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Archive for July, 2010

in the news –> Flint Olympian Games karate results

Tuesday, 20 July, 2010

From the Flint Journal article: —————— FLINT, Michigan — Jeffrey Wheeler is excited about forming his CANUSA Games karate team. Wheeler, who is the owner of Double Dragon Tang Soo Do, and chairperson of the Flint Olympian and CANUSA Games, coached his FOG participants to strong finishes July 14 at Flint Central High School. “The [...]

in the news –> Holland’s Ray Lopez evolves from street fighter to pro with UFC hopes

Tuesday, 20 July, 2010

from The Holland Sentinel article written by JON SCHULTZ: ——————— Holland, MI — When asked where he saw his mixed martial arts career in five years, Holland 23-year-old Ray Lopez paused to think, but not because he didn’t know the answer. Lopez prides himself on letting his fighting do the talking. But he’s also not [...]

in the news –> Delta Twp. teen to compete in Portugal

Wednesday, 14 July, 2010

(from the article) DELTA TWP. – Harris A. Edwards, III of the Go-Ti School of Combative Arts in Delta Township, under the Instruction of Grand Master Harris A. Edwards, Jr. 9th Degree Black Belt (his father and personal Martial Arts Instructor) has been appointed to the World Kickboxing Councils United States National Team. Harris A. [...]

Modern Arnis Seminar Scheduled for September 4, 2010 in Detroit

Wednesday, 14 July, 2010

September 4, 2010, Detroit, Michigan – Jeff Delaney, successor to Professor Remy Presas, will teach a seminar on Modern Arnis tapi-tapi, entering, take-down and submission skills. For information contact Sensei Dean Romanelli at Romanelli’s International Martial Arts, 43990 Gratiot Ave., Clinton Township, Michigan 48036, Ph: 586-466-3682 or Email Sensei Romanelli at senseiromanelli@hotmail.com. or visit www.professorpresas.com/events.htm [...]

Fight Like a Girl Camp announced for August 7, 2010

Tuesday, 13 July, 2010

Fight Like a Girl Camp 24 hour camp for females of all ages. We play, eat, sleep Judo. Come join us for an event you will never forget. USJA Sanction # 10-047 Event Date: August 7 and 8, 2010 Event Times: August 7, 2010, 12pm to 1pm Sunday, August 8, 2010. If you will be [...]

JSKA Camp Shotokan scheduled for August 6-8, 2010 in Holly, Michigan

Monday, 12 July, 2010

JSKA Camp Shotokan – 4th Annual Event Dates: August 6-8, 2010 Join the Michigan JSKA team at Camp Hazel Woods for our fourth annual outdoor training camp. Call 313-724-9311 or visit www.jskamichigan.com for more info. Click here for brochure. This year’s camp subject will focus on the Kata – Jion. Basic kata development, bunkai, kumite [...]

in the news –> Former MSU judo coach Kim enjoyed being a teacher

Sunday, 11 July, 2010

from the June 24, 2010 Lansing State Journal article by Dan Kilbridge: (click here for entire article on www.greenandwhite.com) With more than 60 years of experience in the field of martial arts, Jongoon Kim’s achievements are remarkable. A native of Taegu, South Korea, Kim served as president of the National Collegiate Judo Association, as well [...]

Matt Serra Seminar set for July 24, 2010

Thursday, 8 July, 2010

UFC Champion MATT SERRA is scheduled to come to AMMA Fitness in Lincoln Park, Michigan. Mr. Serra will be answering questions and demonstrating the techniques that made him a champion. Event Date: Saturday, July 24th Event Time: 7:00pm Event Location: Amma fitness 878 Dix Rd. Lincoln Park, Michigan Event Costs: $80.00 at the door $65.00 [...]

Win a Chance to Star in a Martial Arts TV Commercial!

Wednesday, 7 July, 2010

Danny Zaino, Star of the Movie “Born to Compete” and the Producer of the “Martial Arts Show Biz TV” Show with Martial Arts Entertainment Media and Richard Hackworth, the Host and Director of the “World Martial Arts TV Show” on World Martial Arts Media want to make you the next martial arts TV Star! They [...]

in the news –> Tae Kwon Do’s benefits give State Games of Michigan judge new lease on life

Wednesday, 7 July, 2010

Click here for full story — > mlive.com From the article….. GRAND RAPIDS — Shortly after brain surgery affected her balance and ability to walk, Colleen Feuerstein was introduced to Tae Kwon Do. That introduction has turned around the life of 71-year-old Belding resident Feuerstein, who judged at the Meijer State Games Tae Kwon Do [...]