martial arts

Tashi Wangchu from Arunachal Pradesh recalls his struggles against poverty and how he worked hard to train for and win gold at the 4th Mixed Martial Arts (MMA) nationals in his first attempt

Already India's U-14 taekwondo champion, 14-year-old Shreya Jadhav aims to represent India and clinch gold in taekwondo at the 2024 Olympics.

Pooja Harsha has trained under international coaches and is now ready to teach this sport to Indian women.

Cancer was the most vital fight for this athlete.

Raymond Johny Kurbah loves to fight both opponents and circumstances.

For Anand Mouli Patnaik, teaching martial arts to the profoundly deaf children is both challenging and exciting. Such physical activities make a big difference to the children’s lives, he says.

Learning a martial art is not only extremely rewarding for your fitness, but can also help you rediscover and reconnect to India's unique martial history. Here's a quick guide to help you figure out which one is right for you.