THE FACE; Diet by the Sword

Mary Tannen slashes her way to fitness....

[TS] FIGHTING; An Ultimate Warrior Is Used to Fighting for His Life

Brian Stann is juggling the responsibilities of life as a husband, future father, Marine officer and having an undefeated record in World Extreme Cagefighting.

[TS] CHEERING SECTION; Woman Joins Fight Club

Kat Amano, a 24-year-old writer and editor who lives in Nashville, trains in jujitsu and is a fan of mixed martial arts, which includes elements of kick boxing, jujitsu and wrestling.

How a Cast Got Its Kicks. And Throws. And Punches.

The rule at rehearsals was simple: “If you hit someone for real, you owe them a beer,” said Timothy Haskell, director of “The Jaded Assassin.”...

EXECUTIVE PURSUITS; In the Corner With the Gladiators: Trying Out the Life of the Cut Man

Cut men tend to the wounds of mixed martial arts fighters, who combine elements of boxing, wrestling, karate and Brazilian jiu-jitsu in one of the country’s fastest-growing sports....

[TS] FIGHTING; No Helmet, No Padding And, in the Ring, No Escape

Former N.F.L. receiver Johnnie Morton will begin his second career June 2 in perhaps the only sport more violent and more dangerous than professional football.

DANCE REVIEW; A Blending of Euripides, Martial Arts and Noh

On Thursday night at La MaMa, Company East performed “ Medea,” with a sudden nod toward modern questions of gender identity.

[TS] MIXED MARTIAL ARTS; New Moves for an Age-Old Sport

In the primal pursuit known as mixed martial arts, Renzo Gracie may be the closest thing to a philosopher one will find.

ARTS, BRIEFLY; Martial-Arts Maven To Speak at Oxford

Ultimate Fighting Championship president Dana White will give speech at Oxford University in fall

CITY ROOM; SWEAT; Helping Children Kick At Ninjas, and Cancer

Corey Kilgannon Sweat column on unusual martial arts therapy offered by New York City police officer turned rabbi Gary Moskowitz to children with terminal cancer in Queens; photos

Anton Geesink, Judo World Champion, Dies at 76

Geesink stunned Japan when he defeated Japanese opponents to win the 1961 world title and capture a gold medal at the 1964 Tokyo Olympics.

In This Remake of an ’80s Martial Arts Fable, It’s Jacket On, Jacket Off

Jaden Smith has the Ralph Macchio role and Jackie Chan the Pat Morita part in this remake of a 1980s classic, transplanted to China.

An Artist of the Martial Kind, Teaching Peace

Once a fighter himself, Abdul Aziz is bringing karate to youth in Harlem, imploring his students to leave bitterness behind.

Emirate in Ultimate Fighting Business

An entertainment promotion company owned by Abu Dhabi has bought a 10 percent stake in the Ultimate Fighting Championship for an undisclosed sum.

From Icon to Lifestyle, the Marketing of Bruce Lee

The daughter of the late martial arts star Bruce Lee has begun an effort to rebuild his image in the global marketplace.

I.O.C. Decision Draws Cheers and Complaints From Athletes

Baseball, softball and karate were among the sports left out of the 2012 Olympics, disappointing those who had been hoping to compete in London.

Ultimate Fighting Circuit Reaches a Milestone

The Ultimate Fighting Championship is poised to stage the biggest, most lucrative event in its history: U.F.C. 100 on Saturday night at the Mandalay Bay.

Choose Your Weapon: Exotic Martial Arts

Here are some of the best fighting arts you may never have heard of, all taught in and around New York City.

Blood Sport

Watching a mixed-martial-arts event known as the Ultimate Fighting Championship is a sick but seductive experience.

Mixed Martial Arts: A Tale of Success, but a Note of Caution

An excerpt from an interview with the author of “Blood in the Cage: Mixed Martial Arts, Pat Miletich, and the Furious Rise of the UFC.”

Mixed Martial Arts Makes Its Way to High School

A high school in Winchester, Mass., offers its students a mixed martial arts program as the sport has faced its fair share of controversy.

Sparring Partners Put the Team Before All Else

Atony Graf’s role in the Olympics is a strange one: be a punching bag for members of the U.S. tae kwon do team.

