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Personal stories from people embedded in the world of martial arts.

More and More Young People in the Netherlands Are Struggling with Their Mental Health — Can Martial Arts Be Part of the Solution?

More and more young people in the Netherlands are struggling with mental problems such as stress, loneliness and depression. Warrior Code sees martial arts as a powerful tool to make young people more mentally resilient. By providing structure, discipline and respect, martial arts helps them express emotions in a healthy way. In safe, certified gyms, trainers guide young people in their personal growth. Martial arts is thus not part of the problem, but rather an important part of the solution.

What Do I Think of the GLORY 98 Fight Card? Fun? Yes. Fantastic? Maybe.

When I saw the fightcard for GLORY's first event of 2025, I thought to myself, "Nice good start to the year."

Kudos to GLORY for choosing to do more and more non-title main bouts. But why are they only 5 rounds?

Sometimes a superfight simply has much more pulling power than a title fight.

Canelo's Next Fight: Mandatory Maze or Mega-Fight Bonanza?

Canelo's Next Fight: Mandatory Maze or Mega-Fight Bonanza?

Is K-1’s return to Europe pure nostalgia or a serious rival for GLORY?

The third column of The Kickboxing Podcast delves deeper into the comeback of the K-1 to Europe.

The Legacy of Art Jimmerson: UFC's One-Gloved Warrior

The Legacy of Art Jimmerson: UFC's One-Gloved Warrior