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December 21, 2009
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PRESS RELEASE: Technology Meets the Martial Arts: Karate and Your Computer: World Tournament: www.Battleofthemasters-sbmt.net
The future is reaching into the present with the Ten Tigers International Battle of the Masters-SBMT SuperBowl of martial arts tournaments. If YouTube and the hit reality TV show American Idol where one production then it would be called Battle of the Masters SBMT.net. Like you tube via your computer you can upload videos to this internet website to compete for championship titles in a global event. The first of its kind, very sharp and very smart through the design of some proprietary software and some unique programming of source codes. Grandmaster Guy Ca’son tournament allows anyone to compete in 9 different events and 180 divisions that have five age groups. Truly some traditional ways of competing from the past are being lead into the future by today’s technical advancements. Battle of the Masters-SBMT proves this with every upload and every click of the mouse. You can truly compete against the best martial artists around the world without leaving your own geographic location via your computer.
This is how it works: 1 Join the site 2. Click the upload video button. 3. Select your event, rank and age group. 4 Click the pay now button then follow the prompts to upload your best video or videos to the site, wearing a uniform demonstrating your best techniques in any one of nine (9) events. Similar to the hit reality TV show American Idol your friends, family and the general public will decide who the world’s best martial artists are by going to the site and voting on their favorite videos.
Per division, the eight competitors with the highest scores over a 4 day period are not only the finalist but they become seeded for the next tournament. Unlike other events that throw the title world champion around loosely after having local judges and competitors. This tournaments competitors and judges can be from all corners of the world. Making the winners by worldwide opinions and tabulated votes to be true world champions. All winners will receive big trophies or beautiful plaques stating their position and place in the event. All grand champions will receive the same but they will be crowned Battle of the Masters-SBMT World Champion in their event. What GM Guy Ca’son is doing is creating a new genre for sports coined by his student sempai Steven Gaskin the Cyber-Arts. For people who live in locations to far to travel but have the ability and desire to compete on the world stage of championship martial art events this is it. This might be ahead of its time but the idea is so fresh and new. I think the success of this event will go through the roof. You can register now and receive a five dollar mail in discount on every event you enter. School owners can ask about the discount specials.
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November 7, 2009
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Congratulations to Master Larry White of Kuk Sool of California!
On November 7th, 2009, Master Larry White Celebrated his 30 year anniversary teaching the Traditional Korean Martial Art of Kuk Sool of California in Fairfield. The event included the grand opening of his new Dojang, located at 1819 North Texas Street, Suite C., in Fairfield...followed by a Promotion Ceremony and a martial arts demonstration including Master White's students and a special demonstration between Master Marlin Sims and Master Larry White.
In attendance as guests of honor were Grandmaster Sungkon Lim - founder of Kuk Sul Do, Chief Master Marlin Sims - founder of the United Martial Science Federation, Kyo Sa Nym Liam O'Connor & his wife, Dan Bo Nym Susan Griego-O'Connor - owners of Kuk Sool of San Diego.
Sims, Lim, White, Griego-O'Connor & O'Connor
Kuk Sool Of California 1819 N. Texas St. Suite C. Fairfield Ca. 94533 707 580 4721 |
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February 2009
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The 6th annual Illinois State Martial Arts Hall of Fame was held at Fox’s Restaurant in Oak Lawn. The newest members of the Hall Of Fame are:
Kieron Davis
Glenn Hudson
Rocky Troutman
Fred Richmond
Master Richmond was also given the Ken Knudson Memorial Award for Excellence.
The Hall of Fame also issued several promotions. Master Rick Weber and Master Mike Cass were promoted to 8th Degree Black Belt. Rob Salazar was promoted to 5th Degree Black Belt, Pete Hoffman was promoted to 4th Degree Black Belt and Rick Leonetti was promoted to 3rd Degree Black Belt.
Several students from Master Fred Richmond’s dojo were given awards. Instructors of the Year: Walter Barsell III, Angie Cory, Daryl Doo, Tony Hilliard, Kirk Porter and Lauren Porter. Competitors of the Year: Joshua Porter and Tyler Porter.
Nominations for next year’s awards can be e-mailed at any time to Master Mike McNamara at macveg3@aol.com.
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March 14, 2009
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Florida Grandmasters Unite
2009 Grandmaster Hapkido Seminar
Article & Photos by Emily Juhl
On April 4th 2009, US TaeKwonDo in Brandon Florida hosted the first of many Grandmaster Seminars with Grandmaster Billy Lee Burchett, 8th Dan of Hapkido Brothers Academy in Clermont Florida, and Gary Keller, 8th Dan of Grandmaster Keller’s Martial Arts. Both of whom belong to the World Ki-Do Federation, Hanminjok Hapkido Association. The seminar was a great success. The Grandmasters shared their knowledge, skills, and expertise of martial arts. Their demonstrations of advanced techniques included joint locks, strikes, pressure points, immobilizations, throws, ground fighting, and more.
Each of the Grandmasters presented their techniques with great skill. Grandmaster Burchett focused his instruction on joint locks, strikes, and pressure points. He performed each move with such fluency and smoothness that the participants stood in awe as the technique was performed at full speed. He than proceeded to break down each technique step by step so that every participant could get a complete understanding of how the technique flows.
