Martial Arts  

Kalaripayattu, a 3,000-year-old martial art from Kerala, India, blends combat techniques with philosophy and spirituality. 

Bollywood stars, including Akshay Kumar and Deepika Padukone, are skilled in martial arts. Their expertise in disciplines like Muay Thai and jujutsu enhances their dynamic film performances.
 

Muhammad Rashid from Karachi sets a new Guinness World Record by crushing 39 drink cans with his head in just 30 seconds, showcasing remarkable strength.

Siddhant Chaturvedi rejected a role in 'Brahmastra'? Yes, you read that right. 'Kho Gaye Hum Kaha' actor rejected an offer for a role in 'Brahmastra' after being selected. Read more to find out why he rejected such a big budget movie

Akshay Kumar is one of the highest paid actors of Bollywood. After failing in class 7, he expressed his desire to become an actor when his father asked him about his goals. He moved to Thailand at a young age to pursue martial arts. Upon returning, he did odd jobs in Kolkata and Delhi. He had his first break with the Hindi film ‘Aag.’

Sabahat Afreen has participated in Taekwondo competitions at both national and international levels. She has won medals at district-level championships. At the age of 8, Sabahat faced opposition from people questioning her choice of wearing hijab during training. Today, she receives immense support from her family and has has won 4 National Championships, 3 Federation Cups, and Asia Championship.

In this episode, let’s take a look at 6 forgotten forms of Indian martial arts which boasts about our country’s ancient fighting techniques.

Quentin Tarantino has come under fire for the depiction of martial arts legend Bruce Lee in his new film "Once Upon a Time in Hollywood."

‘Queen of Martial Arts’ Cynthia Rothrock was a five-time world champion in ‘forms’ and ‘weapons’ between 1981 and 1985. In 1983, she was inducted into Black Belt Magazine Hall of Fame as Female Competitor of the Year and was one of the first women in the world to be on the cover of a martial arts magazine in 1981. She trained students in Kerala’s Alappuzha

Mixed Martial Arts is considered as one of the fastest growing sports in the world. But what does it take to be an MMA fighter? Find out here

He is just 12 years but has defeated professional bodybuilders in competitions. Watch the muscle power of this child celebrity from Karnataka in this video.

Vidyut Jammwal is known for his skills in one of the oldest martial arts, Kalaripayattu and has made it to the 6 top martial artists in the world.

Samrat Vijay, a 12-year-old son of Duniya Vijay, is all set to debut in the Kannada movie "Kusthi", an action drama sequence written and directed by Raghu Shivamogga and produced by Duniya Vijay under Duniya Talkies. This Sandalwood flick on wrestling is touted to generate interest in martial arts and sports. Samrat Vijay, in an exclusive interview to My Nation, narrates his experience with respect to his rigorous training sessions, growing to be Duniya Vijay 2, and more.