Martial arts news

Here are some recent martial arts news and updates:

Competition News

• The International Taekwon-Do Federation (ITF) has announced the dates for the 2023 World Taekwon-Do Championships, which will take place in Budapest, Hungary from June 27 to July 3.
• The World Karate Federation (WKF) has released the schedule for the 2023 Karate World Championships, which will be held in Budapest, Hungary from May 6 to 15.
• The International Judo Federation (IJF) has announced the dates for the 2023 Judo World Championships, which will take place in Budapest, Hungary from May 8 to 14.

New Developments

• The martial arts community is mourning the loss of legendary karate master, Hirokazu Kanazawa, who passed away on March 20 at the age of 88.
• The International Kung Fu Federation (IKF) has launched a new online platform to promote and develop the sport of Kung Fu worldwide.
• The World Martial Arts Union (WMAU) has announced plans to establish a new international martial arts hall of fame to recognize the achievements of martial artists from around the world.

Tournaments and Events

• The 2023 Pan American Karate Championships will take place in Santiago, Chile from April 14 to 16.
• The 2023 European Judo Championships will be held in Sofia, Bulgaria from April 22 to 24.
• The 2023 World Wushu Championships will take place in Hangzhou, China from May 12 to 15.

In Memoriam

• Legendary martial artist and actor, Bruce Lee, would have turned 80 years old on November 27, 2022. Lee is widely considered one of the most influential martial artists of all time.
• Grandmaster Wong Jack Man, a renowned Wing Chun master, passed away on February 24 at the age of 92.

New Releases

• The new martial arts film, "The 355", starring Jessica Chastain, Lupita Nyong'o, and Fan Bingbing, is set to be released in January 2023.
• The documentary series, "The Last Samurai", which explores the life and legacy of Japanese martial artist, Miyamoto Musashi, is now available on Netflix.

Training and Fitness

• The American Council on Exercise (ACE) has released a new study on the benefits of martial arts training for improving physical fitness and mental well-being.
• The International Sports Sciences Association (ISSA) has launched a new certification program for martial arts instructors, designed to help them develop their teaching skills and improve their students' performance.

I hope you find these updates interesting and informative!