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Phil Davis jokes he’s watching “Karate Kid” movies to prepare for UFC 163 against Machida

In a video interview Phil Davis jokes he’s watching his “Karate Kid” movies to help him prepare for his upcoming bout in the UFC 163 in Brazil against former light-weight karate champion Lyoto Machida. Davis has learned not to play Machida’s game, but to rely on his own strengths. “I’ve been watching The Karate Kid [...]

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Karate Kid All Grown Up, Supports Daughter Julia on Red Carpet

Ralph Macchio achieved enduring fame in 1984 when he appeared as the young teenage kid, Daniel LaRusso, who persevered against an injured leg and a dojo of bullies to win a local tournament. Today, nearly 30 years later, he’s the proud father of young Julia Macchio, who appeared in the recently released movie, “Girl Most [...]

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Epic Knockout of the 2013 Shinkyokushinkai Karate Tournament Russia

I am not much on flashy martial arts techniques being used in fighting, as most of the time it is just ineffective and a waste of energy. But, there are rare occasion where you can get lucky and come out looking like a boss, again it is usually just luck. This is one of those [...]

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Buying Guide: Karate Uniforms – Everything You Need to Know Before Purchasing

This karate uniform buying guide is intended to aid you in selecting the right uniform for your needs. This is a must read for those purchasing their first uniform either for themselves or their children. I want to make a quick point on terminology, we use the terms uniform and gi interchangeably. Depending on the [...]

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