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Kung Fu master smashes coconut record

The 55 year old took 31 seconds to jab the four coconuts (aap).

A kung fu master has jabbed his way into the Malaysian records book after piercing four coconuts with his index finger in a little over 30 seconds.

   
Ho Eng Hui, 55, made it into the Malaysia Book of Records for coconut opening with his 30.81 second feat, the New Straits Times reported on Monday.

"Now, I will start preparing myself to get into the Guinness Book of World Records," Master Ho told the newspaper.

"This is not an illusion or black magic. I am able to do this after mastering the Chinese martial art technique of using the strength of my finger, from a martial arts master in Singapore."
   
Hundreds of people, many of them tourists, witnessed the record breaking coconut piercing in Malacca on Saturday.

Master Ho smashed his previous record of breaking three coconuts in 70 seconds.

 

 

 

 

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Chinese action star Jet Li is making headlines again in China - this time for taking up Singapore citizenship and for buying property in the country for nearly 20 million Singapore dollars.

Chinese Kung Fu star Jet Li

The Business Times, a Singapore-based publication, revealed the news, but did not mention when the Kung Fu star switched his citizenship.

Singapore's Immigration and Checkpoints Authority (ICA) would not confirm the report when contacted by the newspaper for reasons of confidentiality, the report says.

It is said Li's move is for his children's education. His first daughter Jane is currently studying in Singapore.

There were rumored reports early last year that Li had already moved his family to Singapore and bought a luxury property, which still remains unconfirmed.

Li's assistant shied away from questions regarding the matter when contacted by sina.com, remarking that it is Jet Li's personal issue.

Ms. Yuan, a Beijing-based staff member at Li's One Foundation, said the developments will not impact regular operation of the foundation, which Jet Li launched in 2007 to help youth suffering from mental health problems, as well as the victims of natural disasters.

Li is not the only actor jetting off to Singapore. Actress Gong Li, who shot to fame with her roles in "Farewell My Concubine" and later "Memoirs of a Geisha" also joined Singapore citizenship last year.

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Machida knocked out Rashad Evans in round 2

Karate is back. I've tried my whole life to become a champion, and I am very, very happy. If you have a dream, go hard, it is possible.

-Lyoto Machida, after his UFC 98 victory over Rashad Evans

Machida -- who also happens to be a black belt in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu -- used his tricky Shotokan karate style to avoid Evans heavy hands and eventually blast him with a barrage of punches that sent Evans reeling and ultimately ended the fight.

It's nice to see Machida credit his victory to his karate training. Granted,  he's also a black belt in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, trains in other arts, and integrates modern training methods into his traditional style. In this  respect, Machida is the very definition of a "mixed martial artist."

But he feels very strongly about his traditional karate roots, and proves that you can effectively mix the "old" with the "new". Training in other styles, or using modern training methods is not 'selling out' your traditional style.

As a (mostly former) Karate guy myself who trained for 20+ years, I think it's great to see Machida buy some respect for karate with his undefeated record (15-0) and his victory over Evans in UFC 98. Hopefully this will be good for karate and mixed martial arts, and help move both of them forward.

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         Hawkesbury Martial Arts

members Matt and Jake Abela, Lillian Spice, Dion Malpass, Jordan Piper, Renee Brokenbrow, Alexandra, Bianca and Eugenie Gallo and Scott Fletcher with the spoils of their success.

Medal haul for karate young guns

BRENDAN RHODES

15/04/2009 12:00:00 AM

HAWKESBURY Martial Arts is riding high after it scooped 23 medals in a dominant showing at the NSW Karate Championships at Liverpool.

The Daniel Spice-coached group of 16 competitors were prominent in all disciplines and age groups as they racked up an impressive tally of nine gold, six silver and eight bronze.

The stars, according to Spice, were Matthew Abela and Renee Broken- brow, who dominated their divisions to win two gold medals each, while Scott Fletcher, world champion Alex- andra Gallo, Lillian Spice, Jake Abela and Jordan Piper also destroyed their rivals to win gold.

"I don't know if we were the most dominant club at the championships, but we sure looked like it," Spice said.

"I am extremely proud of the way all the students competed and I'm very excited with the prospect of this year's Australian team selection.

"We took medals in nearly every division from the young nine-year-olds through to the veterans."

Hawkesbury Martial Arts stars were: Matt Abela (two gold kumite, bronze kata); Renee Brokenbrow (gold kata & kumite); Jordan Piper (gold kata, silver kumite); Lillian Spice (gold kumite, two bronze kata); Jake Abela (gold kumite, bronze kata); Alexandra Gallo (gold kumite); Scott Fletcher (gold kumite); Euge- nio Gallo (silver kata, silver kumite); Jordan Maher (silver kata, bronze kumite); Bianca Gallo (silver kumite, bronze kata); Nicholas Heath (silver kumite); Kyle Maher (bronze kata); Mikaela Brokenbrow (bronze kumite).

