In ancient Greece, wrestling was most likely the most popular sport, and was a part of Olympic Games from 776 BCE. Early in the 13th century was the first recorded English wrestling match that took place in London. Modern wrestling began with involving wrestlers or strongmen in fairs, circuses, and theaters in which these wrestlers
Love can have you feeling all kinds of things, it can leave you with a feeling joyous, content, comfortable, and in just in awe. Love can also lead to negative feelings such as jealousy, resentment, and it can be just flat out painful. Everybody has their own way in how they express their love for
Bruce Lee, Chinese name Li Jun Fan, was born on 27th November 1940, San Francisco, California, and died on 20th July 1973, Hong Kong. He is an American-born film actor famous for his martial arts prowess, popularizing martial art movies and scenes in the 1970s. Although he was born in San Francisco, he grew up
The Karate Kid franchise began with the first widely acclaimed movie called ‘The Karate Kid’, which featured Pat Morita as Mr. Miyagi and Ralph Macchio as Daniel LaRusso. The movie’s story follows Mr. Miyagi teaching Daniel karate so he can train to fight in a tournament against the bullies who torture him. The first film
Mike Tyson is one of the most divisive figures in the modern era. One of the greatest heavyweights of all time and a convicted rapist, he still commands attention, and his boxing exploits serve as an inspiration to millions all over the world. Born June 30th, 1966 in Brooklyn, New York, by 12 years old Mike
Terry Eugene Bollea, better known as Hulk Hogan, was born in August of 1953. As a youth, he played fretless bass guitar in several bands but was recruited young to wrestling by the Brisco Brothers in Florida. Hogan joined the WWF (now WWE) in 1983 and became famous with his all-American persona, outstanding showmanship, and
Tom Brandy is a famous American football quarterback, especially for England Patriots who are new on the National football league. New England’s patriots drafted him in 2000 after participating in playing with Michigan University when he was in college. Moreover, he led the New England Patriots to SIX Super Bowls – and they won four
Ayrton Senna, fully named Ayrton Senna da Silva, was born in Sao Paulo, Brazil on March 21, 1960. His family was wealthy and long supported his dreams of becoming a racer. At just the age of four Ayrton showed a massive interest in cars and racing. His first ever race was in a go-kart when
Born on January 26, 1961, Wayne Douglas Gretzky is a former Canadian ice hockey player and head coach. He’s even been a participant for 20 seasons with the NHL (National Hockey League). Retiring in 1999, he then made it into the Hockey Hall of Fame and has over 60 NHL records. Through the years Gretzky’s
More and more outdoor enthusiasts are taking up hiking in their spare time especially this year during COVID-19 and lockdowns. Getting outside and with nature helps you explore new environment and appreciate Mother Nature. Research from Harvard even suggests that mood disorders like anxiety and depression can be lifted by spending more time outdoors! When you
Kimbo Slice was a Bahamian mixed martial artist who became famous for combat street fights. He became infamous at the beginning of the internet’s popularity for these street fighting videos that went viral. In fact, Rolling Stone magazine called him “The King of Web Brawlers.” And Kimbo also did other martial arts and wresting too. Kimbo’s real
Scott Hall, more known as Razor Ramon, was born in 1958 in Maryland. Early in his life, he was mainly on the move with his family because they were employed by the U.S. Armed Forces. He attended a school in Germany called ‘All American High.’ After his family came back to the United States however,
We all know that practicing yoga is a healthy way to relax, reduce stress and help relieve some of that built up tension. Laughter can also supply all of those things as well. There is actually such a thing as ‘laughter yoga’, in which a yoga class sits together and uses laughter as an exercise.
Jackie Robinson, fully named Jack Roosevelt Robinson, was born in 1919 in Cairo, Georgia. He was raised in poverty with his four siblings by his single mother. Robinson attended John Muir High School and after graduating he attended Pasadena Junior College. While in Pasadena Junior College, Robinson was starting to get recognized for his athletic
Jeremy Lin was born on August 23, 1988 in Torrance California, a suburb of Los Angeles. His legal name is Jeremy She-How Lin. He is a famous basketball player who currently plays for the Beijing Ducks in the Chinese Basketball League (CBL). Jeremy became a global media sensation in 201 when he led the New York Knicks
Larry Bird is one of the most celebrated basketball players by basketball fans. His fascinating skills and dedication to the game made him an amazing player to watch and a wonderful coach to have. He was born Larry Joe Bird on December 7, 1956. Bird played for the Boston Celtics since 1978 and enjoyed thirteen
Known early in his career and throughout the sports world as “King James,” LeBron James is an American professional basketball player. LeBron James was born and raised in Akron, Ohio. His rise to fame started there as his high school basketball games became the first high school basketball games to be aired on television. He
Hockey is a competitive and entertaining sport that can be played on ice, in the field, or on a roller rink. The key to success to success in hockey is dedication, talent, and teamwork. Playing hockey is an incredible way to build your strength and sportsmanship. Whether you are a forward defensive or a goalie,
Chuck Norris is an global icon who first achieved fame for his martial arts skills and later become an actor with a global fan base. He was born as Carlos Ray Chuck Norris on March 10, 1940. After high school he served I the US Air Force and went on to win many martial arts
Jean-Claude Van Damme is a Belgian actor, filmmaker and retired martial artist that is best known for his action-packed martial arts action film.s He was born Jean-Claude Camille Francois Van Varenberg on October 18, 1960. His most famous action projects are: Bloodsport (1988), Timecop (1994), Maximum Risk (1996) and his most recent Amazon show, Jean-Claude
Phil Jackson is an American and former basketball player and coach who is famous for attaining the top winning percentage as a coach. Phil Jackson grew up in an environment where sports was the only choice and another form of entertainment including television was prohibited. Basketball was the sporting activity that enchanted him as soon
