In its current form, karate is less than 200 years old however it has roots that date back thousands of years. The art originated on the island of Okinawa and in its early form was heavily influenced by ancient Chinese martial arts, collectively known as kung fu. The Beginnings of Karate History on Okinawa The history of Okinawan […]

Early forms of boxing can be said to date back to ancient times as fighters have stood against each other in hand-to-hand combat competitions held for the entertainment of others since the earliest human civilizations. The ancient Greeks, who believed a form of fighting for the sake of sport had been invented by the gods on […]