Ryoko Tani at 50: the benchmark for women’s judo
Japanese legend Ryoko Tani turns 50. Seven world titles and five Olympic medals made the U48kg superstar one of judo’s greatest champions
Karate Illustrated, We Remember Kaicho Takayuki Yamazaki
From the archives of Karate Illustrated, we remember Kaicho Takayuki Yamazaki – a martial arts pioneer whose influence reached far beyond the dojo. A 9th-degree black belt, internationally respected sensei and martial arts leader, Yamazaki was part of a generation that helped introduce and establish karate in America alongside legends such as Fumio Demura, Chuck Norris and Dan Ivan.
Chick Jitsu puts women and girls center stage in Fort Myers
Girls and women packed the mats at Silverback Gym on Saturday for a jiu-jitsu tournament designed specifically for female competitors.
Luxembourg prison officer fights his way to European judo silver
Nick Kunnert defeated two Royal Air Force soldiers on his way to the podium at the European Judo Championships for Uniformed Services