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
(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.