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The 25 year old Icelandic prospect Gunnar Nelson, takes on the Sambo trained Omari Akhmedov in what will prove to be one of the better fights on the main card for UFN: Gustafsson vs. Manuwa.

The Ridge Meadows Shotokan Karate dojo took several medals at the 2014 International Shotokan Karate Federation Provincial Championships last weekend.

Ultimate Fighting Championship welterweight Gunnar Nelson may be best known for his grappling -- seven of his 11 wins have come by first-round submission -- but before he began honing his potent ground game and prior to his move to MMA, the highly touted prospect was a karateka, training in Okinawan goju-ryu and kumite, or point sparring.

Building a Midshipman is the story of one applicant's journey from high school student to Midshipman in the United States Naval Academy.

MMAmania.com resident fighter analyst Andrew Richardson breaks down the mixed martial arts game of UFC Fight Night 37 headliner Jimi Manuwa, who tries to steal Alexander Gustafsson's spot in the 205-pound pecking order with a big win in London.

On Sunday night he opted not to mingle with the Oscar crowd at the Dolby Theatre in Hollywood where his movie Her picked up an Academy Award for best original screenplay.

Mondays in Ouray, Thursdays in Ridgway. Join us for Karate with Sensei Burkhard Feierabend.

A martial arts studio in Joplin is giving back in a big way. Universal Sport Karate is offering a free self-defense class for kids aged 5-12 years old this Saturday.

Just look at 2003's Sands Of Time. The entire game was anecdotal, told by the Prince himself.

Organised by England Tae Kwon-do team coaches Russell Jones and Thomas Keeble, who are both instructors at Senshi martial arts, in Kidlington, the event was supported by senseis John Surrage and Derek Fairhurst of the Oxford School of Ju Jitsu.

Last award of the night now. Club of the Year. Finalists are Basingstoke Bluefins, Basingstoke Gymnastic Club, Basingstoke Wolverines Cheerleaders, Chineham RFC, Chineham Park Running Club, Oakley Bowling Club, Shin Gi Tai Martial Arts Academy, Su-Ha-Ri School of Karate and Summit Judo Club.

Had he not dedicated his energies to the martial arts, the "King of Karate" may well have pursued another passion-baseball.

When Kim Harris first learned about Hailey Owens' abduction and slaying last week, the Springfield mom wondered what she could do or say to her own children to make them feel safe again.

Mondays in Ouray, Thursdays in Ridgway. Join us for Karate with Sensei Burkhard Feierabend.

A YORK karate champion returned to the Clifton school of his youth for a special evening's training, writes Matthew Naylor .

STUDENTS have been paying tribute this week to an inspirational Leeds karate teacher, who died at the weekend after a long battle with illness.

Luke Stubbs, Amber Morris and her sister Kayley Morris are to represent England in the Pilatus Cup, for juniors under 16 years in Switzerland on March 22, while Josie Smith will represent Team GB in the Kata World Tournament in Belgium on March 15. Head coach Shihan Andrew Turner continues his reputation of developing students to compete at the ... (more)

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Dating back centuries to feudal Japan, use of the bo staff is one of the many special skills this 49 year old 6th degree karate black belt has acquired in over 37 years of work and study.

" On This Day in MMA History " pays tribute to some of the more bizarre and infamous moments from MMA's past.