Martial Arts
Meet the Sensei Teaching Yangon’s LGBTQ Community to Fight Back
Khin Cham Myae Thu, aka Gloria Judo, has no time for discrimination.
Practicing a Rare Japanese Sword Art
We meet Canada's only officially recognized Niten ichi ryu instructor to find out how dangerous the sword art can be.
How to Handle a Japanese Sword
Jason Nip is an expert in ancient Japanese swordsmanship. We met him at the dojo to test his sword and learn about owning and maintaining a katana.
Filipino MMA Star Kevin Belingon Enjoys the Little Things in Life
When he's not preparing to fight, he's all about country music and strawberry ice cream.
For MMA Champion Bibiano Fernandes, the Only Way to Go Is Forward
The seven-time ONE champion is back and better than ever.
How Onna-Bugeisha, Feudal Japan's Women Samurai, Were Erased From History
While most Japanese women were subject to rigid social expectations of domesticity, onna-bugeisha women warriors who were known to be to be every bit as strong, capable, and courageous as their male counterparts
Ten Questions You Always Wanted to Ask a Kung Fu Master
"Monks train really hard, so they're able to tow a car with their penis."
Liam Neeson's Stunt Double Taught Me a Particular Set of Skills
Under the tutelage of Neeson's long-time stunt coordinator Mark Vanselow, I got to look like a badass battling my way through a train car of goons.
Fighting Fascism at the UK's Feminist Antifa Martial Arts Gym
Solstar in North London describes itself as a "red gym" run on left-wing principles. Founders Ella Gilbert and Paula Lamont explain how boxing can be a form of political resistance.