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Martial Arts & Stories

Martial arts come alive not only in the ring or on the mat. Read personal experiences, stories about fighters, and the history and traditions behind different disciplines. From returning to training to the meaning of a dobok: this is where the people and their stories take center stage.

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Martial Arts Stories

Published on: Updated on: The evolution of MMA shorts since UFC 1 Read story Published on: Updated on: The symbolism of the ITF dobok A story about the uniform, traditions, and significance of the dobok in ITF Taekwon-Do. Read story Published on: Updated on: My personal story about exercising with hip osteoarthritis A personal story about martial arts, disabilities, and rebuilding movement. Read story Published on: Updated on: Tadej on Thai boxing and BJJ Tadej talks about his own training and experiences with Thai boxing and Brazilian Jiu Jitsu. Read story Published on: Updated on: The symbolism of Muay Thai shorts Learn about the colors, symbols, and cultural backgrounds of Muay Thai shorts. Read story Published on: Updated on: The mental game of a fighter A story about tension, doubt, and the mental side of a fight. Read story Published on: Updated on: Influencer boxing: sport and show A look at the intersection of boxing, entertainment and social media. Read story Published on: Updated on: Women in combat sports Learn about female fighters and their place in the ring, the cage, and on the mat. Read story Published on: Updated on: What is the difference between GLORY and the UFC? Read story Published on: Updated on: What is the difference between kickboxing and thai boxing? Read story Published on: Updated on: Kickboxing in the Netherlands A story about the place of kickboxing in the Netherlands and Dutch kickboxing culture. Read story Published on: Updated on: The Story of Bruce Lee Read about Bruce Lee as a martial artist, actor, and thinker. Read story Published on: Updated on: The origin and development of kickboxing Learn about the origins and development of kickboxing. Read story Published on: Updated on: Top 10 Best Martial Arts Movies of All Time Read story Published on: Updated on: Looking back on Badr Hari's career A look back at Badr Hari and his journey through the kickboxing world. Read story Published on: Updated on: The history of Muay Thai An article about the historical background and traditions of Muay Thai. Read story