secret "points" within forms.
UFC: Paulao Filbo - When the MInd is the Worst Adversary
MMA: The Magician of the Scales - Andre Aurnheimer
KARATE: Nakayama Hoitsugan Dojo, Tokyo
JIU-JITSU: Rickson Gracie
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