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Martial Arts

  • Blogs

    April 19, 2012

    Panic! at the Terminal

    I just had a panic attack. I'm on a plane. It's smaller than I'm used to. As soon as the door closed, my breathing got shallow. I kicked off my shoes, yanked of my coat, and started to swig my bottle of water. Drinking water, for me takes away the full concentration of actually breathing for a mom ... More >>

  • Calendar

    March 14, 2012

    The Matrix

    I just had a panic attack. I'm on a plane. It's smaller than I'm used to. As soon as the door closed, my breathing got shallow. I kicked off my shoes, yanked of my coat, and started to swig my bottle of water. Drinking water, for me takes away the full concentration of actually breathing for a mom ... More >>

  • Calendar

    February 15, 2012

    The Matrix

    I just had a panic attack. I'm on a plane. It's smaller than I'm used to. As soon as the door closed, my breathing got shallow. I kicked off my shoes, yanked of my coat, and started to swig my bottle of water. Drinking water, for me takes away the full concentration of actually breathing for a mom ... More >>

  • Film

    January 18, 2012

    Haywire: Soderbergh's MMA Sex Comedy

    I just had a panic attack. I'm on a plane. It's smaller than I'm used to. As soon as the door closed, my breathing got shallow. I kicked off my shoes, yanked of my coat, and started to swig my bottle of water. Drinking water, for me takes away the full concentration of actually breathing for a mom ... More >>

  • Film

    September 7, 2011

    Warrior: There's Not Enough Nick Nolte in This Wrestling Melodrama

    I just had a panic attack. I'm on a plane. It's smaller than I'm used to. As soon as the door closed, my breathing got shallow. I kicked off my shoes, yanked of my coat, and started to swig my bottle of water. Drinking water, for me takes away the full concentration of actually breathing for a mom ... More >>

  • Blogs

    August 8, 2011

    Dennis Hallman, Yelm UFC Fighter, Dons Speedo, Gets Ass Kicked by Manscaped Brian Ebersole

    A victory it taint.​Yelm, Wash.-based UFC welterweight Dennis Hallman wore a package-delivering blue Speedo emblazoned with the words "Training Master" during the Ultimate Fighting Championship on Saturday. His opponent, Brian Ebersole, was paid an extra $70,000 to make sure Hallman never wor ... More >>

  • Film

    January 26, 2011

    Ip Man 2: Legend of the Grandmaster: Donnie Yen Stars in a Tired Sequel

    A victory it taint.​Yelm, Wash.-based UFC welterweight Dennis Hallman wore a package-delivering blue Speedo emblazoned with the words "Training Master" during the Ultimate Fighting Championship on Saturday. His opponent, Brian Ebersole, was paid an extra $70,000 to make sure Hallman never wor ... More >>

  • Blogs

    December 16, 2010

    Is Justin Bieber Going to Win an Academy Award? (Please, God, Yes)

    ​The Academy appears to have Bieber Fever. This morning the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences announced their short list of 41 songs in the running for the the Best Original Song award at the 83rd Academy Awards. Among the notables include Christina Aguilera's "Bound to You" from Bur ... More >>

  • Film

    October 13, 2010

    A Matter of Size: An Overly Broad Israeli Comedy

    ​The Academy appears to have Bieber Fever. This morning the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences announced their short list of 41 songs in the running for the the Best Original Song award at the 83rd Academy Awards. Among the notables include Christina Aguilera's "Bound to You" from Bur ... More >>

  • Blogs

    September 22, 2010

    Legendary Producer Ski Beatz Proves He Hasn't Missed a Beat with 24 Hour Karate School

    ​Artist: Ski Beatz Album: 24 Hour Karate School Release date: September 21 (Today) Rating (Skip, Stream, or Buy): Buy Download: "Nothing But Us" Feat. Curren$y & Smoke DZA Remember "Dead Presidents II," the first single off Jay-Z's debut record Reasonable Doubt all the way back in 1996? That ... More >>

  • Music

    September 1, 2010

    Putting the Fizz in Physical

    Nanda's untranslatable acts of surprise.

  • Film

    June 9, 2010

    The Karate Kid: Jackie Chan Remakes the 80s Demi-Classic

    Nanda's untranslatable acts of surprise.

  • Calendar

    July 22, 2009

    Movies at the Mural

    Nanda's untranslatable acts of surprise.

  • Blogs

    May 5, 2009

    Foie Gras Fridays at Quinn's

    Fighting fire with fire is too easy. No, as the Japanese martial art aikido teaches, it is far more masterful to use your opponent's own energy to gain control of them. Scott Staples has done exactly that at his restaurant Quinn's, turning an uncomfortable situation into a positive one for the resta ... More >>

  • Blogs

    January 28, 2009

    Saturday: Year of the Ox Celebration

    Monday marked the official start of lunar year 4707 on the Chinese calendar--the Year of the Ox, but many celebrations will happen this weekend. The Chinatown-International District will host numerous events from 11:00am to 4:00pm. The official kick off happens on S. King Street between 5th Avenue S ... More >>

  • Calendar

    January 21, 2009

    The Matrix

    Monday marked the official start of lunar year 4707 on the Chinese calendar--the Year of the Ox, but many celebrations will happen this weekend. The Chinatown-International District will host numerous events from 11:00am to 4:00pm. The official kick off happens on S. King Street between 5th Avenue S ... More >>

  • News

    January 7, 2009

    Spoiling for a Fight

    Can Cindy Hales undo her defeats before competitive grappling undoes her?

