Ronda Rousey’s long awaited WWE debut did not disappoint fans who packed the stalls to watch the most feared woman on the planet take down her opponent on the big stage of WrestleMania 34 earlier this week. This former UFC champion proved she had what it takes to transition into full-time pro wrestling. With her…
For the first time in 20 years, Mauricio Gomes will step back onto the mat and begin fighting jiu-jitsu once again. After such a time away, will Roger Gracie’s father be able to step up and perform well enough? If he takes the trophy after a two decade hiatus, what does that spell for all…
Check out the documentary “Papa Machete,” a moving film about “Professor” Alfred Avril, a teacher of the lesser-known art of Haitian machete fencing, an art form that is lesser known by the general public, or otherwise known as the mysterious art of Tire Machèt. The machete is also known as the “Excalibur of the Caribbean”.…
Bolo Yeung a familiar face that you’ve probably seen in numerous martial arts films. Ever the antagonist, he’s the guy you love to hate! Born Yang Sze but known internationally as Bolo Yeung, he won eleven Mr. Hong Kong titles in a row up until 1980. With his achievements in the world of bodybuilding, Yeung…
The term ‘zhan zhuang’ literally translates to ‘standing like a post’. It’s used to refer to a form of standing meditation, where you become mindful of your body, and especially of your posture and alignment. This develops a foundation, one that should be solid enough to permit efficient action. If you want to learn how…
Stuntmen are such a big part of the illusion of cinema. They ensure that a movie can have death-defying action scenes while keeping the lead actors and actresses safe from harm. None of that “safe from harm” business applies to English actor Scott Adkins, who has appeared in films like Doctor Strange and The Bourne…