February 8th, 2013
(center)(iframe id="viddler-e4339a41" src="//www.viddler.com/embed/e4339a41/?f=1&offset=0&autoplay=0&secret=61355423&disablebranding=0&view_secret=61355423" width="545" height="349" frameborder="0" mozallowfullscreen="true" webkitallowfullscreen="true")(/iframe)(/center)(br /)(br /)As if I needed an excuse to post anything Batman related, the upcoming DC Comics fighting game (a href="http://www.karatemart.com/blog/new-fighting-game-injustice-gods-among-us-pits-dc-characters-against-each-other")I told you about(/a) last year has started what looks to be its last big promotion before the release of the game in April. The first video shows an awesome square-off between two of comic book history's most volatile meetings, Batman and Bane.(br /)(br /)Continue reading for more details about the promotional tournament and for another full battle video between Wonder Woman and (my personal fave) Harley Quinn.
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(thank you to (a href="http://www.joystiq.com/2013/02/08/injustice-gods-among-us-fight-tapes-show-off-bane-harley-quinn/#continued")Joystiq(/a))
February 8th, 2013
(center)(a href="http://www.karatemart.com/blog/on-this-weeks-striking-stars-david-akers")(img
src="http://www.karatemart.com/images/blog/Celebrity-Spotlight-Banner_Akers.jpg")(/a)(/center)(br /)(br /)Welcome to a brand new edition of (i)Striking Stars(/i), where we take a closer look at some of the surprising celebrities with martial arts backgrounds. The famous figure under out celebrity spotlight today may not be easily recognizable without a football helmet, but when he's not busy kicking a pigskin, he's taking it to a sparring partner.(br /)(br /)Now let's get started with this week's (i)Striking Stars(/i):
David Akers
February 7th, 2013
(center)(a href="http://www.karatemart.com/blog/the-mental-game-keeping-your-martial-arts-momentum")(img src="http://www.karatemart.com/images/blog/The-Mental-Game-Banner-Momentum.jpg")(/a)(/center)(br /)(br /)This week on (i)The Mental Game(/i) we take a closer look at how you can keep that precious training momentum you've likely been building up from the New Year. It's a fairly well-known fact that people who make New Year's resolutions, no matter what they may be, tend to give them up around oh-, now. Hopefully this week's lesson gives you some help with staying focused on your martial arts goals for the year, whatever they may be.(br /)(br /)
Enter today's lesson:(br /)(br /)
(b)Keeping Your Martial Arts Momentum(/b)(br /)(br /)Continue reading to find out how you can manage and maximize your precious training time!(br /)(br /)(inspired by (a href="http://www.lifehack.org/articles/lifestyle/15-tips-to-restart-the-exercise-habit-and-how-to-keep-it.html")Lifehack(/a))
February 6th, 2013
(center)(iframe src="http://player.vimeo.com/video/47557806" width="500" height="281" frameborder="0" webkitAllowFullScreen mozallowfullscreen allowFullScreen)(/iframe) (p)(a href="http://vimeo.com/47557806")PART 1 : LEARNING TO STAND / ART OF FIGHTING / UFC ON FOXTEL(/a) from (a href="http://vimeo.com/fueltvaustralia")FUEL TV Australia(/a) on (a href="http://vimeo.com")Vimeo(/a).(/p)(/center)(br /)(br /)Australian pay-television giant (i)Foxtel(/i) began a short series of educational videos that took a closer look at the fighters of the UFC. Each video focuses on one mixed martial artist, giving each a chance to talk a little about how they got into their chosen sport.(br /)(br /)(i)The Art of Fighting(/i) is a very thoughtfully produced series ,albeit a bit too brief, and provides a little-seen peek at the stories behind the fists. Check it out when you have a minute. We'll be posting the other two parts as the week progresses.
February 5th, 2013
(iframe width="100%" height="166" scrolling="no" frameborder="no" src="https://w.soundcloud.com/player/?url=http%3A%2F%2Fapi.soundcloud.com%2Ftracks%2F77984742&show_artwork=false")(/iframe)(br /)(br /)NPR's (i)On Point(/i) struck a special chord in our hearts today with it's newest radio show/podcast titled "The History of Ninjas". The show features guest John Man, author of (i)Ninja: 1,000 Years Of The Shadow Warrior(/i) discussing the fascinating history behind history's most infamous figures.(br /)(br /)It's a great piece and would make a welcome addition to your next work/school commute. Give it a listen when you get the chance and shed some light on our favorite shadowy skulkers!
(br /)(br /)(via (a href="http://onpoint.wbur.org/2013/02/05/the-history-of-ninjas")NPR - OnPoint(/a))
