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Mixed Martial Arts (MMA) is rapidly growing worldwide and is closer than ever to becoming an Olympic sport. With a strong amateur foundation, global popularity, and increasing professionalization, MMA is gaining serious recognition. Its inclusion in the 2026 Asian Games is a key milestone. While challenges remain—such as safety concerns and official recognition—Olympic status would open new doors for athletes, coaches, and federations. For many fighters, representing their country on the Olympic stage is becoming a real dream.
Codes are used to communicate; they are like a language. Depending on the context, the use of codes can vary. Within the context of the Warrior Code, we refer both to our own code of respect, honor, self-discipline, sincerity, courage, and freedom, and to the codes of groups and communities that also adhere to such principles.
Martial arts constitute various fighting styles that have developed worldwide and continue to adapt to the times in which people live. They are developed for combat, self-defense, competition and personal growth. In this series of articles we will dive into the different forms of martial arts as well as the warrior, who is the source of all things martial arts.