By John Wes Green  |  1 July 2025

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 ...

What is the Purpose of Bowing in Martial Arts?

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 ...

The Hardest Martial Arts in the World

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 ...

10 Essential MMA Techniques and How They Shape the Fight

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 ...

Best Low Impact Martial Arts for Beginners

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 ...

Types of Kicks in Martial Arts

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 ...

30 Mixed Martial Arts Tips: A Comprehensive Guide to MMA Success

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 ...

Kickboxing vs MMA – Which One Should I Learn?

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 ...

Top 30 Mixed Martial Arts Moves You Should Know

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 ...

How to Get Into MMA Professionally

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.After ...

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)