By John Wes Green  ·  Updated 28 Sep 20265 May 2025

Throughout my decades-long journey in martial arts, I’ve often been asked which fighting styles are truly the most dangerous. It’s a question that reveals our fascination with combat’s raw edge – that line where disciplined technique meets devastating effectiveness. The most dangerous martial arts show what happens when people design fighting systems for survival in …

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By John Wes Green  ·  5 May 2025

After four decades in martial arts, I’ve witnessed how these ancient practices transform lives. The benefits of martial arts for adults extend beyond self-defense, improving physical health, mental clarity, and emotional resilience. Whether seeking fitness, stress relief, or practical skills, martial arts offers comprehensive development few other activities can match. Today’s adults face unprecedented challenges—from …

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By John Wes Green  ·  5 May 2025

The challenge many parents face isn’t just finding a martial arts program – it’s finding the right one that aligns with their child’s personality, physical capabilities, and developmental needs. When my daughters started their Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu journey, I experienced from a parent’s perspective how crucial this decision can be.Today, I’ll guide you through the seven …

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By John Wes Green  ·  Updated 1 Oct 20265 May 2025

Growing up, I witnessed firsthand how martial arts can transform lives. I’m a martial arts instructor with over two decades of experience and the father of two teenage daughters who trained in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu. Along the way, I’ve seen how the right martial art can give girls life-changing skills. The best martial arts for girls …

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By Lisa Stone  ·  18 Mar 2025

How badly do you want it? I mean really want it? This is a question I’ve asked myself countless times throughout my martial arts journey. Because true mastery is attainable—but it often requires embracing training methods that push far beyond conventional boundaries. Many fighters dismiss these techniques as “medieval” or excessive. The truth? Many have …

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By Dr. Pamela Fernandes  ·  14 Feb 2025

In June 2021, the world watched in horror as Danish footballer Christian Eriksen suffered a sudden cardiac arrest during a Euro 2020 match. This shocking incident highlighted the importance of recognizing cardiac emergencies in sports, including martial arts, where athletes push their bodies to the limit. Sudden cardiac arrests during sports are a significant concern …

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By John Wes Green  ·  Updated 6 Oct 20265 Feb 2025

In the ever-evolving world of martial arts today, I know that curious newcomers can feel overwhelmed by the sheer diversity of styles available. I vividly remember my first experiences in martial arts. At the time, I stood in awe of the vast range of styles, from ancient forms that carry centuries of wisdom to modern …

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By Christina Major  ·  21 Sep 2024

Competition season doesn’t wait for you to feel ready. Cards get booked, stadiums fill, and you’re suddenly in contact with more people in a week than most folks meet in a month — training partners, opponents, officials, crowds. That’s the part nobody puts on the poster. Every hand you touch is a chance to pick …

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By Dr. Pamela Fernandes  ·  9 Sep 2024

Nearly half the martial artists observed in various studies have orofacial injuries. In particular dental injuries. It’s one of the top questions on martial artist forums. Do martial artists have fake teeth? How often do MMA fighters lose their teeth?Martial Arts and Dental Injury RiskThere’s a host of fighters and martial artists who have lost …

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By Christina Major  ·  30 Aug 2024

One of the primary ingredients in Dit Da Jow, fennel seeds are healthy and have massive health benefits that can help prepare you for a fight, may prevent bruising, and keep you healthy enough to keep you in the ring. Dit Da Jow had huge fans, like Bruce Lee, and use this formula regularly. In …

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