90-Year-old Earns Judo Belt Level Reached By Only 6 People in the Nation
Michael Leigh set up the Kin Ryu Judo Club in Crawley, West Sussex, in 1976 after taking up the martial art in 1955 in London
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Slow Moving Tai Chi is 'More Effective Than Aerobic Exercise' For Reducing High Blood Pressure
The ancient Chinese movements of Tai Chi were more effective in reducing high blood pressure than aerobic exercise, says new study.
Tai Chi Can Curb Parkinson's Disease Symptoms for Years and Lower Needed Drug Doses-Study
Any visitor to China will have undoubtedly seen old folks doing Tai Chi in the park, a popular activity to keep limber, espeically in winter.
Watch What Happens When Martial Arts Classmates Rally Behind Tearful Boy Who Failed to Break Wooden Board
In this sweet new viral video, a little boy is discouraged by how he can't seem to kick through a wooden board – until his classmates rally behind him.
These Nuns Are Empowered With Kung Fu to Break Bricks - And Fight Human Suffering (WATCH)
Buddhist nuns spend three hours every day practicing the martial art of kung fu-and you wouldn't want to face them down in a fight.
Instead of Telling Student Not to Cry, Instructor Gives The Best Life Advice Ever (WATCH)
When a student started crying because of his hand, his teacher kneeled down and gently walked him through it with some wiser words than 'boys don't cry'.
Working Class Fighter Gives Winnings to Opponent in Need
John Castaneda didn't have to take the fight against Angel Cruz – and considering his victory, he didn't have to give his winnings away either.
The First Self-Defense Studio in the Middle East that Teaches Women to Fight Back
This female boxer was tired of women having to suffer abuse in her country – so she started the region's first ever self-defense studio for women.
Street Fighter is Giving Back: 14-0, The Inspiring Story of UFC's Brian Ortega - Hispanic Athlete of the Year
Raised on the hard streets of LA, Brian Ortega now wants to use the fruits of his hard work to help others-and he's fighting for the chance to win the UFC title tonight.
Dozens of Real-Life Jedis Are Finding Mental Relief and Mindfulness Through Lightsaber Classes
The lightsaber classes are being compared to traditional martial arts because they teach students how to use mindfulness to live in the moment.
Despite Having to Wear a Stoma Bag, This Woman Determinedly Trains and Competes as MMA Fighter
This woman has undergone 38 bowel surgeries for her Crohn's disease, but that hasn't stopped her from kicking butt in the ring.
Afghan Girls Fight Prejudice by Practicing Martial Arts (WATCH)
These vulnerable young teens are learning about self-esteem (as well as self-defense) through the elegant art of Wushu.
"Kung Fu Grandma" Practices Martial Arts for 9 Decades (WATCH)
Known in her village as the "Kung Fu Grandma", this 94-year-old is a perfect example of how to live life to its fullest.
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