It's a story you might get a kick out of - Monmouth County's Sophie Sharp is already a decorated Tae Kwon Do fighter, and she is only 14 years old and now making a name for herself in jiu-jitsu.

Maryland makes mixed martial arts a pastime for locals. Tae kwon do, Brazilian jiu-jitsu, muay Thai kickboxing and other forms of mixed martial arts are taking Baltimore by storm.

Thompson was honored for his generous efforts last month with a certificate of recognition from the Suffolk County Police Department.

A Tae Kwon Do and Brazilian jiu jitsu black belt, Rogan has been with the UFC since first appearing as the backstage interviewer at UFC 12: Judgment Day in 1997.

LEAH NASH/SPECIAL TO THE OREGONIANAlex Ensroth, 7, practices self-defense drills in a tien tae jitsu class taught by master Eric Johnson. Alex attends classes with his father, Ken, and brother ...