In ancient China, doctors were often looked down on mostly because to make a diagnosis they had to touch a patient’s body – something characteristic of the lower classes of society. Emperors and the upper classes instead looked to philosophers to ease their ailments, which was probably a terrible decision. However, this way of thinking…
Naruto is one of the most famous anime series out there, and for good reason. With several hundred episodes out there, it can be easy to miss a beat or catch any number of their more subtle pop culture references – of which there are many. If you love martial arts, and you love Naruto,…
As the Dakar sun beats down on a makeshift stadium, the mysticism and brutality of Senegalese wrestling starts up once again. Drums roll as two men in loincloths dig their feet in the sand and prepare to fight. Much like Muay Thai, the traditions before the fight are ritualistic, walking in circles and making prayers…
Hala al-Hamrani, a Saudi boxing trainer, has for the last few years begun to break down boundaries in her home country of Saudi Arabia over the last 28 years as a professional boxing and self-defense trainer. Acquiring her first black belt in the Japanese martial art of Jiu-jitsu at just 16, this girl of Saudi-American…
The final UFC fight card of April is fast approaching, seeing Lightweights Edson Barboza and Kevin Lee go head to head in the main even that triumphs a division filled with talent, power and fresh new faces this year. The two fighters have similar life stories, both growing up obsessed with fighting. “I started doing…
When you think of ancient weapons, you probably think of a sword, an axe, or a bow and arrow. Those three are the most common weaponry depicted in pop culture, but did you know that a variety of unique weapons were developed around the world in ancient times? For example, the Aztecs carried around a…
If you are practice any sort of martial arts, chances are the most exercise you will do are usual bodyweight and calisthenics exercises. You may have even heard some old-school practitioners be against the idea of traditional strength and weight training, thinking that the body and techniques learned in the discipline will be enough. If…
Nobody can deny that Disney, over the years, has produced some absolute masterpieces. Sure, you may not like them all but if you are into martial arts and into ancient wisdom, then the story of Mulan is sure to be on your top ten list. Now Mulan is reaching the stage in live action form,…
Despite reports that Joseph Parker made over $25m dollars for his fight against Anthony Joshua, boxing promoter Eddie Hearn has reported he had earned considerably less that than in a bid to combat misinformation about fight earnings. Hearn issued a statement yesterday, claiming that Parker earned less that $12.5m dollars for his fight against Joshua,…
A generous salary of £75,000 has been put up alongside an add in the UK for a businessman who seeks a personal assistant who not only must be well trained in self defence or martial arts, but also be able to cut up their boss’ meals before serving them to him. This bizarre ad appeared…