Attention, martial arts movie buffs! If you're a fan of high-octane action and vintage fight choreography, set your...

In a world where personal safety is paramount, the need for practical self-defense techniques has never been more pressing.

Join us as we honor John Sepulveda, recognized as the Black Belt Hall of Fame 2024 Instructor of the Year!

These rivalries bring out the best in fighters, forcing them to push beyond their limits and leaving an indelible mark on martial arts..

Martial artists who are about to open their own dojo often want to give it a Japanese name.

“In preparing for battle, I have always found that plans are useless but planning is indispensable.” —President Dwight D. Eisenhower Jean Jacques Machado understands the concept of having a backup plan very well. As part of the famed Machado family of Brazilian jiu-jitsu practitioners, he’s a lifelong student of the grappling art. THE PLAN One of the most popular and practical bits of advice you’re likely to hear is this: Always have a backup plan. You run into it everywhere—

Beyond the fundamental techniques and widely-practiced submissions lies a treasure trove of rare and devastating strikes..

Ancient martial arts, practiced for centuries, hold a treasure trove of forgotten skills, combat philosophies, and self-defense strategies.

Karate is not just a martial art; it's a way of life that instills discipline, respect, and self-confidence in children..

Karate practitioners with any interest in the historical roots of their art will be familiar with the terms Naha-te and Shuri-te..

Mastering the key punches and kicks is essential for success in the ring or for self-defense

Like most martial arts, karate originated as a system that was designed for hand-to-hand combat.

What if the key to unlocking your full potential as a martial artist lies not in physical prowess?

Martial arts movies have fascinated global audiences for decades with their intense action sequences and captivating characters.

Anyone who’s been around the martial arts long enough no doubt has heard a certain boxing maxim: Make him miss and make him pay. That’s all well and good, but what if there was a way to just make him pay and immediately reverse the momentum of the fight? It just so happens that there is. The Filipino martial arts teach a strategy called “defanging the snake.” It has you literally attacking your opponent’s incoming limb before it can do any damage. While this fighting tactic c

While the focus often rests on the physical spectacle inside the cage or octagon, the influence of martial arts reaches far beyond..

The September 1972 cover of Karate Illustrated   showcased the blood-and-guts era of full-contact, bare-knuckle fighting, featuring Texas...

It’s more than just a fighting system; it represents a way of life that includes physical fitness, self-defense, meditation, and..

A great kata performance must combine precision, flow, power and spirit, and good students spend considerable time and energy

In the world of self-defense and combat sports, Krav Maga and Mixed Martial Arts (MMA) stand out as two of the most effective disciplines.

The potential for injury exists in all physical pursuits. You can sprain an ankle by inadvertently stepping in a pothole while crossing...

Kappa are curious beasts of Japanese mythology. With the body of a human and the shell and beak of a turtle, they live..

When Bruce Lee opened his school in Seattle in 1960, he wanted to create a place where anyone could learn a self-defense method..

Practitioners of Combat Sambo have made significant contributions to the art, earning them recognition...