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	2004-08-12 - Weird News Wireless Flash News Martial Artist Overcomes Size To Become One Of The Best

Philadelphia, PA (WFN) -- Size doesn't always matter -- at least when martial arts is involved. In fact, one of the world's best martial artists uses his vertically-challenged frame to perform backflips and roundhouse kicks that would make Jackie Chan jealous. Anthony Atkins -- who is ranked No. 1 on the North American Sporting Karate Association (NASKA) circuit -- says he was too short to play basketball when he was younger, so he turned to karate. While only being five-foot six, 150-pounds, Atkins puts his compact frame, as well as his mind, through a strict regime before each tournament. His preparation includes taking out all the refined sugar in his diet, eating mostly fruit and chicken, meditating and doing a lot of pushups and situps. Atkins will be doing these things and more as he gets ready for the U.S. Capitol Classic beginning tomorrow (Aug 13.) in Arlington, Virginia. The best martial artists from around the world will be competing but Atkins isn't worried about ending up on the chopping block. He admits he is very confident he will win. Weird news story link: Just copy and paste the following code into your page. <a href="http://www.ncbuy.com/news/2004-08-12/101010326.html">Martial Artist Overcomes Size To Become One Of The Best</a> Travel around the ancient Mediterranean and collect all 7 powers of Poseidon to raise Atlantis from the depths of the sea! Get ready to test your knowledge in the single-player online version of America's Favorite Quiz Show.     More Weird News From 2004-08-12 The day's offbeat stories from around the world. • Italian Americans Say No Italian Citizenship For Robert Deniro • 'Ren & Stimpy' Creator Wants More Beatings • Folks Willing To Pass The Collection Can For The Can • Dating Service Offers Blind Date Bodyguards • Former 'Melrose Place' Star In A Mothering Place • Olympic Events Actually Native American, Not Greek • 'Esquire' Editors Say Don't Be An Andre 3000 Copy-Cat • Martial Artist Overcomes Size To Become One Of The Best • 'Scarface' Becomes A Video Game • Flash Lites: Rip 'N' Read Pop Culture Recap • Around The Weird: Bizarre News Briefs   « Current Weird News Stories

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