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Video Update: Surprising Self-Defense Strategies - WOWT

Video Update: Surprising Self-Defense Strategies WOWT ... an Aikido and women's self defense instructor with Shuurin Dojo, Omaha. Therefore they shouldn't rely on certain techniques, which may not work if a victim cannot reach an attacker. “It's very frustrating for me as a female, because they'll teach ... and more »

Shake It Up: Nia, A Fusion Of Dance, Kicks And Spirit-Stirring - WBUR

Shake It Up: Nia, A Fusion Of Dance, Kicks And Spirit-Stirring WBUR So when a friend encouraged me to try Nia, a dance-y, “fusion” fitness class that draws on Tai Chi, Tae Kwon Do, Aikido, jazz, modern dance, yoga, Alexander Technique and Feldenkrais, it appealed to my inner Martha Graham. At moments during the class I ...

Acevedo earns global distinction in 'Palace Hand' - Woonsocket Call

Acevedo earns global distinction in 'Palace Hand' Woonsocket Call “He told me we had to pay our respect to the seniors, and one was Toma, an 84-year-old 'Palace Hand' master who was also my teacher's mentor,” he offered. “My instructor was Odo, and we went to Toma's house first. We sat around table drinking orange ...

Bear Grylls Memoir: How He Coped With Bullying - Huffington Post

Bear Grylls Memoir: How He Coped With Bullying Huffington Post I signed up as soon as I could for the karate and aikido clubs, and found that I loved the martial arts way—the focus, the camaraderie, and above all the acquiring of an art that requires the use of guile over power, technique over force. and more »

Iraqi "Bruce Lee" carries on first martial arts school in war-torn Iraq - Xinhua

Iraqi "Bruce Lee" carries on first martial arts school in war-torn Iraq Xinhua by Wang Hongbin, Zhang Ning BAGHDAD, May 14 (Xinhua) -- Ahmed Amen, a 43-year-old Iraqi national, had never imagined he could teach Jeet Kune Do, a martial art system his idol Bruce Lee founded and made his name for, or make a living on it in ... and more »