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Women to look out for at 2015 Worlds

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Women to look out for at the 2015 World IBJJF Championships A lot of emphasis is always put on who the favorite male competitors will be at any big tournament. We'd like to shift gears and talk about some of the women to look out for in this years Mundials. These are in no particular order, just as they come to mind as I write. Mackenzie Dern Mackenzie is looking for her first World Championship as a Black Belt. Coming off of a win over Gabi Garcia in the 2015 World Pro Absolute Semi-finals, she's likely to be ready to face...

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COPS, USING AN ARMLOCK, SLAM WOMAN’S FACE AND SAY SHE “PUNCHED” THEM, GET REFUTED BY VIDEO

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Michael Heise | FilmingCops.com San Francisco, CA – Megan Sheehan is suing Bay Area Rapid Transit Police after two officers slammed her face first into the ground while in custody, causing a large gash over her eye that needed stitches. Sheehan was waiting for a train after a night out on the town. It is unclear what she is being charged with by watching the video, most likely a very menial “crime” like public intoxication or disorderly conduct. If You Don't Roll, You Don't Know - BJJ Problems Signature T-shirt - Men's From $ 24.99 Eat Sleep Fight - Men's...

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Female kickboxer knocks out sex attacker who pounces as she walks home

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Female kickboxer knocks out sex attacker who pounces as she walks home Judge says Mark Willis 'bit off more than he could chew' when he targeted young woman as she walked home through Cheltenham Willis admitted assaulting the woman causing actual bodily harm but denied sexual assault Photo: GNS By Agency 8:54AM BST 20 May 2015 A woman kickboxer who used her martial arts skills to throttle a sex attacker has been praised by a judge who gave her a £500 reward for her bravery. Mark Willis, 39, "bit off more than he could chew" when he targeted the woman as...

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