Category Archives: KNOW YOUR OGs
Judo Jymnastics
Made in 1947, I’m surprised that a studio didn’t pick up Mary Parker for an action film back then (with fantastic backup by Judoka stuntman Lou Leonard). But then again, it took until the seventies for Pam Grier to bust … Continue reading
Posted in FEATURED STUNT REELS, KNOW YOUR OGs, MEDIA, OFF TOPIC
Tagged 1947, classic, cynthia rothrock, judo jymnastics, linda hamilton, mary parker, michelle yeoh, pam grier, vintage
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Thanksgiving
“Every day, think as you wake up, today I am fortunate to have woken up, I am alive, I have a precious human life, I am not going to waste it, I am going to use all my energies to … Continue reading
Macho Shot
Boxing promoter Lou DiBella shared via Twitter today, “I just received word that Hector Camacho Sr. was shot and wounded in Puerto Rico hours ago. Please join me in praying for him.” According to reports, Hector “Macho” Camacho was wounded … Continue reading
Westside
With the Saucedo family (Jose-Vero, Jose Manuel, Nacho) at LD’s wedding. > Westside Boxing Club
Oyama….Mas Oyama.
Mas Oyama consulted Sean Connery on the finer points of Karate for You Only Live Twice. This was probably the birth of the “Hollywood Karate Chop”.
Posted in ACTION CHOREO, KNOW YOUR OGs, MEDIA
Tagged 007, karate chop, Mas Oyama, Sean Connery, you only live twice
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Felix…!
He just let go. No hesitation, just let go of the rails, and jumped. Would love to hear how this has changed his perspective back here on Earth.
Posted in KNOW YOUR OGs, MEDIA, OFF TOPIC
Tagged balls of steel, Felix Baumgartner, space jump
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Vintage Budo from 1930-1940′s
Some great excerpts from years 30-40′s of Sumo, Kendo, Kenjutsu Jujutsu, Judo, Karate, Kenpo.
Posted in KNOW YOUR OGs
Tagged fighting, judo, jujutsu, karate, kendo, kenpo karate, sumo, vintage
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Not Forgotten on This Labor Day
1869. The Transcontinental Railroad is completed on May 10th. Central Pacific Railroad records show that thousands of Chinese were working the day before and the day after but not a single Chinese or non-white face can be seen in the … Continue reading
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Tagged Chinese Railway Workers, Labor Day, Transcontinental Railroads
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Kayla Takes Judo Gold!
Kayla Harrison defeated Gemma Gibbons of Britain 2-0 in the women’s final to capture the first gold medal for the USA, men or women. The only previous Olympic medal earned by a U.S. woman judo player was a bronze by … Continue reading
