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Amateur Sports

South Philadelphia: Osagame’s Athletes Fall For Judo And Self-Defense Classes

December 16, 2016 Christopher Aaron Abruzzo and Matthew D Scull 0

According to the National Coalition Against Domestic Violence, domestic violence accounts for 15 percent of all violent crime in the United States. Incidents can be found in most, if not all, communities across the country. […]

Amateur Sports

South Philadelphia: Women Have Options To Protecting Themselves Against Violence

December 16, 2016 Christopher Aaron Abruzzo and Matthew D Scull 0

The world can be a dangerous place. According to the Bureau of Justice Statistics, domestic violence cases made up nearly 21 percent of violent victimization nationwide from 2003 to 2012. Acknowledging that danger can strike anywhere […]

Amateur Sports

South Philadelphia: Karate Instructor Builds Confidence Through Discipline

November 29, 2016 Timothy Edward Merrick and Benjamin A McWilliams 0

Jason Helmer’s passion for martial arts came from an unusual place. “I was in high school working and one of the mailmen in the neighborhood mentioned karate,” Helmer said. “I was a big Steven Seagal […]

Arts and Entertainment

Brewerytown: Yoga & Movement Sanctuary Brings A New Kind of Fitness to Girard

July 8, 2016 Jordan Gunselman 0

In April, Brewerytown residents welcomed the Yoga & Movement Sanctuary on 2623 W. Girard Ave. with curiosity and eagerness. It’s co-owners, Emile Sorger and Noah Julian, had both been teaching yoga at various studios in the city […]

Featured Stories

Fishtown: Martial Arts School Teaches Self Defense, Self Improvement

December 2, 2015 pnadmin 1

She came home with bruises running up and down her arms. Her mother told her to just try to make the bullies her friends, and the school told her not to fight back. That’s when […]

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Hunting Park: Esperanza Trains Young Martial Artists

November 21, 2014  2

A line of children stood stiff as boards as Tony Gonzalez carefully examined their stances. Students who did not listen to instructions did pushups. Students who arrived late did pushups. No, this was not a […]

Amateur Sports

Center City: Want Authentic Gracie Jiu-Jitsu? Visit Balance Studios

October 20, 2014  0

Tucked away at the intersection of Ionic and Bonsall streets sits Balance Studios, a martial arts center specializing in Brazilian jiu-jitsu, muay Thai, mixed martial arts and yoga. While numerous studios in Philadelphia teach the […]

Arts and Entertainment

East Falls: Schools Use Music and Martial Arts to Promote Positive Changes

November 21, 2012  0

Rawk U School of Music Rocks [vimeo 53972340] Music has been a part of Daniel Cullen’s life ever since he first picked up an acoustic guitar when he was 11 years old. Now Cullen has the […]

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