For Wits student Madiala Leputu, earning his first-degree black belt in Tang Soo Do represents far more than reaching a new rank. It is the result of years of perseverance, personal growth and determination to keep going despite setbacks. Originally…
More than three years after the start of the war in Gaza, Palestinian taekwondo coach Mahmoud Abdullah al-Kronz has restarted training amid the rubble of his home in Nuseirat, south of Gaza City. He told the Anadolu news agency that…
View all posts by Hwang Dong Hee → SEOUL – South Korea’s efforts to secure a UNESCO inscription of taekwondo with North Korea appear to have effectively stalled, as Pyongyang moves closer to having the traditional martial art recognized under its name…
TNT specializes in no-gi instruction, in which students train in shorts and shirts while incorporating striking and grappling techniques. For nearly two decades, Scott Tannenbaum has dedicated his career to teaching martial arts, helping thousands of students develop self-defense skills,…
citybuzz - The Martial Arts History Museum in Glendale, California, will host a special tribute on Sunday, November 8, 2026, honoring Cecil Peoples, a transformative figure in kickboxing and one of the most respected referees in combat sports. The event, announced via NEWMEDIAWIRE,…
A County Durham man who mentored hundreds of martial arts students has been remembered as “the most gentle soul” after he died aged 71. Sean Dooney, from Newton Aycliffe, died on October 31 after a brief illness. Sean spent the past 15 years…
Fishers High School junior Bailey Timmons, right, and chief instructor David Bickel after Timmons earned her fourth Dan — blackbelt — in Taekwondo Oct. 3 at the Korea Taekwondo Academy in Noblesville. Timmons’ father stated that Bailey has been continuously training since the…
A BROTHER and sister from Clacks are representing Scotland at the Commonwealth Karate Championships. Kyle and Abbie France, members of Alloa Karate Club, are competing in the international event at Glasgow's Emirates Arena, alongside athletes from over 30 Commonwealth countries. The…
One of the highest-ranked martial artists in the world happens to live in Chatham-Kent. Thomas Armstrong, who runs Armstrong Academy of Martial Arts in Chatham, was recently ranked as the sixth-best competitor in his age group for no-gi in Brazilian…
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