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Bed of Nails Karate Demo – Shirley Sawyer performing the Bed of Nails at Samurai Martial Arts

Karate Demo – Shirley Sawyer performing the bed of nails during a testing demonstration for 5th degree (go-dan) black belt (Isshin Ryu Karate) at Samurai Martial Arts in Rochester, NY. http://www.samuraimartialarts.com

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Fight Video: Women & Men:”Best of the West” Grappling Tournament, & MMA

“Best of the West” Grappling Tournament, & IMMAE.tv MMA Expo in Anaheim, CA, Aug. 21, 2010.

Women & Men grappling in Gi Tournament.

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FMK: Spiritual Martial Arts Strength Exercise Routine Part 2 of 3 (Freddie’s Modern Kung Fu)

SPIRITUAL MARTIAL ARTS (SMA)

As of the date of this video, this is my favorite strength routine that is best for developing yourself as a Spiritual Martial Artist. To complete the workout, add in 10 min. or more of cardio before strength training. Add in 30 min. or more of combat technique training after the cardio, add in 30 min. of gymnastics training after the combat technique training, perform this 30 min. basic strength training, and then perform 30 min. of flexibility training.

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THE TAO OF FREDDIE’S MODERN KUNG FU

The Tao of Freddie’s Modern Kung Fu (FMK) is a Spiritual Martial Arts and Spiritual Life Development Academy on YouTube.com that specializes in the development of the body, mind, and soul. Freddie teaches on all aspects of life. Freddie’s Martial Arts teachings are highly inspired by Bruce Lee’s Tao of Jeet Kune Do and his life lessons come from his innate wisdom within that had been sparked by his understanding of the ancient wisdom of Eastern Philosophy, specifically Buddha, Lao-Tzu, Chuang Tzu, Lieh Tzu, Osho, J.Krishnamurti, Eckhart Tolle, Tao, Zen, Tantra, Abraham Maslow, Erich Fromm, and others.

Freddie is serving the public as a:
1) Fitness Trainer
2) Martial Arts Instructor (Private)
3) Relationship Counselor
4) Spiritual Guide

Personal and private instruction is available in Evanston, IL and Chicago, IL. Private Fitness and Technique lesson videos can be created for a fee. Visit my website for details.

If you want to learn combat techniques privately with me online watch this video:

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RECOMMENDED WEBSITES TO STRENGTHEN YOUR MIND AND SPIRIT

OSHO one of the greatest sages ever:

http://www.youtube.com/user/oshointernational?blend=1&ob=4

Tao Te Ching:

http://www.wright-house.com/religions/taoism/tao-te-ching.html

J. Krishnamurti:

http://www.youtube.com/user/seastarwatcher

Eckhart Tolle:

http://www.youtube.com/user/EckhartTeachings

Farhan Khan exposing the Illuminati:

http://www.youtube.com/user/FarhanK501

http://www.youtube.com/user/FarhanK502

Noreagaa, Wake up Project:

http://www.youtube.com/user/noreagaaa

Daniel Suelo, Living Without Money:

http://sites.google.com/site/livingwithoutmoney/

Free books on Buddhism.

http://www.budaedu.org/en/

Watch Free Documentaries Online at:

http://www.documentary-log.com/

FMK FRIENDS NETWORKING WITH SIFU LEE

Combative Corner:

http://combativecorner.wordpress.com/

Black Belt Thinking:
http://www.black-belt-thinking.com/index.html

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Bellator 31 Highlights: Women’s Tournament Semifinals And More

Airing live on Fox Sports Network on September 30, 2010. From the L’Auberge du Lac Casino Resort in Lake Charles, LA, Bellator 31 featured the Women’s Tournament Semifinals with Megumi Fujii vs. Lisa Ward and Zoila Frausto vs. Jessica Aguilar. Also on the card, an exciting bout between undefeated Chris Lozano and UFC vet Yoshiyuki Yoshida, a highlight reel knockout from heavyweight Mark Holata and the Bellator debut of NCAA All-American Michael Chandler.

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Top Martial Arts Academy in Virginia Beach Karate Kid Movie.wmv

Top Martial Arts Academy in Virginia Beach Karate Kid Movie. Changing Lives Martial Arts Instructors Denise Morin and Corey Gunsel teach kids ppoper life skills while at Regal Cinemas. Students of Sr. Master Tracy Lee Thomas of the American Taekwondo Association. www.atakick.com
Only in recent decades has the study of martial arts become relatively popular in the West. This interest in the martial arts has been encouraged by globalization, increased world travel and awareness of other cultures, and by the popularization of various types of martial arts through things like movies and video games.

Changing Lives provides you with the best Chesapeake Taekwondo Instruction. Changing Lives Martial Arts teaches karate, taekwondo, kung fu and krav maga to all ages from tiny tigers and kids to adults and seniors and all levels from beginners to advanced.

The success of these fighting arts in transcending age is one of the reasons that studying them is so popular. For adults wishing to practice these disciplines, the benefits of studying them are the same as for children.

