The Forgotten Fury: 1. Legendary Black Martial Arts Masters You Need to Know. Written by Illmatical . I know what you’re thinking, “Chill out chopsticks!” You ain’t Malcolm and my name isn’t Brother Baines; we ain’t walking in the yard, so you don’t need that lesson. The Last Dragon is a martial arts film that has successfully transcended racial and ethnic boundaries.
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However, the protagonist of the film, although played by a biracial actor, if he was walking down the street today, he’d be labeled as a Black man. While delivering pizzas in Harlem, he’d be subjected to stop- and- frisk and the way the NYPD has been treating brothers recently, he’d be hella busy catching bullets with his teeth. Before the month ends, we have to acknowledge the real life Bruce Leroys; the real life Sho’nuffs too. Like their Negro League counterparts, these brothers played and never got paid. There is more to Black martial arts than the late great Jim Kelly; masters whose stories come right out of a comic book. This post is kings only, men who created their own viable martial arts systems, were accomplished fighters and were instrumental in pioneering organized fighting as we know it today.
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There was a golden age of martial arts, in America, the 1. Midwest. Black martial artists dominated competition during this time. In west Africa, a griot was a storyteller, a lyricist who persevered history. African American griots became rappers; they have spent more than enough time recanting tales of drug dealers, basketball legends, pimps and plenty of bars dedicated to big booty hoes. Since they’ve failed to give you the lessons, it is time for this griot to grab the mic and drop science on the great Black martial arts masters. According to CMG Worldwide, he demonstrated his arts at the United Nations in 1.
Benin government in 1. According to several of his students, he trained the alphabet boys: DEA and the FBI. He was especially known for his Sanuces one finger roll out, which could be utilized for defense and attacking. I spoke to his wife several years ago, she mentioned that after he demonstrated in New York City years ago, Bruce Lee had shown interest in training with him; real talk. The grand master, known as “Musa,” passed in 2. Information pertaining to him is managed by CMG Worldwide, you can learn more about him here: http: //www.
Dr. Moses Powell – Sanuces Ryu Jiu Jitsu. Ronald Duncan. The Father of American Ninjitsu; the first American Ninja. Professor Duncan successfully demonstrated Ninjitsu in the 1.
Japanese government, he was intentionally omitted from Black Belt magazine for several years. I mention Black Belt magazine because they have been considered the most reliable source of journalism pertaining to American martial arts. Their failure to acknowledge Professor Duncan and other great Black martial artists has radically affected the economics of the martial arts in America. According to the bio on his website he was a member of the United States Marine Corp Judo team, where he earned a black belt, he was a master of Hakko Ryu Jujitsu, Dai- nippon Jujitsu Ryu, Sosuishi Ryu, Kin Dai Gakko Ryu, Aikido, Aiki- Jujitsu, Kempo, Kobujitsu (weaponry), and Shinobino- jitsu (Ninjitsu). Ronald Duncan at Oriental World of Self Defense He may look like Sho’nuff in this red outfit but watch closely at the end.
If you sat before him and looked into his eyes, you’ll see shadows of those who perished by his hand. He passed away in, 2.
Gregory Duncan continues his legacy. He can be contacted here: www. Vic Moore. The first Black national karate champion.
Believe it or not, you’ve seen him, but didn’t realize you were looking at greatness. Ever see that random clip of Bruce Lee throwing a punch at a random brother’s face at what appeared to be a tournament? Well, that random dude was Vic Moore and he and Lee did not participate in a fight, it was nothing more than a speed drill, which took place at the 1. Ed Parker Long Beach International. Vic Moore with Bruce Lee at the 1. Ed Parker Long Beach International. Black Belt magazine’s editor at the time, deliberately discredited Vic Moore while praising Bruce’s performance; he gave no account of the full exchange between the two men.
Moore protest the exchange, emphatically stating that the he blocked Bruce Lee’s first two blows to the chest and then Bruce flashed a punch to his head; although the two had agreed to simply throw punches to the chest area. He stated that after that exchange, he also was able to strike Lee with his punches. Putting the Bruce Lee debate to the side, Vic Moore has an impressive resume as a martial artist. According to the website USADOJO.
