Eastern Martial Arts and Wellness The Hidden Roots of Modern Karate: How a French Martial Art Inspired the Sport’s Most Famous Kicks October 5, 2026 rifanmuazin Have you ever wondered why there isn’t a single traditional kata with a mawashi-geri? For anyone who has spent time watching modern Karate tournaments, this is a glaring paradox. The…
Eastern Martial Arts and Wellness The Surprising French Roots of Karate’s Most Famous Kicks: How Savate Shaped Modern Martial Arts September 27, 2026 rifanmuazin Have you ever wondered why there is not a single traditional kata featuring the mawashi-geri, or roundhouse kick? In modern martial arts circles, it stands as perhaps the most popular…