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Karate vs. Kung Fu: The Ultimate Showdown of Martial Arts Mastery
Let's delve into the history, similarities, and differences between these two martial arts to determine which might suit you best...
Black Belt Team
Aug 26, 2024


Unlock Your Inner Warrior: 7 Reasons Why Krav Maga Should Be Your Next Go-To Workout!
In a world where fitness trends come and go, finding a workout that not only gets you in shape but also teaches you practical self-defense..
Black Belt Team
Aug 25, 2024


Karate Illustrated Cover Story Throwback: Don "The Dragon" Wilson
Don "The Dragon" Wilson, 11-time world champion with 47 knockouts in four decades
Black Belt Team
Aug 25, 2024


Greatest Martial Arts TV Shows you need to revisit...rewind edition
Martial arts TV shows have long held a special place in the hearts of viewers, blending high-octane action with compelling storytelling.
Black Belt Team
Aug 23, 2024


Martial Arts for Stunt Performers: 5 Styles to Get You Started (+ 1 Bonus Style)
Whether you’re aiming to soar like a superhero or deliver epic fight scenes, mastering martial arts is key....
Justin Lee Ford
Aug 23, 2024


Karate vs. Taekwondo: Discover the Differences Before You Choose
When it comes to martial arts, few disciplines are as widely recognized and practiced as Karate and Taekwondo.
Black Belt Team
Aug 22, 2024


Cover Story Throwback: Bridgett "Babydoll" Riley
24 years ago this month world champion boxer, kickboxer, and stuntwoman Bridgett "Babydoll" Riley graced the cover...
Black Belt Team
Aug 22, 2024


Unveiling the Shadow Warriors: Breaking down Ninjutsu Techniques and Their Deadly Arts
Ninjutsu, often shrouded in mystery and intrigue, is the ancient martial art practiced by the legendary ninja of feudal Japan..
Black Belt Team
Aug 21, 2024


Arms and Armor of Ancient Greece, And Why These Fighting Tools Were so Effective!
In ancient times, the Greeks developed a culture in which combat played a major role. Athletes prepared to fight unarmed in the “heavy events
Jim Arvanitis
Aug 20, 2024


7 Reasons Your Spinning Back Kick Isn’t Working, AND 7 Proven Ways to Fix Your Spinning Back Kick
Execute the spinning back kick properly, and it will generate more power than virtually any other leg technique in the martial arts..
GORAN LOZO
Aug 20, 2024


The Top 10 Deadliest Martial Arts in the World
These deadly martial arts are more than just combat sports; they are survival techniques, honed through generations to ensure victory...
Black Belt Team
Aug 19, 2024


The Warrior Way Of Joe Lewis: What Made Him a Martial Arts Legend and How He Taught Others to Excel in Combat
From the time he entered his first competition —where he won both the black-belt sparring and the black- belt kata divisions...
Floyd Burk
Aug 19, 2024


Shock Departure: Christophe Massina Quits French Judo Coaching After Historic Paris 2024 Victory!
Christophe Massina's career with the French Judo Federation is nothing short of legendary. With 20 years dedicated to the sport..
Black Belt Team
Aug 19, 2024


Unlocking The True Essence of Martial Arts: A Journey Through History, Growth, and Uniqueness
Martial arts have long been revered not just as forms of combat but as profound disciplines that foster personal growth..
Black Belt Team
Aug 19, 2024


Karate Illustrated Cover Story Throwback: Stuart Quan
Stuart Quan is the cover star of the May 1983 edition of Karate Illustrated...
Black Belt Team
Aug 18, 2024


What is Bugei Jūhappan? The 18 Classical Martial Arts of the Samurai
Bugei Jūhappan, a term that might not be familiar to many modern martial arts enthusiasts, refers to the "18 Martial Arts" that were...
Black Belt Team
Aug 18, 2024


Black Belt Hall of Fame, Class of 2024 Revealed
Black Belt Magazine, proudly announces the 2024 inductees into the esteemed Black Belt Hall of Fame.
Black Belt Team
Aug 17, 2024


A Tribute to Takayuki Kubota: The Legacy of a Martial Arts Legend
Takayuki Kubota's journey in martial arts began at the tender age of four under the watchful eyes of his father, a jiu-jitsu and ju-kendo..
George Chung
Aug 16, 2024


Cover Story Throwback: Byong Yu 1979 Yearbook
Byong Yu on the cover the Black Belt Magazine's 12th Annual Yearbook...
Black Belt Team
Aug 15, 2024


How Ronda Rousey Transformed WWE Forever: The Untold Story of Her Groundbreaking Run
Ronda Rousey, the name synonymous with judo excellence, stunned the world when she became the youngest judoka to win gold...
Black Belt Team
Aug 15, 2024


Lesson in the Dojo for the Junior (and the Senior)!
The teacher or senior students can tear into the junior: “You don’t ever give your opinion before the seniors!"...
Black Belt Team
Aug 14, 2024


Gabriella Willems Stuns the World when She Overcame Career-Threatening Injuries to Win Olympic Bronze in Paris 2024
Gabriella Willems has made history for Belgian judo by winning a bronze medal at the Paris 2024 Olympic Games, breaking a 32-year drought...
Black Belt Team
Aug 14, 2024


The Challenge of Teaching Martial Arts
If you, as a martial arts teacher, give a student a single correction, and at the next training session....
Black Belt Team
Aug 13, 2024


Inside the 1,500-Year-Old Shaolin Temple
BODHIDHARMA, WHOM THE Chinese call Tamo, did not build Shaolin Temple..
STEVE DeMASCO
Aug 12, 2024
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