Shorinji Kempo vs San Da KIDS on a LEI TAI!!!

This video is pretty incredible. The kids have great technique. The san da kid has a nice sidekick and is more used to fighting on the lei tai but the kempo kid is overall more solid and should have won the match.

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In Manhattan we have some new kung fu schools: Manhattan Shaolin Kung Fu Center, New York Kung Fu & Kickboxing, Coach-Y Wushu. Also there's NY Kenshinkai Kendo Dojo.

In Brooklyn we have Lotus Club Brazilian Jiu Jitsu, and in Queens there's 5 Borough Fight House. Long Island brings us the delicious Bear Claw Martial Arts as well as Evolution Combat Club.

Also some corrections: North East Martial Arts Training Academy is now at 3155 Bruckner Boulevard in the Bronx and Amerikick Brooklyn has a new website.

Kickboxing Smoker on Saturday, June 13th

From David Ross of NY Sanda -

I've decided that in the interests of keeping everyone in the region active and building the community I will use the gym to hold a "smoker" event on Saturday, June 13th.

• ONLY KICKBOXING STYLES (Mauy Thai, San Da, International, American)
• ONLY AMATEURS
• FULL EQUIPMENT (head gear, shin pads, etc)

"Smokers" - 3 rounds with no decision. You may be able to fight more than once (ie if there are 4 people at 146.9 you can fight twice).

Since I will be insuring the event and have medical staff present, I am asking that everyone pay $10 towards the costs. That's $10 to fight at least once, upwards of three times. Spectators will also be $10.

Register at http://www.kingofsanda.net/
If that link is not working, try http://www.angelfire.com/sd2/kingofsanda/

Let's keep our students active and build our community ties!

David A Ross
New York San Da
www.NYSanDa.com
(212) 239 8619

New York Fighting Championship

The New York Fighting Championship is a new organization putting together... you guessed it, a fighting championship. Not exactly sure what rules they'll be using - clicking on the link for "Rules" give you a list of links to other organization's rules. Take a look.

Rest In Peace Shihan Angel Muniz

I received this email the other day. While Shihan Muniz was based in New Jersey, and we don't list schools in New Jersey (mainly due to time constraints), there are a lot of interconnections between all the martial artists in the tri-state area. Best wishes to Shihan Muniz and his school...

This touching tribute is from Sifu Ruben Torres of Kido-Ryu Martial Arts Center in Brooklyn.

To the artists out there who knew Shihan Angel "The Tiger" Muniz - World Kickboxing Champion - of Muniz SHOTOKAN KARATE & KICKBOXING ACADEMY

This afternoon 4/29/09 Angel passed away from a case of cancer. I visited him last month at the East Brunswick Hospital in New Jersey. I was fortunate enough to catch a ride with Professor Lou Ferrer and his Black Belts from the USA Kodokan in Brooklyn, New York. It would be the last time my daughter and I would see him. We had last taken photos with him at the 2007 World Karate Union Hall of Fame Banquet where he received Induction for "Outstanding Contributions to the Martial Arts" at the Le Chateau Resort & Hotel in Mt. Poconos, Pa. I think he was celebrating his 7th World Championship Title? I am going to miss him. He was a great champion, and excellent artist, a husband, a father, a teacher, a mentor, and a wonderful friend.

Seeking Amateur Fighters for Sunday June 7th

From NY San Da:

Seeking amateur fighters for Sunday June 7th!
We are seeking amateur fighters for Sunday June 7th: The venue has been changed to Gleason's gym in Brooklyn. We will be matchmaking Muay Thai, San Da, Full Contact kickboxing and Submission grappling bouts. All bouts will be sanctioned by the USKBA.

Please send me (at info@nysanda.com)
1. Name
2. Height
3. Weight Class (if you aren't sure, you can look them up on www.USKBA.com)
* All fights must be within a weight class
4. What you will fight
5. Ring record (if any)
6. CONTACT INFO INCLUDING A TELEPHONE NUMBER
7. Gym affiliation(s)

David A Ross
New York San Da
www.NYSanDa.com
(212) 239 8619

"Night of Martial Arts" in Brighton Beach Tomorrow Night

Gene Fabrikant presents "Night of Martial Arts" at Oceana Restaurant and Nightclub. The picture above is shashlik, my favorite Russian food. If you're making the trip out to Brighton Beach, you should stop in somewhere and try some! It's delicious! The world-record shashlik was 70 meters long and used 152 kg of meat.

