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…
Asian Cinema and Performing Arts Hollywood Kicks Off Fall Awards Season and Global Press Tours as September Ushers in a Busy Industry Calendar September 30, 2026 rifanmuazin As the summer season winds down, Hollywood is wasting no time pivoting toward the high-stakes energy of the fall. September marks the traditional launchpad for the annual awards season, bringing…
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…
Eastern Martial Arts and Wellness The Hidden European Roots of Modern Karate: How Savate Shaped Today’s Dynamic Kicks September 19, 2026 rifanmuazin Have you ever wondered why there is not a single traditional kata featuring the mawashi-geri, or roundhouse kick? In contemporary Karate tournaments, it is arguably the most popular and devastating…