Vietnam wins 18 medals at international martial arts contest

Vietnamese martial artists have won five gold, six silver and seven bronze medals at the Chungju World Martial Arts Masterships in South Korea.

Muay Thai warrior Nguyen Tran Duy Nhat defeated Malaysia's Azwan Che Wil in his ONE Immortal Triumph Championship debut in HCMC Friday night.

Vietnam’s top two Muay Thai fighters will make their debut at the ONE Immortal Triumph Championship in Saigon next month.

August 27, 2019 | 07:59 am GMT+7

Vietnamese athletes won big at the Asian Open Taekwondo Championship, bagging 35 gold, 30 silver and 28 bronze medals.

August 20, 2019 | 08:59 am GMT+7

After seven years of being immobile, a young boy was enrolled in an Aikido class. A miracle unfolded.

November 29, 2018 | 03:03 pm GMT+7

Inspired by his martial artist parents, he chose muay Thai for a professional career and once fought – and won – a bout with a broken elbow.

September 30, 2018 | 03:49 pm GMT+7

Self-proclaimed pacifist used to be a combat instructor in the Israel Self Defense Forces.

June 08, 2018 | 01:11 pm GMT+7

'Doctors need to fend for themselves, and learning martial arts is one of the best ways to do it.'

April 19, 2018 | 12:59 pm GMT+7

The public challenge was delivered via a Facebook post.

March 27, 2018 | 10:54 am GMT+7

'They have to overcome (personal) difficulties by practicing martial arts, it gets rid of old habits and laziness.'

February 11, 2018 | 06:49 pm GMT+7

Pierre Francois Flores knocked his opponent out with a kick to the head.

July 13, 2017 | 11:46 am GMT+7