Martial Arts Training and Sumo Wrestling

Images of men engaged in martial arts training and sumo wrestling. The focus is on athleticism, tradition, and physical intensity within diverse combat sports.

Fight, wrestling and men in cage for kickboxing competition, challenge and fitness with sports in gym. Match, strong fighter and resilience in exercise, sparring practice and power in battle together

Matthew Hastings with Rapid Fire MMA, and Calvin Dunning with All Night Striking, both amateur fighters, participate in the 125 pound weight class MMA Fight Night at Marine Corps Air Station Yuma, Arizona, Feb. 2, 2023. This event was coordinated by Marine Corps Community Services in order to promote base cohesion, increase morale and provide entertainment. Marine Corps

Mma, men and gloves in ring for workout to fight with fitness for competition, exercise and practice for match. Boxing, gym and male fighter with determination, training and sport for challenge.

Boxer standing above knocked out opponent

Tony Hernandez with Monster Muay Thai, and Omar Diaz with Ultimate Kombat Fitness, both amateur fighters, participate in the Flyweight Championship MMA Fight Night at Marine Corps Air Station Yuma, Arizona, Feb. 2, 2023. This event was coordinated by Marine Corps Community Services in order to promote base cohesion, increase morale and provide entertainment. Marine Corps

Fight, wrestling and men in cage for kickboxing competition, challenge and fitness with sports in gym. Match, strong fighter and resilience in exercise, sparring practice and power in battle together

Fight, wrestling and men sparring in gym for kickboxing competition, challenge and fitness with sports in cage. Match, strong fighter and resilience in exercise, practice and power in battle together

Japan, Tokyo, Ryogoku, Hard morning training at Sumo stable

Wrestlers Sumo Training Session, Asageiko, at Azumazeki Beya, Stable, Tokyo, Japan, Asia

Japanese men, sumo wrestlers and fight, tradition and culture in dohyo ring. Game, wrestling and training for grappling sport, performance match and martial arts for exercise or combat competition

Asia, Japan, Kyushu, Fukuoka city, Fukuoka Sumo competition, Shiko bout rituals, Kyushu Basho

Japan,Sumo Wrestling

Two transient workers boxing, FSA (Farm Security Administration) migratory farm labor camp, Athena, Oregon, USA, Russell Lee, U.S. Farm Security Administration, June 1941

Asia, Japan, Kyushu, Fukuoka city, Fukuoka Sumo competition, Shiko bout rituals, Kyushu Basho

Kickboxer is sitting near the ring and motivatingly shows his fist in the overlay. Sports competitions. Fight night. The concept of mixed martial arts. MMA

Two wrestlers in a duel, Baden-Wuerttemberg, Germany, Europe

Men boxing

Vintage Photograph. Two men are wrestling in studio one has the others head pinned to the ground from behind.

Training session in a martial arts gym with sparring athletes

Sumo wrestler sitting prior to his fight at one of the six major tournaments, Fukuoka, Kyushu, Japan.

Two shirtless men wrestling inside a gym.

Army 2nd Lieutenant Ludwig D. Banach from West Point, New York, participates in the wrestling competition at the 1984 Summer Olympics. Base: Anaheim State: California (CA) Country: United States Of America (USA)

A Mayan Ball Player from 'Ek Balam' team from Yo Creek, Belize, hits the ball with his hip during the first APok Ta PokA World Cup in Piste, Tinum, Yucatan, Mexico

Staff Sgt. Noel B. Min, a utilities chief for Regimental Combat Team 7, uses his Brazilian Jiu Jitsu to pin down Cpl. Chris N. Meza, an air conditioning mechanic for RCT-7, aboard Camp Dwyer, Helmand province, Afghanistan, Jan 26, 2010. Min, a certified Marine Corps Martial Arts black belt instructor and 3rd degree blue belt in BJJ, teaches fellow Marines his knowledge of BJJ.

Round 4: Carruthers blocked almost every punch Gault threw and landed 30 blows - right jabs, right hooks, left uppercuts as the American moved in. There seemed little snap in the challenger's blows, but he continued to bore in at a dogged, non-stop pace. In clinches he made three deliberate attempts to hook his left on to Carruthers bleeding right eyebrow as they broke. Carruthers round by a wide margin. December 01, 1953.

Japan, Tokyo, Ryogoku, Hard morning training at Sumo stable

Boxing match

Pfc. Kamal Bey, and Spc. Britton Holmes demonstrate Greco-roman wrestling to Col. Matthew Kelly, Commander, Army Environmental Command, during a visit to the World Class Athlete Program, September 20, 2022. The visit allowed senior leaders to engage with Soldiers, attend practices, and tour facilities.

