Jack Clark

stories by Jack Clark

Better Living Through Martial Arts

Better Living Through Martial Arts

Richmond's thriving martial arts community offers plentiful opportunities for self-improvement -- provided you find the right gym. As long as there’s been civilization, individuals have waged war. In Egypt: 3400-year-old paintings hang, detailed with ancient grappling...

Arthur Ashe Boulevard: To Be Or Not To Be

Arthur Ashe Boulevard: To Be Or Not To Be

Something about Arthur Ashe elevates him into the mythology and lore of Central Virginia. It goes beyond his legacy as a tennis great, beyond his positive contributions to the community around his hometown of Richmond. As a black man who grew up during the Jim Crow...