When is a stick not just a stick? When it's wielded in combat by one of the famous stick fighting Dog Brothers. The Dog Brothers are a group of highly trained and devoted Martial Artists that were founded in California in the 1980's and now claim hundreds of members and thousands of devotees around the globe. The stick as a weapon actually has deep ancestral roots in Martial Arts that trace back many centuries to tribal warfare in the Philippines. Around the world stick fighting takes on different names and techniques. Arnis, Kali, Eskrima are all forms of Stick Fighting, but what the Dog Brothers have done is apply the stick, along with other weapons, to modern, realistic martial...

The casual mixed martial arts fan here in the United States may have never heard of him, but over in Japan, well he is kind of a big deal. He is Bob Sapp. A former pro football player, pro wrestler, kickboxer, mixed martial artist, comedian, actor and yes, he is also a musician. The widely talented American found fame in the Land of the Rising Sun rather quickly appearing in various commercials and television programs.

Four weight classes, three title shots, and a whole lot in between. For Kenny Florian, a former college soccer player turned Ultimate Fighting Championship standout, the time has come to hang up the gloves and pursue other opportunities. Having experienced a degree of success in the fight game rarely matched, although a championship always seemed just out of reach, the 17-fight veteran of the Octagon recently discussed his decision to retire via his personal newsletter from kennyflorian.com. Read Florian's message to his friends, family, and fans that touches upon his decision to enter the sport of mixed martial arts, his mentors throughout his journey, and what he plans on doing next...

If you’re like many others and struggling to find a great fitness program that’s challenging and keeps you motivated for the long run, then you may be missing something from your regime. Simply going to the gym day in and day out doing the treadmill and elliptical or taking spinning classes and lifting weights may keep you coming back for a while, but you may soon tire of the same routine and give up! If you’re looking for a program that gives you health benefits and is great for any age and sex, then you may want to consider an Indianapolis BJJ coach to get you on the right track. You should keep in mind that regardless of your age or fitness level, you can achieve a total body workout wit...

It is a little known fact, but long before Hollywood turned him into a vampire hunter, the nation's 16th President Abraham Lincoln actually dabbled in the sport of competitive wrestling. And not only did Lincoln compete, but one match actually became a beloved part of Lincoln's lore. While living in New Salem, Illinois, Lincoln worked at a general store. He was in his early 20's and maintained a physically fit frame. Denton Offutt, his boss and storekeeper, boasted to the town's people about Lincoln's physical strength. A group of local misfits known as the Clary's Grove Boys caught wind of the chatter and thought something must be done. The leader of the grou...