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Learn the history of Sambo in this Human Weapons video. Learn how Sambo has affected Russian history, and how it has led to international fame for today's fighters.
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Human Weapon: Savate - Master Fights
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Human Weapon gives us an inside look at a Savate fight demonstration. See Maxime Bartholi vs. Renaud Deanpere. You won't want to miss this amazing clip that involves two professionals doing what they do best.
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Jason and Bill journey to Moscow, the origin of one of the most versatile and deadly martial arts on the planet: Sambo.
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Human Weapon: Eskrima - Master Fights
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In this clip from Human Weapon, we see Perez and Guba duke it out in a battle for the ages even though it is just a training/sparring routine that they have cooked up for the audience. It is a sight so check it out here!
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In this video from Human Weapon we see some of the moves that are used during karate fighting. Check it all out in this educational video on how to learn these moves through practice and self discipline.
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Ping-Pong Diplomacy in China
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In April 1971, China unexpectedly invited the American ping-pong team to compete in Beijing. The invitation to the Americans, the first since the communist takeover in 1949, signaled the possibility of improved U.S.-China relations. NBC News reports on the outcome of the match and the upcoming travels in China awaiting the American athletes.
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