Wushu bonds strengthen between Malaysia, UK

Bicma founder's visit to Ipoh, Penang opens up avenues for student exchange, martial arts development programmes.

‘Protect what holds us together’: Altadenans rally to buy lot where a town institution stood

Sipoo Shelene Hearring is facing an urgent deadline to raise $600,000 to buy the lot where her studio, Two Dragons, once ...
Thomson Reuters Foundation

WIDER IMAGE-Afghan girls fight prejudice with martial arts

Girls of the Shaolin Wushu club face regular harassment and abuse in addition to the normal dangers of life in Kabul KABUL, Feb 3 (Reuters) - On a snowy mountaintop to the west of Kabul, a group of ...
Staten Island Advance

This all-female martial arts school is changing how women learn self-defense on Staten Island

STATEN ISLAND, N.Y. — After decades of practicing Vadha Kempo Karate and Brazilian Jiu Jitsu, Jennifer Burke wanted to provide a space where women and girls could develop martial arts skills and learn ...
The New York Times

Stretches, Poker and Jars of Honey: How the U.F.C.’s Announcer Revs Up

Bruce Buffer, known for his “It’s time!” catchphrase before mixed martial arts events, likes to crouch, twist and spin in the octagon. Bruce Buffer, known for his “It’s time!” catchphrase before mixed ...
Reuters

Afghan girls fight prejudice with martial arts

KABUL (Reuters) - On a snowy mountaintop to the west of Kabul, a group of Afghan girls practice the flowing movements of Wushu, a sport developed from ancient Chinese kung fu martial arts, stretching ...