Mixed martial arts center opening in Marion (The Southern Illinoisan)
MARION - Some would easily argue that mixed martial arts is quickly becoming one of the more popular sports in the U.S. but it will soon be an Israeli native who brings the skills of Jiu Jitsu, street fighting, and kick boxing to Southern Illinois. us.rd.yahoo.com |
Studio mixes Christianity with martial arts (Galveston County Daily News)
LEAGUE CITY Students at Premier Martial Arts studio memorize Bible passages in addition to practicing their martial arts moves. us.rd.yahoo.com |
Vic Darchinyan considers transition to mixed martial arts (PanARMENIAN.Net)
"At the right time, I want to have a go at a cage fight," Vic Darchinyan said. us.rd.yahoo.com |
Schmitz Martial Arts BJJ Seminar
Brazilian Jiu Jitsu is the martial art which modern Mixed Martial Arts competition is based on. Without succinct knowledge of the grappling game, a fighter is destined for failure. Black Belt Tom Schmitz of Schmitz Martial Arts gave a BJJ seminar recently at the Cellar Kickboxing Gym in Minneapolis. FOX 9's Leif Knutson was there to catch it on film. myfoxtwincities.com |
Martial arts teacher accused of sex acts with minor
A long-time martial arts instructor faces criminal charges for sex acts with a minor. Tom Merritt runs Fight Science in Fulton and served as a board member for the World Karate Union Hall of Fame. A male student recently went to police claiming he and Merritt had an inappropriate sexual relationship for years. YNN's Karen Lee reports. centralny.ynn.com |