Rest in peace to Grandmaster Albert Cheeks, an elite taekwondo practitioner from D.C. who founded the Ki Whang Kim Traditional Martial Arts Association.
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Blue Belt
Nearly three years, 333 classes, 512 hours on the mat, countless tap-outs, one elbow injury, one legit confrontation, and now I’ve earned my blue belt in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu. This is way more difficult than Taekwondo. Thanks to my teachers, Doug and Roosevelt Barros.
Smithsonian’s Sightlines: Chinatown and Beyond Exhibit
The Smithsonian Asian Pacific American Center this past Saturday unveiled an exhibit, presented at the Smithsonian American Art Museum, which highlights the impact of Asian Americans in Washington D.C. Continue reading “Smithsonian’s Sightlines: Chinatown and Beyond Exhibit”
Accused and Cleared
I’m not sure why I’m writing this because it’s something I would rather forget. But maybe it’s important for someone to know and understand how misunderstandings mixed with certain circumstances can spiral into something very ugly.
Jiu Jitsu