  • Calendar

    September 17, 2008

    Red Heroine

    Can Cindy Hales undo her defeats before competitive grappling undoes her?

  • Blogs

    August 7, 2008

    Tonight: Master Vengeancer Premiere at Market Theater

    Can Cindy Hales undo her defeats before competitive grappling undoes her?

  • Film

    May 7, 2008

    Redbelt

    David Mamet Puts Himself in a Headlock

  • Calendar

    March 19, 2008

    Drink Like a Sumo wrestler

    Sixty kinds of beer, only four hours to drink

  • Diversions

    February 13, 2008

    What's With the Public Displays of Tai Chi?

    Sixty kinds of beer, only four hours to drink

  • News

    November 21, 2007

    Still No Bruce Lee Tribute at UW?

    Students have been crying racism for almost 30 years

  • Calendar

    September 26, 2007

    Crouching Tiger Hook, Hidden Dagger

    “Men of action ready to defend; men of peace ready to console.”

  • Blogs

    September 15, 2007

    Ballard Boutique is Having a Partay Today

    “Men of action ready to defend; men of peace ready to console.”

  • Diversions

    August 1, 2007

    Best Feminist Butt-Kicker: Joanne Factor

    “Men of action ready to defend; men of peace ready to console.”

  • Blogs

    July 3, 2007

    Tap It, Don't Scrap It

    “Men of action ready to defend; men of peace ready to console.”

  • Diversions

    June 27, 2007

    This Whole Seattle-as-Japan Thing Is Getting Out of Hand

    “Men of action ready to defend; men of peace ready to console.”

  • Blogs

    April 23, 2007

    A Night at the Grindhouse

    “Men of action ready to defend; men of peace ready to console.”

  • Blogs

    April 18, 2007

    Metal Meditation Music

    “Men of action ready to defend; men of peace ready to console.”

  • Film

    December 27, 2006

    An Overdue Defense of Little Miss Sunshine

    Plus Spike Lee, Jet Li, and the decline of Bart.

  • Blogs

    November 16, 2006

    Twice in a Blue Moon

    Plus Spike Lee, Jet Li, and the decline of Bart.

  • Music

    March 29, 2006

    Geoff Farina

    Plus Spike Lee, Jet Li, and the decline of Bart.

  • News

    October 12, 2005

    Race, Jazz, and Katrina

    Oct. 12-18, 2005

  • Film

    April 20, 2005

    The Girl From Monday

    Also: Hard Goodbyes: My Father, The Interpreter, Kung Fu Hustle, A Lot Like Love, and Madison.

  • Diversions

    December 1, 2004

    Happy Hoofers

    Who's on the roof? Dasher, Blitzen, Prancer . . . and Dancer.

  • News

    October 13, 2004

    Oct. 13-19, 2004

    Who's on the roof? Dasher, Blitzen, Prancer . . . and Dancer.

  • News

    September 1, 2004

    National Insecurity Adviser

    Who's on the roof? Dasher, Blitzen, Prancer . . . and Dancer.

  • Arts

    September 1, 2004

    Tamango's Urban Tap

    Who's on the roof? Dasher, Blitzen, Prancer . . . and Dancer.

  • Arts

    November 19, 2003

    Recommended Arts Events

    Who's on the roof? Dasher, Blitzen, Prancer . . . and Dancer.

  • Film

    October 8, 2003

    Kung Fu for Dummies: Kill Bill Vol. I

    Half a sword-wielding revenge epic is better than a whole decade without Tarantino. But his latest is more like a movie-survey course than a movie.

  • Music

    April 16, 2003

    Week of Dehydration

    Kung Fu cover boy Lou Reed, N.Y.C. rocks, and more.

  • Film

    November 20, 2002

    Brief Encounters

    Kung Fu cover boy Lou Reed, N.Y.C. rocks, and more.

  • News

    September 19, 2001

    What's in What's out

    If you really want to know...

  • Film

    January 17, 2001

    All in the family

    Everyday lives make for bigger-than-life picture.

  • Arts

    November 8, 2000

    Not just for kicks

    Skeptics dismiss Charlie's Angels, but can it finally allow women to star as action heroes?

  • Arts

    December 15, 1999

    Picture This

    Mapping the history of the Pacific Northwest—and other visual offerings.

  • Arts

    May 19, 1999

    Street wise

    The star-crossed lovers set to hip-hop.

  • Film

    March 31, 1999

    Cyberfluff

    All style and no substance. So what?

  • Food

    December 9, 1998

    The Vidal essence

    Where else in Kirkland can you get sushi, pasta, and dolmas under the same roof?

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