In the late 1800s the great Kano Jigoro streamlined the overly complicated Japanese grappling art Jujitsu into the highly effective Kodokan Judo. Japan was now open to the world, freely trading goods ...

However, there’s more to martial arts than just cool CGI and a great workout. An often overlooked aspect of martial arts is that they often reflect a part of a country’s heritage, history, and culture ...

Nearly 200 from Guam are among 1,100 athletes taking part in Marianas Pro Japan, poised to make history as one of the largest jiu-jitsu tournaments in the region, according to event organizers. It’s ...