As a Jiu-Jitsu referee, one of the most common things I see is athletes competing for the first time who are completely ...

When Japan launched an attack on Pearl Harbor on Dec. 7, 1941, pulling the United States into World War II, Tokisaburo Mukai and his wife Hifuko were running a general […] ...

In the quaint community room at the San Francisco Police Station in the Tenderloin District, Officer Thomas Smith trades in his police uniform for a judogi.

The popularity of Mixed Martial Arts (a full combat sport that includes techniques from other sports like boxing, wrestling, and jiu-jitsu) or MMA is so high in ...

Osaka Castle is one of Japan’s most iconic landmarks, rich in history and a must-visit for any traveler. Said to have been built by Toyotomi Hideyoshi, the warlord who unified Japan, this stunning ...

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Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu (BJJ) is a combination of traditional Japanese jiu-jitsu and judo techniques that ... ending in painful and memorable injuries in the history of the sport. Explore some of the ...

In his time away from competitive action, Fernandes has kept busy, training and coaching in his very first martial art: Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu ... MMA fighter in ONE history, competing in 15 ...

Part of that promise came true last year: As the yen tumbled to a 37-year low against the dollar, big brands like Toyota Motor reported the highest profits in Japanese history. Stocks soared to ...