The great Toshiro Mifune star of the Seven Samurai made his Fighting Stars debut in the 1982 cover promoting the series Shogun. Learn...

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As we marvel at the athletic skill in the 2024 Paris Games, we are inspired to revisit some of the greatest martial arts champions..

Are you a judo enthusiast intrigued by the world of wrestling?

The father of modern Arnis, Remy Presas taught thousands of students worldwide and was one of the first to spread the Filipino arts on a...

The debate over which is more important in combat, the speed of the foot or fist or the power of the muscle moving it, is never-ending...

If there’s such a thing as karate DNA, the Funakoshi family must have it in spades..

During the early part of the Tokugawa era (1603-1868), there lived in Japan’s Saikaido province a respected samurai...

Displaying the shaven head and orange robes of a Shaolin monk but with a hip gray hoodie tossed on top, Shi Yan Ming....

Teddy Riner delivered a stunning performance, clinching a spectacular ippon to secure Olympic team gold for France...

The final day of the judo tournament was nothing short of magical, with powerhouse teams France and Japan gearing up for an epic showdown...

The Long Beach International Karate Championships is an international karate and martial arts tournament first launched in Long Beach...

As the Paris 2024 Olympics captivate audiences worldwide, anticipation is building for the judo mixed team event today,

In a display of sheer dominance and unwavering spirit, Teddy Riner has once again captivated the world, clinching his third Olympic gold...

As the Paris Olympics draw near, all eyes are on the heavyweight judo event, where legends and rising stars collide on the final day...

Adding to the excitement, celebrity Snoop Dogg was spotted among the audience, witnessing the judo stars and Kotsoiev's qualification...

One of the most influential figures in the American FMA movement was the late Grandmaster Angel Cabales...

The men's U100kg final at the Paris 2024 Olympics was a technically, tactically, and emotionally charged match..

Deeply affected by the loss of his coach Oren Smadja's son due to the conflict in Israel and Gaza, Paltchik stood by his coach...

Kayla Harrison has left an indelible mark on American judo, not only through her extraordinary achievements but also through her role..

The French crowd was left in disbelief as Portugal's Patricia Sampaio delivered a stunning blow by defeating French favorite...

In August 1984, the cover showcased Dan Inosanto demonstrating his nunchaku skills. He is recognized as the instructor who taught Bruce...

Split is ablaze with excitement as their hometown hero, Barbara Matic, clinches gold, marking the first-ever gold for Croatian judo..

In a stunning display of judo mastery, Takanori Nagase of Japan successfully defended his Olympic title from 2021, solidifying his legacy...