The Olympic Candidate Websites

Juuuust incase you are interested:

Tokyo 2016:
http://www.tokyo2016.or.jp/en/

Chicago 2016:
http://www.chicago2016.org/

Rio 2016:
http://www.rio2016.org/en/Default.aspx

Madrid 2016:
http://www.madrid2016.es/en/paginas/home.aspx

1-Year to Denmark!

Yesterday marked the 1-year countdown until when the International Olympic Committee(IOC) will announce the Host city of the 2016 Summer Olympics. Although there are many obstacles to overcome. For instance, it is possible that the IOC may dwindle the list even further. So, Chicago has some work to do, however, Pat Ryan has said that Chicago has some suprises up its sleeve for changes to it's Bid plan. He just doesn't want to reveal everything this early still in the Game.

Martial Art Profile: Drunken Style Kung-Fu (醉拳)

Drunken Style Kung-Fu, Drunken Fist, Drunken Boxing.....all names for a very interesting and effective Martial Art. Many Chinese Styles of Martial Arts were created by the study of different things, such as Snakes, Cranes, Tigers, Praying Mantis, and even Drunks....lol. when using this style of Kung-Fu, you are not really intoxicated, as that would hinder you more than help. The momentum you create, as well as your unpredictability help you in defeating your opponent. Moves such as falling flat on your back, staggering forward and backward, and spinning seemingly uncontrollably, are all faked to throw the opponent in a confusion, which is when you strike. Another interesting aspect is that your hands form as if you are holding two cups, and the art utilizes many types of joint locks as well. This style was made famous by Jackie Chan. this clip shows a quick look at Drunken Fist. It is from a real good show called "Fight Science". Enjoy :)

Martial Arts Posts?

yes, I know everyone has been wondering what happened to my Martial Arts Posts........Due to the Olympics, me being busy etc., I wasn't very attentive to those types of posts. Please do not worry, they are coming soon : ) I also got the entire season for a great show called "Human Weapon", from the History Channel and gained some insight on some new martial arts that I would love to share.......

Michal Phelps Supports Chicago 2016

Yes, who can argue with Michael Phelps................no one. :)

The Venues of Chicago 2016

This video is a Three-Dimensional tour of the proposed venues should the IOC choose Chicago to host the 2016 Olympics. I think it needs a little tweaking (and I am still not used to the Olympic Stadium design), however, the plans are well thought-out. Please enjoy.

Chicago Olympics

I hope everyone is thoroughly enjoying the 2008 Beijing Olympics. I know I have been, my evenings are booked for this coming week as well. I came by this Video about Chicago 2016, and I really liked it because it gave somewhat of a glimpse in the NBC lens of how Chicago would look on television. Of course this is an amateur Video, however, it captures some of the beauty of this City, and how much better it would look with NBC shooting the footage.

Beijing 2008 Opening Ceremony

Just a quick reminder, don't forget to tune in and check out the Opening Ceremony today, August 8 @ 6:30 on NBC . Time to let the games begin! :)

Skyline pics

I saw these pics of the Chicago Skyline on a friend of mine's blog, and wanted to show them to any of my phantom readers. Very nice photos. Courtesy of, and Credit to, Kiat @ http://huankiattang.blogspot.com/

The Chicago Spire

Chicago, being the birthplace of the Modern Skyscraper, has some of the World's tallest Buildings. Come 2012, we will have another. The Chicago Spire may be the first or second tallest All Residential Skyscraper in the World (it was going to be the tallest, but once again Dubai, UAE strikes us with another tall one "Pentominium", so the title will likely remain contentious). The Chicago Spire, designed by Spanish architect Santiago Calatrava, will stand near the foot of Navy Pier at 2,000 feet. The Sears Tower, currently the Tallest in the Nation, let alone Chicago, stands at 1,451 feet. You can see the great height distance between the two. As I mentioned, this Building is currently under Construction. Here is a Link to the Chicago Spires website http://www.thechicagospire.com/