At 76-plus years old, Meenakshi Raghavan from India looks like any typical grandmother. But once she wields a sword, Meenakshi strikes a menacing pose as she taps into the ancient martial art form of Kalaripayattu that she has been trained…
In the world of martial arts — also known as kung fu, wushu, and quanfa in China. The Chinese styles are generally regarded as the ones that have had the most influence over the past century. Styles like Wing Chun, Shaolin…
The U.S. was relatively ignorant of eastern martial arts traditions until after World War II when a few American soldiers who were stationed in Japan came back trained in Judo. But what really sparked U.S. interest in martial arts was…
Bruce Lee, the famous Chinese actor and kung fu master from the 1970s, remains the pride and joy of Asians up to this day. Recently, a Japanese boy became the talk of netizens for his resemblance to Bruce Lee.
Zhang Sanfeng was born in the year 1247 in what’s now known as Fuxin, Liaoning Province. When he was just 5 years old, he suffered from an eye disease. He was fortunate to be healed by a Taoist named Zhang…
Meenakshiamma has been practicing the ancient Indian martial art of Kalaripayattu since she was 7 years old. She is now 73, and has many students of her own in Vatakra, a place in the state of Kerala, India, where the style…
They are of the Kurdish ethnic group. They have not had an easy time living there in the Middle East. They lost their homeland from Arab invaders long ago. Since then, they have sought autonomy, but have met with resistance,…
In southwest China’s Sichuan Province, you can find this man putting on a dangerous street performance. He performs on the streets of Mianzhu, a city heavily damaged in the 2008 Sichuan Earthquake.
Now I’m not sure how realistic the outcome is. Donnie Yen follows in Bruce Lee’s footsteps. The fight wouldn’t last more than a few seconds. One solid backfist and Donnie Yen hits the floor. There wouldn’t be all that blocking.…
Afghanistan has had a rough time these past years. But out of the rubble of Kabul emerges a Bruce Lee clone who looks and moves like the beloved martial arts star.
At 76-plus years old, Meenakshi Raghavan from India looks like any typical grandmother. But once she wields a sword, Meenakshi strikes a menacing pose as she taps into the ancient…
In the world of martial arts — also known as kung fu, wushu, and quanfa in China. The Chinese styles are generally regarded as the ones that have had the most…
The U.S. was relatively ignorant of eastern martial arts traditions until after World War II when a few American soldiers who were stationed in Japan came back trained in Judo.…
Bruce Lee, the famous Chinese actor and kung fu master from the 1970s, remains the pride and joy of Asians up to this day. Recently, a Japanese boy became the…
Zhang Sanfeng was born in the year 1247 in what’s now known as Fuxin, Liaoning Province. When he was just 5 years old, he suffered from an eye disease. He…
The well-known Chinese martial arts originate from the Buddhist and Taoist cultivation methods. They can mainly be classified into two sects: Shaolin Damo and Wudang Zhang Sanfeng, which are popular…
Chinese martial arts originated from traditional Chinese culture. Like many aspects of traditional Chinese culture, it has great depth. Most of the many styles of Chinese martial arts were derived…
Martial virtue directly relates to morality, and is the key element to Chinese martial arts. Laozi said: “Dao generates. De (virtue) nurtures.” The Dao is the way of the universe.…
Meenakshiamma has been practicing the ancient Indian martial art of Kalaripayattu since she was 7 years old. She is now 73, and has many students of her own in Vatakra, a…
Some time ago, we did a story on this little Japanese martial arts expert.
Looks like Martial arts masters from all over country and various periods in history just gathered in Changsha, Hunan Province.
They are of the Kurdish ethnic group. They have not had an easy time living there in the Middle East. They lost their homeland from Arab invaders long ago. Since…
In southwest China’s Sichuan Province, you can find this man putting on a dangerous street performance. He performs on the streets of Mianzhu, a city heavily damaged in the 2008…
Tai Chi and basketball might seem like two totally different sports.
These 6 things will make you either want to be a samurai, or really not want to be a samurai. I was okay up until number 6. Those samurai are a gruesome…
Now I’m not sure how realistic the outcome is. Donnie Yen follows in Bruce Lee’s footsteps. The fight wouldn’t last more than a few seconds. One solid backfist and Donnie…
Never underestimate a 4-year-old boy!
First off, this guy looks like a cheesy con artist, but it’s funny! I doubt he has much talent in kung fu or the energy arts of qi gong. I certainly…
Afghanistan has had a rough time these past years. But out of the rubble of Kabul emerges a Bruce Lee clone who looks and moves like the beloved martial arts star.
In the land known for Kung Fu and deep martial arts warrior traditions, is there a place for MMA?
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