Walk into a modern martial arts academy in 2026, and you’ll find something far removed from the gritty gyms of decades past.

Kung fu, jujitsu, tae kwon do . . . when it comes to martial arts, there's a dizzying array of disciplines. "I love karate," says 6-year-old Rebecca Epstein of Merrick. Wearing a gi, the traditional ...

Muay Thai is a martial art that focuses on powerful strikes, close-quarters combat (also called clinch work), and conditioning. A martial art is a system of combat that comes from a specific culture.

Russell Taber interviews Will Straton, linebacker for the Oregon Ducks, who talks about his journey from Honolulu to Eugene, sneaking in to see... In a sloppy, 61-44 loss to the Minnesota Golden ...

Patrick Becker, pictured above, recently won a silver medal at the Pan-American Jiu-jitsu Championship. Becker teaches mixed martial arts for UCLA Recreation. Becker holds a black belt in jiujitsu, ...

Nurturing Growth and Confidence in Children with Martial Arts Clermont, United States - February 21, 2026 / South Lake ...