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Masters of Martial Arts – Ticky Donovan
Why did you start martial arts?I was boxing at the time and my friend was doing Judo and he talked me into it. He kept showing me pictures of Mr Suzuki doing techniques in Judo Magazine. We went along and trained one night which I didn’t really enjoy but then the Japanese did a demo … Continue reading
Masters of Martial Arts – Tony Vohra
Why did you start martial arts?I started for Self defence and fitness. What do you think is the greatest benefit they offer? Most definitely confidence. Especially in my case. What is your greatest achievement? Testing and passing 8th Dan at Kukkiwon. This was a great achievement for me to be tested at the Kukkiwon and … Continue reading
Superstars – Steven Seagal
Born in Lansing, Michigan on April 10, 1952, Steven Seagal is a man of diverse character whose spiritual beliefs and humanity have been woven into every aspect of his life, especially in his later years. Son of a Math teacher and a Medical Technician, Steven’s childhood was underscored by a fascination with the Martial Arts … Continue reading
Dana White – Turbo-charging the UFC
Since 2001, when Dana White grabbed the Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) by the neck and dragged it out of the rut it had fallen int;, the UFC has gone from being a show with out-of-shape brawlers, and very little mainstream acceptance, to a show that is now synonymous with mixed martial arts in the United … Continue reading
Shamrock versus Gracie – What a shambles
EliteXC, aka Showtime have been pushing the Shamrock versus Gracie match as one of the greatest showdowns this year. Unfortunately it seems that Shamrock had other plans, especially when it turned out his defensive skills were lacking against Gracie’s takedowns. It might well seem that Shamrock’s break from fighting left him unprepared. Maybe he was … Continue reading
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