Japanese wrestlers, sumo and fight for sport, tradition or culture in dohyo ring. Asian men, wrestling or training to exercise, practice performance and martial arts for fitness or combat competition

Military Photographer of the Year Winner 1997 Title: Untitled Category: Sports Place: 3rd Place Exact Date Shot Unknown Caption: USN, LTJG Tom Storey attempts to get a leg up on USAF SENIOR AIRMAN Jeffrey McCoy during the Armed Forces Wrestling Championships. Country: Unknown

Sumo wrestlers practice in Tokyo

Russell Thierry with Insurgent, and Elias Lindback with All Night Striking, both amateur fighters, participate in the 205-pound weight class MMA Fight Night at Marine Corps Air Station Yuma, Arizona, Feb. 2, 2023. This event was coordinated by Marine Corps Community Services in order to promote base cohesion, increase morale and provide entertainment. Marine Corps

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U.S. Army Sgt. Kevin Ahearn wrestles Atakishiyev Eldar, from Azerbaijan, in the men's 96 kg weight category during the Free Style Wrestling Tournament at the 4th Conseil Internationale du Sport Militaire's Military World Games in Hyderbad, India, Oct. 19, 2007. The games is the largest international, military, Olympic-style event in the world, with 103 countries and more than 5,000 athletes scheduled to compete.

US Marine Sergeant Duaine Martin, Headquarters and Service Battalion, Marine Corps Base, Quantico, Virginia, attempts to pin his opponent Cerpiz Papagan, from Turkey, to complete his 58-Kg Gold Medal match win at the19th World Military Wrestling Championships held at Camp Lejeune Marine Corps Base, North Carolina, on October 26th, 2000. The Conseil International du Sport Militaire 19th World Military Wrestling Championship (CISM) is a multi-national wrestling tournament hosted by Camp Lejeune from Oct. 25-29. Competing nations include: Brazil, China, Estonia, Finland, Germany, Greece, Slovakia, Turkey, the United States, and Vietnam. The wrestlers will be competing in two different .... Complete Scene Caption: US Marine Sergeant Duaine Martin, Headquarters and Service Battalion, Marine Corps Base, Quantico, Virginia, attempts to pin his opponent Cerpiz Papagan, from Turkey, to complete his 58-Kg Gold Medal match win at the19th World Military Wrestling Championships held at Camp Lejeu

Former British Empire Welter Champion Barry Brown who meets Dave Clingan at the Stadium next Monday night. Barry Brown, who fights Dave Clingan at the stadium tonight, puts plenty of vim into a workout with the heavy punching bag. October 16, 1955.

Two wrestler women in sports hall

Wrestlers perform at a Lucha Libre event in Arena Mexico, Mexico City

Staff Sgt. Jenna Burkert, and Pfc. Estrella Dorado Marin demonstrate the sport of Freestyle Wrestling to Col. Matthew Kelly, Commander, Army Environmental Command, during a visit to the World Class Athlete Program, September 20, 2022. The visit allowed senior leaders to engage with Soldiers, tour facilities, and attend practices.

The trainer and a helper is giving water to his boxer Petch Si Nel, at the center, after a knockout, during the Muay Thai Fights, on Koh Chang Island, Thailand.

Blair Sannoh and Roderick Antery, both mixed martial arts (MMA) fighters, fight during the MMA Fight Night event at Marine Corps Air Ground Combat Center (MCAGCC), Twentynine Palms, California, Sept. 23, 2022. Marine Corps Community Services hosted Fight Night for the service members stationed at MCAGCC to give them the opportunity to enjoy live entertainment closer to home.

Asia, Thailand, Bangkok, Thai Kick Boxers fight during Muay Thai match at Sanam Muay Ratchadamnoen Stadium

Matthew Hastings with Rapid Fire MMA, and Calvin Dunning with All Night Striking, both amateur fighters, participate in the 125 pound weight class MMA Fight Night at Marine Corps Air Station Yuma, Arizona, Feb. 2, 2023. This event was coordinated by Marine Corps Community Services in order to promote base cohesion, increase morale and provide entertainment. Marine Corps

White Leather Boxing Gloves in Boxing Ring

George Bellows, Both Members of This Club, 1909 Both Members of This Club

David Butler, left, US Navy, during his participation in the wrestling competition at the 1984 Summer Olympics. Base: Anaheim State: California (CA) Country: United States Of America (USA)

