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The League Is Taking Shape: What the First Two WMAL Events Tell Us

The League Is Taking Shape: What the First Two ...

Jeremy Lesniak

Two events into the 2026 Whistlekick Martial Arts League season, the standings are starting to tell a story. We break down who gained ground, who has work to do, which...

The League Is Taking Shape: What the First Two ...

Jeremy Lesniak

Two events into the 2026 Whistlekick Martial Arts League season, the standings are starting to tell a story. We break down who gained ground, who has work to do, which...

Good Competition. Amazing People. Great Summer Memories.

Good Competition. Amazing People. Great Summer ...

Nick Taber

Why Summer Tournaments Feel Different There’s something unique about summer martial arts events. The atmosphere tends to feel a little more relaxed, a little more social, and a little more...

Good Competition. Amazing People. Great Summer ...

Nick Taber

Why Summer Tournaments Feel Different There’s something unique about summer martial arts events. The atmosphere tends to feel a little more relaxed, a little more social, and a little more...

Summer Competition, Martial Arts, and a Little Extra Energy: Welcome to the Whistlekick Summer Challenge

Summer Competition, Martial Arts, and a Little ...

Nick Taber

This summer, martial artists from across New England will head to Greenfield for a full day of competition, community, and challenge at the Whistlekick Summer Challenge. Taking place on July...

Summer Competition, Martial Arts, and a Little ...

Nick Taber

This summer, martial artists from across New England will head to Greenfield for a full day of competition, community, and challenge at the Whistlekick Summer Challenge. Taking place on July...

Heading to the Mommament This Saturday? It Might Also Get You Some Books!

Heading to the Mommament This Saturday? It Migh...

Jenni Nather

Hey, my friends! This is a quick reminder that the Mommament whistlekick Tournament is this Saturday, May 2nd, in Salem, Mass. The whistlekick Book Division Board will be on display...

Heading to the Mommament This Saturday? It Migh...

Jenni Nather

Hey, my friends! This is a quick reminder that the Mommament whistlekick Tournament is this Saturday, May 2nd, in Salem, Mass. The whistlekick Book Division Board will be on display...

Are Martial Arts Growing? The Answer Is More Complicated — and More Interesting — Than You Think

Are Martial Arts Growing? The Answer Is More Co...

Jeremy Lesniak

Martial arts participation is not collapsing, but the story is more complicated than a simple ranking. Official data shows strong growth in wrestling, modest recovery in judo, renewed combat-sport participation...

Are Martial Arts Growing? The Answer Is More Co...

Jeremy Lesniak

Martial arts participation is not collapsing, but the story is more complicated than a simple ranking. Official data shows strong growth in wrestling, modest recovery in judo, renewed combat-sport participation...

Why you should attend the tournament on May 2nd? a tournament for everyone

Why you should attend the tournament on May 2nd...

Nick Taber

The Mommament is a martial arts tournament for everyone. On May 2, competitors from across New England will step onto the floor in Salem for forms, weapons, sparring, and five...

Why you should attend the tournament on May 2nd...

Nick Taber

The Mommament is a martial arts tournament for everyone. On May 2, competitors from across New England will step onto the floor in Salem for forms, weapons, sparring, and five...