The Acolyte‘s “Force fu” fight scenes have divided audiences, and understandably so. Watching Jedi trade punches and roundhouse kicks with Sith trainees feels like uncharted territory – even though ...

Martial arts is an ancient tradition of combat practiced for self-defense, competition, physical, mental and spiritual development. Martial arts began over 3,000 years ago in Sri Lanka, gradually ...

I have had several jobs and careers as a physician, researcher, scientist, psychology professor, life coach, hypnotherapist, artist, and personal trainer. But first and foremost, I am a martial artist ...

A lifelong gamer, film fanatic and fan of all things geeky, Andy studied Film and TV Screenwriting at university and achieved a master's degree in Scriptwriting in 2017. As a professional writer, Andy ...

Ashleigh Johnstone receives funding from the Economic and Social Research Council (ESRC). Martial arts require a good level of physical strength, but those who take up training need to develop an ...

Ashleigh Johnstone receives funding from the Economic and Social Research Council (ESRC). We are all aware that exercise generally has many benefits, such as improving physical fitness and strength.

When it comes to action-heavy TV, martial arts shows stand out from the crowd by putting an emphasis on good old-fashioned melee combat. Whether it's East Asian fighting styles or something as ...

Martial arts involve more than just fighting. They are old traditions that teach discipline, strength, and self-defence. Over the years, people have developed many different styles. Some emphasise ...