Martial Arts

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.

Ultimate Fighter 2 Week 7 continues. Matt Hughes shows himself to be damn cold, while two heavyweights slug it out uninspiringly.

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 ...

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Ulimate Fighter 2, Week 4: Joe shows his age, showing the immaturity and the physical resiliency of a young, healthy athlete. Tom shows his as well -- the aging warrior who knows time is running out for him to make his mark. Also: Jorge reveals his Achilles heel (not literally.)

UF2 Week 3 can be described as the "Week of the Whiner." As injuries take their toll, we meet yet another replacement, and then hear about one contender whining about his far less severe aches and pains.

Week 2 picks up the pace: a new addition to the cast, the choosing of teams, and the first challenge and first fight of the season. Also, the first great practical in the show's history.

Ultimate Fighter 2 gave us an introduction to the latest hopefuls who want a contract to fight in the Ultimate Fighting Championship. Sad to say, season 2's contenders are not on the caliber of season 1's -- at least in terms of toughness.

A book review of "A Tooth From The Tiger's Mouth," a book covering Chinese healing methods as used by doctors and martial artists in the East.

Most martial artists spend thousands of hours perfecting their techniques, believing that they can acquire power through their practice. Here's what's wrong with that approach.