Islamabad to Host “OYAMA Challenge Cup 2026” International Tournament
On 6–7 February 2026, Pakistan’s capital Islamabad will host one of the most anticipated full-contact events of the season — the “OYAMA Challenge Cup 2026” international tournament, held under the motto “Fight for Glory”. The…
Analysis of the combat mechanics of five schools
When working with different knife fighting traditions, one inevitably notices that each school is not just a set of movements, but an encrypted culture. Stances, trajectories, ways of entering a duel, and even vulnerabilities reflect…
New Year’s Taekwondo Training Camp: Sixth Season Starts in January 2026
From January 2 to 4, 2026, the Gymnase Broustal sports complex in the commune of Trappes will host New Year’s Camp, the sixth New Year’s training camp for Olympic taekwondo. The organizers are positioning the…
“2026 Bryan Open” Key Winter Kickoff in Dayton, Tennessee
On February 7, 2026, the 5th annual 2026 Bryan Open Martial Arts Tournament will be held in Dayton, Tennessee, USA. The competition will be held at Summers Gym on the Bryan College campus at 452…
The knife as a litmus test of the psyche
When talking about knife training schools, people usually discuss technique—the most visible, “above-water” part of the iceberg. But in reality, something else is more important. Beneath the surface lies the psyche. It is the psyche…
“Quest for Glory Martial Arts Tournament” in the Caribbean
The Quest for Glory Martial Arts Tournament is scheduled for February 1, 2026, and will be one of the key events of the winter season for competitive karate in the Caribbean. The tournament will be…
Heavyweight Grappling Collision Confirmed for NEXTREME Contender Series 2 in Purmerend
NEXTREME is tightening the screws on its December schedule, rolling out a card built for pressure and decisive outcomes. On 13 December, the Contender Series 2 event hits H20 Purmerend, bringing with it a heavyweight…
Champions made at Australian Shaolin Kempo tournament
Australia. November 29, 2025 Over 35 martial artists competed at the Shaolin Kempo QLD tournament in Brisbane, Australia over the weekend in a spectacular display of fighting artistry across 3 divisions in 13 categories. Shaolin…
Historical comparison of knife and razor crime schools
When you look at different knife schools (Italian, Spanish, Canarian, Latin American, Russian), it seems as if they are isolated phenomena. But if you line up the chronology, it becomes clear that all these schools…
“WORLD RYUKYU KOBUDO CHAMPIONSHIP 2026” Okinawa A place where tradition ceases to be history – and becomes power.
OKINAWA, JAPAN – 2026. In the world of martial arts, there are events that set trends. There are those that uphold traditions. And there are individual events that set standards for decades to come. One…
“Nordic Taekwondo Championships 2026” The North prepares for the big fight
On January 24, 2026, one of the key events of the winter season for Northern European taekwondo will take place in Skanderborg, Denmark: the Nordic Taekwondo Championships 2026. The tournament will bring together athletes from…
“European IBJJF Jiu-Jitsu Championship 2026” kicks off in Portugal: thousands of athletes head to Lisbon
Lisbon, Portugal. One of the world’s largest Brazilian jiu-jitsu tournaments, the European IBJJF Jiu-Jitsu Championship 2026, will officially open on January 15 and run until January 24. The venue is once again the Pavilhão Multiusos…