Mixed Martial Arts and the Fierce Fight For Respectability

For Elias Rivera, it began in the Bronx of the 1970's. "There were a lot of gangs," he said. "But I was my own....
Muaythai at the Hard Rock Hotel

Muay Thai Hard Rock Hotel Las Vegas

The first rocketing Muaythai show of 2012 took place at the world famous Hard Rock Hotel & Casino in Las Vegas, Nevada. With a...

Rapper Lupe Fiasco Wrapped With Aussie Stickfighters

When Chicago-based rapper Lupe Fiasco toured Australia recently, he found himself mixing with members of the Adelaide martial arts community after witnessing stick-fighting at...
UFC Sues New York Over Right To Fight

UFC Sues New York Over Right To Fight

As we reported last week, New York is one of the few states where the sport of mixed martial arts is still illegal. The...
Harris' Heroes

Harris’ Heroes: Anti-Bullying Summer Camp

The National Crime Prevention Council reports 52 percent of students say they see bullying at least once a week at school. Clifford Thomas says the...
Taekwon-Do Goodwill Championships

The 2011 International Taekwon-Do Goodwill Championships

Traditional Taekwon-Do is on the upswing, demonstrated by Grand Master Nam Tae Hi and twelve of the world's most experienced Taekwon-Do masters, who gathered...
FIGHT NOW TV and TUFF-N-UFF Team-up

FIGHT NOW TV™ and TUFF-N-UFF Team-up

FIGHT NOW TV and TUFF-N-UFF Team-up to deliver broadcast home for ‘Future Stars of MMA!’ HOBOKEN, N.J. (March 23, 2013) -- FIGHT NOW TV™ --...
Preventing Child Sexual Abuse

Preventing Child Sexual Abuse Workshop

The township of Bladensburg has an advocate who wants to help with preventing child sexual abuse by educating children on how to protect themselves against...
The Incredible Michelle Manu

Come Train Lua With Michelle Manu and Learn About Pieces of Aloha

Come train in the once banned art of Hawaiian Lua with Michelle Manu, and learn about Heroes' Hearts and the documentary, PIECES OF ALOHA with Gordan Richiusa.

Martial Arts Schools in Massachusetts May Be Eligible for Pandemic Recovery Grants

Deadline To Apply March 23 Boston – MassCultural Council is pleased to announce pandemic assistance is now available for eligible cultural organizations through the FY22...
Shuibah Idris Fight Night Malaysia

Brooklyn Monk in Asia: Fight Night Malaysia

In Kuala Lumpur, Antonio Graceffo, the Brooklyn Monk covers fight night Malaysia, two nights of professional fighting, including Muay Thai, boxing, Kyokushin, and MMA....

Wounded Warrior Expo 2012 – The Broken Sword

The old bokken had many battle scars and was darkened from heavy use and sweat. The student who owned the now broken sword looked...
Instructors Headed to 2012 Olympic Trials

Mesa Community College Taekwondo Instructors Headed to 2012 Olympic Trials

Mesa, AZ, December 07, 2011 - Two adjunct faculty at Mesa Community College (MCC) will be traveling to Colorado Springs, CO for the last...
Taekwondo Championships San Jose Convention Center Draws Thousands

Taekwondo Championships San Jose Convention Center Draws Thousands

The cavernous spaces of San Jose's convention center have been filled over the years with a variety of sounds -- applause, conversation, noisy crowds....
Helping the Homeless

Helping The Homeless

I am not a martial arts school owner, and martial arts is not my primary profession. I am a member of the clergy and...
Active-Duty Military Families Get Free Museum Admission

Military Appreciation Month Martial Arts History Museum

After a decade of war in Iraq our troops are finally coming home. In an effort to show our appreciation for their sacrifices and...