The World Martial Arts Video

A renowned karate master visits Moscow and holds a seminar with leading Russian fighters. The Kyokushinkai style is a relative newcomer to the karate stable, but one which is gaining popularity here in Russia. One of the most respected Kyokushinkai masters recently visited Moscow and met with dedicated followers of the fighting discipline. The Japanese sensei says Russia is becoming a powerhouse in the sport. Matsui Akiyoshi, head of Karate Kyokushin Organisation, speaking Japanese:  “Russian athletes are a powerhouse in the sport. In particular, Tariel Nikoleishvili, who won the Japanese Open championship, is the best proof of it.” Tariel Nikoleishvili, Kyokushin world champion, speaking Russian:  “My success is a joint achievement of the Federation and myself. I worked very hard as well as my trainer, who devoted himself to raising me as a martial artist. We moved forward step by step, from one competition to another with the sole aim of reaching this peak. And ...

The Russian team claim 10 victories out of 11 different martial arts bouts in the Battle of Champions tournament. Russia continues to prove itself as a martial arts powerhouse after a near clean sweep at last weekend's Battle of Champions tournament in Moscow. Aleksandr Gerunov, three-time world karate champion (speaking Russian): “I did what I planned to do - neutralized his legs and didn't let him kick me in the head. Although he managed to hit me with some body shots, well, let's give him some credit, he's a very experienced fighter.” Sergey Kharitonov, mixed martial arts star (speaking Russian): “I'm glad to see that a lot of home-grown talent has emerged in Russia over the last four years. Both in wrestling and stand-up fighting disciplines they are developing very fast. And martial arts are gaining more and more popularity with the Russian people.” Story The proud name of the annual event, which was held in Moscow for the sixth time, is fully just...

Russian fighter Aleksandr Emelianenko defeats Latvian kickboxer Konstantin Glukhov in main fight of the M-1 mixed martial arts challenge in Moscow.  Aleksandr Emelianenko, MMA fighter (speaking Russian): “I liked the fact he showed so much heart and courage. At every opportunity he was looking for a big punch and missed. It always takes a lot of energy from you. So I got him exhausted to-to-toe, and what is important, I showed him, I was even better at striking then took him to the ground which was also tough for him. I was often on the edge in this fight. You saw all those hefty punches swinging over my head, didn't you? I even got the sniffles, you see? It feels like I'm going to start coughing tomorrow. Having Fedor in my corner is great. It helps a lot in all respects. Do you want to know why I was so much better than Konstantin tonight? That's because there were two of us fighting against him. My elder brother was with me.” Fedor Emelyanenko, MMA legend (speaki...