As you enter any traditional dojo around the world, one of the first customs you'll encounter is the formal bow—a gesture that transcends language, culture, and fighting style. This seemingly ...
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By John Wes Green | 25 June 2025
Across cultures and continents, humanity has developed warrior traditions that test the absolute limits of physical and mental capability. From the sophisticated ground game of Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu to the brutal ...
By John Wes Green | 16 June 2025
The roar of the crowd crescendos as two warriors step into the cage, each armed with a diverse arsenal of striking, grappling, and submission techniques. In the world of mixed ...
By John Wes Green | 5 June 2025
In my four decades of martial arts training, I've witnessed firsthand how the practice can transform lives across all age groups. Low impact martial arts offer a remarkable path to ...
By John Wes Green | 27 May 2025
Martial arts techniques represent the culmination of centuries of combat wisdom, with kicks standing as perhaps the most visually impressive and tactically diverse weapons in a fighter's arsenal. Throughout my ...
By John Wes Green | 22 May 2025
The world of combat sports has evolved dramatically since the early days of the UFC, transforming from style-versus-style matchups into the technical symphony we now know as Mixed Martial Arts ...
By John Wes Green | 19 May 2025
My four decades in martial arts have given me a front-row seat to the remarkable transformation of combat sports. What were once niche activities—kickboxing and mixed martial arts—have now become ...
By John Wes Green | 16 May 2025
Mixed martial arts (MMA) is a full-contact combat sport that allows a wide range of fighting styles. As a result, it can be challenging to know which mma moves are ...
By John Wes Green | 13 May 2025
The world of combat sports has evolved dramatically over the past three decades. What began as a spectacle of style-versus-style matchups has transformed into one of the fastest-growing sports on ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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.After ...
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 ...
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 ...
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?” ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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