A lifelong dream realized: Israeli aikido teacher heads to Japan for samurai-era training routine
After 30 years of waiting, aikido instructor Dvir Ben-Ami flew to Japan to live as an uchi-deshi, a live-in dojo disciple training from dawn to night. He describes punishing drills, injuries and the moment the dream felt real
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(Hello Africa) Kenyan children embrace Kungfu amid growing cultural ties with China
(Hello Africa) Kenyan children embrace Kungfu amid growing cultural ties with China-
Rener Gracie: Lower Belt Students Deserve the Most Protection on the Mats, They’re not “grappling dummies” for experienced guys
In his 2023 book Rener Gracie advocates a principle that challenges the “survival of the fittest” mentality prevalent in many martial arts schools. Gracie has a simple philosophy: the lower…
Inside San Da: Kicks, Punches, Throws, and Everything Between
What It IsStrictly speaking, san da is a Chinese martial arts amalgam composed of kickboxing, throws and wrestling-style takedowns.What It Isn’tSome writers have referred to san da as “Chinese MMA,” but that’s inaccurate because it normally doesn’t include ground fighting or submissions.