The Thomas family / « Hey, dad ! Today, I am not Willy’s son. You are Jordan’s father »
They are unique ! Never a father and a son both become World champions. William, in 1992, and Jordan, in 2014, did it ! And together, please ! Willy Thomas, scarer of the 80’s and 90’s, forged and then coached his son. This was not the goal, however, and before making him a champion, the father wanted his son to be a responsible man. if that was a champion's trade secret ?
By Ludovic Mauchien
Photos : LM / DR
The Machida, the Karatekas of Parà
We all know Lyoto Machida, the UFC 94 kg belt holder, the international MMA star in Karate mode, unbeaten in 16 fights. But, in Belém, at the gates of the Amazon, he is the son of. In this case, Yoshizo, 7th dan, trained by the founders of JKA, arrived in Brazil at 22. He trained his 4 sons in Karate. We spent three days with the Machida family. Lyoto was preparing for his 2nd match against Shogun at the UFC 113...
Par Ludovic Mauchien
Photos : LM
Shaolin / Jesse Enkamp : « The White Crane, on the Karate root »
Jesse Enkamp, you probably know him better by the name of “Karate Nerd”, the most popular blogger in the world. Finnish international in Kata, he is passionate about art as much as sport, its history, its variety, its soul. He wanted to go to the roots of pre-Okinawan Karate, in Southern China, at the 2nd Shaolin temple. He talks about the White crane and Insane boxing schools, compares old taos to modern katas, discusses the evolution of techniques. Exciting !
By Ludovic Mauchien
Photo: DR
Video - Covid-19 / Leila Heurtault : « At 8 PM, Drawing, cooking and training through video »
How are they doing ? How do they get busy ? What do they feel ? Do they think the Olympics will occur ? In these sad hours, many champions live contained at home. They give us some news day after day. Today, Leila Heurtault of France, in a cool video.
By Florian Fournier
Photo : Kphotos
Dietetics / There is not just sport in life !
Exercising is good, but controlling your diet during this containment period is better ! How to compensate the lack of physical activities ? How to best boost your immune system ? Frozen or tinned food ? Red or white meat ? How much ?... Nutritionist of the French Judo and Sailing national teams and the Cofidis cycling team, Laurie-Anne Marquet gives us very practical advices (a typical safe day, to avoid/favor) and answers 15 daily questions.
By Ludovic Mauchien
Photos : DR / Isabelle Geiger
Covid-19 / Luigi Busa : « People’s lives are more important than the Olympics »
How are they doing ? How do they get busy ? What do they feel ? How do they see their preparation for the OQT or the Olympic Games ? Do they think the Olympics will occur ? In these sad hours, many champions live from now on contained. We will keep you informed about them as much as we can, both in video and writing. Today, the 2-times World champion, Luigi Busa of Italy, qualified for the Games.
By Ludovic Mauchien
Photo : Kphotos