1029 Brighton Beach Ave, Brooklyn, NY 11235-5601
Thursday, December 18, 2008
First bout 8 pm
For tickets call 917-579-5286

Tentative matches (NOT ORDER)

Submission grappling (no uniform) at 150 lbs
Jackson Galka (Daddis Fight Camps)
vs.
Doug Miller (NY San Da)

FCR (166-174.5)
Tario Faruo (America's Finest)
vs.
Phil Cornelius (NY San Da)

San Da match (absolute 250 lbs plus)
Benjamin Ortiz (American Top Team)
vs.
Jerry Douglas (Combat Club)

Muay Thai match (175-183 lbs.)
Dorian (NY San Da)
vs.
Dan Likun (Advanced fighting Systems - Team Asylum)

Grappling match
Edwing Polche (Daddis Fight Camps)
vs.
John (America's Finest)

Grappling match
Ali Mustafa (Rhino Fight Team)
vs.
Victor (America's Finest)

Leg kick match (Light Heavyweight Division 167-174.9)
Alex Tyra (Evolution Combat Club)
vs.
Marvin Leggits (NY San Da)

Muay Thai match
Jaffer Panezai (Greg Mihovich)
vs.
Niko Kolotyan (Lion’s Club)

Submission grappling (no uniform) at 200 lbs
Robert Peach (Daddis Fight Camps)
vs.
Rafael Hernandez (America’s Finest)

Leg Kick (women 123-131.9 lbs.)
Heather Wagner (Champions)
vs.
Katy Irani (NY San Da)

FCR
Gladstone Allen (Tae Kwon Do)
vs.
Tom Spriggs (America's Finest)

Muay Thai match (140-146.9 lbs.)
Arthur Sorsur (American’s Finest)
vs.
Adam Swindell (NY San Da)

Despite what is says here, FCR does not stand for Forest City Ratner. It's Full Contact Rules.

Night Of Martial Arts December 18th in Brooklyn

Gene Fabrikant presents the "Night of Martial Arts" at Oceana Restaurant and Nightclub (1029 Brighton Beach Ave, Brooklyn, NY 11235-5601). On Thursday, December 18.

• Muay Thai
• San Da
• Full Contact Kickboxing
• Sport Jiu Jitsu (NO STRIKING)
• Team vs Team competition for the Boris Talis Cup!

If you are interested in fighting on this show please send the following information to David A. Ross (at INFO@nysanda.com).

1. Name
2. Style you want to fight (Muay Thai/San Da/FCR/Jiu Jitsu)
3. Record (if any: win-loss-draw)
4. Weight
5. Height
6. Gym affiliation
AMATEUR ONLY!


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"Night of Martial Arts" in Brooklyn December 18th

Photo via bridgeandtunnelclub.com

SEEKING AMATEUR FIGHTERS FOR DECEMBER 18th (Brooklyn NY)

Gene Fabrikant presents
"Night of Martial Arts"
at Oceana Restaurant and Nightclub
1029 Brighton Beach Ave, Brooklyn, NY 11235-5601
THURSDAY, December 18, 2008
Muay Thai
San Da
Full Contact Kickboxing
Sport Jiu Jitsu (NO STRIKING)
Team vs Team competition for the Boris Talis Cup!

If you are interested in fighting on this show please send me (at INFO@nysanda.com)

1. Name
2. Style you want to fight (Muay Thai/San Da/FCR/Jiu Jitsu)
3. Record (if any: win-loss-draw)
4. Weight
5. Height
6. Gym affiliation
AMATEUR ONLY!

David A Ross
New York San Da
www.NYSanDa.com
(212) 239 8619

US Open San Da Championships Coming in October

Click the picture to see the full-size version.

Links: King of Sanda, USKBA

7/14: East Coast Combat Challenge: "NEXT"

Saturday July 14, 2007
(Amateur Sanda, Muay Thai and Full contact Kickboxing)
At "Fighthouse" in NYC (27th Street)

Ed Hsu will present his second "East Coast Combat Challenge" once again in New York City on Saturday July 14th.

This is an all amateur card and USKBA rules require head gear and shin guards in all divisions.

If you have anyone interested, please send their info to INFO@nysanda.com

1. Full Name (and ring nickname, if one is used)
2. Weight
3. Height
4. Age
5. Muay Thai, Sanda or American rules

6. Experience:
No. of years training & ring experience
IMPORTANT NOTE: Please include ALL ring experience, including all boxing, kickboxing, and MMA matches.
IMPORTANT NOTE: Also include any unsanctioned bouts such as interclubs or smokers!

7. Coach & Gym (name, address, & phone number)

Kayo Promotion's Presents: Plattduetsche Park Restaurant

Amateur Kickboxing, Muay Thai Fight Nite
Sanctioned by I.K.A.S.

Date: June 22nd - Friday
Time: 7pm
Location: Plattduetsche Park Restaurant
1132 Hempstead Turnpike
Franklin Square, NY 11010
Phone: 516-742-5445
Call for advanced seating!

