RichardHangHong Posted August 21, 2006 Posted August 21, 2006 Let's see how many fun MA related facts we all can come up with. The more unusual and likelyhood of people not actually knowing them the better.I'll start.Did you know that....Fumio Demura (Chief Instructor of Shito Ryu Genbu Kai in USA) was Pat Morita's stunt double in the Karate Kid MoviesChuck Norris retired from competitions with a karate record of 65-5 and he reversed all of his defeats.The first person to gain a black belt in Britain was Vernon Bell in 1952. Later, in 1957 he formed the British Karate Federation. Richard Hang HongChief InstructorSeitou Ryu KarateFind me on Facebook!Seitou Ryu Karate
patusai Posted August 22, 2006 Posted August 22, 2006 I didn't know any of that but the thing I find most interesting was that Fumio Demura (Chief Instructor of Shito Ryu Genbu Kai in USA) was Pat Morita's stunt double in the Karate Kid Movies for some reason. Thanks "Don't tell me the sky's the limit because I have seen footprints on the moon!" -- Paul Brandt
bushido_man96 Posted September 7, 2006 Posted September 7, 2006 Did you know that the reason Bill Wallace was called "Superfoot" and not "Superfeet" was because he tore up one (his left, I think?) in Judo? Therefore, that leg was pretty much relegated to being the base leg for his other kicks. (I read this somewhere, but it has been so long, please don't ask me to give a source ) https://www.haysgym.comhttp://www.sunyis.com/https://www.aikidoofnorthwestkansas.com
RichardHangHong Posted September 19, 2006 Author Posted September 19, 2006 That's a new one. The "Superfoot" name of Bill's came from a hot dog stand after a competition where he knocked out a guy with his fast kick. Richard Hang HongChief InstructorSeitou Ryu KarateFind me on Facebook!Seitou Ryu Karate
bushido_man96 Posted September 20, 2006 Posted September 20, 2006 Cool.Did you know that Jean Jaques Machado's left hand never fully developed? And he is one of the best grapplers in the world. https://www.haysgym.comhttp://www.sunyis.com/https://www.aikidoofnorthwestkansas.com
Sengra Posted October 25, 2006 Posted October 25, 2006 Ok, here's one. Did you know that Fencing is one of the only four sports that has been present in all of the modern day Olympics? I don't know the other three though. The stronger swordsman does not always win.
quotSkeetquot Posted October 30, 2006 Posted October 30, 2006 Did you know that "Little Pao Pao" was Jackie Chan's nickname and was originally trained in Chinese opera? I come to you with only open hands.Other weapons I have not.But should Right or Honor require it,My hands will bear me out.
bushido_man96 Posted October 30, 2006 Posted October 30, 2006 Ok, here's one. Did you know that Fencing is one of the only four sports that has been present in all of the modern day Olympics? I don't know the other three though.14 events held at every modern day Olympic games: 100-, 400-, 800-, and 1500-meter races, the marathon, 110 m. hurdles, high jump, pole vault, long jump, triple jump, shot put, discus, 1500 m. freestyle swimming, and individual saber.Taken from By the Sword, written by Richard Cohen. https://www.haysgym.comhttp://www.sunyis.com/https://www.aikidoofnorthwestkansas.com
cathal Posted October 31, 2006 Posted October 31, 2006 Both Chuck Norris and Bill Wallace starred in "A Force of One" .The best victory is when the opponent surrendersof its own accord before there are any actualhostilities...It is best to win without fighting.- Sun-tzu
bushido_man96 Posted October 31, 2006 Posted October 31, 2006 Did you know that Chuck Norris' real name is Carlos? https://www.haysgym.comhttp://www.sunyis.com/https://www.aikidoofnorthwestkansas.com
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