4+ mon, 12+ hour ago   (515+ words) FOR musical theater, film and television actor and singer Robert Seña, who was part of the original “Miss Saigon” cast, karate was not a planned pursuit. It started with a friend — and simple curiosity. “I don't even remember exactly when,…...

4+ mon, 1+ day ago   (648+ words) For veteran performer Robert Seña, the discipline he learned in karate became more than just a physical skill — it evolved into a mindset that shaped both his life and career onstage. Long before he became known for his work in…...

5+ mon, 4+ day ago   (589+ words) NAHA, Apr 08 (News On Japan) - Athletes from across Japan boasting finely trained physiques are set to gather in Okinawa for a major fitness competition, as more than 300 participants prepare to compete in the "Muscle Gate" body make contest, marking the…...

5+ mon, 2+ week ago   (801+ words) Black Belt+ Hall of Fame Submit Article View all results For a long time, I’ve been hearing tales of Leo T. Gaje Jr., the grandmaster of the Pekiti Tirsia system of Kali—perhaps the most controversial figure in the Filipino…...

7+ mon, 4+ week ago   (506+ words) We look at how discipline, muscle memory, and mentorship intersect in this memorable scene. The Karate Kid (1984) The most profound things have quite a modest, uncomplicated outer appearance. That remains true about the “Wax on, wax off” line from The…...

9+ mon, 2+ day ago   (674+ words) Edgren's Ethan Wong and Perry's Jayden Valverde get a chance to see wrestlers from outside DODEA-Japan at Saturday's 11th Rumble on the Rock. (David Shepherd/Special to Stripes) KADENA AIR BASE, Okinawa – Nearly 120 wrestlers will take to two mats Saturay at…...