Martial Arts

Sensei D’Antonoli of Budo Shingikan in Mesa explains the benefits to families and children Mesa, Arizona, October 8, 2013– Martial Arts Master Darrell D’Antonoli spoke about the many benefits of martial arts in an interview this week. Sensei D…

Rafael Lovato, Jr. heading-up the largest American Team to ever be represented at the ADCC World Championships, filling 4 out of the 5 male weight divisions. Oklahoma City, OK -- (SBWIRE) -- 10/09/2013 -- Beijing, China is the venue for the upcoming…

Kenny Florian Updated Oct 9, 2013 3:45 PM ET   One of the most debated and controversial aspects of mixed martial arts is judging. Scorecards can be as confusing for fans as it is for experienced fighters. The unfortunate reality is that judging is…

Isaac Weintraub, olympic Taekwondo hopeful, in Sarasota

Updated Oct 6, 2013 8:25 AM ET   ZAATARI, Jordan (AP) The Syrian refugee children stand straight in a row, then — when the Korean trainers bark out instructions — they break into martial arts kicks in the air, smiling with delight. Taekwondo has…

Updated Oct 8, 2013 10:48 PM ET   Tim Kennedy officially has his opponent and 'Fight for the Troops' is a go.  It's the most American UFC event of the year and this card is stacked with UFC's finest crew of patriots.  How's this for a star-spangled…

Mixed martial arts (MMA) training can only be effective if the beginners focus first on what Trident Academy calls the “three vital basics." Woodbridge, VA -- (SBWIRE) -- 10/08/2013 -- Trident Academy mixed martial arts (MMA), a pioneering mixed martial…

Damon Martin Updated Oct 3, 2013 7:04 PM ET   UFC lightweight champion Anthony Pettis knows talent when he sees it. He watched his younger brother Sergio Pettis rise up through the ranks and at only 20 years of age just sign his first UFC contract…

Monroe's Martial Arts Academy hosts fundraiser to benefit children at Noyes Home

A local girl is taking her love of Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu to an international level. 7-year-old Valencia Bidwell of Liverpool wants children all over the world to be able to practice the martial art.