Martial Arts History Museum reopens in Glendale California. Here is a short tour.

Leo Fong is one of the wisest people I know. Now in his ninth decade in the martial arts, he’s also one of the most experienced,...

In the realm of martial arts, influences are as diverse as the techniques themselves, stretching across continents and epochs. One such...

I know. I was dang near ready to join the Iga ninja clan. Mind you, I only wore this outfit and wielded these bend-before-breaking...

This grey-haired-yet-never-grouchy man offered wise words to those who came seeking him, regardless of who they were. One day, a scholar...

Throughout Black Belt's illustrious 63-year history, the flying sidekick has remained among the most revered techniques, the flying side...

Martial arts, a blend of skill, discipline, and philosophy, offer far more than just self-defense techniques. Across centuries, they've...

Photos by Rick Hustead Post-9/11, “combatives” has become the buzzword of the martial arts industry. However, many students don’t have a...

In fact, his understanding of martial arts far exceeds that of many present day black belts! I know, I know...it's a random thought....

When explaining the origin of the nunchaku, we need to follow different historical paths which lead us to ancient history and direct us...

Visualize, the fight begins. You go into your defensive stance. You spend about 30 seconds moving around looking for an entry point or...

In various martial arts there are different names for the titles of some master ranks In the following text I am going to mention and...

Time for a pop quiz in philosophy! Have you ever questioned why--in systems that teach us wounding, arresting, and potentially even...

Even the Best Preparation May Not Guarantee Victory: Understanding the Unpredictable Nature of Martial Arts Competitions No matter how...

There are hundreds, if not thousands of articles and advertisements, all touting the myriad of benefits children receive from studying...

Grading- ranking in martial arts varies from skill to skill and from style to style although for all of them it defines the degree of the...

The foundation of self-defense traces back to ancient and primal combat forms that emerged independently across the globe. This theory...

Most karateka will recognize names like Funakoshi and Motobu. Far fewer know anything about Yasuhiro Konishi even though he was a pivotal...

In this list, we feature the most influential women in martial arts. The criteria were simple: everyone on the list is a master in their...

Transforming Martial Arts Practice: A Comprehensive Guide to Mastery In the realm of martial arts, the journey from novice to master is...

In the world of combat sports, where the clash of fists and the dance of dodges create a symphony of adrenaline, the saying "Roses are...

Fans of kung fu films in the twenty-first century have a deeper awareness and appreciation for quality movies than previous generations....

No. 1: Make "Yes" Your Favorite Word. Try to never say no. The reason is obvious. Yes is positive, and no is not. Yes propels people...

Oh man, there's something about watching a kung fu movie where the master is, let's just say, "enthusiastically" showing the ropes to the...