The World Martial Arts Video

A martial arts school in Russia’s republic of Dagestan nurtures the first non-Chinese Kung Fu king, and provides spiritual education along with physical training. A martial arts school in the heart of Russia’s North Caucuses has been celebrating after one of its students became the first non-Chinese to be named “King of Kung Fu”. But that isn't the only thing that makes the school in Dagestan unique. Gusein Magomaev, founder, Five Directions of the World, speaking Russian: “Five directions of the world: four geographic points, with space being the fifth one. It means that we’re following the global laws applicable to all people in the world. We want these values to dominate over religious, national and other values. When people live in just four dimensions, it is a lower level. But as you add space, people become more developed spiritually. They are more patient, kinder and can live in peace with each other. We decided to develop those qualities through sports. Chinese mart...

The high rate of street muggings in Tehran has prompted many residents to head for the city's International Martial Arts School and learn self-defense skills. The high rate of street muggings in Tehran has prompted many residents to seek training in self-defense. The city's International Martial Arts School teaches them to react quickly to real life situations - and protect themselves and others. Azadeh (speaking Farsi): “Young women need to possesses the skills of martial arts, self defense, especially now when there are so many robbers and aggressive people on the streets. And by learning self defense skills, young women can feel safe.” Ali Bab Al-hawa’iji, director of the martial arts school, (speaking Farsi): “In our teaching we use techniques and principles of self defense from the Far East – kung fu, taekwondo and karate - we teach civilians to protect themselves.” Woman, trains in the school (speaking Farsi): “We need these kinds of skills because there are s...

American movie star and martial artist Steven Seagal gives an open lesson at a sambo school in Moscow. Hollywood actor, martial artist (speaking English): I was invited by the president and I was lucky enough to attend one of the fights here with him. We are in discussions about Sambo-70 and mixed martial arts and my involvement with training some of the guys. My father is pure Russian, my grandmother and grandfather are from Vladivostok, Saint-Petersburg, and Siberia and places like that. [Q]: Do you speak the language? [A]: A little bit. [Q]: Could you impress us with some Russian please. [A]: Privet, Zdrastvuyte(hello) (speaking Russian) 03:38 - 04:15 Story American film star and aikido master Steven Seagal gave an open lesson at Moscow’s Sambo-70 martial arts school on Wednesday. The school is known for training several martial arts champions. The 60-year-old actor arrived in Moscow from Sochi, where he attended the first Russian Mixed Martial Arts championships along with ...