Tag: martial arts

Holy Capoeira!

A pair of Israeli brothers promotes the Brazilian martial art among the ultra-Orthodox population.

IDF soldiers practice Krav Maga. Photo by Chen Leopold/Flash90.

Defend yourself, Israeli style

The unique Israeli self-defense martial art of Krav Maga is taught internationally, but many students prefer to learn it in Israel, at its source.

Arik Ze'evi

Zeevi takes Judo gold

Israeli judokan Arik Zeevi celebrated victory at the European Judo Championships over the weekend. Zeevi won the gold medal in the under-100-kilogram weight class against Georgia’s Levan Zhorzholiani.

Danny Hakim with some of the members of Budo for Peace.

Kick, punch… peace?

Arab and Jewish kids learn a valuable lesson in peace through martial arts training in northern Israel.