Friday, May 29, 2009
HHCF Presents: West Coast Kings & Queens Tournament, Oct. 10th 2009!
REGISTRATION OPENS JUNE 15TH 2009!! This will be our biggest event EVER.
Friday, May 22, 2009
HHCF Teaches Virginia publisher to play chess
Posted by L. Suhay, HHCF Va.
NORFOLK, VA. -- Maurice Jones, publisher of The Virginian-Pilot Newspaper, has been a Rhodes Scholar, corporate lawyer and a Governor's right hand man, but until he learned how to play chess he didn't have the full respect of a room full of Teenagers.
"Dude's got it now," said A.J. Evans, who took a turn coaching Jones in his first game of a lifetime against his new chess teacher, Lovone Wynn. "Think he's going to be alright."
The visit was part of a pre-graduation pick-me-up for a graduating class of 13 students here who have been through some tough economic and emotional times. Throughout those times, chess has been the beacon. Passing the torch, teaching others to play, at any age, is the final act of this class hoping to graduate May 29the.
The other unifying action HHCF Ryan has taken this week is the creation of the Kim martin Hip-Hop Chess memorial scholarship fund. Mrs. Martin, whose sons Fred and Kyle are graduating HHCF Life Strategies players, died of breast cancer January 5 of this year.
The fund, backed by the HHCF, will primarily be used for tuition assistance first for this graduating class and hopefully to aid many HHCF high school seniors in the years to come.
The HHCF Life Strategies Senior class of Norfolk, Virginia are the first Board of Directors:
Matthew Anderson
Michael Applegate
Devyn Becker
Joseph Cusic
Alexander James(A.J.)Evans
VanNak Khorn
Dirk Nguyen
Fred Martin
Kyle Martin
Meagan Morse
Kelcee O'Neal
Raven Niles
Lovonne Wynn
Thank you Mr. Jones for caring enough to share your time and spirit with our players. By being willing to learn from these students you empowered them as teachers and players. What a fitting graduation gift.
Monday, May 4, 2009
Interivew with Dr. Peter Goldman on Benefits of Zone Healing for Martial Artists
Healing the Warrior
By: Adisa Banjoko
As the sport of MMA and the grappling arts continue to spread across the globe, so do the injuries associated with the training. Lucky for us, medical professionals have been creating more innovative ways to help athletes heal. Dr. Peter Goldman, has worked with many MMA and jiu jitsu stars including BJ Penn and the Machado brothers using a technique called Zone Healing. Here we speak with Dr. Goldman about common injuries, solutions and preventative measure you can take to be a healthier grappler.
HHCF: How did you get to become a chiropractor?
PG: I was raised in Brooklyn, NY in a very naturally oriented family as far as health goes. I was getting chiropractic adjustments on a regular basis since I was a little kid and always loved it. At some point, I decided that I really wanted to help people and thought that becoming a chiropractor would be a great way to do that.
HHCF: When did you start working with MMA fighters and what specifically is your approach to helping them heal and perform at optimal levels?
PG: From the beginning, I always had a lot of martial arts clients. Once I helped BJ Penn with his neck, the other top MMA fighters started pouring in. I believe that a fighter with a balanced mind and body has a great chance of staying healthy and performing well, so I try to help fighters achieve balance.
HHCF: What are some of the most common injuries you see from MMA and BJJ practitioners? Also, what preventative measures can these guys take?
PG: Knees, neck, arm, upper back,etc. Being warmed up physically before fighting and training. Having a clear mind and being in the moment during fighting and training.
HHCF: Can you tell me more about the philosophy of Zone Healing?
PG: There are six main systems/zones in the body: glandular, eliminative, nerve, digestive, muscular, and circulatory. It is important for these systems to be balanced. That is on a physical level. On another level, the emotions have a huge effect on the body. Experiences between the ages of birth and about 7 have a big effect on the subconscious mind.
HHCF: Now, I understand you are a martial arts practitioner as well. Tell me about your personal journey in the arts.
PG: I trained directly under Soshu Shigeru Oyama in Manhattan in the early 90's. I achieved a black belt under him and fought for his elite team nationally and internationally on a world class level. I have a brown belt in Brazilian Jiu Jitsu from John Machado. Currently, I train in Jiu Jitsu, Thai Boxing and a few other arts.
HHCF: Anything to add?
PG: Yes. Patients come to see me from all over the world, so if you are reading this and want to come to San Francisco to work on something with me, feel free to call or email me. SFGOLDMAN.COM has all the contact info.
By: Adisa Banjoko
As the sport of MMA and the grappling arts continue to spread across the globe, so do the injuries associated with the training. Lucky for us, medical professionals have been creating more innovative ways to help athletes heal. Dr. Peter Goldman, has worked with many MMA and jiu jitsu stars including BJ Penn and the Machado brothers using a technique called Zone Healing. Here we speak with Dr. Goldman about common injuries, solutions and preventative measure you can take to be a healthier grappler.
HHCF: How did you get to become a chiropractor?
PG: I was raised in Brooklyn, NY in a very naturally oriented family as far as health goes. I was getting chiropractic adjustments on a regular basis since I was a little kid and always loved it. At some point, I decided that I really wanted to help people and thought that becoming a chiropractor would be a great way to do that.
HHCF: When did you start working with MMA fighters and what specifically is your approach to helping them heal and perform at optimal levels?
PG: From the beginning, I always had a lot of martial arts clients. Once I helped BJ Penn with his neck, the other top MMA fighters started pouring in. I believe that a fighter with a balanced mind and body has a great chance of staying healthy and performing well, so I try to help fighters achieve balance.
HHCF: What are some of the most common injuries you see from MMA and BJJ practitioners? Also, what preventative measures can these guys take?
PG: Knees, neck, arm, upper back,etc. Being warmed up physically before fighting and training. Having a clear mind and being in the moment during fighting and training.
HHCF: Can you tell me more about the philosophy of Zone Healing?
PG: There are six main systems/zones in the body: glandular, eliminative, nerve, digestive, muscular, and circulatory. It is important for these systems to be balanced. That is on a physical level. On another level, the emotions have a huge effect on the body. Experiences between the ages of birth and about 7 have a big effect on the subconscious mind.
HHCF: Now, I understand you are a martial arts practitioner as well. Tell me about your personal journey in the arts.
PG: I trained directly under Soshu Shigeru Oyama in Manhattan in the early 90's. I achieved a black belt under him and fought for his elite team nationally and internationally on a world class level. I have a brown belt in Brazilian Jiu Jitsu from John Machado. Currently, I train in Jiu Jitsu, Thai Boxing and a few other arts.
HHCF: Anything to add?
PG: Yes. Patients come to see me from all over the world, so if you are reading this and want to come to San Francisco to work on something with me, feel free to call or email me. SFGOLDMAN.COM has all the contact info.
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