MSEUF Black and White Chess Tournament 2015
As technology changes and advances, the use of gadgets and social media also increases. That’s why it’s good to know that in spite of recent trends, there are still people who are fond of playing traditional games like chess. Playing chess – probably one of the all-time favorite board games – provides many advantages. According to research, playing it can raise our IQ levels, improve our memorization skills, and help us develop...
Mixed Martial Arts (MMA) in Lucena City
To ordinary viewers whose encounters with Mixed Martial Arts or MMA is limited to what they see on the TV or the internet, the mention of the sport usually brings the images of fighters with rock-hard physiques battling it out in a metal cage to mind – trickles of blood gushing from cuts and gashes obtained from attempting to knock the other out or forcing them to surrender while holding on for dear life. However, to actual MMA...
Boxing in Lucena City
Boxing is one of the most popular sports in the Philippines, so it’s a bit of a surprise that we rarely hear of any boxers in the city. Luckily for us, we stumbled upon a professional trainer who trains people interested in boxing while doing some research on a related article. Below is an overview of what we found out about him and his boxing classes. Instructor Rodelo Merano is a former pro-boxer who fought professionally from...
Parkour in Lucena City
At first glance, they might look like regular teenagers goofing around on a lazy Sunday morning, but if you’ll stick around the Quezon Monument at Perez Park long enough, you’d realize that there is more to this group of teenagers scaling walls, doing backflips, and jumping over all sorts of barriers than what meets the eye. No, they’re not “akyat-bahay” members in training like what some people have...
Karatedo in Lucena City
The Lucena Karatedo Association (LKA) is a martial arts group in Lucena City that trains people interested in learning karatedo. Recognized by the Philippine Karatedo Association, World Karate Federation, and the World Organizers of Martial Arts, LKA karateka (practitioners) regularly participate in regional, national, and international competitions. Some examples of these include the Private Schools Athletic Association (PRISAA)...
Skateboarding in Lucena City
If you’ll walk along M. L. Tagarao Street, you’ll see corners with parked cars and small stores selling different goods — nothing too different from the tens or probably hundreds of corners in the city proper. If you’ll take a closer look at the corner just across the Maryhill College gate, though, you might see something new. Wooden boards mounted on wheels maneuvered by teens about 14-20 years of age sporting...
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