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Jun 4, 2023

My BJJ Coaches Tell Their Stories

The popularity of Brazilian jiu-jitsu has grown by leaps and bounds in the last few decades. Roughly twenty years ago, Mike Ross, a...

Gary Goltz

May 25, 2023

Judo

Judo Blog: Why I Will Never Fight MMA

To round out my series of blogs on Women’s Judo, this story which appeared recently in MMA Fighting written by Guilherme Cruz. It messed...

Eskrima/Kali Essentials: the Filipino Martial Art of Stick, Hands and Blades

Black Belt Team

May 11, 2023

Kali

Eskrima/Kali Essentials: the Filipino Martial Art of Stick, Hands and Blades

Also known as Arnis or FMA (Filipino Martial Arts), is a martial art style that originated from the Philippines. It is a weapon-based...

Are You Curious About Kali Silat? Here's an Intro Guide

Bo Maxwell

Apr 19, 2023

Kali

Are You Curious About Kali Silat? Here's an Intro Guide

Kali Silat is a martial art that originated in the Southeast Asian region, specifically in Indonesia, the Philippines, and Malaysia. It...

Black Belt Team

Apr 3, 2023

Tae Kwon Do

Trailblazer: Jackson Rudolph

Jackson Rudolph is a trailblazing champion and is a featured instructor on the most comprehensive martial arts platform in...

What 14 Days of Intense Martial ArtTraining in Italy Taught Me: Part 1

Justin Lee Ford

Mar 30, 2023

Traditional Arts

What 14 Days of Intense Martial ArtTraining in Italy Taught Me: Part 1

They say hindsight is 20-20 and helps you figure everything out. I typically agree...except this time. Even with the world’s best pair...

Ippon Again! Excellent Introduction To Judo

Gary Goltz

Mar 29, 2023

Judo

Ippon Again! Excellent Introduction To Judo

For my Black Belt Judo Blog this week I want to share this article recently written by James Hurtado. Judo is on the rise in the gaming...

Black Belt Team

Mar 27, 2023

Tae Kwon Do

Trailblazer: Herb Perez

Herb Perez is an Olympic gold medalist in taekwondo and is a featured instructor on the most comprehensive martial arts platform in...

Why Should Judo be in the MMA's Spotlight

Gary Goltz

Mar 22, 2023

Judo

Why Should Judo be in the MMA's Spotlight

This article appeared on JudoInside.com website. One of the five original Olympic sports, judo has been a part of the global landscape...

Martial Arts as a Contribution to Safety

David Stainko

Mar 9, 2023

Self-Defense

Martial Arts as a Contribution to Safety

Since the dawn of civilization, men needed to develop their physical and spiritual abilities in order to survive. Since their...

Raz Chen

Feb 8, 2023

Self-Defense

Munich Self-Defense

In teaching self-defense, there is a great fear of giving students false confidence. We do not want our students to believe they can...

Muay Thai Day Sees World Record Performance

Mark Jacobs

Feb 5, 2023

Muay Thai

Muay Thai Day Sees World Record Performance

February 6, celebrated as Muay Thai Day in Thailand, was marked by a Guinness world record as 3,660 participants joined together to...

Mark Jacobs

Jan 15, 2023

Kung Fu

Romeo and Juliet With Kung Fu

The worlds of classical high culture and kung fu met this weekend in New York as the Hong Kong Ballet brought their version of "Romeo and...

Annika Kahn

Jan 4, 2023

Traditional Arts

Mental Health, A Call to Action

I have been stalling on getting this piece out as I originally was going to reflect on Martial Arts- the year of 2022 in Winter Warrior...

Andrew Bryan

Jan 4, 2023

Muay Thai

Muay Thai & Spirituality

In sumo wrestling, tradition and spirituality are everything. The referees and judges will wear official, traditional clothes. The...

Andrew Bryan

Dec 28, 2022

Muay Thai

Is Caged Muay Thai actually Muay Thai?

No. Well, maybe I should elaborate. When John Wayne Parr decided to set up his Caged Muay Thai promotion, he did it with a clear idea....

Andrew Bryan

Dec 21, 2022

Mixed Martial Arts

2022's Dumbest Combat Sports Moments

Another year has ended and once again we are met with great and terrible combat sports moments. Title fights have been fought, legacies...

Noel Plaugher

Dec 19, 2022

Traditional Arts

Mortal Kombat, Martial Arts Stunts

Powerful punches. Killer kicks. Flaming fireballs. (Fireballs?) What if you could fight like a video game character? Enter Sofia...

15 Minutes to Big Improvement: Essential Strength

Ian Lauer

Dec 15, 2022

Fitness

15 Minutes to Big Improvement: Essential Strength

As Martial Artists, we know that great technique has the potential to defeat raw strength in an altercation. However, for the...

The Cost of Doing Business in MMA (Part 2)

John Lee

Dec 8, 2022

Mixed Martial Arts

The Cost of Doing Business in MMA (Part 2)

In the previous installment on this topic, it was suggested at great length that a dedicated fanbase like the one attached to Mixed...

Martial Arts Training: Irradiation Principle

Jason Kelly

Dec 2, 2022

Mixed Martial Arts

Martial Arts Training: Irradiation Principle

The irradiation concept is a must-know for anybody serious about martial arts and strength training. The principle of irradiation will ...

Raz Chen

Nov 24, 2022

Krav Maga

The West Point Program

In the Israeli Army, where I served, new recruits have six months to go from high school graduates into soldiers. Instructors need to...

Ian Lauer

Nov 21, 2022

Traditional Arts

Guideposts of Training with Bruce Lee

One of the greatest influences in the Martial Arts world has been Bruce Lee. There are, of course, naysayers that like to focus on his...

Aung La N Sang Teaches His Son Martial Arts Values Through Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu

Black Belt Team

Sep 15, 2022

Brazilian Jiu Jitsu

Aung La N Sang Teaches His Son Martial Arts Values Through Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu

Aung La N Sang has built his name on perseverance and hard work, and those are qualities he is now teaching his son, Aung De. The former...

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