MASTERS OF THE MARTIAL ARTS

 

 

	Story by Michael Popo
	Photographs by Shem Rajoon

 

Tony A Rogers a man with such history. A man who made the process of aging seem like the process of birth. He was heads strong and very skilled in what he does. He was also a Martial Artist who Trained at City College. He learned some other Martial Arts skills while in Military Service. He studied the art of Urban Olagy which was a system to bring Martial Arts into schools as a subject. He said that he accomplished the spirit of strength. Michael DePasquale Jr. Publisher and Executive Editor of Karate International Magazine. In an Editorial issue of Karate International Mr. DePasquale was asked "does the more violent aspect of martial arts desensitize youth who view it?" His reply was "Just the opposite. In training, I've found that young people actually view the effects of confrontational physical impact on a daily basis. Conversely, this serves to make the young person more aware of and sensitive to the potentially harmful consequences of violently striking another individual. Remember: as Martial Arts Instructors, we must be ever mindful of the responsibility placed upon our shoulders and accept this responsibility with the utmost seriousness. These questions which run through the minds of non-Martial Artists constantly. For the sake of those who place their trust in us, and for the positive image that Martial Arts have enjoyed for millennia, let us come together and clean up our industry. Until next issue may god bless." Also Michael Depasquel Jr. is going to be the star of the upcoming movie "THE CUTOFF".   Martial Artist from the school of the Surf Ninjas was present to give us his view of the Show that was being held today.       Reporter Speaks with Martial Artist From The Nation Of Islam Dojo. Another Martial Artist from the Dojo of the Nation of Islam who stopped by to give his perception of the days venue.   SPECIAL GUEST Sinbad Speaks to the Press Sinbad was also there to witness such an event said that this event was a pleasure for him to attend and also he thought that it would have benefited a lot of people who were pursuing a life of Martial Artists. Sinbad said that he is very interested in Martial Arts because of the Benefits that it brings to his life. He learnt a little Martial Arts from Billy Blanks. Sinbad is also trying to promote Latinos on a part of his show Vibe called Latino Night. That is based on Latino culture. He says that when he was in Los Angeles he could have never seen blacks and Latinos together like they are in New-York because Los Angeles is filled with this gang situation that is separating his black and Latino youth from each other. He said that with martial arts comes self control which teaches you to walk with anger. He said that its amazing the way the masters help you believe in your dreams. He said that he is trying to use the power that he has to change all the stereotype.   My assessment of the show is that it has a lot to benefit the youth. I think that events like this should be introduced to the youth because they can learn some history and also understand that violence is not always the answer.

Martial Artists Performing On Stage Never in History has any thing like this has happen before, hundreds of Martial Artists from all over the world came together in one place to congratulate each other for their contributions to the Martial Arts World. Many different styles of martial arts were being displayed. There were celebrities scattered all over the place like Chuck Norris, Sinbad, Doug E Fresh and Foxy Brown. All of the worlds Martial Arts Sensaes were present. Some master were followed by their students. All of these great people were invited to the Festival by the one and only Wesley Snipes. Everyone wondered why Harlem was chosen to carry such an event. The big reason was so clear and appropriate to Wesley Snipes. We went around interviewing all the Martial arts masters who we could have found. There were Martial Artists who had studied at least one of the seven different animal techniques which were   Master Chaka Khan Above The first master we came across went by the name of Chaka Khan. He was a master of Jujitsu. He was a straight forward black man. He had served time in the Marine Corps where he picked up many martial arts skills. It was unbelievable that he was age fifty and looked like a man who was only in his late thirties. He was proud to call himself a Martial artist and his words were quote "I love Martial Arts". He is also a renowned businessman due to the fact that he owns Dojos in many states and islands in the Caribbean. His schools motto was "Gain Control Over Body "and also he said that "people must be gentle in life". He asked that the youth strive to get whatever they want out of life and to listen to their parents because you can only have a mother and father once. Wesley Snipes and unidentified martial artist showing respect for each other. Wesley Snipes the man of the hour with all the cameras on him he was given full observation on his every action. Wesley Snipes who had a secret keeping from the audience which was why he chose this particular place for such a venue. The answer was only left to hear at a later date. Wesley Snipes who had invited over 40 of the worlds greatest Martial Artist to one venue. Wesley's was also celebrating his birthday and also he was launching his upcoming movie Blade. Wesley's new movie was about a woman bitten by a vampire at the time of birth. She died and her son inherited the powers of the vampire. He studied Martial Arts and then swore to revenge his mother by ridding the world of all vampires. Wesley already had a Martial Arts background before he started his acting career. He learnt Martial Arts when he was the age of twelve at New Breed Karate Association. The reason he learnt was because the streets were ruff and his mother sent him. The secret that he was keeping was that he learnt to fight at City College in Harlem while raising up in the Bronx. His first tournament was at city college. Above you can see four men who have mad the art of martial arts be evolved into something very special. The man who is standing to the right corner is named Kareem Abdula. He is a man who the world must notice as a true pioneer in martial arts because he was the man who challenged Mohammed Alley. Foxy Brown and Spindarella with Shem and Shagari Special guests Foxy Brown and Spindarella who came to support Wesley Snipes said that they were very happy to be part of such an event because it was historical and because it also brought many of the worlds greatest fighters who they admired together.   Shagari and Supermodel Madison Mitchell Introductory Host of the show Madison Michelle. Invited as a special guest by Wesley Snipes. She said that the event opened her eyes when she saw all these great martial artists. She then realized that she should take a few martial arts classes her self.

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