London Summer Olympic 2012

Another exciting year have come forth! it almost felt like yesterday when Beijing Summer Olympic happened. Massive fireworks, large crowds, China showcasing to the world,......and most importantly my highlight, the Opening Ceremony of impressive number of Taichi demonstration.....oh and the flying old man...lol. 

On another note, our condolences of Beijing and its flooding incident and wish/pray for their speedy recovery....(coz im gonna be going there in few weeks!!!)

So to celebrate the opening of another great year of Martial Arts related Olympic competition, let us recap of last years highlights of the worlds greatest competitors!

(apologize some videos are harder to find than others so i put up whatever is available in the net) 

Tae Kwon Do, Men Finals - Italy Vs Iran

 

Tae Kwon Do, Women Finals - Canada Vs Korea

 Boxing, Men Finals - Ukraine Vs France

(Apologize could not find a female Finals highlights - if anyone have the link i'm be more than happy to post it here)

Fencing, Men Finals, Japan Vs Germany

 Fencing, Men Finals, China Vs Ukraine

Wrestling Highlights

sorry couldn't find the finals videos...- feel free to link the videos to me

Judo, Men Finals, Azerbaijan Vs Korea

Judo, Women Finals, China Vs Japan

Good luck to all of 2012 competitors all around the world and lets give it our best shot for the gold medal! And of course for us spectators and patriots alike, put up a good and exciting show for us to watch and remember!

More to Come, Taiji Quan, Wushu and much much more...

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Aikido - History & Purpose

I've always been fascinated by Aikido, the concept of non-punching & kicking to topple down an a larger opponent using their energy against them is very elegant similar to Taichi. Although not flashy it have a similar sense of grace behind each techniques and almost seemed invisible to untrained eyes.

The Video above summarized it all. I was exposed of Aikido training through a seminar and the training is just as different than conventional, punching & kicking. The seminar thought me the grace & effectiveness behind the techniques and how it requires very little physical strain for smaller/weaker people.

Since it's a non-aggresive Martial Arts, makes Aikido a purely self defense art. Everyone can be trained to be more mentally self aware and be mindful of their surroundings, and to avoid possible dangers. Should a confrontation is unavoidable trainees have the abilities to protect themselves by diffusing the aggressor.

A self protection martial arts seemed perfect for young children & women to start for its non-aggresive nature. However Aikido is no pushover for it can still be applied for aggressive application. Below is a rare video seen Aikido being applied in an aggressive manner.

Whether aggressive or passive martial art, it is undoubtedly one of the fast growing Martial Arts. Notable celebrity practitioners are Steven Seagal.

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Cute Photoshop Fighters - Street Fighter 25th Birthday

Yet another Tribute of Street Fighter Fans.

In celebration of Street Fighter's 25th Anniversary, BBQ for Honor promises continue to bring fellow readers back to its original intention of posting more information about anything in terms to Martial Arts. (in addition to memes of Fighting Video Games). In the meantime, why not refresh yourself with information about other martial arts, or learn about civilian weapons such as the Kubotan for self defense purposes? Or even look at people misuse these self defense weapons? Learn that to be a Master of "Something" is also considered as Kung Fu?

More variety of post to come...

For those who have missed out wishing you all a Happy Chinese New Year of 2012.

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Taichi Quan - Epic Martial Arts

Taichi Quan - "Some ancient slow Oriental dance that the Chinese people do every morning"

We've all seen them, in every corner of the world that may or may not have Chinatowns we see millions of people of all ages and all races doing Taichi. Back in the old days it is often mistaken by the western eyes to be some ancient dance people do to kill time.

Today we all known it to to be an exercise beneficial for the Mental & Physical whilst Martial Artist knows it to be a Martial Art based on the Concept of Ying & Yang. (i wont go deep into that now) It's a Martial Arts where many practice for various reasons; some to be health benefits whilst some to be physically fit whilst some are in it for the company & community and some are for the self defense & kicking arsee..

Often underestimated by other martial arts practitioners to see it being a slow dance, despite its slow dance-like movements Taichi holds various techniques and footings to create its hidden powers. As demonstrated by the video below in actual self-defense exercise we can witness how the techniques are being used.

Nowadays with the magic of the media & internet we get to see and study more the marvel of what Taichi Quan can do in the forms of Movies, Video Games instructional videos and often rare "fighting application" of Taichi we can now understand more of why Taichi is being practiced by millions all over the world by all ages and race.

Now we even get to see proper speed fights & application in a proper match using only Taichi Quan techniques, courtesy of youtube for finding this video.

As for the question wether Taichi Quan are applicable to the more hardcore Mix Martial Arts, its hard to say for we have yet to see one who uses them yet. And as for the haters who already disregard this Martial art to be ineffective they will continue to hate.

and all i can say is....

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