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1 Out of 100: More Than Just A Statistic
How Willie ‘The Bam’ Johnson used Martial Arts to beat the odds and escape the broken streets of Mid-East America to become a modern...
Christopher Evans
Mar 10, 2023


How Many of These Iconic Martial Arts Films Have You Seen?
From Bruce Lee and Jackie Chan to Jean-Claude Van Damme and Ron Van Clief these talented martial artists also starred in some of the...
Black Belt Team
Mar 7, 2023


Trailblazer: Cynthia Rothrock
Cynthia Rothrock is a legend in the martial arts community and cinema, she is also a trailblazing instructor on the most comprehensive ...
Black Belt Team
Mar 6, 2023


Building the Perfect Beast: The 'Cobra Kai' Stunt Team - Pt. 1
The fifth season of the Netflix tour de force, Cobra Kai, had fans, such as myself, devouring it in one, long, delightful binge. After...
Noel Plaugher
Mar 4, 2023


The Top 20 Best Martial Arts Films of All Time: Part II
Martial arts films have come a long way since the first kung fu film was made in China, which starred Beijing opera star Tan Xin-pei in...
Dr. Craig D. Reid
Mar 4, 2023


Trailblazer: Burton Richardson
Burton Richardson is a Black Belt Hall of Famer and is a trailblazing instructor on the most comprehensive martial arts platform in...
Black Belt Team
Feb 27, 2023


Trailblazer: Dave Kovar
Dave Kovar is an 8th degree Black Belt and still growing and has Black Belt ranks in 10 unique martial art styles. Heis also a...
Black Belt Team
Feb 20, 2023


What is Wuxia, and is it the Future of Martial Arts Entertainment?
Batman punches out criminals in the DC Universe. The Avengers, Spiderman, and Captain America do their thing over in the Marvel...
Noel Plaugher
Jan 28, 2023


SHAOLIN STUDIOS 5: Ten Tigers of Shaolin Part 3: Special Guest Fong Wing Chun
When it comes to the 10 Tigers of Shaolin, one account of their story speaks about one of the most famous female martial artists that...
Dr. Craig D. Reid
Jan 27, 2023


Black Belt Magazine Launches Black Belt Plus, the Biggest Digital Martial Arts Platform in History
Black Belt Magazinehas launched the most comprehensive martial arts digital platform in history–Black Belt+. From the magazine’s rich...
Black Belt Team
Jan 26, 2023


Sixth Season of "Cobra Kai" Will Be Series Last
The team behind Netflix's "Karate Kid" spinoff "Cobra Kai" announced, on Friday, that the upcoming sixth season will be the show's final...
Mark Jacobs
Jan 23, 2023


The Lasting Impact of Bruce Lee on Martial Arts and The World
It's been nearly 50 years since the death of martial arts legend Bruce Lee, but his impact is still being felt today. Widely considered...
Bryan Scott
Jan 23, 2023


Romeo and Juliet With Kung Fu
The worlds of classical high culture and kung fu met this weekend in New York as the Hong Kong Ballet brought their version of "Romeo and...
Mark Jacobs
Jan 15, 2023


2022: The Influence of Martial Arts on Culture
Looking back at 2022, while there were martial art-specific events, milestones, and achievements, it seemed like 2022 was a year that...
Noel Plaugher
Jan 15, 2023


Bruce Lee on Pub G Mobile Game
PUBG Mobile, one of the world's most popular mobile video games, will be adding a playable character based on the late martial arts star,...
Mark Jacobs
Jan 7, 2023


Sanctioned Power Slap League - the Next Big Thing
Slap competitions have gained in popularity over the past couple years. There is something intriguing about watching two people try to...
Charles Earley
Dec 25, 2022


Storytime Strength: How Bruce Lee and Other Legendary Figures Affect Martial Artists!
Chuck Norris doesn't breathe, he holds air hostage. Chuck Norris doesn't take a shower, he takes blood baths. Chuck Norris once kicked a...
Justin Lee Ford
Dec 22, 2022


Mortal Kombat, Martial Arts Stunts
Powerful punches. Killer kicks. Flaming fireballs. (Fireballs?) What if you could fight like a video game character? Enter Sofia...
Noel Plaugher
Dec 19, 2022


Black Belt Theatre TV - Revenge of the Ninja
In the 1970’s, the beautifully violent Bruce Lee films began the revolution and evolution of American martial arts cinema. Yet the 1980s...
Dr. Craig D. Reid
Dec 16, 2022


Oscar-Winning Director and Son to Make Bruce Lee Biopic
Two-time Academy Award-winning best director Ang Lee has finalized a deal with Sony's 3000 Pictures to direct a biopic of the late...
Mark Jacobs
Dec 3, 2022


The Black Belt Magazine Podcast MASTER KEN: The Bombastic Rise of Ameri-Do-Te
In World War II, my dad was a Scottish Sergeant Major (SSM) in the British Army, who was responsible for training the new special forces...
Dr. Craig D. Reid
Nov 30, 2022


Donnie Yen and Scott Adkins Join Keanu Reeves in John Wick 4
In this fourth installment of John Wick, Keanu Reeves suits up once again to dismantle those who are out to kill him. An official...
Charles Earley
Nov 21, 2022


Martial Artist and Power Rangers Star Jason David Frank Dead at 49
Jason David Frank, an accomplished martial artist who starred in numerous versions of the "Power Rangers" franchise, died in Texas...
Mark Jacobs
Nov 20, 2022


COBRA KAI SEASON 5: Miyagi-Do vs. Cobra Kai's Silver Lining
Amid the maelstrom of mutual antipathy, Cobra Kai and Miyagi-Do, eyeball to eyeball, the delicious potential for an ultimate rematch...
Dr. Craig D. Reid
Oct 22, 2022
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