Grandmaster Keller’s techniques focused more on throws and ground fighting. His eclectic skills were shown as he demonstrated many techniques by putting the attackers force back upon them. Hapkido teaches the principle to stay on your feet so to have the ability to fight multiple attackers. When unavoidable a basic knowledge of ground fighting can be all one needs to reestablish the upper hand. Grandmaster Keller demonstrated both basic and advanced techniques to soot all levels of participants.
As well as demonstrating the physical components of the art of Hapkido, the Grandmasters elaborated on the meaning behind the art. They explained that the word "Hapkido" means the way of harmony and force, or the art of coordinated power. As an art, it teaches self-confidence, self-discipline and, for when a fight is unavoidable, self-defense. It seeks not to overpower an attacker with strength, but uses techniques that turn an attacker's own force back onto him or her self. It is a complete and eclectic art with kicks and punches like karate, joint-locking techniques like Aikido, and throws like jiu-jitsu and Judo. Unlike Judo and Karate, Hapkido is not a competitive art. Hapkido focuses on the psychology of the street fighter which means to end the confrontation as fast as possible.
In attendance for this seminar were Masters Steve Sitter, Master Kent Pike, and Master Gary Hernandez, to name a few. Attendees came from all across Central Florida to take part in the seminar. Many of these Martial Artists have devoted 40+ years to their martial arts careers and each are a true inspiration to fellow martial artists.
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March 18, 2009
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What exactly, is The Kuk·Sool Global Alliance?
It’s a new resource and website which was formed to provide a way for the various martial art schools to band together in a loosely affiliated manner which will still honor the transfer of students amongst themselves. In this regard, a list of participating schools is necessary, as well as a website which the public can access, where they can view this list of the affiliated martial art schools. It is the belief of The Kuk-Sool Global Alliance that any martial art school owner who wants to retain affiliation with the other schools. We will accept any martial art school willing to partake in the transfer of students and that embraces the philosophy and art of Kuk-Sool. Furthermore, if enough school owners will take a stand and join The Kuk-Sool Global Alliance, then they can not only run their martial art business the way they see fit without any “outside” interference, but they can utilize the growing number of our affiliates to reassure themselves that their continuing education can, and will continue. Obviously, once a network of affiliated schools is set up, simply getting involved with plans to share ideas is the next logical step. Don’t hesitate any longer, enroll now!
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May 16, 2009
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Silambam: Traditional Tamil martial art fighting its way to the future
Silambam is commonly referred to as a stick fighting martial art from the south east Indian state of Tamil Nadu. Early exponents traditionally learnt a series of highly technical moves and stances as a means of defense against multiple attackers, including wild animals; techniques that ultimately came into their own from the 6th century onwards during the reign of the Pandyan kings. ‘Stick fighting’ however is a misleading and certainly insufficient description of a martial art that is complex in nature and deeply rooted within the culture of South Asia.
The ancient Tamil warrior art of Silambam is widely recognised as one of the world’s oldest martial arts. Archaeological research confirms the use of combat weapons from earliest times, with evidence suggesting the existence of Silambam as far back as 5000 years BC. Museums throughout Tamil Nadu display a wealth of crude weaponry artifacts, and numerous inscriptions relating to Silambam and the warriors who practised it adorn the pillared halls of South India’s most ancient temples. The Institute of Asian Studies in Chennai houses thousands of manuscripts that refer, in some form or another, to the art of Silambam. The Vedic sage and first Siddha, Agasthiar (whose epoch has been estimated at between 5000 and 4000 BC1), frequently refers to Varmakalai, a secret aspect of Silambam used both to attack the body’s vital points and to heal, in his ancient medicinal palm leaf manuscript now known as the Agasthiar Varma Sutra; and classical Tamil literature also indicates that the ancient Greeks made excursions to the thriving sea ports of southern India in order to purchase weapons used for Silambam.
During the period of the great emperor Ashoka, who ruled almost the entire Indian subcontinent from 273 BC to 232 BC, specific Silambam techniques were developed, perfected and refined. Subsequently, as the power and influence of one of India’s greatest historical rulers spread, so too did Silambam’s combat style and techniques. Buddhist monks, who travelled frequently between India and China, are believed to have carried knowledge of Silambam to the Far East, where it formed the basis of Kung Fu and other staff-wielding martial arts in the region.
Historically, the Silambam warrior used mainly three weapons for combat: the spear, sword and arrow. Today, ancient weapons of war have evolved into weapons of display, with skilled exponents of the art employing swords, knives, animal horns, fire and bamboo sticks to dazzling effect.
Traditionally, Silambam is passed down from master to student through years of rigorous daily practice. Young disciples remain under the constant guidance of their guru, as they work to achieve physical balance and the perfect mastery of body and space. Initially, all students are introduced to the art of Silambam through Kuthuvarisai, a martial art that uses only the bare hands and foot movements, and they must become proficient in this before progressing to the use of weapons. The aim is to achieve physical perfection through the practice of ‘Tharai Padam’ (floor lessons). These exercises work on increasing stamina and energy, toning muscles and strengthening the nervous system. A student may practise in this way for at least six months before progressing to Silambam itself.
International silambam and kuthuvarisai Federation (ISKF)
President
Master Jothi Senthil Kannan
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