Police have arrested a man in Algeciras, Spain, in connection with a brutal attack on a 64-year-old woman who was trying to enter her home after an evening out with friends. The man was caught on CCTV approaching the woman who was unaware of his presence before he punched her square in the side of…
One of the first things you’ll notice when stepping into the dojo is that repetition is everywhere. Whether it is the left right left punch routine or even just the weekly schedule, there is something quite ominous about doing the same thing over and over again. We get it, it makes us brain dead and…
UFC and other no-holes-barred fights (such as the brand new Karate Combat which is turning a lot of interested heads) have dominated martial arts in recent years due to being great for spectators and also inclusive, bringing fighters from all backgrounds into the ring, octagon or pit to go head to head. Thanks to the…
This Brazilian martial art developed by African slaves is one of the few martial arts that focuses almost more on the music than the fight itself. Capoeira is the and fighting to music is the game. So is it a traditional dance, or is it really a martial art? We try to find out… According…
Sweden are taking Judo to the next level with some new technology that no only analyses absolutely everything in Dojo, but also keeps track of every judoka’s movement, win ratios, health stats and much more. The scientific approach to martial arts is often dubbed ‘ninja science’ in the martial arts world, and focuses on sports…
Once you fall in love with martial arts, there’s really no escape – take it from us! So what happens when you fall head first into the world of Kung Fu or Krav Maga and can’t get out? We suggest giving up your day job and getting one of these awesome jobs that let you…
Originating in India some 2000+ years ago, Kalaripayattu is one of the regions most ancient martial art fighting systems, but what exactly is it? And why is it becoming more talked about so long after its humble beginnings? According to some sources, Kalaripayattu is actually considered to be one of the oldest surviving fighting systems…
Kendo, the modern Japanese martial art where the fighters wear massive black robes and have a mask around their face, may seem an odd choice of martial art when it comes to actual practical self-defense. Today, it is practiced around the world, with practitioners keen to try out a new, different looking martial art, which…
Is karate dead or is this reboot exactly what it needs? Bringing back childhood dreams, the two original actors from the original Karate Kid are back on screen in this 30 year in the future take that sees two very grown up men who although have their own mundane businesses on the side, decide to…
Whether it is on a mountain or in a camp, we can expect to see a lot of fighting in the upcoming live-action take on Mulan. The word on the street is that the movie will follow the story pretty accurately, and given the makers have just landed two of the most massive Chinese movie…