Com he initially trained as a boxer, and later joining the United States Karate Association, a tenth degree black belt who successfully placed in every tournament from 1. Mike Stone, Chuck Norris, Jim Kelly, Joe Lewis and Bill “Superfoot” Wallace.
Alongside Joe Lewis, he would introduce Kickboxing to the American public on the Merv Griffin show in 1. Vic Moore is alive and well, he can be contacted here: www.
Vic Moore training with his daughter Vonnie. Karriem ABd. Allah. All praises be to Allah. Karriem was the first Black man in American to develop his own functioning karate system.
According to his website the KA system consists of 2. He developed legitimate fighters who were successful in tournaments during the 6.
He retired from Karate in 1. His championship kickboxing fight with Jeff Smith was the under- card fight for the Muhammad Ali and George Frazier, Thrilla In Manilla fight. He currently lives in New Jersey and he is working on his own martial arts documentary. He can be contacted on Facebook: www.
Thrilla in Manilla Undercard: Karriem ABd. Allah vs Jeff Smith. Karriem breaks down why Black artist struggle, due to the movies, speaks on Moses Powell and Ron Duncan: Ron Van Clief.
The Black Dragon; the original Bruce Leroy. Based on what I’ve been told, The Last Dragon mirrored Ron Van Clief’s life in many ways, he was the Black guy walking around Chinatown and fighting in underground tournaments; accomplished international fighter as well: 8 time US Champion and 5 time World Champion. According to his website he holds a black belt or equivalent in the following forms: Karate, Ju- Jitsu, Aiki- Jitsu, Kung- Fu, Arnis de Mano and Zen Jutsu. He would eventually merge Karate and Kung Fu to create his own system, Chinese Goju. Aside from all of that, he’s the guy who trained Taimak. Check out his documentary The Black Kung Fu Experience and his book Black Heroes of the Martial Arts.
You can contact him on Facebook: www. The Black Kung Fu Experience Taimak on cover of Ron Van Clief’s Book Black Heroes of the Martial Arts.
Joe Hayes. One of the greatest Taekwondo players that ever lived, dominated Taekwondo tournaments for years. When you do the knowledge to him, you’ll find the names of brothers Mike Warren and Albert Cheeks, members of the 1. USA Taekwondo team that went to Korea and received 2nd place. You can find more information about him here: www.
Joe Hayes & Bruce Lee – Washington DC 1. Photo by Rafeal Rodriguez Found on www. Karriem ABdullah speaking on Joe Hayes: Chaka Zulu. No disrespect, but much of what I hear about this master is more Sho’nuff that Bruce Leroy. Not saying that he was a bad man, but he was a teacher who was not to be trifled with, physically punishing students if they entered the dojo overweight or unkept.
According to his website he holds black belts or equivalents in the following: Tae Kwon Do, Judo, Sanuces Ju- jitsu, and Nisei Goju Karate. In 1. 98. 4, he founded Zujitsu Ryu: The Art of Zulu. You can learn more about him here: www. Bio. html. In addition, he was the first martial artist to allow women to participate in martial arts competition. Editorial changes at Black Belt magazine during the mid 7.
Hamilton in the the June, 1. THE GREAT BLACK HOPE. The Great Black Hope – Black Belt Magazine June 1. The article focused on his effective teaching style, using martial arts to save youths in a community infested with Nicky Barnes’ poison. You can learn more about him by contacting his student and friend Raymond Mc. Rinna: www. facebook. George Cofield. Master of Shotokan karate.
The real life Sho’nuff, red glow originator and the man who founded the infamous Tong Dojo, located in Brooklyn. According to Black Martial Artists website, he received his initial training while in Japan, serving in the military and many of his students were successful champions and still continue his legacy today. The Infamous Tong Dojo, Brooklyn, NYCofield was a bad- ass, one man who knew him, said that Samuel Jackson’s role in Pulp Fiction; Jackson was doing his best in that movie to emulate Cofield’s nature.
When I get permission I’ll tell you about when he had Bruce Lee shook, all I can tell you now is “Brooklyn motherfucker!”You can learn more about him by visiting: www. My- Sensei- George- Cofield/1. Steve Muhammad. AKA Sijo Saabir Quwi Muhammad (born Steve Sanders). Founder of The Black Karate Foundation (BKF) and according to the BKF site, he won the Long Beach International Karate tournament nine times during the 1. Steve Muhammad vs Joe Lewis. Despite successful play, there was overwhelming discrimination; he along with other brothers decided to form the BKF.