US Army SPECIALIST, Fourth Class Jeff Beddard, from Fort Carson, Colorado, works on his opponent Vladimir Chamula, from Slovakia, during the 63Kg Free-Style 19th World Military Wrestling Championship. SPC Beddard won the match 4-1. The Conseil International du Sport Militaire 19th World Military Wrestling Championship (CISM) is a multi-national wrestling tournament hosted by Marine Corps base Camp Lejeune, North Carolina. Competing nations include: Brazil, China, Estonia, Finland, Germany, Greece, Slovakia, Turkey, United States and Vietnam. The wrestlers will be competing in two different competitions, Free-Style and Greco-Roman. Founded on Feb. 18, 1948, CISM is one of the largest .... Complete Scene Caption: US Army Specialist, Fourth Class Jeff Beddard, from Fort Carson, Colorado, works on his opponent Vladimir Chamula, from Slovakia, during the 63Kg Free-Style 19th World Military Wrestling Championship. SPC Beddard won the match 4-1. The Conseil International du Sport Militaire

Wrestlers perform in a Lucha Libre event in Puebla Arena in Puebla, Mexico

People watching two men boxing without gloves

Close-up of a female gymnast balancing on her hands

Two young men wrestling

U.S. Marine Master Sgt. Joseph A. Moreno, top, the current operations chief with 1st Landing Support Battalion, 1st Marine Logistics Group, chokes a fellow Marine during the Commanding General's Cup grappling event at Paige Fieldhouse on Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, California, May 4, 2022. The CGs Cup offers free, competitive events throughout the year to help service members build camaraderie and heighten morale. Moreno is a native of San Bernardino, California.

Anefo photo collection. European Boxing Championships, Koopmans against Traversaro in Ahoy Rotterdam. Rudi Koopmans during his fight against Traversaro. March 8, 1979. Rotterdam, South Holland

Professional box match. Two professional boxers fighting on arena in spotlights mixed media

wrestling

Fight, karate and martial arts teamwork in competition, challenge or combat sport in wellness studio. Sports trainer or fitness coach teaching student in gym workout, exercise and training for health

Coast Guard LT j.g. James J. Murray (left), on the United States 1978 Armed Forces Wrestling Team, loses his 1ST round match against Jabran of Syria. Base: Tehran Country: Iran (IRN)

Mongolia, Gobi Desert, Near Dalanzadgad, Yolyn Am Valley, Mongolian Wrestling

Rachel L. WatkinsA total of 28 competitors made it to the finals. Of the 28 were Staff Sgt. Keith Bach of 3rd ID, Fort Stewart, Ga. (Left) and Staff Sgt. William Haggerty of 95th CA, Fort Bragg, N.C. Bach earned 1st place in the lightweight category.

Man Practicing Yoga

Rachel L. WatkinsStaff Sgt. Brandon Sayles holds on to Staff Sgt. Benzell Vereen's head. Sayles earned first place in the Heavyweight category.

Antonio Rosales with APEX MMA, and Dylan Mathews with OTERO Combat Sports, both amateur fighters, participate in the 280 pound weight class MMA Fight Night at Marine Corps Air Station Yuma, Arizona, Feb. 2, 2023.This event was coordinated by Marine Corps Community Services in order to promote base cohesion, increase morale and provide entertainment. Marine Corps

Kuresh, traditional Kyrgyz wrestling. Folk and Sport Festival commemorating Mr. Koshomkul, a sportsman and folk hero of the last century, Kyrgyzstan. (Editorial Use Only)

Tony Hernandez with Monster Muay Thai, and Omar Diaz with Ultimate Kombat Fitness, both amateur fighters, participate in the Flyweight Championship MMA Fight Night at Marine Corps Air Station Yuma, Arizona, Feb. 2, 2023. This event was coordinated by Marine Corps Community Services in order to promote base cohesion, increase morale and provide entertainment. Marine Corps

Men, ring and sumo in Japan for fight, wrestler and exercise with preparation, fitness and technique. Japanese people, competition and sports in dohyo for training, workout and wrestling with match

Caucasian boxer grimacing on mat

Bridgett SiterMore than 2500 spectators attended the championship. Twenty eight Soldiers from around the Army competed in the finals Sunday in seven weight classes.

Grand Taikai Sumo Wrestling Tournament small western wrestler and huge Japanese opponent.

Thai boxers in the ring, Patong, Phuket Island, Thailand, Asia

Greco-roman wrestling. 1955.

