Not even Hurricane Wilma can stop Kwan Moo Do in Playa del Carmen!
After Hurricane Wilma finally left our beautiful Caribbean coast a select group of people were holding their breath; would Playa del Carmen’s only multi-disciplined martial arts studio survive yet another hurricane? The studio, located on Calle Corazón overlooking Fifth Avenue, is covered by one of the typical regional palapa roofs and has more than 25 windows. Although the construction was solid and strong, much like the attitude of the studio, would it be able to confront the strong destructive forces of this natural phenomenon?
Multi-disciplined martial arts school, Kwan Moo Do Playa, located in the heart of Playa del Carmen have had an impressive year!
2005 proved to be fun and exciting for Kwan Moo Do Playa with seminars in Japan, and trainings in the Netherlands. In addition they had great results at the black belt exams in Mexico City, and big successes in tournaments all over Mexico. Playa del Carmen’s only multiple Martial Arts school, Kwan Moo Do Playa, is ready for another year full of activities!
The Third Annual Wind Festival came to a close yesterday afternoon in Playa del Carmen!Kiteboarders from far corners of the world descended upon the Riviera Maya this past weekend, and the event was a hit! Professional and National kiteboarders came to flex their muscles, and flying abilities. Although the wind was quiet on Saturday in Tulum, it was kicking for the finals on Sunday at Playa Tukan, in Playa del Carmen. The competitors did not disappoint the onlooking crowd and the adrenaline was pumping as riders worked their kites, and showed us some Table Top action!Look below for first place winners, photos, and video (coming soon).....
Boca Paila is one of the best flat fisheries in the world, which is why it has a world wide reputation for quality fishing and service. Boca Paila is inside the Sian Ka'an Biosphere Reserve, established in 1986 near Tulum. On arrival to the lodge there is a short walk to the jetty where you will start your fishing excursion. You will find the view of the vast lagoon system breath taking.
Third Annual Street Volleyball Tournament Starts Today
Thursday, 17 February 2005
The third anuual street volleyball tournament starts today at 4:00 PM and runs through this Saturday, here in Playa del Carmen
Live music, DJ's, food, beer, raffles and over 16,000 pesos in prizes will be handed out over the next 3 days, and, oh yea, there will be volleyball as well. Teams of 2 to 3 players will be playing on 5th Avenue between 26th and 28th Street, where all vehicle traffic has been rerouted, and a sand court has been made. There is a little something for everyone this weekend so check it out below for more details and information.....
The Third Annual Wind Festival is coming to the Riviera Maya, February 23rd through February 27th, and competitions will be held in Puerto Morelos, Playa del Carmen, and Tulum.
Kenji Jones, Zavier Triste, Stefano Rista are just a few of the pro and resident competitors that will be participating in this extreme kiteboarding competition!So check below for futher information, and as you know, the Playa Maya News Team will be in attendance to get some killer photos and some kickin' video!
New Martial Arts School Opening in Playa del Carmen
Friday, 28 January 2005
Kwan Moo Do Playa is a new martial arts studio that offers a variety of disciplines.
The idea to create a place dedicated to multiple martial arts, comes from martial arts master Miguel Angel Gallardo, who has more then 20 years of experience and practical knowledge in Karate Do, Kickboxing, Tae Kwon Do and Aikido.He has his 3rd Dan Black Belt in Tae Kwon Do, and is the technical director of the new Kwan Moo Do School here in Playa del Carmen. In addition, he is part of the technical team of trainers of the Tae Kwon Do League of Playa del Carmen.
Yes it is the time for Amber Jacks to run here on the Quintana Roo Coast. These fish provide some excellent rod bending sport fishing action.
I have seen some nice fish come in at Playa del Carmen. The local Mexican captains are offering trips from the beach in their traditional Mexican boats which you will find moored along the shore line. These boats are excellent to fish from as the beaches are very shallow in Playa Del Carmen so the larger boats have problems coming ashore.
I like the Amber Jack fish because it is drift fishing which makes a change from trolling.
You need to catch some live bait .......................
Everybody’s searching for a hero. In fact, kids need someone to look up to and help them find that hero in themselves. Of course, It’s always hard to find that special teacher, that life coach that can guide them. And that is especially true here in Playa del Carmen where the local community is growing so quickly with an brand new infrastructure that is working overtime to catch up to the demand.
This predicament is especially highlighted by the need not just for more teachers, but for educators to reach out and believe the children are our future, to teach them well and let them lead the way – to stand up and show them all the beauty they posses inside and to truly give them a sense of pride.
Enter Coach Valeria Listinghart; an Argentine, A Teacher, A Tennis Player, A Woman, A Bright Light and one of our Playa Heros.
The Caribbean coast is a place of immense beauty and some of the most diverse and colorful fish you will find anywhere in the world. It is truly a fisherman’s heaven.
I often make early morning excursions to local hotspots and fish from shore and have had some of the most exciting action I have ever experienced.
The Third Annual Wind Festival came to a close yesterday afternoon in Playa del Carmen!Kiteboarders from far corners of the world descended upon the Riviera Maya this past weekend, and the event was a hit! Professional and National kiteboarders came to flex their muscles, and flying abilities. Although the wind was quiet on Saturday in Tulum, it was kicking for the finals on Sunday at Playa Tukan, in Playa del Carmen. The competitors did not disappoint the onlooking crowd and the adrenaline was pumping as riders worked their kites, and showed us some Table Top action!Look below for first place winners, photos, and video (coming soon).....
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