From Mars to Budō — East and West meet in the shared roots of martial arts. Around the world, people practice many kinds of fighting arts — karate, kung fu, boxing, judo, taekwondo. We call all of them “martial arts.” But what does that really mean? Where does this practice come from, and what is the true origin of martial arts ? What does the expression itself say about the deeper purpose behind learning to fight? The phrase martial arts  might sound ancient and universal, but in fact it...

Self-defense is one of the most compelling reasons people begin martial arts training. With countless options available—from traditional...

When most people think of self-defense, their mind goes immediately to physical techniques: punches, kicks, blocks, or grappling moves....