Running the race
So, this past weekend I ran a marathon. Yes, you read that right. James-Michael Smith, the non-runner, ran 26.2 miles. I finished the Kiawah Island Marathon in 4 hrs, 58 minutes and 39 seconds. I was hoping for between 4:30 and 5:00 so accomplished that goal (though I was a little disappointed that I had [...]
I finally got my LMA black belt
Saturday, Sept. 26th I tested for my black belt at Leadership Martial Arts. The test was a grueling 3+ hrs of drills, technique demonstration, live sparring and forms. Our head instructor, Sensei Derek Richardson, brought in a panel of martial artists to judge us. We had never met them and they didn’t know us, so [...]
UFC and the UMC
UFC and the UMC Okay, what possible connection could there be between the sport of Mixed Martial Arts’ flagship organization and the state of the United Methodist Church?? Seriously, have these two organizations ever been mentioned in the same article before? I dunno. But now they have. Enjoy,JMS Posted using ShareThis
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Congratulations Lyoto!
Showing that strategy, intelligence and top-notch Shotokan karate is an unbeatable combination, Lyoto Machida won the light heavyweight championship at this weekend’s UFC 98 event by KO’ing Rashad Evans (previously undefeated) in the 2nd round with a beautiful combination! Not only is Machida the undefeated LHW champ in the highest level of MMA on the [...]
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