An Indian student’s kung fu journey in China
For Akul Malik, an Indian fitness enthusiast studying at Shanghai Jiao Tong University, his pursuit of kung fu at Dengfeng City’s Fawang Temple in China became a surprisingly profound journey. More than just physical training under Master Miaodu, it sparked a spiritual awakening and revealed deep cultural connections between ancient Indian and Chinese civilizations.
‘When he won, I almost lost it’: Young Cambridge, Ont. martial artist to represent Canada at Pan Am Games
In a sport that demands discipline, precision and power, 13-year-old Erik Schmidt is delivering all three in spades.
Judo in Schools: Namibia’s First Sho Dan Judoka
Judo is developing in Namibia in Southern Africa at a steady pace. The IJF Judo in Schools programme has been running very successfully for several years under the guidance of IJF coach Stompie Matthyser, a Kodokan 5th dan.
Ne-Waza at the IBSA World Championships – IBSA International Blind Sports Federation
An IBSA Judo contest begins with competitors at arm’s length. They take the grip and only then can ‘hajime’ be called. And so begins the fight for an advantage. In tachi-waza, controlling the space has the added challenge of not being able to see where the opponent is.
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