Calgary figure skater trains for Olympic gold
Marly Rieger credits family's support to her success
A Canadian figure skater has a 0.08 per cent chance of making it to the Olympics, according to statistics provided by Skate Canada.
Calgary teenager Marly Rieger, 14, hopes to become one of those Olympians.
"I just feel like I belong there," Marly said.
Mixed martial arts explained
- Published on Friday, 20 July 2012 19:34
- Written by CHRISTINE RAMOS
Physical sport like a human chess game
The UFC is coming to town and for some the sport of mixed martial arts (MMA) is regarded as barbaric and brutish.
Two guys duking it out in a caged ring, bloodied and swollen as they grapple each other can bring to mind images of gladiators enclosed in ancient Rome's Coliseum or two guys beating the crap out of each other at a bar.
Is MMA too hard on the head?
- Published on Friday, 13 July 2012 15:53
- Written by TREVOR PRESILOSKI
Experts weigh in on injuries inside the Octagon
Professional wrestler Chris Benoit’s murder/suicide dramatized brain injuries and Sidney Crosby’s 10 and a half months on the shelf has resulted in a debate over brain injuries. Mixed martial arts, also known as MMA, has found itself right in the middle of it, given the violent nature of the sport.
The Canadian Medical Association, or CMA, called for a ban on MMA back in 2010, while other vocal critics claim the sport is barbaric – such as Arizona Senator John McCain who once described MMA as being “human cock fighting.”
Promises, promises
- Published on Friday, 13 July 2012 12:56
- Written by MELISSA MOLLOY
UFC’s Nick “The Promise” Ring on fighting professionally, training, and representing YYC
On July 21, 2012, Calgary’s Nick “The Promise” Ring will be fighting at the much anticipated UFC event, hosted for the very first time by our fair city.
The Calgary Journal sat down with Ring to get an inside look at how he is preparing for his match, his love for YYC as well as what it takes to make a living fighting in the cage.
Eight year old shines at national karate tournament
- Published on Friday, 01 June 2012 19:10
- Written by TREVOR PRESILOSKI
Bronze and silver won in first national tourney
The recent May long weekend was a huge one for a local Calgary boy. Participating in the recent World Karate and Kickboxing Council nationals tournament in Montreal, Kyle Hoover Reoyo earned a pair of medals in karate point sparring and kickboxing in his first national tournament experience.