By Sonia Ahmed  |  12 September 2020

Renowned as the queen of the South, Cebu is the port capital and the oldest city in Cebu province. Located in the Central Visayas, it’s the country’s most developed area, ...

Cebu ‒ World’s Arnis Capital & the Perfect Martial Arts Destination

By Sonia Ahmed  |  10 August 2020

The sacred Wudang Shan is home to clusters of ancient palaces, temples, and monasteries; the first one was constructed under the rule of Emperor Tang Taizong back in 627-649 AD. ...

Train on Sacred Trails of Mt. Wudang with Purple Cloud Temple Monks

By Sonia Ahmed  |  7 August 2020

Santichon village is a spectacular tourist destination in Pai, Thailand. It is inhabited by Yunnanese people who fled Yunnan, China, through the China-Thai border and settled in Santichon during the ...

Chi Flows Freely Through Lush Trails of Nam Yang Kung Fu Retreat

By Sonia Ahmed  |  27 July 2020

Sikong Mountain, also known as Sikongyuan, is one of the most authentic religious sites in Chinese Buddhism. It’s a sacred place, and holy center for the believers of the Chan ...

Trace Footsteps of Traditional Kung-Fu at 1,500 Years Old Erzu Temple

By Sonia Ahmed  |  21 June 2020

Shwedagon Pagoda is a massive 99-meter high pagoda with a diamond-studded spire in the famous city of Yangon, Myanmar. The pagoda is said to be 2,500 years old. It enshrines ...

Legendary Yangon BJJ Shines in the Shadow of Shwedagon Pagoda

By Sonia Ahmed  |  2 April 2020

Is dubbed as the cultural capital of Japan. In the face of rapid modernization in the country, Kyoto clings to its roots and traditions with Fushimi Inari and its 10,000 ...

Fushimi Inari-Taisha through 10,000 Torii Gates

By Sonia Ahmed  |  29 October 2019

Practicing Taekwondo at the foot of Big Buddha is a humbling experience. The iconic Tian Tan Big Buddha statue oversees the stunning landscape of Lantau island on the western side ...

Peace, Culture, and Taekwondo Spirit at Big Buddha

By Will Wain Williams  |  11 November 2018

The region of Shandong province in north-eastern China is dominated by rugged coastline, jagged cliffs, and stony beaches. Much like the scenery, the people of Shandong are known throughout China ...

Seeking the Source: Mantis Fist as Practiced in Shandong China

By Chris Davis  |  26 August 2018

Manny Pacquiao (Senator Manny Pacquiao, actually) is obviously the face of Filipino boxing to the world. However, it is truly impossible to understand how Pacquiao came to be the superstar ...

Creating the Next Manny Pacquioa

By Will Wain Williams  |  26 April 2018

The first time I met my Shifu, he greeted me with kind eyes and a warm smile. I was given a senior student to learn the horse stance and straight ...

I, Student Of Kung Fu Master Zhou Zhen Dong

By Valerie Taylor  |  10 April 2018

Japan is an astounding country, rich with a culture that has spanned hundreds of centuries. The Japanese have been training both mind and body to complete impossible feats since before ...

A Taste of Ninjutsu in Japan