Shootfighting – The Japanese Combat Sport
Before MMA became a legitimate sport, there was shootfighting. A type of fighting developed in Japan that went from a combat sport to advertised...
What Is A Sensei In Karate?
Have you ever wondered what a sensei is in Karate? It’s obvious that it means teacher, but what is the deeper meaning behind the...
UFC Owner: Who Owns The UFC?
The question of who owns the UFC is a bit more complicated to answer than it was previously. The promotion is now owned by...
Which Martial Arts Are In The Olympics?
Every four years, the Olympics put on the biggest spectacle in sports. Tens of millions from around the globe watch the games, and some...
What Is A No Contest In The UFC?
A no contest is one of those fight results you don’t see much in the UFC or MMA. New UFC fans may be confused...
Is The UFC Fake?
As the UFC has become the biggest MMA promotion in the world, there are naysayers that claim the UFC is fake. It’s an absurd...
What Do Wrestlers Wear Under Their Singlets?
One of the most commonly asked questions on Google about wrestling is what do wrestlers wear under their singlets. Here’s the definitive list of...
Illegal Moves In The UFC
Those that are new fans to the UFC and MMA may not know what are the illegal moves in the UFC. To bring new...
Jigoro Kano – Grandmaster and Founder of Judo
Modern martial arts would not be what they are today without the work of Judo Grandmaster Jigoro Kano. Kano not only created the art...
Harai Goshi Gaeshi – The Original Judo Throw
The Harai Goshi is one of the core throws within the martial art of Judo. It’s a simple yet powerful throw that is great...
