No headbutts in judo!

Eric Joyce - from Wikipedia.org

No ifs or buts - there are definitely no headbutts in judo!

These attacks may be allowed in a political judo fracas - although I doubt that very much. In a drunken pub brawl, on the other hand...

It appears that a British MP (Member of Parliament)  have gone gung ho, or berserk as it has also been described, in a well-known London bar reserved parliament members and their guests.

Here's what the British dailystar.co.uk has to say about the rough and tumble political action:

Former squaddie and Judo fighter Joyce, 51, faces a court hearing after he was accused of launching a vicious fight in a House of Commons bar.He allegedly yelled “This place is full of f***ing Tories” before shoving Mr Percy against a wall and headbutting Conservative MP Stuart Andrew, 40.
Joyce is also said to have punched Tory Alec Shelbrooke, 36, and MP Phil Wilson, 52 – who is one of his fellow Labour colleagues.

Can we assume that there was alcohol involved in this brawl? In any case guys, there are no headbutts in judo - political or otherwise ... even if you've had a glass or two and really hates you opponent.

Eric Joyce - from Wikipedia.org

No ifs or buts - there are definitely no headbutts in judo!

These attacks may be allowed in a political judo fracas - although I doubt that very much. In a drunken pub brawl, on the other hand...

It appears that a British MP (Member of Parliament)  have gone gung ho, or berserk as it has also been described, in a well-known London bar reserved parliament members and their guests.

Here's what the British dailystar.co.uk has to say about the rough and tumble political action:

Former squaddie and Judo fighter Joyce, 51, faces a court hearing after he was accused of launching a vicious fight in a House of Commons bar.He allegedly yelled “This place is full of f***ing Tories” before shoving Mr Percy against a wall and headbutting Conservative MP Stuart Andrew, 40.
Joyce is also said to have punched Tory Alec Shelbrooke, 36, and MP Phil Wilson, 52 – who is one of his fellow Labour colleagues.

Can we assume that there was alcohol involved in this brawl? In any case guys, there are no headbutts in judo - political or otherwise ... even if you've had a glass or two and really hates you opponent.

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Martial arts celebrities

Japan -- It appears the 53-year-old current (2010-2013) Japanese Minister of Finance, Yoshihiko Noda, is a keen judo practitioner and a combat sports fan. This tidbit is reported by Reuters.

As we all know by now, the same goes for the powerful Russian Prime Minister (and former president) Putin.

If you want to read more about public figures and celebrities with a background in martial arts, then feel free to jump over to: Martial Arts Celebrities.

Japan -- It appears the 53-year-old current (2010-2013) Japanese Minister of Finance, Yoshihiko Noda, is a keen judo practitioner and a combat sports fan. This tidbit is reported by Reuters.

As we all know by now, the same goes for the powerful Russian Prime Minister (and former president) Putin.

If you want to read more about public figures and celebrities with a background in martial arts, then feel free to jump over to: Martial Arts Celebrities.

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Obama-rama

Minnesota -- A chiropractor and rising MMA fighter said he was questioned by the Secret Service after declaring during a post-fight interview in Las Vegas, Nevada that he wanted to face President Obama in his next bout, according to foxsports.com.

Jacob Volkmann reportedly said he wanted to take on Obama because of his position on health care policy - and his challenge was not taken lightly... Seriously?

Minnesota -- A chiropractor and rising MMA fighter said he was questioned by the Secret Service after declaring during a post-fight interview in Las Vegas, Nevada that he wanted to face President Obama in his next bout, according to foxsports.com.

Jacob Volkmann reportedly said he wanted to take on Obama because of his position on health care policy - and his challenge was not taken lightly... Seriously?

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Jhoon Rhee

Here's a great article from politics.blogs.foxnews.com about legendary US/Korean taekwondo master Jhoon Rhee and his long dedication to teach martial arts and self defense to members of the US Congress.

For 45 years, the 79-year-old grand-master, who's physique belies his age,  has driven to the Capitol before sunrise three days a week to teach the Congress members at 6:30 in the morning.

Here's a great article from politics.blogs.foxnews.com about legendary US/Korean taekwondo master Jhoon Rhee and his long dedication to teach martial arts and self defense to members of the US Congress.

For 45 years, the 79-year-old grand-master, who's physique belies his age,  has driven to the Capitol before sunrise three days a week to teach the Congress members at 6:30 in the morning.

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Running for parliment

Japan -- 34-year-old judoka Ryoko Tani is somewhat of a Japanese icon and role model after returning to her successful judo career following the birth of her first child in 2005.

The two-time Olympic gold medal winner and seven-time world champion has said she is planning to run for parliament but that she was also still aiming for gold at the London Games in 2012 according to google.com.

Japan -- 34-year-old judoka Ryoko Tani is somewhat of a Japanese icon and role model after returning to her successful judo career following the birth of her first child in 2005.

The two-time Olympic gold medal winner and seven-time world champion has said she is planning to run for parliament but that she was also still aiming for gold at the London Games in 2012 according to google.com.

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Domestic violence

Florida -- A 51-year-old Orlando City Council candidate has been ordered by a judge to stay away from a former girlfriend. The woman has accused him of domestic violence, according to orlandosentinel.com.

The man claimed he was the one being assaulted and that he had not defended himself. The judge seemed skeptical of the man's statement, given his 20+ years of martial arts training.

It is not the first time the man has been facing allegations of domestic violence. So far, he has not been convicted of any crimes. The man has previously been arrested at least three times after incidents involving two former wives. The man has said both former wives fabricated the allegations.

Florida -- A 51-year-old Orlando City Council candidate has been ordered by a judge to stay away from a former girlfriend. The woman has accused him of domestic violence, according to orlandosentinel.com.

The man claimed he was the one being assaulted and that he had not defended himself. The judge seemed skeptical of the man's statement, given his 20+ years of martial arts training.

It is not the first time the man has been facing allegations of domestic violence. So far, he has not been convicted of any crimes. The man has previously been arrested at least three times after incidents involving two former wives. The man has said both former wives fabricated the allegations.

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