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WUSHU CHAMP CATALAN: SELF DEFENSE IS IMPORTANT

Former ONE World Title challenger and wushu champion Rene “The Challenger” Catalan of the Philippines is considered one of the pillars of modern-day Filipino mixed martial arts. The 42-year-old veteran has been around the block and then some, having started martial arts at a very young age. Catalan has been practicing martial arts all his […]

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DEATH OF WUSHU ATHLETE UNDERSCORES NEED TO UPDATE GOVERNMENT SPORTS FACILITIES – ANGARA

Senator Sonny Angara said the recent death of a junior member of the Philippine wushu team underscores the need to update existing government sports facilities to ensure the safety and health of Filipino national athletes. Angara, vice chairman of the Senate Committee on Sports, also expressed his sympathies to the family of 12-year-old wushu athlete […]