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Thai Boxing: A Fighting Chance
Fighting documentaries are often only as entertaining as the combatants they highlight. In the case of Thai Boxing: A Fighting Chance, the director’s spotlight is cast upon three unlikely and diverse protagonists – each one an up-and-coming fighter, but all three possessing strikingly different backgrounds and goals. As such, the “star” of A Fighting Chance is not so much Muay Thai, as it is the fighters themselves, and their dreams of rising to the top in one of the toughest contact sports on the planet.
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99 Cent Video Reviews E-Book Now Available For Download
It's often said that 'truth is stranger than fiction,' and nowhere is this more apparent than in the documentary films we've profiled in the following collection, "Stranger Than Fiction: The 99 Cent Video Review Guide to The Most Bizarre and Intriguing Documentary Films Ever Made," available now from Suite101.com. Copies are now available for download at: http://www.suite101.com/topic_page.cfm/4651/4557.
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Is Boxing Dead?
In its glory days boxing was the ultimate test. Today, however, sales are down and the only boxing gyms to be found are at police youth centres. So, is boxing dead?
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Tony Jaa
The Thai martial arts legend is currently filming a sequel to the surprise hit movie, Ong-Bak.
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Koh Chang Thailand Unspoilt Island
Just over 300 km from Bangkok and not far from the Cambodian border is a beautiful and not very well known island that gives glimpses of real Thai living.
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Kick Boxing - a Thai Martial Art
Muay Thai, or Kick Boxing, is seen the length and breadth of Thailand and is nearly as popular as football. Read on to find out why it's called The Science of Eight Limbs
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Anderson "The Spider" Silva Headlines UFC Card
MMA Phenom Anderson Silva takes aim at UFC 205 lb crown
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K-1 World Max 2009 Finals Preview
Fighters from around the world meet for the K-1 World Max Tournament Finals on October 26, 2009.
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Mixed Martial Arts Training
Mixed martial arts training is a combination of different fighting styles to create a good, all around fighter.
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MMA Fighter Profile: Rich Franklin
In a sport that is rapidly growing in popularity Rich Franklin is one of its rising stars. In the world of Mixed Martial Arts he is known as an excellent striker.
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Popular Martial Arts Styles
Styles such as Aikido, Judo, and Tae Kwon Do are mentioned often. Here is a short list of the most popular styles found in conversation.
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Unspoilt Phuket in Thailand
Phuket, Thailand has firmly established itself as a popular holiday destination, with its breathtaking scenery and international feel.
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UFC Anderson Silva vs James Irvin
Unofficially wearing the crown of best pound-for-pound fighter in the world, UFC champion Anderson Silva seeks to prove it
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A Guide to Mixed Martial Arts
Mixed Martial Arts (MMA) is arguably the world's fastest growing combat sport. Discover the roots of MMA and its place in the Ultimate Fighting Championship.
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The Art of Thai Boxing in Bangkok, Thailand
Thai Boxing, or Muay Thai to give it its proper name, is gaining world popularity but to experience the excitement of the fans the best place to see it is Bangkok
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Top MMA Schools in the US
Royce Gracie's Jiu-jitsu Self Defense School, Team Quest Martial Arts and Fitness, and American Top Team are three of the nation's best MMA schools.
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Top Pound-for-Pound Fighters
UFC Fighters including Silva, GSP, and Brock Lesnar dominate pound-for-pound rankings.
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Martial Arts Movie Stars
Only a handful of martial artists have been able to dazzle moviegoers with their exceptional skills, and some of them use a combination of fighting styles.
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Modern MMA Fighters
With the success of Lyoto Machida and Cung Le, is traditional martial arts making a comeback?
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Adding a second martial-arts style to your repertoire
Many students become interested in studying another martial-arts style at some point in their training. Here are some things to consider in making the decision to switch or add a martial-arts style to your training regimen.
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Strikeforce Women's Champion Cris Cyborg's Rise
Cris Cyborg became Strikeforce Women's Champion with TKO of Gina Carano. But who is she, and what is next for the women's MMA titleholder, and ladies mixed martial arts?
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Op-Ed Rips Ladies Mixed Martial Arts, MMA Fans
Strikeforce Women's MMA card was a success. But some in media remain stuck in the past toward women's MMA fighters and the MMA community. Will women ever be good enough?
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Ong Bak 2 – A Review of Tony Jaa's New Film
Tony Jaa's newest action film is a visual treat for martial artists, and combined with exotic scenery, Ong Bak 2 is an entertaining movie.
