By Sonia Ahmed | 30 October 2019
There’s more to her than meets the eye. Currently, an International Media Cultural Work student at Hochschule Darmstadt, Germany, Rameesha is the first Pakistani woman to become a certified kickboxing instructor. Her first brush with kickboxing came in her school, and she went on to earn her Black Belt when [...]
By Sonia Ahmed | 29 October 2019
Practicing Taekwondo at the foot of Big Buddha is a humbling experience. The iconic Tian Tan Big Buddha statue oversees the stunning landscape of Lantau island on the western side of the Hong Kong peninsula. Complete with its unspoiled beaches, magnificent ocean views, picturesque villages, and serene hiking trails — [...]
By Lewis Budden | 26 October 2019
Manchester, pioneers of the women’s right to vote, industrial pioneering and more recently, home to a new generation of MMA champions. But who are the people behind the champions? Where were they made into the global megastars of today? And how can you train like the champions of tomorrow? Luckily [...]
By Lewis Budden | 26 October 2019
Manchester, the UK’s second city. Mainly known to the world for its rock bands and football teams, the city is now basking in the glow of the modern MMA boom. Many different styles are being practiced across gyms and Dojos within the city, yet Wing Chun is perhaps the most [...]
By Adriaan Odendaal | 28 September 2019
Practicing martial arts in Cape Town, South Africa, the city by the sea, heralds amongst the most beautiful destinations in the world. Sitting at the foot of the iconic Table Mountain, Cape Town, South Africa, the Mother City boasts with white beaches and azure waters, a lively, colorful city center, [...]
By Lemar Morgan | 29 August 2019
I've been soaking up the wonderfully rich Bulgarian culture whilst I've been living and working here for the past 8 years, and I love Bulgaria, but rather despairingly, there is an overwhelming common denominator that dwells beneath the surface of every day life here. Nothing–without exception–appears to be practiced properly, [...]
By Sonia Ahmed | 8 August 2019
One of the best kickboxers in Pakistan, Inam-ul-Haq, led a team of fighters to the World Martial Arts Summit in late December 2016. He debuted as an international competition, and his team won five gold medals as a New Year gift for the country. The Pakistani team competed against the [...]
By Lewis Budden | 1 August 2019
MMA in the UK has quickly blossomed into one of the most popular sports practiced. A recent UFC live event sold out London's historic 20,000 person capacity Royal Albert Hall in a matter of minutes! Martial arts are more prevalent in England than ever, as the boom is right now. [...]
By Lewis Budden | 24 July 2019
The UK’s National Health Services now publicly encourages martial arts as a form of keeping fit and improving health. Unsurprising to us, as most martial arts were a way to stay healthy and battle-ready for thousands of years. The NHS recently included links on its website that encourage people to [...]
By Lemar Morgan | 15 July 2019
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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