Jiu Jitsu classes build confidence, self-defense skills – The Ponte Vedra Recorder
Danny Yakel doesn’t pull punches when he speaks about his love for Brazilian Jiu Jitsu. “Jiu Jitsu changed my life,” he says. “It’s made me a better person.”
Nanzhi Quan: Be fierce and forceful at every step
Nanzhi Quan is a traditional form of martial arts in south China’s Guangdong Province. It has various hand techniques: the fist must be strong, fierce and forceful at every step, with fewer leg techniques. It is listed as an intangible cultural heritage of Guangdong.
High kicking Sister | The Catholic Weekly
Franciscan Sr Linda Sim may be pocket-sized but she can sure pack a punch. The 67-year-old has swapped her rosary beads for her black belt to win a world championship gold medal in taekwondo.
This 81-year-old Padma Shri Awardee Has Been Practicing Kalaripayattu Since She Was 5 Years Old
Meenakshi Amma has been a teacher of ancient Kalaripayattu martial arts in India for free for many years. The 81-year-old was awarded the highly prestigious Padma Shri by the Government of India in 2017 to recognise her passion for teaching free martial arts to children.