I entered this world expecting a fight for acceptance in a dog-eat-dog enclave of hyper masculine brutality. I was wrong.
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Global hip-hop takes many cues from Kung Fu. Contrary to what denouncers might think, there is a rhyme and reason to using 'words as weapons'.
Many consider _Wiro_ is a superhero movie but from its cinematic elements and style, _Wiro Sableng_ is closer to martial arts or _silat_ genre.
With nostalgic flashbacks, epic training montages and most of the original cast, Cobra Kai is faithful to the Karate Kid film – all while delivering cutting-edge contemporary social commentary.
Real life attackers won't follow a carefully choreographed fight sequence – that's why training is essential.
As well as increasing physical fitness and mental health, martial arts can boost brain cognition too.
Martial arts help boost both brain and body.
Brutal beginnings to aggressive marketing – how UFC gave momentum to take MMA mainstream.
Teenagers spend one-third of their lives sitting down and three hours a day watching TV. New findings confirm that it's not just their health that is at risk.
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