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Your child, once just a sweet kid, now morphs into a Power Ranger at the mall and karate chops the dog at home. Lately, it seems, the only difference between him and Jackie Chan is the hour of their bedtimes. And this morning, right after a rerun of a Ninja Turtles cartoon, he announces that he wants to take karate lessons. So, are you going to let him? |
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Shaolin martial arts practitioners perform during a grand ceremony to greet guests from home and abroad to the second World Traditional Wushu (martial arts) Championships (WTWUC) near the Shaolin Temple in Dengfeng City, central China's Henan Province. |
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Five fighters and coach of year-end championship team to be provided with custom-designed rings. |
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What do you do when the same old vampire, mummy and witch costumes get old? Well, if you are a martial artist, or a fan of martial arts movies or games, then you can step away from the usual and put together some great, fun or sexy costumes that are sure to make you the center of attention. |
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He may be an UFC rookie, but after beating fighter Chris Leben in 49 seconds last June, Anderson "The Spider" Silva made his presence known in American soil. The 31-year-old Brazilian started training Tae Kwon Do at the age of 14, and also specializes in Muay Thai and Jiu-Jitsu. |
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Bangaloreans, inspired by the startling visual appeal of Kalaripayattu, are turning to it to keep physically fit. The story traces the metamorphosis of an ancient martial art, where hallowed traditions have been dispensed with to suit city slickers. |
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Jason “The Athlete” MacDonald has yet to fulfill his dream of making it to the Ultimate Fighting Championship. But that hasn't stopped the Alberta prison guard from taking on UFC-calibre opponents. |
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Bangaloreans, inspired by the startling visual appeal of Kalaripayattu, are turning to it to keep physically fit. The story traces the metamorphosis of an ancient martial art, where hallowed traditions have been dispensed with to suit city slickers. |
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At 21 years of age, Ng Wai-Sze has decided that the 9-to-5 grind in an office is not for her. A high-speed car chase ending in a crash, leaping from a 10-storey building or annihilating an opponent in a kung-fu fight, seems much more appealing to her. |
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Those who've practiced a martial art two or three times a week for six months or more report often dramatic losses of weight, as well as increases in stamina and improvements in balance and agility. For some, practicing a martial art also is an effective form of physical rehabilitation. |
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Bruce Lee's family is trying to guard his legacy against Chinese entrepreneurs looking to turn a profit.
In the southern Chinese city of Shunde, a two-hour boat ride from Hong Kong, government officials are finalizing plans to build a Bruce Lee theme park. |
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