“We wanted to see where we are internationally”

Councilman Hector Delgado is no stranger to sparring, whether it’s on the dais or the wrestling mat. via San Gabriel Valley Tribune

“Jujitsu is about controlling your opponent and subduing them — I would say most of the emphasis is on the ground. Ninety-five percent of all real self-defense situations end up on the ground.”

Luke Rinehart, owner of Clinch Academy, watches as students run through mixed martial art drills. via WTOP

There are fighters who spend countless hours in the gym training and honing their skills until they have mastered the necessary skills to become a champion in the difficult realm of mixed-martial arts. via BleacherReport

ISHIN Ryu Ju-Jitsu gradings are taking place in Borehamwood again – after nearly eight years. via This Is Hertfordshire

“The philosophy is all about paying back. After you are through competing, you may coach or referee. It’s not just a sport; it’s a way of life. Judo has a regimen of discipline that really helps to teach on the individual level.”

Since age 11, Katie Sell has immersed herself in the sport of judo, with the help of Welcome Mat Judo Club, of Fond du Lac. via WisInfo

“It’s never too late to do the right thing”

In an act of political jujitsu, Mike Huckabee has halted a negative ad that he was about to broadcast on television Monday against his Republican rival, Mitt Romney . via New York Times