NEWARK, N.J. (AP) — Around her neck or around her waist, Kayla Harrison has a knack for winning gold. One key distinction, of course, between the Olympics and professional mixed martial arts is what ...

Mixed-martial arts could be added to the Olympic Games under plans announced today by Asian MMA chiefs. The Asian Mixed Martial Arts Association (AMMA) says it wants to unify the sport under a new ...

SINGAPORE (Reuters) - As mixed martial arts grapples for recognition as a mainstream sport, the powerbrokers behind its surge in popularity are adamant inclusion in the Olympic Games is close to ...

Jayda Fulp first entered the world of judo at 8 years old because her grandfather wanted her to use the sport to hone her take-down skills to enhance her Brazilian jujitsu. However, the moment she ...

MELBOURNE (Reuters) - Taekwondo's battle for relevance at the Olympics continues at the Rio de Janeiro Games, with tournament organizers introducing colored pants and a mixed martial arts flavor in a ...

She runs several miles up and down the roads and hills of New Fairfield every day. She runs, not for speed, but to build the strength and endurance necessary to become an Olympic taekwondo champion.

Three martial artists from Fort Myers Karate brought home 17 medals — including five gold, five silver and seven bronze — at the 2025 Amateur Athletic Union Junior Olympic Games, held July 22-Aug. 2 ...