The ancient craft of martial arts has a modern-day, digital presence 140 characters at a time on Twitter.
Chicago's top martial arts Twitter accounts
Here's a list of local Twitter accounts that those interested in martial arts should consider following:
TWSeido
Bio: Thousand Waves Martial Arts & Self-Defense Center, NFP
Greatest Assets: Shares interesting links, tweets, and tips; interacts with others.
Sample Tweet: RT: @joshfruit If mastering self-defense was easy, the world would be filled with ninjas.
Follow @TWSeido
pekpongpaet
Bio: entrepreneur, roundarch, martial artist for Mortal Kombat video games. Creator of Hot Tweeters, Stoner Tweets
Greatest Assets: Frequently tweets, interacts, posts what he's up to and interesting content.
Sample Tweet: I'm so looking forward to wushu practice tonight. Perhaps I will create my 5 Animals conditioning training video finally.
Follow @pekpongpaet
LongMMA1
Bio: I am an amateur mixed martial arts fighter from Chicago. I joined the Navy and leave for Boot Camp September 10.
Greatest Assets: Tweets frequently, shares his thoughts and what's new.
Sample Tweet: is feeling good after first day of training last night.
Follow @LongMMA1
IronheartCrown
Bio: World-Class, Professional Mixed Martial Arts in Chicago! We are the Windy City's oldest and most prestigious MMA showcase!
Greatest Assets: Provides links, analysis, and posts what's new.
Sample Tweet: strongly feels that Ironheart Crown graduate, Thiago Alves will beat GSP at UFC 100. Mark my words.
Follow @IronheartCrown
kathyannhart
Bio: Work at the Mix in Chicago, married with 3 kids, recently adopted, into martial arts and Rodney Yee yoga
Greatest Assets: Posts about what she's doing, replies to others.
Sample Tweet: With my 7 yr old at a dance recital. Does it really need to be 4 hours long on a weeknight?
Follow @kathyannhart
sfpincchicago
Bio: Pro wrestling & Mixed Martial arts media distributor.
Greatest Assets: Posts interesting links and TwitPics, tweets from events.
Sample Tweet: wants everyone to buy the new 2 DVD set, Wrestling With Shadows/The Life & Death of Owen Hart Collector's Ed. Not available in stores!
Follow @sfpincchicago
CHATHAMCOBRAS
Bio: A Martial Arts (TaekwonDo/Hapkido) Club/Team Located on the southside of Chicago
Greatest Assets: An actual club/team that shares what's new, what's it up to
Sample Tweet: We got 4 gold 4 SIlver 5 Bronze. We did well as a team
Follow @CHATHAMCOBRAS
guyecaprio
Bio: Husband,Father of Infant Twin Daughters,Trader,Martial Arts Student,Roots Reggae Enthusiast
Greatest Assets: Post what's new, weighs in on current events.
Sample Tweet: Alexis Arguello, one of my favorite boxers of all time, committed suicide in Nicaragua - a great fighter and class act... RIP
Follow @guyecaprio
flygirl2b
Bio: I am a raw vegan who enjoys martial arts, distance running, & dancing.
Greatest Assets: Shares what's new and interacts with others.
Sample Tweet: checking in on twitter after some time away - nice workout today - ran 13 then lifted - got sunflower & wheatgrass flats @ farmers market
Follow @flygirl2b
Are we missing any great local Twitter users interested in martial arts? Let us know by leaving a comment or tweeting @BTChicago, so we can consider adding them.

2 Comments
Michael Lehet said:
Another great one is: Pek Pongpaet
http://twitter.com/pekpongpaet
Craig Kanalley said:
He is great. I've met him for. Adding now - Thanks!
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