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04May
On Her Way!
Congratulations to EMA deputy black belt Delilah Wright on racking up State Championships in Michigan, Ohio, and Illinois so far this season! She heads to her final State run at the end of this month at the Indiana State Championships before heading to AAU Nationals... 23Apr
The hardest thing to feel is that everything is going to be ok…
The hardest thing to feel is that everything is going to be ok... It makes you want to go around with your weapons up all the time, ready to defend yourself at a moment's notice... But here we are, year after year and everything is still... 19Apr
Chicago Dojo Redefines Jeet Kune Do for a New Generation
Jeet Kune Do Chicago: A New Standard in Martial Arts In the heart of Chicago, Jeet Kune Do Chicago is setting a new standard for martial arts. Under the leadership of Nic Buttice, a student of Sifu Barry Lee, the school adheres to the philosophy... 17Apr
Legacy and Lineage: The 23rd U.S. Taekwondo Grand Masters Society Convention Honors the Pioneers of American Taekwondo
Legacy and Lineage: The 23rd U.S. Taekwondo Grand Masters Society Convention Honors the Pioneers of American Taekwondo Portland, Oregon | April 11–13, 2025 This past weekend, in the city of Portland, Oregon, the martial arts world witnessed more than a convention—it witnessed a living archive of dedication,... 17Apr
Martial Hearts: The Defensive Mental Edge, Vol. 2
Martial Hearts: The Defensive Mental Edge, Vol. 2 By Grandmaster Danny PassmoreA courageous new voice in emotional self-defense—on a mission to rescue hearts and restore futures. In a cultural moment oversaturated with noise, bravado, and artificial quick-fixes, Martial Hearts: The Defensive Mental Edge, Vol. 2 arrives like... 14Apr
Jesse Enkamp Is Shaping Modern Karate
Jesse Enkamp, known as The Karate Nerd, isn’t interested in the typical martial arts spectacle. He’s built his reputation by digging deeper into the roots of karate, questioning what most practitioners take for granted, and making that knowledge accessible to a global audience. A practitioner of... 11Apr
Strengthening Tradition and Teaching: Taekwon-Do ITF Choi Jung Hwa in the Netherlands By Master Henk Zonsveld, 8th Dan
Taekwon-Do ITF holds a proud legacy in the Netherlands, beginning in 1965 when it was first introduced to Dutch soil. In 1966, the Dutch Taekwon-Do Association (NTA) was founded, quickly establishing itself as the largest Taekwon-Do body in the country. As is common with many... 11Apr
USTGS Hosts Landmark 2025 Convention in Portland
USTGS 2025 Portland Convention: A Grand Gathering of Taekwondo Leaders April 10–13, 2025 | Embassy Suites by Hilton, Portland Airport The United States Taekwondo Grandmasters Society (USTGS) is proudly hosting its 23rd Annual General Meeting, 17th Annual Hall of Fame Awards, and 5th Myong-In Award this weekend... 01Apr