Russian martial art Sambo is now part of Asian Games

Last Updated: Monday, January 20, 2014, 18:05

The Russian martial art of sambo has earned recognition of the Olympic Council of Asia (OCA) and has become part of the Asian Games.

Akshay Kumar bats for martial arts in school curriculum

Last Updated: Friday, December 20, 2013, 22:49

Urging to make learning of martial arts compulsory at schools, popular Bollywood actor Akshay Kumar today regretted that this form of self defence came last in priority in the country.

Don`t hit bottle, practice martial arts: CPI-M tells cadre

Last Updated: Thursday, November 28, 2013, 14:16

Do not hit the bottle, stay away from religious functions and form clubs that engage in martial arts for self-defence, the Communist Party of India-Marxist has told party cadre in Kerala.

India`s gets its first martial arts comedy Local Kung Fu

Last Updated: Tuesday, September 24, 2013, 12:44

Jackie Chan once explored comedy within the action genre and won the hearts of millions. Now India is attempting a similar feat, starting off with a humble beginning.

Akshay Kumar to make film on martial arts

Last Updated: Sunday, June 16, 2013, 11:53

Akshay Kumar is set to make a movie on martial arts.

Jackie Chan lost to Bruce Lee in movie duel

Last Updated: Saturday, June 15, 2013, 13:52

Jackie Chan has revealed that he got a chance to duel with legendary martial arts star Bruce Lee in a movie.

India to take part in Asian Indoor Games under OCA banner

Last Updated: Thursday, June 13, 2013, 14:40

Indian athletes are set to take part in the fourth Asian Indoor and Martial Arts Games to be held from June 29 to July 6 in Incheon, South Korea under the Olympic Council of Asia banner in the aftermath of IOA`s ban by the IOC.

Peter Andre to start Kung fu schools

Last Updated: Saturday, June 8, 2013, 09:00

Peter Andre will soon launch his own Kung fu schools around Britain to help youngsters learn the martial art and discipline themselves.

One Direction add martial arts training to their regime

Last Updated: Tuesday, June 4, 2013, 15:17

One Direction boys have reportedly been instructed by their US label bosses to tone their bodies ahead of the American leg of their tour.

Girls in 60 govt schools get martial arts training

Last Updated: Tuesday, May 14, 2013, 21:44

Delhi Government has started imparting training on various martial arts like karate, taekwondo and judo to girls studying in 60 schools run by it.

Vidyut Jammwal to open martial arts university in Kerala

Last Updated: Friday, April 26, 2013, 19:47

Not many know that Bollywood actor Vidyut Jammwal started learning an Indian martial art form, Kalaripayattu, when he was just three years old.

Being vegetarian helps in martial arts: Vidyut Jamwal

Last Updated: Friday, April 12, 2013, 15:24

Vidyut Jamwal, who has been seen flaunting his well-sculpted body on the big screen, turned vegetarian more than a decade ago and enjoys the perks of healthy eating habits. He says he is "more agile and faster".