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BlackTaoist's Welcome Mat
The Blacktaoist is currently offering a rare opportunity for individuals & interested groups to hone their tactics while sticking to their traditional martial arts style(s).
Within martial arts circles people normally learn only from their selected school. Many teachers exert control measures over their students by disallowing them to interact or socialize with other practitioners. Click here to read and see more of the welcome mat.
The Mission of the Man Up Stand Up Traditional Wushu Fighting League is to bring together classically trained martial artists from all over the world to meet and compete utilizing their respective style(s) in a free fighting combat arena. This concept, developed by Sifu Novell G. Bell also known internationally as the Blacktaoist, is intended to showcase the techniques and skills of competitor's respective martial arts system(s) among their colleagues within the traditional martial arts community. Click here to read more about the ManupStandup Traditional Wushu Fighting League
2nd Reality Show Slated
Dipset rapper Jim Jones and Novell Bell at BET's "Iron Ring" tryouts
"Third time's the charm" is a term that rewards an individual's effort on their third attempt at something. Adversely, the term "three strikes and you're out" denotes an individual's failure if his third attempt falters. Novell G. Bell (aka the black taoist) is trying to avoid the banality of both expressions.
This year Novell will be starring in his second reality T.V. sitcom show. With hopes of gaining the rave reviews that eluded the previous one, Bell's optimism borders on brashness when asked about the new program.
“We're not allowed to give out too much information about this new show but you can rest assured that it's going to blow the last reality show that I was on right out of the water. That's my word!”
The show that Novell alludes to is BET's "Iron Ring". Despite it being one of the highest rated premieres in the history of BET's existence(drawing ratings in the 0.76 to 0.87 range and averaging about 900,000 viewers), the show on a grander scale lacked substance and a focused storyline.
Now, with Warrington Hudlin (producer of Boomerang, House Party, and Bebe's Kids) at the helm of the new production, Bell feels confident that the show's focal point will be more clearly defined this time around.
“Warrington is someone that I trust. He and I have the same vision about the shows direction. Once all of the "I's" are dotted and "T's" are crossed I'll be able to share a little more information with you all about it. Just know that I haven't been this excited in a long time”
