Flint icon and martial arts master, Jacky King, remembered for strong spirit

Dora King overcame several obstacles alongside her husband, Jacky King, from having guns pulled on them to sleeping on mats at their karate schools. Jacky King, a 65-year-old Flint icon, martial arts master and life-long community leader, passed away Thursday Dec. 13 after a battle with brain cancer.

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Glorious weather to continue for most of New Zealand today

Members of Go-Kan Ryu Karate-Do make the most of the weather during their end of year karate beach training session at Browns Bay, Auckland, on Sunday. Photo / Dean Purcell The glorious weekend weather is set to continue, with fine and sunny conditions forecast for most of the country today.

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Bellator 213 Results: Ilima-Lei Macfarlane submits Valerie Letourneau to retain title

On Saturday night, at the Neal S. Blaisdell Center in Honolulu, Hawaii, the second leg of Bellator's doubleheader went down, with the budding star, Ilima-Lei Macfarlane, retaining her flyweight title with a third-round triangle choke submission of Valerie Letourneau in the main event of Bellator 213. Things started off well as the hometown hero had an incredible walkout, highlighting her Hawaiian heritage and amping up the crowd.

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T&T’s Williams runs Bahamas refs’ course

RUNNING THE PROGRAMME: New World United Karate Organization Bahamian Sensei Julian Rolle, left, and Trinidadian facilitator Sensei Darryl Williams confer during the referees' course in the Bahamas on Saturday last. RUNNING THE PROGRAMME: New World United Karate Organization Bahamian Sensei Julian Rolle, left, and Trinidadian facilitator Sensei Darryl Williams confer during the referees' course in the Bahamas on Saturday last.

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William Don has already won two gold medals and a bronze at the South West Championships

Not content with winning two gold medals and a bronze at the recent South West Championships of the Karate Union of Great Britain, William Don has achieved Nidan status. Uffculme School pupil William achieved his black belt two years ago and since then has diligently trained three times every week in order to progress to Nidan level.

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Thomas Mueller apologises for karate-style kick to the head of Nicholas Tagliafico

Thomas Mueller has apologised for his kung fu-style kick to the head of Ajax defender Nicholas Tagliafico which saw the Germany star being sent off in Wednesday's six-goal thriller in Amsterdam. “No, no – of course I didn't mean to do it,” the 29-year-old told reporters over the first straight red card of his career in 462 appearances for Bayern in the thrilling 3-3 draw as both teams progressed to the last 16 of the Champions League.

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East West Karate Promotes Four Students To Advanced Ranks

The East West Karate Academy of Sparta recently held its fall shiai tournament where Sensei Scott Klinger and his experienced team of black belts led the program for over 150 students in attendance. At the end of the program, Sensei Scott Klinger promoted several students to advanced ranks.

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Champions League wrap: Juve, Utd, Real ALL stunned in epic end to group stage

A cracking goal from Nabil Fekir saw Lyon snatch up the final spot in the Champions League Round of 16 on a sensational night of action. There were big upsets, stunners, a ridiculous own goal and a karate-style red card as the group stage wrapped up in remarkable fashion.

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