By John Wes Green  |  8 May 2025

Throughout human history, conflict has been an unfortunate constant. From tribal disputes to empire-building conquests, the need to defend oneself against aggression sparked the creation of structured combat systems across ...

The History and Evolution of Martial Arts

By John Wes Green  |  5 May 2025

Through my extensive research and four decades of training across various martial arts, I've uncovered a world that goes far beyond simple combat techniques. The landscape of different forms of ...

How Many Types of Martial Arts are There

By John Wes Green  |  5 May 2025

As someone who's spent four decades training in various martial arts disciplines, I've witnessed firsthand how the world of combat sports has evolved. When asked about the most effective martial ...

The Most Effective Martial Art

By John Wes Green  |  5 May 2025

The journey of self-improvement and physical wellness doesn't end with age—it transforms. As we enter our golden years, martial arts can become powerful tools for maintaining health, independence, and confidence. ...

Best Martial Arts for Seniors

By John Wes Green  |  5 May 2025

As an Aikido practitioner and instructor with decades of experience spanning multiple disciplines, I'm often asked: "What is the best martial art for self-defense?" The answer isn't straightforward. Self-defense isn't ...

Best Martial Arts for Self-Defense

By John Wes Green  |  5 May 2025

Have you ever watched a martial arts demonstration and thought to yourself, "I could never do that"? Many people are intimidated by the flying kicks, complex techniques, and seemingly superhuman ...

The Easiest Martial Arts to Learn

By John Wes Green  |  5 May 2025

I remember how overwhelming it felt when I started the process of finding a martial art. I often grappled with the question, “What is the best martial art for me?” ...

Best Martial Arts to Learn – How to Choose for Yourself

By John Wes Green  |  5 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 ...

The Most Dangerous Martial Arts in the World

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 ...

The Incredible Benefits of Martial Arts for Adults

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 ...

7 Best Martial Arts for Children

By John Wes Green  |  5 May 2025

Growing up, I witnessed firsthand how martial arts can transform lives. As a martial arts instructor with over two decades of experience and a father of two teenage daughters who ...

Best Martial Arts for Girls

By John Wes Green  |  5 February 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 ...

10 Types of Martial Arts and their Comparison

By FAHL Staff  |  25 August 2024

"Jiu-Jitsu University" by Saulo Ribeiro and Kevin Howell is a comprehensive and transformative guide to Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu (BJJ), authored by one of the sport's most accomplished and respected figures. Six-time ...

Mastering the Mat: Jiu Jitsu University Revolutionary Approach

By FAHL Staff  |  18 August 2024

"When Violence Is the Answer: Learning How to Do What It Takes When Your Life Is at Stake" by Tim Larkin, a self-protection expert and former military intelligence officer, provides ...

When Violence is Necessary

By FAHL Staff  |  18 August 2024

In Dave Lowry's thought-provoking book, "Moving Toward Stillness," we embarked on a philosophical journey that delves deep into the heart of budo, offering 45 insightful essays that explore the universal ...

Unlocking the Essence of Budo – Moving Toward Stillness

By Éireann Mannino  |  16 July 2023

Despite the prevalent traces of Judo in modern martial arts action choreography, it remains sorely neglected as either a subject or primary martial art across the whole of cinema.Johnnie To’s ...

Johnnie To’s Throw Down Is the Love Letter Judo Always Deserved

By FAHL Staff  |  26 June 2023

The European Budo Centre - Dojo Stara Wieś is an architectural gem nestled within the picturesque Polish landscape. This facility is designed and built according to the principles of Japanese ...

Discover a Unique European Budo Centre – Dojo Stara Wieś

By FAHL Staff  |  6 June 2023

Welcome to the ultimate guide to Mixed Martial Arts (MMA), where we dive into the exciting world of combat sports and explore the dynamic blend of martial arts disciplines. In ...

What is Mixed Martial Arts (MMA)

By Éireann Mannino  |  25 May 2021

By all rights, Alber Pyun’s Nemesis (1992) should be a staple midnight movie, slated alongside the likes of Eraserhead, Mad Max, and Faster Pussycat, Kill Kill! At that rate, his ...

Nemesis is Midnight Movie Magic

By Jordan Newmark  |  14 May 2021

Imagine the sport of Mixed Martial Arts is a house.The foundation is the rules, the walls and floors are the fighters, and the roof is the promoters. Maybe, the doorbell ...

Chris Rini Finds Art in MMA Violence

By Éireann Mannino  |  1 April 2021

With a cast like Robert DeNiro (Sam), Stellan Skarsgård (Gregor), Sean Bean (Spence), Jean Reno (Vincent), and Natascha McElhone (Deirdre) to its credit alone, it hurts to know that the ...

Ronin has Class and Clout in Equal Measure

By Jordan Newmark  |  6 March 2021

Feed Me Fight Me is all about the Mission. For John Watkins and Brian Eayrs, who became friends while serving in the US Marine CORPS, their burgeoning business’ mission is a ...

Feed Me Fight Me Is Marine Made to Help Veterans

By Éireann Mannino  |  19 February 2021

It is difficult not to feel the perpetual sting of loss when looking back on the shortened life and career of Brandon Lee. Lost to us at the mere age ...

Rapid Fire is a Testament of Brandon Lee’s Greatness

By Éireann Mannino  |  5 February 2021

Legend has it that 666 portals to the netherworld are scattered throughout our universe. While human beings remain blissfully unaware of these dimensional gateways, the 444th is nestled deep in ...

Versus an Enduring Middle Finger to the Film World

By Marty Mulcahey  |  4 January 2021

The association between boxing and Parkinson's Syndrome is usually negative, but former world bantamweight weight champion Paulie Ayala is changing that perception. In a gym decorated with boxing posters featuring ...

Paulie Ayala Provides Puncher’s Chance Against Parkinson’s Syndrome

By Éireann Mannino  |  27 December 2020

Three time World Boxing Council (WBC) World Bantamweight champion Jôichirô Tatsuyôshi, is the subject of Joe, Tomorrow: 20 years with Joichiro Tatsuyoshi (2015), directed by Junji Sakamoto and produced by ...

Joe, Tomorrow is about the Boxer, not Boxing

By Lewis Budden  |  19 December 2020

In the vast world of MMA, if you were to name a style that uses both a combination of strikes and kicks you may immediately name, Muay Thai, Kickboxing, Karate. ...

Savate – ‘The Unconventional Fighting Art of the French’