CTRL Industries & HHCF Present Rook II Video "A Technical Flow"

This is a video celebrating the fusion of chess and jiu jitsu by CTRL Industries clothing and the nonprofit 501(c)3 Hip-Hop Chess Federation (HHCF). The song "A Technical Flow" by Kalhi illustrates the powerful connections between chess and jiu jitsu. CTRL Industries makes premium kimonos and t-shirts for those who love the jiu jitsu lifestyle. The HHCF fuses music, chess and martial arts to promote unity, strategy and nonviolence to at-risk, gang impacted and gang intentional youth. 

"Chess is jiu jitsu for the mind. Jiu Jitsu is chess for the body" is a teaching from HHCF founder, Adisa Banjoko

The essence of the story is the journey of the student Yin Dumela (white belt in the white gi) learn the essence of technique from is instructor David "Canada" McLeod (black belt in the black gi). The represent the beginning and the ending of the path in jiu jitsu. The chessboard serves as a secondary tool for the student to understand his lessons on the mat. More than chess or jiu jitsu, this video is about the friendship between a student and his teacher. This video was written by HHCF Founder, Adisa Banjoko and Chris Nguyen. It was shot at Heroes Martial Arts in San Jose, CA by Chris Nguyen and edited by Christine Nguyen for Christine Anne Nguyen Photography. 

The song "A Technical Flow" was preformed by Kalhi profuced by Joey Wunluv and mixed and mastered by Lawjazz. A complete version of "A Technical Flow " will be released on the Hip-Hop Chess Federation digital mixtape Street Games Vol. 1 in October of 2013. More of his music can be found on soundcloud.com/eloquence510. 

Follow them on Twitter @CTRLindustries @NightkidsGTR and @Hiphopchess 

HHCF Announces Street Games Vol. 1 Digital Mixtape (submit your song today!)

For Immediate Release

Contact: Bishop

888-588-4418

A-Plus from Hieroglyphics and Rakaa Iriscience from Dilated Peoples on Deck for Street Games Vol. 1 Digital Mixtape

Hip-Hop Chess Federation Taking Submissions for Digital Mixtape

July 5th 2013 San Francisco, CA- The Hip-Hop Chess Federation (HHCF) the first nonprofit to fuse music, chess and martial arts to promote unity, strategy and nonviolence has announced it is currently taking submissions for its first digital mixtape Street Games Vol. 1. “The goal of this mixtape is to show the musical  and intellectual depth of Hip-Hop” said HHCF Founder Adisa Banjoko. “There will be a few songs on here about chess and jiu jitsu, but the bulk of the music will be just rap bangers from across the planet.” Street Games Vol. 1 will be a blend of music from established MC’s as well as teens and young adults who are new to the scene.” All MP3 submissions for Street Games Vol. 1. can be sent directly to HHCF Founder, Adisa Banjoko to bishop@hiphopchessfederation.org .

Street Games Vol. 1 will be taking submissions from July 5th 2013, to August 30th 2013.  The release date is Oct. 2013. The topic and subject matter is wide open. The HHCF is seeking submissions of Hip-Hop music and all other genres of music. “We don’t want to limit anybody's creativity. If it is powerful, we will play it.” said Adisa “ Our only rules are that its curse free, glorify violence or be super sexually explicit. Buzz on the mixtape already has gotten us dope submissions from New York, Seattle, St. Louis, San Jose and San Francisco.”

A-Plus from Hieroglyphics will be hosting the mixtape that will also feature artists like Rakaa Iriscience from Dilated Peoples, Asheru, DJ Pam The Funkstress from The Coup,  T-KASH, battle MC Shamako Noble, DLabrie and special guests yet to be announced. “We will have some surprises on here from true legends as well” said Adisa. Additionally All Tribes Zulu Nation and San Jose Zulu Nation Chapters will be working directly with HHCF in the talent search for Street Games Vol. 1.

NYC DJ Rob Flow will be producing Street Games Vol. 1. Additional production and recording will be done in partnership between HHCF and Ronnie Lee,  the Seven Trees Studio Director in San Jose California. For more information on the HHCF or Street Games Vol. 1 digital mixtape  visit www.hiphopchess.blogspot.com or follow on twitter @hiphopchess.

About Hip-Hop Chess Federation: The Hip-Hop Chess Federation is the first nonprofit to fuse music, chess and martial arts to promote unity, strategy and nonviolence. They host celebrity chess events and panels of life strategies for at-risk, gang impacted and gang intentional youth. Artists like RZA and GZA from Wu-Tang Clan, The Jacka, Immortal Technique, Asheru,  Zion I, DJ Qbert, Dilated Peoples, Hieroglyphics and many others have participated in their events. Founder Adisa Banjoko has presented at Harvard University and World Chess Hall of Fame on how chess, martial arts and music promote peace in the streets in 2013. Visit their official website at www.hiphopchessfederation.org .

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July 29th in SF! HHCF Hosting Screening of Award Winning Basketball Doc Doin' it in The Park

Join me at this @Tugginc screening of Doin’ It In The Park: Pick Up Basketball, Nyc!: Join me at this @Tugginc screening of Doin’ It In The Park: Pick Up Basketball, Nyc!

