To all the lovers of the HHCF: Please stay away from drugs.

I have had friends and family die from drugs. I don't want that for any of you out there. Stay away from drugs. James brown can tell you far better than I ever could.

Josh Waitzkin and Jiu Jitsu Legend Marcleo Garcia Launch www.mginaction.com

Happy New Year!! With so much going on, I forgot to post my two latest articles! One is on Josh Watizkin and the other is on MMA fighter Jeff Monson. Enjoy and we'll see you guys soon!!!

FUSING THE BODY & MIND: Josh Waitzkin and Marcelo Garcia
http://www.onthemat.com/articles/Fusing_The_Body__Mind_Marcelo_Garcia__Josh_Waitzkin_12_16_2009.html


IRON WILL: Interview with MMA fighter Jeff "The Snowman" Monson
http://www.onthemat.com/articles/Iron_Will_MMA_vet_Jeff_Monson_12_30_2009.html

Hip-Hop Chess Federation is on Twitter!!

The HHCF now has a Twitter page: www.twitter.com/hiphopchess

Come follow us....we'll follow you!!

Hip-Hop Chess on the Streets of SF!

Hip-Hop Chess on the Streets of San Francisco
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Every once in a while I play chess with a random youngster in SF. Win, lose or draw, the HHCF gives them a new pair of Timberland boots!!! Here is one of the last games....These kids are pretty good. More vids to come.

Hip-Hop Chess Federation Supports Martial Artists Gathering to Help Typhoon Victims

Sim Go BJJ Seminar for Typhoon Relief
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HHCF Congratulates World Champion Denny Prokopos on Getting His BLACK BELT @ 21!!!

Denny has been a great supporter of the HHCF and an amazing fighter. Please listen to his thoughts on how he got so good, so fast.

A great video on exploiting positional flaws

A Beautiful New Movie on Strategy and Courage: Red Cliff

HHCF Brings Immortal Technique to John O'Connell High to Address Latino Gang Violence in SF

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Adisa Banjoko
bishop@hiphopchessfederation.org

Hip-Hop Chess Federation and Immortal Technique Unite to Address Escalation of Latino Gang Violence
Rapper Immortal Technique, The Brown Berets and Author Cesar Cruz to Speak at John O'Connell High School

Nov. 3rd 20090- San Francisco, CA- The Hip-Hop Chess Federation (HHCF) is proud to announce that it will host Immortal Technique at John O'Connell High school in San Francisco, CA on Nov. 5th. He will address the rising climate of violence by Latino gangs in the SF Mission District. This is a closed door event, specifically for John O'Connell students. Immortal Technique will be accompanied by the Brown Berets of Watsonville. Additionally Cesar Cruz, author of History of North & South: Bang for Freedom will be showing a short documentary on past peace resolutions made by Norteno and Sureno gangs.

"I have had a long history of working with street organizations and with community leaders that come together to try and avert self destructive actions such as the ones we face here." stated Immortal Technique. "I do not claim to have all the answers but I am more than willing to share my time and energy to try and look at the roots of this and other conflicts to find solutions rather than just continue a cycle of hatred and vengeance."

"Our children are murdering one another with no sense of remorse" stated the HHCF's CEO, Adisa Banjoko. "The Hip-Hop Chess Federation remains committed to fusing music, chess and martial arts to promote unity, strategy and non-violence. Immortal Technique is a Hip-Hop artist who has a special place in the hearts of Latino youth. He's been a true ally of the HHCF for a long time. John O'Connell High Schools faculty and staff have always been proactive in their approach to keeping their students effectively informed. We're honored to have Immortal Technique and the Brown Berets share their ideas on the best moves we can all make, to reach an authentic and enduring peace on these streets."

For more information contact Adisa Banjoko: bishop@hiphopchessfederation.org

For more info on the Hip-Hop Chess Federation visit: www.hiphopchessfederation.org

The last HHCF event was amazing...

Just a quick thank you to all the people who made last weekends event so amazing.

I could thank people all day, really. I'm going to try and give some shouts out right now. I hope no one who gets left out is offended.

Much HHCF love goes out to: Marilyn Yalom, Conscious Daughters, Jean Hoffman, DJ Pam the Funkstress and Melina Jones. The All Queens Panel was so powerful.

To Rakaa, Ray Luv, Traxamillion, Don Kiolbassa, D'Lamont Robinson, Rahman Jamaal and his team from All Star Martial Arts, Gumby from Heroes Martial Arts, Sal and everybody from Bay Area Chess, Elaine Moskowitz, Scott Budman, Brothers Against Guns, the entire staff at O'Connell High in SF, Renaissance High in Watsonville, Jenn Laskin and the Brown Berets...Thank you, and all who participated for a fantastic HHCF event.

I have footage of the panel and other clips, BUT, my Mac is tripping out. So, I have not been able to share what I have. But in a few days, hopefully, I can change that.

Stay strong on the boards,
Adisa

This is the essence of being tough...