A natural athlete, Kimura would have a meteoric rise in Judo due both to his amazing physical gifts and a burning desire to be the very best. In Judo circles Kimura is remember most for his unmatched ...

In the fast-paced world of Mixed Martial Arts where anything can and does happen, new champions are born and bred at an almost daily pace. Often, one man’s folly is another man’s fortune as the ...

There is a long history of not tapping to submissions in the first family of Brazilian Jiu Jitsu, and that legacy has extended into MMA. Way back in 1951, Masahiko Kimura (pictured right) locked a ...

A family originally known for its seemingly unbeatable style and fighting dominance might just be most revered for a famous loss. Long before Royce Gracie taught Americans what real fighting looked ...

As you may or may not know, my martial arts training is limited to some karate lessons in the mid-90s and getting my ass-kicked badly in high school wrestling. However, I have watched thousands of ...