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News about martial arts, including commentary and archival articles published in The New York Times.My Life Lessons From M.M.A. Fighting
Jun 07, 2026 08:19 AM EDT
There are lessons in competitive fighting that I never expected to learn.
U.F.C. Arena Takes Shape on White House Lawn
May 27, 2026 03:19 PM EDT
Construction for the Ultimate Fighting Championship arena continues on the South Lawn of The White House ahead of the June 14th fight planned for President Trump’s 80th birthday.
UFC Unveils Plans for White House Fight on Trump’s Birthday
May 27, 2026 01:12 PM EDT
The Ultimate Fighting Championship bout is scheduled for June 14, President Trump’s 80th birthday.
Jet Li Believes in Showing Up on Time, or Earlier
Apr 25, 2026 05:00 AM EDT
“If you tell me eight o’clock,” the film and martial arts star said, “I will be there 10 or 15 minutes before and wait.”
Japan’s New Care Workers: Bodybuilders, Wrestlers and M.M.A. Fighters
Apr 25, 2026 03:19 PM EDT
Young athletes are being recruited to plug a staff shortage in Japan’s nursing homes. The results are reshaping elder care.
The Right-Wing Takeover of Combat Sports Is Upon Us
Apr 16, 2026 05:25 AM EDT
Pablo on TKO’s rise and how Dana White’s alliances may favor profits over fighters and fans.
Trump Was Watching a U.F.C. Fight in Miami While Iran Talks Collapsed
Apr 12, 2026 12:08 AM EDT
On his way to Florida, President Trump said it did not matter to him if a deal with Iran was reached or not: “We win, regardless,” he said.
Chuck Norris: A Life in Pictures
Mar 20, 2026 05:35 PM EDT
The actor, known for his skills as a martial artist, often played the warrior onscreen.
Chuck Norris, Action Star of ‘Walker, Texas Ranger,’ Dies at 86
Mar 20, 2026 06:05 PM EDT
He channeled his martial arts skills into heroic roles in films like “The Delta Force” and “Missing in Action” and in the long-running TV series “Walker, Texas Ranger.”
Markwayne Mullin, Trump’s Pick to Replace Noem at DHS, Learned to Spar in Oklahoma
Mar 07, 2026 05:07 PM EDT
He hosted a home improvement radio show, fought in cage matches and inherited a plumbing business before becoming a “MAGA warrior” in Congress.
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