In today’s fast-paced world, martial arts have become more than just a means of self-defense—they’re a lifestyle. Whether you’re looking...

We kick off the year strong, featuring the October/November 2019 Black Belt cover with Black Belt Hall of Famer Carlos Machado —the...

Born in São Paulo, Brazil, in 1977, Demian Maia was introduced to Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu (BJJ) in his early teens

Mike Tyson is famous for saying, “Everybody has a plan until they get punched in the mouth.” Think what you want about the former...

Whether you’re aiming to soar like a superhero or deliver epic fight scenes, mastering martial arts is key....

In 2014 Arena merged with an entity known as 22. Mohammed Fayez, who worked as a banker and owner of 22, took over the administration..

We all know that the street is different from sport, but over time, I was able to blend self-defense elements from JKD, kali, silat....

What Martial Arts Does John Wick Use? John Wick's martial arts have evolved over time. His go to techniques combine Jeet Kune Do, Muay...

Century Martial Arts hosted four Machado brothers (John, Carlos, Roger, and Rigan Machado) for a special seminar...

Even though many combat sports now incorporate grappling, it’s the rare martial artist who can navigate them all and put his skills to use..

A block was just a motion you made as you moved in to continue your defense. It either worked or you got hit.

Here are some Judo Arm locks for BJJ.

Rickson Gracie is widely regarded as the best of the best in Brazilian jiu-jitsu, but he’s so much more than that. He’s a Warrior, a...

Diving into the world of Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu competitions is an exciting endeavour that offers more than just the opportunity to enhance...

And while that part is known, it might be worthwhile to suggest a connection to MMA. Not meant here is that obvious connection that most...

Martial arts changed forever in November 1993 with the introduction of the Ultimate Fighting Championship. UFC 1 took place in Denver,...

“Jiu-jitsu is a philosophy that is expressed physically. It’s kind of the development of the mental in physical capacities working in...

When a prospective student walks into a jiu-jitsu academy, what they witness will most likely be a bit overwhelming. And once they step...

You work hard during every training session. Whether practicing katas, techniques or freestyle sparring, your physical efforts are an...