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Disney Martial
Arts Festival:
Interview w/
Caroline Portugal Hernandez
Thursday, February 26, 2009
Article
By Cynthia Vespia
The fourth
annual Disneyland® Martial Arts Festival will take place Saturday,
March 28, 2009 at the Anaheim Convention Center located in Anaheim,
California. The Disneyland® Martial Arts Festival combines the
positive atmosphere of competition with the magic of the Disneyland®
Resort. This event is open to both children and adults, from White
Belt/White Sash to Black Belt/Black Sash This event is open to both
children and adults of all levels of experience. Each discipline is
coordinated by a knowledgeable authority in their respective
discipline. This translates into a fair and accurate interpretation
of your performance. Martial artists from all disciplines will enjoy
the very best competition from all over the world. Fighter girls sat
down with one of the fighters, Caroline Portugal Hernandez,
an internationally accomplished fitness competitor, who will be
competing in Sport
Japanese Jujitsu during the festival.
1. How did you get involved in martial arts?
Back in the 80's, My older brother Salvador was Bruce Lee. When I
was 5 years old, I was intrigued with my brother's ability through
martial arts. He was always smaller than than all his friends and
training partners and yet he dominated most of them. I came to the
realization that dynamite can come in petite packages. Martial arts
training can cultivate great power and skill regardless what size
you are. There was no doubt in mind, that I wanted to own that type
of wisdom at a very young age.
2. What type of training are you doing to prepare for the Disney
Martial Arts Festival?
Up until March 20th, I'm going to continue sparring, sprinting,
weight training. Monday-Lots of plyometrics, power weight train and
run, Tuesday-ground work and standup fight Wednesday-run, weight
train, get a massage Thursday-Sprints, Weights, ground and standup
fight Friday-run and get a massage.
3. What's it like being the only girl training with a bunch of guys?
There is a kickboxing girl that's really good that I train with her
sometimes but she usually likes to train and focus standup with no
ground work or takedowns. Most of the MMA classes that I go to, are
always all dudes. I love training with guys. There's no drama. No
hard feelings when someone gets hurt physically or when we talk
smack about each other. I love it. Plus, some of the guys act like
like my big brothers and are always showing me new things that I
need to learn to get better. They always have good intentions for me
when I train with them.
4. What do you hope to accomplish in the competition?
I'm hoping to become more fluid with my new tactics. My Tae Kwon do
Stance is completely removed and I learn a new MMA fighting stance
and I hope to see what happens in California on March 28th.
5. Tell us about RareNinja Wearable Art?
The name RareNinja came from one of my first clients. A woman called
me a RareNinja
and I used that name. To me, a RareNinja is anyone who is a martial
artist but owns other useful talents than just knowing how to harm
others. The woman who called me a RareNinja, I custom made her
wearable art and she was so happy that she cried. She struggled with
weight issues. She had a hard time finding fun and funky jeans and I
hooked her up with a pair of my RareNinja wearable art service.
6. What do you want to do in the future as far as competing?
To always be inspired to continue to learn about fitness and
international culture through martial arts. I am truly fascinated
when I meet others from different countries and I can't understand
them. Even though there is a language barrier, we have a strong
connection when we train or fight because we share a common martial
art. I want people to know through my example, that women wish to
possess the desire to want to train and live healthy for Martial
Arts. Ultimately, I wish to share my unique positive knowledge and
energy with my children, family and friends.
Visit RareNinja.com for more about Caroline’s custom wearable art,
fitness, and self-defense.
Cynthia Vespia is an accomplished writer in sports, entertainment
media, and fiction. She keeps active through various forms of
martial arts and as a fitness competitor. See more at:
www.CynthiaVespia.com
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