Three Siblings Headed to Beijing in Tae Kwon Do

The Lopez family of suburban Houston has become the dominant force in American tae kwon do, and will be sending three siblings to Beijing.

Gladiator

Just because he keeps a fist in both the underground and state-sanctioned worlds of mixed martial arts doesn't mean Shad Smith lacks an inner life.

[TS] THE GOODS; A Soap That Goes to the Mat

Guy Sako, who originally created Defense Soap for amateur wrestlers, keeps his sales consistent by marketing to practitioners of mixed martial arts.

TELEVISION REVIEW; Beware the No. 2 Fighter With a Fierce Mission

“ Afro Samurai,” the new animated five-part series on Spike TV, has showdowns that start off all Kurosawa, with swords and solemn words, but soon turn “ Superfly,” with guns and funk.

[TS] PERSONAL BUSINESS: EXECUTIVE PURSUITS; In This Martial Art, Jack Benny Becomes a Sponge With Spikes

In ki chuan do, you can learn Jack Benny moves that can inspire you to unleash your inner animal in less than half an hour.

Mismatches in the Ring Draw Toughman Critics

LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (AP) The roundhouse punch that caught Jerrid Duncan took with it his memory of the night.

II: True-Life Tales; Former-Self Defense

The author clears his mind, and defeats the mullet-wearing attacker of his memory.

MOVIE REVIEW | 'WAR'; Martial Arts With a Gun Instead of a Kick

Today, it seems, anyone seeking a pleasant summer afternoon of Asian-style fisticuffs must settle for the kind of urban-action/martial-arts hybrid that is “War.”...

[TS] CRITIC$(RSQUO$)S CHOICE; New DVDs

A frequent candidate for the finest martial arts movie ever made, “The 36th Chamber of Shaolin” has at last been rescued from video bargain bins by the Weinstein Company.

[TS] Controversial Sport and Its Stars Kick Their Way Toward the Mainstream

Dismissed as too brutal by critics and banned in some states, mixed martial arts is gaining popularity and making progress in its fight for respect.

[TS] FILM; Exit Kicking: Jet Li's Martial Arts Swan Song

It’ s fairly alarming news that Jet Li is calling his new picture, “ Fearless,” the “ conclusion to my life as a martial arts star.”

Once-Secret Martial Art Rises in Ring’s Bright Lights

Recently the increased popularity of mixed martial arts in the United States has brought attention to a Russian discipline of hand-to-hand combat called sambo.

Men Behaving Extremely, With True Believers’ Passion

“Protagonist” is an enthralling documentary exploration of people with obsessive needs for control and self-mastery.

The Color of Victory? Rethinking the Power of a Blue Judo Uniform

Can the color of an athlete's uniform affect success?

CRITIC$(RSQUO$)S CHOICE; New DVDs

A frequent candidate for the finest martial arts movie ever made, “The 36th Chamber of Shaolin” has at last been rescued from video bargain bins by the Weinstein Company.

[TS] It's All Geek to Me

Lack of critical respect for “ 300” and other science fiction means nothing to fans. They made peace with their own dorkiness long ago.

THEATER REVIEW; A Martial Arts Film, Only Live

The first decapitation gets a laugh. The shadow puppets are hits. But Michael Voyer’ s innovative martial-arts fantasy is all about the battles.

Corrections: For the Record

Corrections to Oct 21 article and picture caption about tryouts in Mamaroneck, NY, for league of martial arts fighters

ULTIMATE FIGHTING; Mixed Martial Arts, From the Edge of Madness to Fighting's Mainstream

In just a few years, mixed martial arts has gone from being considered criminal to being considered a legitimate rival to boxing.

TRUE-LIFE TALES; Former-Self Defense

The author clears his mind, and defeats the mullet-wearing attacker of his memory....

From the Edge of Madness to Fighting’s Mainstream

In just a few years, mixed martial arts has gone from being considered criminal to being considered a legitimate rival to boxing....

[TS] 50 Guys, All Trying To Look Like Bruce Lee

Finding one man who looks just like that legendary martial arts master was a challenge, even in an actor-rich, Asian-rich city like Los Angeles.

Past and Future in Championship Fight

Saturday’s fight between Brock Lesnar and Randy Couture represents a generational shift for both mixed martial arts and amateur wrestling.