Martial Art Profile: Shaolin Kung-Fu (少林功夫)

One of my favorite Chinese Martial Arts is Shaolin Kung-Fu. It shows great strength yet quick movements. Shaolin Kung-Fu gets it's name from the place of it's origin, the Shaolin Temple, in China. The Monks in the Temple developed a Martial Art for self-defense, but primarily, for self-improvement. When attacked by Robbers in the Mountains, the would be able to defend themselves with their skill. Once, Shaolin Warrior Monks fought off Pirates terrorizing the area, killing over 100 of them, while only losing 4 Monks. I my self am very interested in possibly learning Shaolin, as it is a new challenge that is very different than my own Martial Art, Tae Kwon Do. Maybe in the Future. Sometimes Martial Artist roam the world demonstrating Shaolin Kung-Fu, however sometimes they are not truly representing it, but sometimes they are really from the actual Shaolin Temple, which is still in China. Below, is a quick video of Monks demonstrating their Skill at a University in America. Please Enjoy! : )

U.S. President Endorses Chicago 2016 Olympic Bid

"I can't think of a better city to represent the United States than Chicago," ~President Bush


U.S. President George W. Bush came to Chicago on January 7th, wanting to be briefed on Chicago's proposed plans for the 2016 Olympic games. Mayor Daley, as well as City and Chicago 2016 Officials, were glad to oblige. The endorsement of a head of state really helps tremendously in a Applicant City's credentials. As was Former Prime Minister Tony Blair with London 2012, and President Vladimir Putin with Sochi 2014. With the Statement, "This country supports the bid, strongly" , President Bush gave Chicago's Bid another wonderful boost, as did the greatly successful hosting of the 2007 AIBA World Boxing Championships. The Head of the AIBA, C.K. Wu also voiced his confidence in Chicago's bid, as well as claiming the 2007's Boxing Championship as the best ever. Although in his last year as President, and leaving office 9 months from the time the IOC choose the Host City, President Bush promised to do all that he could to help the Bid.

Thanks President Bush!....a great President just got better :)