3+ day, 12+ hour ago   (760+ words) A stepson and stepdad heading to next month's karate world championships in Italy have said practising the sport together helped them bond. Oliver, 11, and Ben, 37, are two of seven athletes from the same club, Arena Karate in Hadleigh in Suffolk,…...

4+ day, 7+ hour ago   (161+ words) U.S. Marine Corps Staff Sgt. Kendall Guischard, left, a truck master assigned to Combat Logistics Company 33, 3rd Support Battalion, 3rd Marine Logistics Group, and 1st Lt. Hailey Czigler, a combat engineer officer assigned to 3rd Littoral Logistics Battalion, 3rd Marine Littoral Regiment, 3rd Marine Division, participate in…...

4+ day, 20+ hour ago   (554+ words) At 57, Brenda Ryan is not allowing age, nerves or setbacks to dictate what she can achieve. Her journey into Kendo began when she spotted students dressed in Kendo gear in Rosebank and became intrigued by the unfamiliar martial art. When…...

5+ day, 2+ hour ago   (125+ words) U.S. Marine Corps Cpl. Eric Andrade, a local supply chief assigned to 3rd Littoral Combat Team, 3rd Marine Littoral Regiment, 3rd Marine Division, leads physical conditioning during Martial Arts Instructor Course 104-26 at Marine Corps Base Hawaii, Aug. 28, 2026. The three-week MAI course combines rigorous physical…...

5+ day, 2+ hour ago   (120+ words) U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Maj. Donald Reynolds, the command senior enlisted leader of 3rd Marine Littoral Regiment, 3rd Marine Division, speaks to graduates of Martial Arts Instructor Course 104-26 at Marine Corps Base Hawaii, Sep. 3, 2026. The three-week MAI course combines rigorous physical conditioning and…...

5+ day, 12+ hour ago   (299+ words) KARATE students were treated to a surprise gift as part of an inclusive club’s five-year celebration. Young Gloves Karate marked five years of sessions at Leapgate Activity Centre in Stourport with a special event on Friday, September 4. Each participant received…...

1+ week, 1+ day ago   (1760+ words) The year was 1971 when a young Bill Brassette climbed the stairs of a sweltering two-story building in Lincoln, Nebraska, and set foot in a karate dojo for the first time. Asked decades later why he showed up for that initial…...

2+ week, 20+ hour ago   (112+ words) The Mullingar Dojo annual summer camp concluded with a visit to the local bowling centre. There were three invited guests on the camp, Rory Hafford from Haidong Gumdo (Korean Sword), Ria Corcoran from Circo Coranco, and Donal Connaughton from Filipino…...

2+ week, 3+ day ago   (683+ words) A HELENSBURGH and Lomond karate school has celebrated three years of teaching the martial art. Callum Cairns started JKS Clyde on August 26, 2023 with a simple vision to provide high-quality traditional Shotokan karate within the community. He returned to his roots…...

3+ week, 1+ day ago   (539+ words) CHILDREN and adults are being invited to enjoy a month of free karate as a Helensburgh club opens its doors to the community. Complete beginners are being welcomed by JKS Clyde, with classes available at Centre 81 in Garelochhead, Drumfork Community…...