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

Fariborz Azhakh is a trailblazing martial artist and is a featured instructor on the most comprehensive martial arts platform in...

LimaLama (also spelled “Limalama”) is a Samoan-inspired martial art. This self-defense system consists of circular motions and...

How many of you practice martial arts, kung fu forms, karate katas, hundreds of kicks, punches and blocking drills, and intense stance...

Stop! Before making the commitment to join a martial art school, there are a few questions which are important to consider. These...

Mount Emei, renowned as one of China's "martial mountains" and home to its own branch of kung fu , was the scene of an unusual fight last...

There are many terms and expressions in the martial arts community that will leave you perplexed. However, don't worry—this post is...

Here are a couple of excellent articles written by Nicolas Messner and video 1 / video 2 that were recently featured on the IJF’s website...

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

In dojos across the world, there is a multitude of incredibly talented women studying and teaching the Arts. They are of varying rank ...

Martial artists are more fascinating than a college kid with a credit card. Many will agree that the journey of a martial artist is...

One of the main goals of martial arts training is of course learning an effective means of self-defense. Different systems take different...

Two-time Olympic champion Clarisse Agbegnenou, who made her international comeback today at the Grand Slam in Tel Aviv, refuses to wear...

No matter what martial art you study, there is no substitute for partner training. Nothing teaches the student how to apply their...

When I first saw the quote "Women hold up half the sky" being used as a social media Instagram handle, I thought how strange! This is a...

In my hometown of Pittsburgh I’m particularly fascinated by how big judo is in Israel. With the latest IJF Grand Slam held in Israel,...

Two-time Black Belt Magazine Hall of Fame honoree Fumio Demura marks a rare milestone anniversary this weekend as he celebrates his 75th...

There is no limit to the number of life-lessons the Martial Arts teach an astute practitioner. However, in my mind, one stands above the...

Years ago one of my dearly departed friends and mentor Karl Geis spoke of developing a program to teach seniors citizens how to fall....

The beginning of a new year is rife with people making new starts and setting goals. However, lately, I’ve noticed people staying away...

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

Jay-Z may have said the wisest words that could ever land on a martial artist’s ears. No, I’m not talking about having only ninety-nine...

The International Paralympic Committee (IPC) has announced their list of the 22 sports which will be contested at the 2028 Games in Los Angeles with taekwondo making it on to the schedule.

Martial arts are not just about learning to defend yourself. The discipline and training involved can lead to physical, mental, and...