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NICHOLASVILLE, Ky. (LEX 18) — The American Association of Disabled Martial Artists held its first-ever free self-defense workshop in Nicholasville, where participants learned how to protect themselves. Grandmaster Len Kirschbaum emphasizes that self-defense remains necessary, especially in the disability community. According to the Office of Justice Programs, between 2017 and 2019, people with disabilities were four times more likely to be victims of violent crime than people without disabilities. Kirschbaum has been involved in martial arts for more than 60 years and has been able to adapt certain forms to help those with physical disabilities. “In taekwondo, you have to…

Jakarta, Indonesia – After 11 years in an emotionally and physically abusive marriage, Rani Miranti turned to martial arts training and joined a fight club to help her stand up to violence.Miranti is one of a growing number of Indonesian women taking self-defence classes, as gender-based violence remains a challenge in the world's most populous, Muslim-majority country.”Government protection usually comes after violence has occurred, but you never know when it's going to happen,” said the 38-year-old single mother of three. “Unfortunately, when it suddenly happens, no one can help you. That's why you need the ability to defend yourself.”The National…

Eli Lederman, ESPN staff writerJuly 20, 2024 5:21 PM ETcloseEli Lederman covers college football and recruiting for ESPN.com. He joined ESPN in 2024 after covering the University of Oklahoma for Sellout Crowd and Tulsa World.Coach Mario Cristobal landed Miami's second-highest rated commitment of the 2025 cycle on Saturday when former LSU commit Javoree Antoine, No. 54 in the ESPN 300, committed to the Hurricanes.The four-star cornerback from New Iberia, Louisiana, originally committed to LSU on Jan. 27 but then withdrew his commitment to the Tigers and recommitted on June 23 after visiting Miami and Florida State.Less than a month later,…

The first lawsuit has been filed in connection with brawls that erupted when ticketless fans forced their way into soccer's Copa America final at Hard Rock Stadium last weekend, alleging one person was seriously injured and that some ticket holders were denied entry.At least four lawsuits had been filed as of Friday morning against the stadium and South American soccer's governing body, CONMEBOL, over chaos at the entrance gates before Sunday's match between Argentina and Colombia, according to Miami-Dade County and federal court records.Judd Rosen, a lawyer representing the injured woman, said stadium and CONMEBOL officials should have hired more…

As the Coastal Tsunami junior hockey team prepares for its inaugural season this fall, it is seeking local families to stay overnight. As the Coastal Tsunami junior hockey team prepares for its inaugural season this fall, it is seeking local families to stay overnight. Tsunami head coach and general manager Brad Wingfield knows all too well that staycation culture is at the heart of junior hockey culture, having been with his first staycation family for more than 30 years as a member of the Kelowna Spartans in 1993. “I was blessed with a really good family in Kelowna, and when…

Bruno Silva has spent most of his MMA career training with former UFC two-weight champion Henry Cejudo, but he's decided to change direction in 2024. “The Bulldog,” who is scheduled to fight Cody Darden this Saturday at UFC Las Vegas 94, spoke to MMA Fighting about why he chose to move from Arizona to Florida earlier this year to join American Top Team. “There are a lot of great fighters here,” Silva said of ATT. “We have three world champions here: Alexandre Pantoja, Adriano Moraes and Kyoji Horiguchi. One of the reasons I came here is because my weight class…

JAKARTA, Indonesia (AP) — After 11 years in an emotionally and physically abusive marriage, Rani Miranti trained in martial arts and joined a fight club that helped her stand up to violence.Miranty is on the rise Indonesian Gender-based violence remains a challenge in the world's most populous Muslim-majority country, with more women taking self-defence classes.”Government protection usually comes after violence has occurred, but you never know when it's going to happen,” said the 38-year-old single mother of three. “Unfortunately, when it suddenly happens, no one can help you. That's why you need the ability to defend yourself.”The National Commission on…

highlight Neemias Keta is performing well in Summer League, strengthening his chances of being included in the Celtics' starting rotation this season. Despite his young age, GG Jackson II has proven his worth in Las Vegas with his mature play. Jaime Jaquez Jr. has been playing strong in Summer League play since returning from training with the U.S. Men's National Team. Summer League is the first experience for rookies. NBA Some players will work harder, others will work harder. Many of the young players who return will use it as an opportunity to hone their skills, others as a form…

The late Joe Tiller, who brought open football to Purdue and the Big Ten Conference, delivered the same lament each year at Big Ten Conference media day: “Yesterday I was fishing in Wyoming, and now I'm here,” Tiller would say.And now, here we are again. After the Big 12 and SEC, it's the Big 10 and ACC's turn this week. As the conference expands to 18 teams, Big 10 Football Media Days will also expand, with a three-day rental of Lucas Oil Fields in Indianapolis. The show starts on Tuesday. Penn State takes the stage on Wednesday. Set your alarms.Meanwhile,…

Gervonta “Tank” Davis' coach, Kenny Ellis, took to social media to scold Vasiliy Lomachenko for his lack of willingness to return to the ring for a unification bout with the Baltimore native. Ellis yelled at Lomachenko, telling him he should retire if he wasn't willing to fight Tank Davis (30-0, 28 KOs). Interestingly, Tank's desire to fight Lomachenko wasn't present from 2018 until 2023, but has only just now come to light. “If Lomachenko can't be motivated by the chance to become 'The Face of Boxing,' his team should hang his gloves up somewhere he'll never reach again. He's finished,”…