Check out our website at corleonekickboxing.com

East Coast Combat Challenge June 29th

Ed Hsu will present his second "East Coast Combat Challenge" once again in New York City on Friday June 29th

This is an all amateur card and USKBA rules require head gear and shin guards in all divisions.

If you have anyone interested, please send me their info.

1. Full Name (and ring nickname, if one is used)
2. Weight
3. Height
4. Age
5. Muay Thai , Sanda or American rules
6. Experience:
No. of years training & ring experience
IMPORTANT NOTE: Please include ALL ring experience, including all boxing, kickboxing, and MMA matches.
IMPORTANT NOTE: Also include any unsanctioned bouts such as interclubs or smokers!
7. Coach & Gym (name, address, & phone number)
David A Ross
info@nysanda.com
(212) 239 8619

20 year old Kickboxer from Middle island NY Wins fight and many new Fans in China !

Hey Guys, Results from China.

John Gilliam did a great Job fighting in China, winning his first fight by 2nd round TKO against a National champion from China.

We saw that this fighter was very aggressive and looking to land strong low kicks in round 1. John stayed cool and fought back hard beginning to back his fighter up by end of the round. We noticed that he had a tall stance and new that a spinning back fist was called for. John threw it and landed very hard opening a cut on his opponents head. After they worked on it and the doctor checked it out they let the fight continue with John attacking very strong and again landing another clean spinning back fist which opened the cut more, they stopped the fight and John was a new star in China.

This entire event was on Live TV and was covered by all the press. John was on the front page of the newspaper in the morning and was a definite target of Team China which John was likely to fight again in his next match.

There was still another elimination in John's weight class with the A from China fighting a fighter from Romania. The Romanian fighter was a strong boxer and landed some hard punches but by the end of round 1 was caught with a high round kick to the head which made for a head kick KO.

Now we knew for sure that John was fighting a fighter from China in the next round and he had very good kicks.

The only KO's in the tournament were by John and his Chinese opponent which he fought for the title.

This fight was for the Kung Fu King tournament 75 kg title and the winner would go on to challenge for the overall KFK title.

Our plan was to get inside of his kicks and his was to keep us outside. Well it was another great fight with the fighter from China winning on points with him sticking to his game plan and staying calm and outside for the entire fight. John landed some good blows and also had a great suplex overhead throw in round 2.

John Gilliam gained the respect of many new Chinese fans as he was the only foreign fighter to Win in the first round and go to the final for the KFK title.

There were fighters from 5 countries: Russia, Romania, Iran, USA, and China.

Congratulations John on a great job representing Team USA in China in this great Sanda tournament!

WORLD KICKBOXING CHAMPION
TOMMY "BEE" BOTTONE
ringoffirekickboxing.com
myspace.com/tommythebee

20-year-old John Gilliam from Middle Island NY invited to fight in China!

John Gilliam, 20, has been training at AFC kickboxing in his hometown of Middle Island NY since he was 10 years old with World kickboxing Champion Tommy "BEE" Bottone.

John has fought and won fights in many fighting styles since he began competing at an early age.

In 2006 John took his career to another level, traveling to Virginia Beach to win the gold medal in the U.S. WAKO kickboxing championships which was the largest full contact kickboxing rules tournament in US history.

John also won the gold medal in the USKBA World championships held in New Jersey.

Later in the year John was the team captain for Team USA which traveled to Ottawa Canada to fight Team Canada.

After returning from Canada, John fought for the PKF amateur World title and won by 4th round KO.

Earlier in the year John fought in a co-main event at a local event held in Shirley NY fighting a fighter from Yugoslavia and winning by a head kick KO in round 2.

The event March 23rd through March 25th in China will be a World tournament fought under Chinese kickboxing rules (Sanshou) which is a unique fighting style as all punches and kicks are legal above the waist but there are also kicks to the legs allowed and all throws are legal as well. This style of fighting is from China and has been made very popular in the US by Cung Le, and locally by NY Sanda.

There will be fighters from all over the World at this event. Last years winner in the overall division was from Russia. John will get a chance to win his weight class and then move on to win the overall division.

This style is no stranger to John as his trainer Tommy "BEE" Bottone was a Sanshou tournament Champion before turning to other rules for Pro kickboxing in the US. Bottone said that John is ready and willing and that his unique style of strong hands, great kicks and strong wrestling skills will be hard to beat.

John Gilliam is very excited to take his career to another level with this World tournament in China.

John was a very good wrestler for Longwood school district and has been well prepared for this type of tournament in his years of training and teaching at AFC kickboxing.

For more information about John Gilliam and Team USA go to www.ringoffirekickboxing.com
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