In addition to making new friends and maintaining a healthy fitness level, martial arts classes can help children gain self-confidence, respect, discipline, strength, all while having a ton of fun.

Learning a martial art is an excellent way to get kids excited about physical fitness. Through martial arts, children will learn how to set and work towards goals, practice self-control and discipline ...

Mixed martial arts went through its share of controversy over the years—and it still is—but much of the stigma attached to the sport 10 years ago is waning. The hard work of UFC president Dana White ...

Here at Bloody Elbow, we’re all for mixed martial arts, Ultimate Fighting, cage fighting, combat sports, what have you. We want the sport regulated, safe and honorable but understand that it’s a ...

Brooklyn, 7, shows off her fighting stance at the VI Levels gym in Ocoee, Floridaorida. She has been practicing MMA for two years and loves to spar, "because I get to fight at people each day." In the ...

For children, martial arts training provides structure during critical developmental years. Programs designed for young students focus on listening skills, self-control, and positive decision-making.