Zriek’s Taekwondo School produces champions

July 6th, 20180 DEARBORN — Since 1979, Grandmaster Kassem Zriek has elevated his students to train in taekwondo and process techniques with more prosperity and diligence. Taekwondo is an evolving South Korean martial arts sport involving many techniques beyond physical exercise; it also relies on combat philosophy and self-defense. The sport...

U.S. team doctor Nassar pleads guilty to criminal sexual conduct in Michigan court

November 22nd, 20170 INGHAM COUNTY, MI -- Larry Nassar, the former USA Gymnastics team doctor, pleaded guilty in a Michigan court on Wednesday to seven counts of first-degree criminal sexual conduct. In a press statement Michigan Attorney General Bill Schuette said Nassar had pleaded guilty in Michigan’s Ingham County court to felony criminal...

Hijabi Olympic fencer makes history again with namesake Barbie doll

November 18th, 20170 EL SEGUNDO, CA— Mattel, maker of the popular Barbie doll, has un-veiled its first hijabwearing Barbie to honor an American Olympic fencer, as the traditional Islamic headscarf goes mainstream through catwalks, magazine covers and "emoji" Smartphone symbols. Ibtihaj Muhammad made history in Rio last year as the first U.S. Olympian to...

Local Taekwondo students to compete in national championships

April 21st, 20170 DEARBORN — On April 8, 16 of Koubeissi Taekwondo School's students of various ages and divisions finished strong at the Michigan State Taekwondo Championships, all qualifying for the 2017 USA Taekwondo National Championships. The event took place at Flowerville High School in Flowerville, Michigan. Many of the students had fought...