Art by Hee Joo RohAs a 5-foot-tall woman, people are astounded when they hear I can take down a man twice my size and weight. It’s not because I have super-strength or amazing athletic abilities. What allows me to do this is simple — I know jiujitsu.Besides the fact jiujitsu is a physical activity that helps improve my physical health, learning jiujitsu has also … [Read more...] about Opinion: More Women Should Learn Jiujitsu
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Chinese Acrobatic Troupe Transports Smothers to Ancient China
Photos by Kaelin MendezThe Chinese Warriors of Peking demonstrated their acrobatic prowess and martial arts skills at Smothers Theatre on Friday, Sept. 28.Julia Kocich, the troupe’s company manager, said that the show is based on traditional Chinese entertainment art.“Everything that they do comes from classical Peking opera," Kocich said, "Which is acrobatics and … [Read more...] about Chinese Acrobatic Troupe Transports Smothers to Ancient China