South Korea, korean wrestling

Marine Corps Air Station Iwakuni residents and local Japanese compete in Peace Cup 2022 at Iwakuni Sports Complex, Iwakuni, Japan, July 24, 2022. The Peace Cup is a Brazilian jiu-jitsu tournament that is hosted every year in Hiroshima.

STRAFE (2022), directed by OLIVER HIRSCHBIEGEL and DAVID WNENDT.

040409-F-0207D-003. Base: Nellis Air Force Base State: Nevada (NV) Country: United States Of America (USA)

061116-N-2789G-022. Base: Bremerton State: Washington (WA) Country: United States Of America (USA)

Strong men, wrestling and push in ring with challenge, holding hands and focus for contest in Cape Town. Athlete, martial arts and grappling for mma, competition or fight in combat workout on rooftop

Wrestlers in match Nanded Maharashtra India 1-November-2008 Copyright: xHemangixNakwe/DinodiaxPhotox

Martial Arts Combat with Two Fighting Men in a Gym

US Air Force SENIOR AIRMAN Corey Farkas, 10th Civil Engineering Squadron, Peterson Air Force Base, Colorado, bleeds from his eyebrow as Nico Schmidt, from Germany, reacts during their 130-Kg weight division match at the 19th World Wrestling Championships held at Camp Lejeune Marine Corps Base, North Carolina, on October 26th, 2000. SRA Farkas wins 3-1. The Conseil International du Sport Militaire 19th World Military Wrestling Championship (CISM) is a multi-national wrestling tournament hosted by Camp Lejeune from Oct. 25-29. Competing nations include: Brazil, China, Estonia, Finland, Germany, Greece, Slovakia, Turkey, the United States, and Vietnam. The wrestlers will be competing in two.... Complete Scene Caption: US Air Force Senior Airman Corey Farkas, 10th Civil Engineering Squadron, Peterson Air Force Base, Colorado, bleeds from his eyebrow as Nico Schmidt, from Germany, reacts during their 130-Kg weight division match at the 19th World Wrestling Championships held at Camp Lejeune

US Marine Corps Captain Jay Antonelli, 30, is the assistant coach from the US Olympic Greco-Roman wrestling team. He stands ready for action in Canberra, Australia during a September 14th, 2000 practice session before the start of the Olympic games in Sydney, Australia. Antonelli is based at Quantico, Virginia, and serves as an Air Defense Officer. Base: Canberra State: New South Wales Country: Australia (AUS)

Fight, practice and people on floor at gym for combat exercise, challenge and workout together. Health club, sports and trainer with athlete on ground for self defense, fitness and endurance training

portrait of muscular professional kickboxer who standing in the ring while training for the fight

Sumo wrestlers wearing mawashi or loincloth fighting in circle called dohyo

JACKSONVILLE STATE UNIVERSITY, AL Fighters Will Bolt (top) and Christian Abbott (bottom) from Alabama Fighting Championship X Army Guns, grappling during their fight at the Pete Mathews Coliseum, April 30th, 2022, in support of an Army Career Exploration Event.

Japanese men, sumo wrestling and sport for training and practice in dohyo ring. Tradition, wrestlers and Asian people exercise for culture, martial arts and coaching student for teaching technique

U.S. Marine Lance Cpl. Larry Morton, left, a electro-optical ordnance repairer with 1st Maintenance Battalion, 1st Marine Logistics Group, chokes a fellow Marine during the Commanding General's Cup grappling event at Paige Fieldhouse on Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, California, May 4, 2022. The CGs Cup offers free, competitive events throughout the year to help service members build camaraderie and heighten morale. Morton is a native of Mooringsport, Louisiana.

A boxer enters the boxing ring for a bout in Mexico City

040306-M-0267C-346. US Marine Corps (USMC) Captain (CPT) Frank Workman (dressed in red), a member of the All Marines Wrestling Team, competes in a Greco Roman wresting match against a member of the All US Navy (USN) Team, during the Armed Forces Wrestling Championship held in New Orleans, Louisiana (LA).

Dylan Matthews with Otero Combat Sports, amateur fighter, participates in the 280-pound weight class MMA Fight Night at Marine Corps Air Station Yuma, Arizona, Feb. 2, 2023. This event was coordinated by Marine Corps Community Services in order to promote base cohesion, increase morale and provide entertainment. Marine Corps

Two wrestlers in a duel, Baden-Wuerttemberg, Germany, Europe

Sports. 1930 - 1949. Central Plains Region (Kansas City, MO). Negative. Department of the Interior. Bureau of Indian Affairs. Standing Rock Agency. 9/17/1947-. Photographs

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