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.

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.

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 RELEASE

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 to Rahman Jamaal for putting this together...

Peace,
Adisa

Classically Unorthodox: Inside the Mind of Chessmaster Josh Waitzkin

Dear Friend,

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, strategy and non-violence, and Ubisoft, one of the world's largest video game publishers are proud to announce the 1st Annual Chess Kings Invitational to be held at the prestigious San Francisco Design Center on Saturday, October 13th from 1pm to 5pm.

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 at the MLK Jr. Library, in San Jose, CA. The goal of this free event was to help empower youth through education and entertainment.

Author Adisa Banjoko Gathers Rappers and Martial Artists for Worlds First “Hip Hop, Chess and Life Strategy”
Exhibition & Tournament
Rappers and Martial Artists come Together to Teach Young People About the Power of Chess and Life Strategies at FREE Exhibition and Tournament