The kids class at PNG Kyokushin dojo.

The Benefits of Martial Arts

Martial art is more than punching, kicking or grappling. It takes a holistic approach to the development of the self. Listed are some of these benefits. Discipline – the core teachings of martial arts is disciplining, the body, the mind and the spirit. If you have watched martial artists closely you may have noticed that [...]

The B-Team Poster

Know Your Stars

In a couple of weeks the country will play host to 3 legends in the martial arts action entertainment industry, Don ‘The Dragon’ Wilson, Cynthia Rothrock and Michael Jai White. In preparation to welcoming these guests, we take a brief look into their careers as actors and martial artists. Don ‘The Dragon’ Wilson Probably the [...]

Bill 'Superfoot' Wallace

Who is Bill ‘Superfoot’ Wallace?

I guess many people will now be asking about Bill ‘Superfoot’ Wallace after the news that he will be coming to be guest judge at the 2nd All Styles Martial Arts Tournament in Port Moresby in July. Well, here is a brief profile of the martial arts legend. Bill Wallace was born on December 1, [...]

PNG Shaolin Chin Wushu students

Shaolin Chin Sun Wushu school open for business

For those interested in learning Chinese martial arts, the PNG Shaolin Chin Sun Wushu Kung Fu school is open for business. The school teaches self-defense, promotes health and fitness, and discipline. It helps the practitioner to conquer life’s problems physically, mentally and spiritually. According to the schools promotional poster, the students will learn Lohan and [...]

Adrian 'The Hunter' Pang

Adrian ‘The Hunter’ Pang

Written by Chris Postupalski of The Blitz Magazine Known as ‘The Hunter’ as much for his striking prowess as his tough upbringing in the wild parts of Papua New Guinea, Adrian Pang has long been one of Australia’s best Mixed Martial Arts fighters. It is hard to find an Aussie MMA fighter who has competed [...]

Sempai Samson, Jude and Sempai Sailas

Warrior Profile: Silas Gabriel Piskaut, Shodan

Meet Silas Gabriel Piskaut from Tanir Island in the New Ireland Province, a Shodan (1st degree black belt) in the art of Kyokushin Karate. He is the last of Sensei Wally Schnaubelt’s uchi-deshis and is currently the intermediate lightweight Kyokushin champion for the South Pacific. On the 25th of September 2007, Silas graduated with his [...]