Martial arts have been central in Ben Pignatelli’s life since childhood. At the age of just five, he took on everything from judo and karate to kickboxing. His father was his source of motivation and also trained him in aikido, a martial art which encourages blending an attacker’s movements with one’s own to control their action. He also achieved a black belt in Karate, keeping his approach to martial arts broad. Four years ago, Pignatelli began training in kung fu, and its impact on his life since has been huge. Pignatelli believes training is the best possible start to the day, which is appropriate because … Continue reading Kung Fu Fighting From China to Drumcondra