Cа́мбо (Sambo) or samozashchita bez oruzhiya: self defense without weapons. The foundation of Sambo in the 1920s against the backdrop of political turmoil and the Red Army's unarmed combat preparations is an incredible story of survival and endurance. Two Russian martial artists, namely Viktor Spiridonov and Vasili Oshchepkov who were both recognized sports [...]
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Anne-Marie was born in East Tilbury, Essex, England, to an English mother and Irish father, and although there's nothing particularly remarkable about that, the principles and discipline she adopted into her lifestyle from Shotokan Karate was–in her own words–"all she needed for her music career to be successful." Today, Anne-Marie [...]
Amir Khan is a businessman, a philanthropist, a family man, and above all, one of the most successful boxers of his time. Amir Khan was an overactive and aggressive child. That’s why his parents had him join Bolton Lads Boxing Club to direct his energy in a positive direction. This [...]
It’s the driving force and presiding ethos behind Scramble Wrestling Gear, a burgeoning brand for affordable and high quality wrestling apparel based out of The Garden State. “Wrestling is a mind game,” states Scramble co-founder Stephen Kolankowski. “You can beat someone before you even get on the mat with how [...]
Hundreds of great martial arts movies exist. Most made money, some didn’t. Some were blockbuster successes in other countries, while they flopped here. Real martial arts, the philosophy, and the elegance? Or beat ‘em up, blood, and violence? Here are the top 7 real martial arts movies that get the [...]
When director Patty Jenkins needed a stunt double to embody the preeminent Amazonian warrior, she found the ideal candidate who like the character had trained her entire life in martial arts and weaponry for such an opportunity - Caitlin Dechelle. “I started at six years old,” said Dechelle. “I was [...]
Olson has fought limitations, violations, and expectations. Olson has challenged the status quo, shattered stereotypes, and kicked convention to the curb. Olson’s story is one of triumph over troubles, some of the darkest one can imagine, and she’s using her life to inspire others. There’s just so much more to [...]
Every martial artist is looking to turn that corner where the ‘martial’ binds with the ‘art’ to become who we are rather than what we do. It becomes a part of how we move, speak to people, feel the world around us, and shake hands. We are automatically more vigilant, [...]
Griffin Horse Archery takes students and visitors on a unique training experience set in the Overberg region, one of the country’s most scenic areas. This farm-based training center boasts of world-class facilities, with fair weather and lookout points overlooking the ocean. Hungarian Horse Archery in the Overberg Region Griffin Horse [...]
Action movie stuntmen and women are elite athletes. The dangers they endure, especially on a martial arts movie set, rival and surpass the risks of any extreme athlete across any sport. Yet, these people love their life and are comparatively safer than most athletes! So what does it take for [...]
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