ESBURY Martial Arts is riding high after it scooped 23 medals in a dominant showing at the NSW Karate Championships at Liverpool.

The Daniel Spice-coached group of 16 competitors were prominent in all disciplines and age groups as they racked up an impressive tally of nine gold, six silver and eight bronze.

The stars, according to Spice, were Matthew Abela and Renee Broken- brow, who dominated their divisions to win two gold medals each, while Scott Fletcher, world champion Alex- andra Gallo, Lillian Spice, Jake Abela and Jordan Piper also destroyed their rivals to win gold.

"I don't know if we were the most dominant club at the championships, but we sure looked like it," Spice said.

"I am extremely proud of the way all the students competed and I'm very excited with the prospect of this year's Australian team selection.

"We took medals in nearly every division from the young nine-year-olds through to the veterans."

Hawkesbury Martial Arts stars were: Matt Abela (two gold kumite, bronze kata); Renee Brokenbrow (gold kata & kumite); Jordan Piper (gold kata, silver kumite); Lillian Spice (gold kumite, two bronze kata); Jake Abela (gold kumite, bronze kata); Alexandra Gallo (gold kumite); Scott Fletcher (gold kumite); Euge- nio Gallo (silver kata, silver kumite); Jordan Maher (silver kata, bronze kumite); Bianca Gallo (silver kumite, bronze kata); Nicholas Heath (silver kumite); Kyle Maher (bronze kata); Mikaela Brokenbrow (bronze kumite).

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Schoolgirl Sonia Morey is Australian junior karate champion

BY KATE BUTLER

21/04/2009 4:00:00 AM

SHE's just been declared an Australian junior karate champion but that doesn't make it any easier for Sonia Morey to describe what she does.

The 16-year-old competed in the 2009 Australian Open Karate Championships in the junior female 53 to 59 kilogram Kumite category in Melbourne on the weekend.

"It's pretty much just non-contact fighting," she said.

"I know it sounds funny but it's hard to explain to someone who doesn't do it.

"You're judged on technique."

After winning her first round 5-2 and second round 7-2, the Nirranda fighter's third round was against a New South Wales opponent, with the winner rewarded with a national junior female sparring title.

It was an intense battle with the combatants unable to be split after two minutes.

"So we went into another minute," Sonia said.

"Then neither of us scored so it was up to the judges.

"They had to choose the more dominant fighter."

Sonia was the more dominant fighter, handing her the champion tag.

The Emmanuel College student was surprised at the result as it was her first time representing the state and she was up against some seasoned competitors.

''I knew it would be really hard because most of the

other people had been there before,'' she said.

The Victorian team she represented will be narrowed down by the middle of next month, with that squad set to compete in Adelaide at a national tournament in

August.

"They decide that by how we train at weekly

training sessions in Melbourne and our results," Sonia said.

"Hopefully I can qualify for that team.''

Another goal the teenager has set for herself is to eventually make the national side, which would see her travel over seas for competition.

It's possible Sonia is moulding future state or national representatives as the teenager and her neighbour Sam Vallance teach Funakoshi in Nirranda to a group of about 13 every Tuesday night.

"It's for kids and adults,'' she said.

"We started January last year.

"Everyone loves it.''

Sonia, who took up the sport almost eight years

ago, trains at the Warrnambool Funakoshi Club

Karate kids scoop medals

Sunday, April 19, 2009

SHAUN Yuen was the star for Fiji as he scooped two gold medals on the opening day of the Australian Open Karate Championship in Melbourne on Friday.

Yuen took out the top spot in the open male 10-11 years kata and the kyu grade 10-11 year's kata.

Sandip Pala won a silver in the kyu grade kata.

Chesley Yee bagged two bronze medals. He was third in the kyu grade male kumite 13-years and open male for 12-13 years kata.

In other events, Yuen bowed out in the first round of his kyu grade kumite 11yrs event.

Yee lost out to former Fiji Karate rep now residing in Australia Myles Vele in the kyu grade 14-15yrs kata.

Pala made it to but lost in the second round in the cadet Under-52kg kumite event. He also did not make it in his cadet male kata event.

Fiji Karate Federation in a statement said it was proud of the achievements of the youngsters.

"We are proud of the performance of the young athletes, who continually commit themselves to their training and karate discipline," the statement said.

"Their dedication to sport karate makes them good examples for other karate-kas and non-athletes alike. "The age group that Sandip, Shaun, and Chesley are in is essentially the category that Fiji Karate wants to develop further for championships up to Oceania level. And of course the seniors are groomed for all championship levels up to the world games.

"Overall an exciting day one at the Australian Open. Five medals already from just three athletes is overwhelming. We wish Anthony, Sandip, Shaun, and Chesley the best."

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