Back to GlossaryHomeSearchMartial Arts Culture and HistoryGear and EquipmentPersonalitiesSkill DevelopmentMind and Body ConnectionWeapons and Traditional Tools Martial arts map Complete blog posts directory ContactPThe path of Martial Arts begins and ends with courtesy. So be genuinely polite on every occasion.Mas Oyama
The First 5 Things to Work On as a Jiu Jitsu White BeltFive clear priorities for your first year on the mat: survive, move, understand position, own two escapes, and tap early. No technique catalogue, no shortcuts.August 24, 2026
The Cost of EnoughHe left law to fight. Then tried to replace the sparring he could not afford with theory. Three fights in, the experiment continues.Joshua GomezJuly 23, 2026
China's Humanoid Robot Combat League: Inside UKRL's Rules, the T800, and the Fight That Went ViralChina just launched a humanoid robot combat league with a $1.44 million prize, and opening night went viral for a brutal reason. Here's how the T800 platform works, how judges actually score a robot's fighting skill, and what it means for the future of combat sports and tech.July 18, 2026
The straight lead is a fundamental striking technique in Jeet Kune Do (JKD), the martial arts philosophy developed by Bruce Lee.SThe gada is a traditional weapon and training tool that has significant historical and cultural importance in the Indian subcontinent.GDohyo-iri is the ring-entering ceremony performed by sumo wrestlers before official matches during a sumo tournament.DDutch Kickboxing is a style of kickboxing that originated in the Netherlands and is known for its aggressive and highly technical approach.DTekko are traditional Okinawan weapons that resemble brass knuckles or knuckle dusters.PWeaving is a defensive maneuver used in combat sports like boxing, kickboxing, and mixed martial arts (MMA) to avoid punches, particularly hooks and overhand strikes. WMantis Boxing, also known as Praying Mantis Kung Fu, is a traditional Chinese martial art that mimics the movements of the praying mantis insect.MA kubotan is a self-defense keychain weapon developed by Sōke Takayuki Kubota in the late 1960s.KIn the context of martial arts and combat sports, a submission is a technique used to force an opponent to concede defeat, typically due to pain, the threat of injury, or an inability to escape.SMa Bu (马步), also known as the Horse Stance, is a fundamental stance in many Chinese martial arts.MDhanurveda is an ancient Indian treatise on the art of warfare, archery, and martial arts. The term "Dhanurveda" is derived from two Sanskrit words: "Dhanus," which means bow, and "Veda," which means knowledge or science.DGoju-Ryu is a style of Karate that originated in Okinawa, Japan.GKesho-mawashi is a ceremonial apron worn by sumo wrestlers during specific formal occasions, such as the ring-entering ceremony (dohyō-iri) that takes place before official matches.KCapoeira Regional is one of the two main styles of Capoeira, the other being Capoeira Angola. CThe wakizashi is a traditional Japanese short sword that is often paired with the katana, forming a daishō (literally "big-little"), which is the symbol of the samurai's status and honor.WLoad More1 / 21No Items Found