Bruce Lee stands out as the most prominent figure in the martial arts realm. Despite his passing in 1973, his numerous admirers...

In a realm dominated by green screens, wires, and CGI, distinguishing genuine skill from Hollywood magic can be a challenge. 

Bruce Lee wrote, “The straight punch is the core of jeet kune do.” To write an article on the straight lead, then, is to write an article...

THIS MIGHT COME as a surprise to many who train in Japanese karate, who have come to regard Funakoshi (1868-1957) as the most...

In this compilation, we'll delve into the realm of kickboxing, spotlighting the finest practitioners of the craft.

Creating the ultimate martial art style for self-defense and fighting is a profound endeavor, as it involves a careful consideration..

The jeet kune do conversations one sees on social media are reminiscent of the Los Angeles freeway system: They lead all over the place.

We asked 7  legendary kickboxing promoters and champions to give us their opinion on the world’s greatest kickers in the ring..

Black Belt published a two-part article on Bruce Lee (Green Hornet's "Kato") in 1967. Black Belt received received a flood of letters...

We asked some of the world's top martial artists known for their own kicking performance on and off the screen to list their choice..

In A Traditional Martial Arts School, Parents And Instructors Become An Unbeatable Team Helping Shape Children For The Path To Success.

Benny Urquidez Talks About Chuck Norris, Bruce Lee, Ed Parker, Elvis Presley and the Man Who Motivated Him to Become a Champion! Benny “The Jet” Urquidez was a six-time world champion in five weight classes, which explains why he’s considered a legend in full-contact karate and kickboxing. It should come as no surprise that along the way, he witnessed numerous changes in how fights were conducted, judged and scored. As sport fighting evolved, so did Urquidez. “Back in the 195

While there are simply too many extraordinary mothers to name, here is a shout out to some of the legends - moms who are martial arts champs

Long before the advent of social media, Fighting Stars Magazine was a cultural touchstone, shaping the narrative of martial arts cinema.

A surefire way to start a controversy is to create a top-10 list — in any field. Similarly, if you want to start an argument

The best ways to stun an opponent with empty hand.

I had the privilege of teaching several sessions at Taky Kimura’s Jun Fan Gung Fu Institute of Seattle Instructors Conference in Washington.

At 84, Chuck Norris is still at the top of his game, from movies to TV and even endorsements. Here is a special listicle from our publisher.

A Critical Look at Chojun Miyagi’s Landmark 1936 Lecture on the Origins of Karate

We asked some of the most decorated martial arts experts in the  world “what is the best kick to stun an opponent?

Bruce Lee opens up on Ip Man, training celebrities and introduces the world to Jeet Kune Do

It’s an all-out brawl, no guns allowed,  what weapon would you bring to a fight  and why?  We asked some of the top experts in combatives and got their opinions. What's yours?

We are celebrating the most influential and accomplished Judoka females on the planet. From their remarkable performances on the mat to their impactful roles as ambassadors and advocates for the sport, we pay tribute to these legendary females for their enduring contributions. Here are the Most Influential Female Judoka.

Get this iconic throw back tee exclusively at the Black Belt shop https://shop.blackbeltmag.com/collections/new-products by Maxwell Pollard Villains don't stand a chance with Kato who clobbers them with gungfu and with this three-sectional staff, used as a club. BRUCE LEE, the Kato of "The Green Hornet" TV show who can obliterate an ordinary-sized mob of hoodlums in a matter of seconds by using gung-fu, says there's too much hocus-pocus about the martial arts these days. ( Br