DOIN' IT IN THE PARK Official Theatrical Trailer 2013 from Doin' It In The Park on Vimeo.

This is a fundraiser for HHCF!! Come out July 29th and have fun with the crew...

DOIN' IT IN THE PARK: PICK-UP BASKETBALL, NYC lovingly uncovers this movement through the voices of playground legends, NBA athletes, and most importantly the common ballplayer who all day looks forward to calling "next" game at their local schoolyard.

Co-directors Bobbito Garcia and Kevin Couliau visited 180 courts throughout NYC's five boroughs to create their debut documentary. They traveled to a majority of the locations by bicycle, carrying camera equipment and a ball in their backpacks. The film's title refers as much to the subject matter as it does to the method of filmmaking, providing an unprecedented perspective on urban America's most popular, and accessible, free recreation.

Main film characters: Julius "Dr. J" Erving, Kenny Smith, "Pee Wee" Kirkland, "Fly" Williams, God Shammgod, Tim "Headache" Gittens, Corey "Homicide" Williams, Kenny Anderson, Jack Ryan, Richard "Crazy Legs" Colon, Niki Avery, Milani Malik, and the Park Pick-Up Players of NYC.

Cameras : Canon 5D Mark II, 1D Mark IV
Lenses : Canon 24-70mm f/2.8, Canon 70-200mm f/2.8, Canon 15mm Fisheye f/2.8, Canon TS-E 45mm f/2.8
Slider : Glidetrack HD Shooter

Directed & Produced by Bobbito Garcia & Kevin Couliau
Trailer Music by 20syl from C2C
Proudly Supported by The New York Knicks

DOIN' IT IN THE PARK: PICK-UP BASKETBALL, NYC
A film by Bobbito Garcia & Kevin Couliau

Daniel Rensch on the Anti-Sicilian theme- Alapin

LISTEN: Adisa Banjoko Keynote Address: The Art of Chess & Business

Here is a short clip of his presentation at San Jose City Hall to several hundred teenage innovators on Chess and the Art of Business.

HAPPY FATHERS DAY!!

Amazing ideas about chess strategy

HHCF Announces Summer Camps in San Jose Begin June 17th!

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

Press Contact: contact@RawTalents.org

Hip-Hop Chess Federation Announces Live The Game Summer Camp in San Jose!

HHCF Pushes To Improve Self Esteem & Academic Achievement With Summer Camps For Kids & Teens

June 6th 2013, San Jose, CA- The Hip-Hop Chess Federation (HHCF), is happy to announce their Live The Game Summer Camp will start in San Jose June 17th at  3590 Cas Dr, San Jose, CA . The HHCF is the first nonprofit (501c3) to fuse music, chess and martial arts to promote unity, strategy and nonviolence. “This city has seen a huge spike in violence over the past two years and we are doing our best to deliver innovative solutions to the youth” stated HHCF Founder, Adisa Banjoko.  To sign up go here now!

The Hip-Hop Chess Federation hosted their first event at the MLK Library in San Jose six years ago. Now they return to continue their mission of self-discovery and self-mastery through chess and the arts. National coverage of the HHCF and their programs have emerged with compelling  features in San Francisco Examiner, Fox Sports Midwest TV as well as  Forbes.com and  Black Enterprise.

“Our Live The Game classes have been something I’ve been developing for a long time” says  Banjoko. “The idea here is not to overwhelm kids with tons of new ideas or renegade philosophies. Rather, it is to help them use tools that are already present in their lives more effectively.” His themes on education innovation got HHCF an invitation to present this year at Harvard at University  and the World Chess Hall  of Fame in St. Louis, where Adisa and his team spoke to 1,000 kids in 48 hours (some them incarcerated).

Beyond chess for beginners and life strategies,  there will be fitness events to keep kids stay mentally and physically balanced. Special guests from the chess, music and martial arts world will make appearances from time to time at the camps to speak directly to the youth in attendance.

June 14th Adisa Banjoko will be the keynote speaker at 6th Annual Citywide Youth Conference in San Jose at the City Hall Rotunda. His topic will be The Art of Chess and Entrepreneurship.  

HHCF SUMMER CAMPS OFFER CLASSES IN:

Chess for Beginners, Magazine Production Workshop, Recording Studio Production Program, Cheerleading Workshop, Dance (Hip-Hop and Pom cheer offered)

For more information on Live The Game Summer Chess Camp in San Jose visit www.hiphopchessfederation.org today!

Chess Lecture with GM Yasser Seirawan on Pawn Structure

LISTEN: New Bishop Chonicles Podcast on Molly and Technology

Today we have a very serious show about the impact of MDMA aka "Molly" and its horrific effect on teens and young adults. Rapper Kendrick Lamar recently took a courageous stance against the drug. But many others including Kanye West, Tyga, Trinidad James and Rick Ross have celebrated the drug a lot. This is a serious discussion and selections from some songs are played to give context to the conversation. Kids under 15 we suggest you get parents permission!!

After that, we have an amazing conversation with attorney David Frazee about amazing technology trends in the Silicon Valley and the importance of protecting your ideas!! If you are a business owner or you aspire to be one, you must tune into this interview.

LISTEN HERE NOW: www.bishopchronicles.com