He was inducted into the Black Belt Hall of Fame in 1. He would later create a form of fighting known as The Invisible Fist. The grand master can be contacted here: www. Jack Johnson“Ghost in the house!” He was the first Black heavy weight champion, both Muhammad Ali and Sugar Ray Robinson admired and emulated his defensive boxing skills. Boxing is one of the best martial arts on the planet, you’re dealing with mastery of hand combat. The only issue here is that you don’t get an Asian influence.
If people viewed boxing as a martial art, the paradigm of martial arts economics would be changed forever.
How long does a heart stent last? Do they need to be replaced? See the live video session that I recorded on 4/2. It all depends: Stents will last forever if they are made of some sort of metal as most are. There is a new product on the market, a new heart stent that dissolves in the artery three years after being implanted. It is yet to be used in clinically, and it will be a while (years) before its risks & benefits will be known.(From: Scrutiny of Stent Problems Turns to Doctors, WSJ, May 2.
So, your question is not about stent durability, but about keeping the coronary artery opened up in the location where it was deployed. Because a stent destroys the artery locally, there will be scar tissue that rapidly grows over the stent. In addition, there is a strong tendency for clots to form at the site where the stent damages the arterial wall. Since platelets are involved in the clotting process, patients must take anti- platelet therapy afterwards, usually clopidogrel (Plavix) for six months and aspirin indefinitely.
Neither stents nor coronary artery bypass surgery treat atherosclerosis, the disease process that causes coronary artery disease with obstructive blockages. That means you may be developing new obstructions elsewhere, even after a successful intervention. That said, there is about a 1. This is in sharp contrast with a bypass operation that has a > 9. It has been shown that in most patients with stable symptoms, this last option, called “Optimal Medical Therapy”, is actually a better treatment option than Stenting. Patients with extensive (“3 vessel”) disease that may include a “Left main stenosis”, diminished heart function and/or Diabetes do much better with a bypass operation. In situations where time is of the essence, such as an acute heart attack, a stent is may the best option if treatment is quickly enough.
The same is probably also true for patients with only “one or two” vessel disease, although there are mini bypass operations that offer an equal if not superior treatment because it promises a much better long term protection. The following includes an article from Health. Day News in 2. 01. Many people with stable heart disease undergo an expensive artery- opening procedure when medication would work just as well, a new study suggests. The procedure involves placing a tiny mesh stent, or tube, in a clogged artery.
As many as three- quarters of these operations are unnecessary, said lead researcher Dr. Brown, a professor of medicine at Stony Brook University Medical Center in New York.
Money is the driving force, Brown said. Although the procedure, called percutaneous coronary intervention, reduces death and future heart attacks for someone actually having a heart attack, its use in stable heart disease patients is questionable, he noted. For the study, published Feb. Archives of Internal Medicine, Brown and Dr. Kathleen Stergiopoulos, an associate professor of clinical medicine at Stony Brook, analyzed eight trials involving more than 7,0. The trials were begun between 1.
In this type of study, called a meta- analysis, researchers look for patterns that might not have been the main intent of the individual trials. During an average follow- up of more than four years, no significant differences were seen in longevity or quality of life. Overall, 6. 49 patients died, 3. Nonfatal heart attacks were suffered by 3.
Among those with stents, 7. Among those on medical therapy, 1,0. Of more than 4,0. Brown found. There is no data that stenting patients with stable heart disease reduces the risk of dying or having a heart attack, Brown said.
If patients on the best medication still have chest pain that is unacceptable to them, stenting becomes appropriate, Brown said. Medical therapy included aspirin to prevent clotting, beta blockers and ACE inhibitors or angiotensin receptor blockers to control blood pressure, and statins to lower cholesterol, the researchers noted. James Blankenship, a spokesman for the Society for Cardiovascular Angiography and Interventions, wasn't surprised by the study. Fonarow, co- director of the University of California, Los Angeles Preventive Cardiology Program at the David Geffen School of Medicine, agreed that medical therapy is the first choice for patients with stable heart disease. Coronary stenting should be reserved for those patients who have worsening symptoms despite optimal medical therapy, he said. For patients with stable coronary artery disease.