#African martial art

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Lutte Sénégalaise : An Ancient Wrestling Art of Strength & Tradition in West Africa

Lutte Sénégalaise, known as “njom” in Serère and “theremb” in Wolof, is a captivating and deeply entrenched traditional sport in Senegal. Rooted in history and cultural significance, it holds a special place in the hearts of the Senegalese people, particularly in the Sine-Saloum and Casamance regions, where it is a celebrated part of their cultural heritage. This contact sport, which also…

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Capoeira

Salvador de Bahia

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A Kengan OC of mine, Wu Kazimah

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Ok idk how hot a take this is but fuck it here goes: some familiarity with HAMA and the various Arabic martial arts of a given time period is highly beneficial or honestly just necessary for a fleshed out understanding of HEMA from the same time period, at least within the Middle Ages. Especially when you are talking about Spanish and Italian traditions.

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Capoeira or the Dance of War by Johann Moritz Rugendas, 1835.

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I believe all my ocs designs are impeccable

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Spencer "Seto" Waddell, widely recognized as Simply Samurai, is an exceptional personality who has achieved world champion status in various areas.

He is not only a highly skilled individual in swordsmanship and history, but also a great human being.

With years of experience in historical African and European martial arts, he has made history by becoming the first African American USA Longsword Champion, representing the US globally. Besides being a combat expert, Spencer is also an accomplished actor, historian, model, and internationally accredited stuntman.

Simply Samurai is becoming a #kultofathena #Ambassador, and we are excited to sponsor him in his European martial arts competitions.

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Who has two thumbs and gets to attend a workshop by Da'Mon Stith?

This lady right here.

I am so excite.

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Coatl: A master martial artist who's fighting style revolves around adapting to the surrounding environment

Californication: The stand attached itself to Coatl's cactus plant. Californication's main ability is the alteration of the surrounding environment into another biome (ex: Converting an area of desert into a forest and vice versa)

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Guild of the Sword: Rooted In Resistance!

SAVE THE DATE! 6/22/2023 Martial arts from Afrika, Philippines, Haiti, & the U.S. www.instagram.com/reel/CnfWbTohv3e/

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The Origins and Evolution of Kalinda also known as "Calinda" or "Kalenda: A Martial Art and Dance Tradition

Kalinda, also known as “Calinda” or “Kalenda,” is a captivating stick-fighting warrior dance deeply intertwined with the history and culture of Trinidad and Tobago. With its origins tracing back to the Kongo Kingdom, encompassing regions of present-day Democratic Republic of the Congo, Republic of the Congo, as well as parts of Angola and Gabon, this traditional artform holds a special place in…

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Adesanya’s Legacy After UFC 287, Dricus Du Plessis Waits In The Wings

In what felt like the least likeliest of the results, Adesanya defeated Alex Pereira via 2nd knockout.

A change in strategy proved to be the wisest thing Adesanya could have resorted to. By opting to close the distance, get close to Pereira and use pressure fighting tactics. 

Not a single take down attempt either and the result, Pereira came out bombing in the 2nd round and then got himelff caught by some well-timed counter rights by Izzy 

Pereira started at a very slow pace and did well to establish the threat of the leg kicks, but the inexperience in MMA came to bear fruit in the 2nd round. Pereira would land 16 of the 21 leg kick that he attempted in the first round, and he tried to change approach in the 2nd and start pressuring, but he also went straight in to Adesanya’s trap. 

That victory not only bring the UFC middleweight ttile home but cements Israel Adesany as the best UFC middleweight of all time.

Do not let the historians or the haters down play how monumental that victory was as far as the history of one of UFC’s premier weight divisions, which has always played home to the best fighter in the world.

What awaits Adesanya in the future, may be slightly more controversial, and I don’t know if I like it.

South African middleweight, Dricus Du Plesis is 5-0 in the UFC and recently has made some noise regarding

I have met Dricus Du Plesis, in person. Another MMA coach that I’ve spent a lot of time around is a guy name Braam Van Dyk, and he’s been around Dricus Du Plesis a whole lot during thier amateur days.

He has a lot of black fighters around him in his gym, and he’s the furthest thing from a racist but what worries me, is that he’s leaning in to the controversy with his recent comments which got a response from Kamaru Usman, and by claiming that by winning the middleweight title, he’d be “the only African to win a belt and bring it back to the continent.

It’s a comment that gets people talking, but also provokes the converstion around African being a race, a culture, or a location, and namely which one of those makes you a real African.

As much as Kamaru Usman and Israel Adesanya are not Afrcan born, they’ve had to live everyday as African males, with all the things that that comes with.

While this conversation probably needs more nuance than what a sports media conversation can allow for, Dricus looks like he’s in line for a chance at the middleweight title, and a marquee showdown against Israel Adesanya.

And that could turn out to be good news for your boy Defense.

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HOW MANY OF YOU KNEW THIS ABOUT BROTHER WESLEY?!

Snipes formed a production company, Amen-Ra Films, in 1991 and a subsidiary, Black Dot Media, to develop projects for film and television.

AMEN RA PRODUCTIONS PRODUCED ALL OF THE HIGHLY SUCCESSFUL (AND LUCRATIVE) BLADE MOVIES

Snipes has been training in martial arts since age 12, earning a 5th dan black belt in Shotokan Karate and 2nd dan black belt in Hapkido.

In the late 1990s, Snipes and his brother started a security firm called the Royal Guard of Amen-Ra, dedicated to providing VIPs with bodyguards trained in law enforcement and martial arts. In 1996, the first film produced by Amen Ra productions was A Great And Mighty Walk – Dr. John Henrik Clarke, in which Snipes narrated.

In 2000, the business was investigated for alleged ties to the United Nuwaubian Nation of Moors. It emerged that Snipes had spotted 200 acres (0.81 km2) of land with the intention to buy and use for his business academy, which were close to the compound in Putnam County, Georgia. Both Snipes' business and the groups used Egyptian motifs as their symbols. Ultimately, Snipes and his brother did not buy the land, instead establishing their company in Florida, Antigua, and Africa.

Snipes, who was raised a Christian, converted to Islam in 1978, but left Islam in 1988. During a 1991 interview, Snipes said "[Islam made] me more conscious of what African people have accomplished, of my self-worth, [and gave] me some self-dignity."

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The Black Karate Federation (BKF)

The Black Karate Federation (BKF) emerged as a response to the events surrounding a pivotal tournament held in 1969, which featured a match between two prominent martial artists, Joe Lewis and Sijo Muhammad, who was then known as Steve Sanders. The establishment of the BKF was motivated by a desire to address issues of unequal opportunity and representation within the tournament circuit, particularly for African-Americans, Hispanics, and other minorities.

The BKF aimed to level the playing field by providing a platform that offered equal opportunities for martial artists from underrepresented backgrounds to showcase their skills and compete on a fair and inclusive basis. In doing so, it sought to break down the barriers and biases that had historically hindered the progress of minority practitioners in the martial arts community.

One of the significant contributions of the BKF was its commitment to fostering the growth and development of young people through martial arts. Recognizing the transformative power of martial arts training, the organization offered karate lessons to young individuals who may not have had the financial means to afford such opportunities. This initiative not only provided access to valuable self-defense skills but also promoted discipline, self-confidence, and personal growth among the youth, particularly in underserved communities.

"Our mission is to create a greater sense of awareness of both physical and mental health, to assist individuals, including at risk youth, in reaching their potential and expanding their social consciousness by establishing goals, building confidence and developing a strong self concept."

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Capoeira painting. Martial arts. Brazilian. African.