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Choosing a Martial Art
Training Aikido and Krav Maga to Kung Fu and Thai Boxing - A round up of the different Martial Arts available and what they offer the student.
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Pro/Am Cage Fighting Heads to Iraq
As the war in Iraq begins to subside some deployed troops and veterans are going to have the opportunity of a lifetime to fight in this historic event.
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The Ultimate Fighting Championship
The Ultimate Fighting Championship is the world's fastest growing combat sport. Learn about the unique Mixed Martial Arts (MMA) rules that reign in the UFC Octagon.
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Xtreme Couture Comes to Canada
Randy Couture, a mixed martial arts (MMA) legend and Ultimate Fighting Champion, gives Canada a bigger taste of this increasingly popular sport.
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1980s Classic Cult Film Favorites
A synopsis of the most beloved cult films of the 1980s.
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American Movies Need Tony Jaa
Martial arts enthusiasts already know Tony Jaa's name and American crossover films by heart, Jaa is a special talent who almost certainly will make the jump to the US.
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Cross Training for Taekwondo
Cross training can enhance skills related to traditional and sport Taekwondo within the framework of other martial arts, other sports, and non-competitive disciplines.
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Gina Carano Biography
In the world of Mixed Martial Arts (MMA), Gina Carano is a force to be reckoned with. She also casts an imposing shadow in the other aspects of her life as well.
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Learn Self-Defense at Home
You can learn effective self-defense moves in the privacy of your home. There are an assortment of excellent instructional videos showing detail techniques of defense.
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Sport Versus Combat Martial Arts Styles
A student's interests, intentions and priorities (and his size) will determine the most suitable martial art for him.
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The Ultimate Fighter Season 8 Episode 8
Pranks take a nasty turn; Junie betrays teammate; Phillipe Nover vs. David Kaplan
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UFC 87 Lesnar vs. Herring
In his second-ever fight, rookie Lesnar collides with former champion Frank Mir
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The Ultimate Fighter Heavyweights
The 16 Heavyweight contestants that make up the reality series tenth installment, and the season that has all the making to be the biggest season of them all.
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Training Children in Martial Arts
Martial Art or kungfu is a form of self defense technique.
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UFC 102 Couture vs. Nogueira Preview
Randy 'the Natural' Couture will face off against Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira in an intriguing clash of heavyweights on August 29th.
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UFC 104: Machida vs. Shogun Main Event Analysis
An undefeated champion makes his first title defense against the Pride veteran on October 24, 2009 in Los Angeles.
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UFC 2009 Undisputed Preview - Xbox 360 UFC Demo
The world famous Ultimate Fighting Championship finally receives a video game adaptation. The Xbox 360 demo previews fighting mechanics with Chuck Liddell and Shogun Rua.
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UFC Ultimate Fight Night 19 Preview
Nate Diaz and Melvin Guillard will square off in the main event of UFC Ultimate Fight Night 19; a card which also features Gray Maynard and Carlos Condit.
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Ultimate Fighter - Week 8
The prognosticator was right. Luke is more than just a bunch of weird rituals and training regimens. this week he shows off some ferocious standup strikes -- he's no pushover on the ground either.
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Why MMA Will Overtake Boxing
Boxing has a powerful new enemy and its not another money hungry promoter. Boxing meet the Ultimate Fighting Championship or the UFC.
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BETTER IN BANGKOK: DAY THREE: Part 4 of 4
Bangkok ethnic areas, shopping, and eating out.
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When is a child ready to begin training?
While many martial-arts schools claim that their art is good for children of all ages, it's simply not true. When is your child ready to begin training? This article explores the issues that need to be considered before a parent signs a contract.
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Dragon Versus Shogun
The light heavyweight belt fight at UFC 104 didn't bring consensus. This makes for a great re-match between Lyoto 'the Dragon' Machida and Mauricio 'Shogun' Rua.
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Children and the martial arts
A lot of people believe that enrolling your children in a martial arts class can be very beneficial. Here's a look at some of the pros and cons of signing your kid up, along with some advice about how to pick a school for junior.
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Ultimate Fighter 2 - Weeks 5 and 6
Ultimate Fighter 2 continues. Unfortunately, life gets in the way, which is why this posting contains commentary on both week 5 and week 6. The competition is heating up, and Coach Matt Hughes is playing a more active role in helping his guys win not just the fights, but the game of reality-TV elimination.
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How to Improve Footwork for Martial Arts
Whether fighting, sparring, or improving martial arts technique, footwork is the key to attack and defense.
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UFC 104 Machida vs. Shogun
On October 24th, UFC 104 "Machida vs. Shogun" will host two of the most exciting match-ups of the year.
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