In addition to losing weight, students of martial arts can gain muscle tone, learn good posture and balance, and develop flexibility, all of which can contribute to good health as we age. Not only will the thought of doing something good for his or her own body make someone feel good, but exercise actually releases neuro-chemicals called endorphins, which can improve mood and energy.

Of course another reason to practice these arts is to learn self defense. Single women, particularly, can benefit from knowing basic self defense moves, so that they can be prepared to deal with an attack should it ever happen.Even a minimal proficiency with martial arts can deter criminals from attacking you because you will not appear weak and defenceless.

Many martial arts studios offer classes that are devoted to adults. Some common forms are karate, taekwondo, and kung fu. While they are each a fighting art, there are some distinct differences among the three.

Karate emphasizes using momentum and counter punching when dealing with an opponent. Kung fu, which hails from China, utilizes more circular and graceful motions, which look almost balletic when performed by a master.

Martial arts training teaches a person valuable life lessons that can be applied to all aspects of life outside the gym. More than ever, adults can benefit from the lessons and physical activity that the martial arts provide as more and more of these programs are available with adult clientele in mind.

Changing Lives Martial Arts in Virginia Beach Maryland offers the best Virginia Beach Mixed Martial Arts Instruction. Programs are available for all ages and skill levels of proficiency from beginner to advanced.

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THE KARATE KID_FBO:FRIDAYBOXOFFICE.CO.IN

THE KARATE High school senior Daniel LaRusso (Ralph Macchio) moves with his mother (Randee Heller) from Newark, New Jersey to Reseda, a neighborhood in the San Fernando Valley region of Los Angeles, California. Their apartment’s handyman is an eccentric but kindly and humble Okinawan immigrant named Mr. Miyagi (Pat Morita).
Daniel meets a girl, Ali Mills (Elisabeth Shue), a high school cheerleader; but earns the enmity of her ex-boyfriend, Johnny Lawrence (William Zabka), a karate student. Johnny is the best student at the Cobra Kai dojo, where he is taught an unethical, vicious form of martial arts. Daniel knows some karate from books and the YMCA, but is the victim of repeated beatings from Johnny and his friends.
When Miyagi witnesses one of the beatings, he intervenes and defeats all five Cobra Kai with ease. Awed, Daniel asks Miyagi to be his teacher. Miyagi refuses, but agrees to go with Daniel to the Cobra Kai dojo in order to resolve the conflict. They confront the sensei, John Kreese (Martin Kove), an ex-Special Forces Vietnam Veteran who sneers at the concepts of mercy and restraint. Kreese and Miyagi agree to a match between Johnny and Daniel in two months’ time at the All Valley Karate Tournament, where Cobra Kai students can fight Daniel on equal terms. Miyagi also requests that the bullying stop while Daniel trains. Kreese orders his students to leave Daniel alone, but threatens that if Daniel does not show up for the tournament, the harassment will resume and Miyagi will also become a target.
Miyagi becomes Daniel’s teacher and, slowly, a surrogate father figure. He begins Daniel’s training by having him perform laborious chores such as waxing cars, sanding a wooden floor, and painting Miyagi’s house. Each chore is accompanied with a specific movement, such as clockwise/counter-clockwise hand motions. Daniel eventually feels frustrated, believing he has learned nothing of karate. When he expresses his frustration, Miyagi reveals that Daniel has been learning defensive blocks through muscle memory learned by performing the chores.
As Daniel’s training continues “in the open” his bond with Miyagi becomes closer. He learns that Miyagi lost his wife and son in childbirth at Manzanar internment camp while he was serving overseas with the United States Army during World War II. The loss of his family and Daniel’s loss of his father further strengthens the father-son surrogacy. Daniel also discovers that the outwardly peaceful and serene Miyagi was a recipient of the Medal of Honor for heroism against German forces in Europe.
Through the teaching, Daniel learns not only karate, but also important life lessons, such as the importance of balance, reflected by the belief that martial arts training is as much about training the spirit as the body. Daniel applies the life lessons that Miyagi has taught him to strengthen his relationship with Ali.
At the tournament, Daniel surprises everyone by reaching the semi-finals. Johnny advances to the finals, scoring three unanswered points against a highly skilled opponent. Kreese instructs Bobby Brown, one of his more compassionate students and the least vicious of Daniel’s tormentors, to disable Daniel with an illegal attack to the knee. Bobby reluctantly does so, injuring Daniel, but getting disqualified in the process. With Daniel unable to continue, Miyagi assures him he has already proven himself. Despondent, Daniel believes that if he does not continue his tormentors will have gotten the best of him. He persuades Miyagi to use a pain suppression technique to allow him to finish the tournament. As Johnny is about to be declared the winner by default, Daniel hobbles into the ring.
Kreese directs Johnny to repeat unethical moves to achieve victory. Despite the moves, and how many times Daniel is knocked down, he gets up again each time. Ultimately Daniel and Johnny are tied, both one point away from victory. Daniel, barely able to stand, assumes the “Crane Kick” stance, and delivers a blow to Johnny’s chin, winning the tournament. Johnny, having gained newfound respect for his adversary, takes Daniel’s trophy from the Master of Ceremonies and presents it to Daniel himself. Miyagi looks on proudly as Daniel celebrates his victory.

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