She's only in ninth grade, but Port Chester High School wrestler Laila Builes has already accomplished a lot. In addition to winning the 100-pound weight class title at the inaugural Section 1 Girls ...

When parents choose Brazilian jiu-jitsu for their children, they invest in more than just a sport. They commit to a discipline that shapes confidence, builds strength, and fosters respect. Alongside ...

Julio César Fernandez Nunes has traded kicks, leg locks and choke holds with some of the world’s fiercest Brazilian jiu-jitsu fighters. But on a steamy afternoon in his Williston gym, the 65-year-old ...

Confused about the myriad martial arts lessons available for your budding little ninja? These parents take the guesswork out of the most popular picks. Tristan Saveron, 8, is a taekwondo brown belt.