Tag "Sports"
The Misconception of Kung Fu: How Mortal Kombat and Carl Douglas Satirized an Artform and How Totalvid’s Master Qu Will Save It
Shaolin Kung Fu, which originated thousands of years ago by a group of Shaolin Monks, has become a household name, famous for its animal variations on traditional Kung Fu. Portrayed most sympathetically in the Mortal Kombat games (by real people and not computer graphics, I might add) was the Dragon style of Kung Fu, called Dragon Kung Fu.
The Greatest Tricks Ever Caught on Film: FMX Double Backflip
In continuing with our series on “The Greatest Tricks Ever Caught on Film” we examine the sub-culture dubbed, FMX and their savior. Freestyle Motorcross (FMX) has increased in popularity in recent years due to the injunction of one elemental trick: the backflip. Since its wide acceptance and implementation into the sport of FMX in 2002 [...]
The Greatest Teams of the Last Decade: 2007 Appalachian State Mountaineers
Before September 1st, 2007, no one really knew about Appalachian State University other than alumni and students. But after their historic win against the University of Michigan’s #5 ranked Wolverines, people knew. (Pictured above, head coach Jerry Moore is carried off the field by two Appalachain State players after their historic defeat of the Michigan [...]
GREATEST TEAMS OF THE LAST DECADE: 2007 COLORADO ROCKIES
The Colorado Rockies went all the way to the World Series in 2007 on the back of a stunning 21-game win streak. Such a run at the playoff has never been seen and one of our bloggers had front row seats.
