There are some amazing parallels across sports and perhaps none is more fascinating than Tai Chi and fencing. In this incredible video, a Tai Chi Master takes on a fencer using only his skills of evasion to avoid a fencers lunges.
What happens when the “defenseless” Tai Chi Master Mr. Wang tries to dodge the fencers blade is pretty incredible!
Check out the video below:
My vote is for Olympian and NCAA Champion Sam Mikulak’s back tattoo. I’m not really a tattoo guy but if I was ever going to get one it would be of the 5 Olympic rings.
Have you seen any other Olympians with creative places for their tattoo?
|
|
Beautiful dance sequence using foils.
TIM AT TED
Tim Morehouse to Speak to Crowd of 400 at TEDxColumbiaCollege Spring Conference
WHAT
Olympic Silver Medalist Fencer Tim Morehouse will be speaking at the second annual TEDxColumbiaCollege Spring Conference on March 29, 2014. His talk will focus on how he overcame the odds in his Olympic journey and how he is applying those same lessons in his new mission to bring the sport of fencing to millions of children throughout the country.
Also participating will be figure skater Sasha Cohen, artist Lucien Smith, and journalist/entrepreneur Shane Snow, as well as many other thought leaders from a wide cross-section of fields and disciplines, each of whom has made a commitment to something bigger than the self. Examining the question of “Why Commit?” the speakers will all be reflecting on the active engagement that entails dedication to an idea, art form, institution, even another human being. “Why commit?” challenges us to articulate exactly what keeps us going, to find a meaningful path forward, and to make sense of the world and people around us.
WHEN
Saturday, March 29, 2014
10:00 AM to 3:00 PM
WHERE
Low Library, Columbia University
116th St and Broadway
New York, NY 10027
HOW
To purchase tickets for TEDxColumbiaCollege, visit https://www.eventbrite.com/e/tedxcolumbiacollege-spring-conference-tickets-10762662413
About Tim Morehouse
Olympic Fencer Tim Morehouse is a Silver Medalist and three-time Olympic Team member, as well as an entrepreneur, business consultant, speaker, TV host and author. Dedicated to spreading the power of his sport, Morehouse has spearheaded the growth and development of fencing in the USA through his non-profit foundation, Fencing in the Schools, and innovative tech startup, Morehouse Revolution. Between his school assemblies, national TV appearances and speaking engagements, Morehouse has been able to uplift and educate hundreds of thousands of children and adults nationwide. For more information about Tim Morehouse, visit http://www.timmorehouse.com or http://www.facebook.com/TimMorehouseUSA.
About TEDx
TED is an annual event where the world’s leading thinkers and doers are invited to share what they are most passionate about. “TED” stands for Technology, Entertainment, Design — three broad subject areas that are, collectively, shaping our future. In the spirit of ideas worth spreading, TEDx is a program of local, independently organized events that bring people together to share in a TED-like experience. At TEDxColumbiaCollege and other TEDx events, TEDTalks video and live speakers combine to spark deep discussion and connection in a small group.
Was a fun day leading a great team of folks at AIG through a group fencing lesson and then a quick team tournament.
I also got the chance to share with them my Olympic journey and importance of setting Gold Medal Goals.
Tim Morehouse 