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After years of missing the competitive fire from her Division I soccer days, a 31-year-old discovered jiu jitsu at a bachelorette party and found everything she'd been searching for. The martial art gave her back the challenge, community, and growth she craved.
Two Filipino jiu-jitsu champions will lead their country's delegation at an upcoming international games opening ceremony. The historic moment shines a spotlight on a martial art gaining momentum in the Philippines.
A New Zealand security officer just earned a national grappling medal after training in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu for only one year. Ryan's rapid rise in the fast-growing sport shows what dedication and going all-in can achieve.
From battling chronic illness to discovering jiu jitsu in their 40s, these women prove fitness transformation looks different for everyone. Their stories show that progress starts wherever you are.
When a passenger tried to open exit doors and attacked a flight attendant 30,000 feet in the air, fellow travelers became heroes. A Brazilian jiu-jitsu fighter and other passengers worked together to keep everyone safe until the plane could land.
Two Malaysian brothers swept four major awards across AI innovation and martial arts in a single day. Their achievements showcase how the next generation is excelling in both intellectual and physical arenas.
After beating leukemia, young John from Ashland is inspiring his community to fight childhood cancer one lemonade stand at a time. The kindergartener will serve as the 2026 Anthem LemonAid ambassador, raising funds for the hospital that saved his life.
America's youngest Olympic wrestling champion just became a mom, naming her firstborn son after her Holocaust survivor grandfather. The 22-year-old athlete is passing down her Jewish heritage with a name that means "lion."
A hometown hero returns triumphant as Peterborough celebrates Jon Thurston's undefeated gold medal performance at the 2026 Paralympic Winter Games. The wheelchair curling champion's community is rolling out the welcome mat with cake, congratulations, and a chance to honor one of their own.
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South Africa's newest sport is taking off as 239 wrestlers head to Jeffreys Bay for the country's second national beach wrestling championship. The Eastern Province team returns to defend their title and cement the coastal region as the heart of this growing discipline.
A Chennai tennis coach has been guiding Chinese player Fangran Tian since she was 12, turning their professional relationship into a decade-long cross-cultural family bond. This week, she reached the semifinals of a WTA tournament in Mumbai, crediting him with shaping not just her game but her life. ---
A new profession is solving an overwhelming problem for Chinese families: finding quality nursing homes for aging parents. These "elderly care managers" visit facilities, assess quality, and match families with the right care.
Hamza Najih trained himself to victory at an international fitness competition in Turin, beating hundreds of athletes from over 20 countries. The self-coached 22-year-old finished the grueling race in just over an hour, bringing Morocco its latest champion.