Is it a dance or is it a fight?

This Brazilian martial art developed by African slaves is one of the few martial arts that focuses almost more on the music than the fight itself. Capoeira is the and fighting to music is the game. So is it a traditional dance, or is it really a martial art? We try to find out… According…

What the hell is Kalaripayattu?

Originating in India some 2000+ years ago, Kalaripayattu is one of the regions most ancient martial art fighting systems, but what exactly is it? And why is it becoming more talked about so long after its humble beginnings? According to some sources, Kalaripayattu is actually considered to be one of the oldest surviving fighting systems…

The Sanda Warrior

Action movies are always better with martial arts. We all know it’s true, so when you mention the name Cung Le, then we shudder with excitement. In the world of MMA, few names have achieved such a legendary status, and in the movies he is also up there with the top. Coming to the United…

Chael Sonnen claims Sambo sucks!

American MMA Heavyweight Chael Sonnen has ruffled Russian fighter Khabib Nurmagomedov’s feathers this week after his claims that Sambo ‘sucks, and is a fake martial art’. Although Sambo is a fighting form that is generally held in high regard, this angry american fighter suggests otherwise. “Sambo’s always sucked,” Sonnen said in a recent video posted…