05:42 Two-handed swords are found in many countries around the world. They often have the same name but different shapes. The two-handed sword in China was prominent in the Tang Dynasty (618–907), but the practice gradually declined in the Song Dynasty (960–1127). Today, it usually refers to sword weapons that require both hands. While wielding …
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CORDILLERA PRIDE | A section of the “Wall of Heroes” mural at the Athletic Bowl in Baguio City depicts Rhea Rifani (left), a Southeast Asian Games wushu sanda gold medalist, and kickboxing champion Jean Claude Saclag. Their portraits were rendered by fellow athlete Harold Banario, a mixed martial arts fighter under Team Lakay. (Photo by …
Filipino national athletes present during President Ferdinand Marcos Jr’s inauguration on Thursday. —PSC photo MANILA, Philippines—Filipino athletes won’t be left out in the government’s platform for unity and progress. A total of 25 athletes and coaches in wushu, sepak takraw, jiu-jitsu, judo, kurash, shooting, rowing and gymnastics joined the military civic parade on Thursday, honoring …
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Carmel Valley is home to a hotbed of kung fu specialists, as a group of young martial artists will represent the United States at the 13th Pan-American Wushu Championships in Brazil this July. More than 350 athletes competed at the US National Wushu team trial in Lubbock, Texas on May 27-29, in the 8-11 and …
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06:22 Nanzhi Quan is a traditional form of martial arts in south China’s Guangdong Province. It has various hand techniques: the fist must be strong, fierce, and forceful at every step, with fewer leg techniques. It is listed as an intangible cultural heritage of Guangdong. Nanzhi Quan is the first Quan that originated in Nan …
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A Portuguese player celebrates her country’s gold medal in futsal at the 2018 Youth Olympics. Futsal is a version of soccer played on a hard court. Kevin C. Cox / FIFA via Getty Images The 2022 Youth Olympic Games were slated for Dakar, Senegal, in October and November, the first Olympic event to be staged …
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Martin ‘The Situ-Asian’ Nguyen has his sights set on MMA great and current ONE lightweight Eddie Alvarez. The Australia-based Vietnamese fighter has heard rumors that Alvarez is looking to move back down to 155-pounds (featherweight in ONE) and proposes a dream match. Nguyen, the former ONE featherweight and lightweight world champion, made history by becoming …
LOS ANGELES, June 27, 2022 /PRNewswire/ — Vision Films Inc. (“Vision”) announces the VOD/DVD release of the martial arts comedy Kung Fu Ghost on August 2, 2022 from award-winning filmmaker and martial artist Jennifer N. Linch and her Nameless Studios. A rare and mighty force in the male−dominated genre of martial arts films, Linch produced, …
The World Games are returning to the United States for the first time since 1981 — the first year the event was held — and Birmingham is playing host. Unique sports such as wheelchair rugby and sport climbing are featured, as well as traditional sports like softball and gymnastics. These sports will be hosted at …
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08:17 Xiaoyao Sword is one of the Wudang sword techniques, which is named after one of the famous works of an ancient Chinese philosopher Zhuangzi. The sword technique features continuous and free sword movements that embody the Taoist’s idea of being free and unfettered. Xiaoyao Sword has been derived from Xiaoyao Palm, and the sword …
