UFC Fighters to Play Platnium Recording Artist at HHCF 2nd Annual Chess Kings Invitational Chess Masters, Rappers and MMA Fighters Come Together for Charity Chess & Grappling Sept. 15, 2008 – San Francisco, CA- The Hip-Hop Chess Federation is proud to announce the 2nd Annual Chess Kings Invitational. The Hip-Hop Chess Federation fuses music, chess […]
In this interview we have an in depth look at Eddies journey to becoming a jiu jitsu innovator, and how he has used jiu jitsu to further his true passion in life- music.Nothing in the world is more flexible and yielding than water. Yet when it attacks the firm and the strong, none can withstand […]
For the record, this interview happened before his cancelled grappling match with Cro-Cop. However it looks as if he will have a MMA match at Dream now anyway. Ralek Gracie is one of the latest to emerge from the new generation of the Gracie family. Not long ago, he became a new father. In this […]
Hip-Hop Chess Federation Teams with MMA Fighters Jake Sheilds and Ralek Gracie, RZA, Rakaa, IM Josh Waitzkin, for the “Mind Over Matter” Chess & Grappling Exhibition HHCF brings together top entertainers and fighters to inspire today’s youth IMMEDIATE RELEASESan Jose, CA March 19th 2008– The Hip-Hop Chess Federation (HHCF) the world’s first non-profit fusing music, […]
Hey folks, These are clips from an amazing panel we did at John O’Connell High School in SF. You will hear some powerful things from these artists, and the youth. Enjoy and pass on: Pt. 1: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kni7XBxHYPY Pt. 2: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1Awd85btgW8 Pt. 3: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TTefYHKJJTk April 12th is the next HHCF event. We’re announcing on Tues….Much love […]
Classically Unorthodox: Inside the Mind of Chessmaster Josh WaitzkinAt six years old, Josh Waitzkin was one of the toughest chess players on earth. His creative and aggressive style made him one of the most feared American chess players ever. His style was a fusion of his years being raised by chess hustlers in New York’s […]
Dear Friend, As you know, the Hip-Hop Chess Federation recently hosted its 1st Chess Kings Invitational. It was a wonderful event that saw rappers and martial artists like RZA and Ralek Gracie square off head-to-head in chess. Our events fues music, chess and martial arts to promote unity, strategy and non-violence. More than 500 people […]
The Hip-Hop Chess Federation and the Makers of the Chessmaster Video Game Announce the 1st Annual Chess Kings Invitational Wu-Tang Clan, Ralek Gracie and DJ QBert Gather for All-Star Chess Tournament San Francisco – August 23, 2007 – The Hip-Hop Chess Federation (HHCF), an organization that uses music, chess and martial arts to promote unity, […]
HHCF Presents: Chess Kings Invitational San Francisco, CA October 2007 Visit www.myspace.com/hiphopchess for more info
San Jose CA, Feb 26th, 2007- Adisa Banjoko and Leo Libiran, founders of the Hip Hop Chess Federation is proud to announce the world’s first Hip-Hop & Chess Exhibition and Tournament was a huge success. Friday, February 23rd 2007 Banjoko hosted the first of many Hip Hop, Chess & Life Strategy Charity Exhibition and Tournament […]
