A few like-minded associates and I recently were comparing notes on the historical blade work of some indigenous cultures...

The line between sport and martial art has become increasingly blurred in recent years. 

Judo practitioner Sensei Keiko Fukuda (born April 12, 1913, Tokyo, Japan and died February 9, 2013 at 99 years old in San Francisco, CA)..

The cover of the July 1974 Karate Illustrated issue showcased a 23-year-old Benny "The Jet" Urquidez executing a flawless side kick. This...

The city of Oakland is set to pay tribute to the legendary martial artist and actor Bruce Lee by renaming an intersection...

The significance of this cover lies in a historical error made by the magazine, which took over 50 years to rectify. It portrays a young...

Daito-ryu aikijujutsu is definitely not the world’s most popular martial art. It’s not even close...

THAT MIGHT SEEM ODD. As a sensei, after all, you’re supposed to know. That’s why you’re a sensei, isn’t it?

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

China’s Fujian province is famous for being the home of the Southern Shaolin Temple and many powerful styles of traditional kung fu.

In his 4th cover of Black Belt, Tae Kwon Do Master Hee-il Cho demonstrates his jumping twist kick in a cover shot by Doug Churchill

Black Belt Magazine proudly showcases exceptional martial arts training programs from around the world. Honoring a Legacy: TKD-Ameris.

Even though many combat sports now incorporate grappling, it’s the rare martial artist who can navigate them all and put his skills to use..

Jean Claude Van Damme appeared on the 1993 cover shot by Doug Churchill. Showing off the "muscles from Brussels."

For traditional martial artists, the line between styles can seem concrete: Hard styles strike, and soft styles grapple.

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...

History has a flow; some characters are caught in the currents and carried along, while others fall into an eddy and are soon forgotten.

The Jan 1973 Karate Illustrated cover featured Steve Sanders, the then International Karate Champion..

In the heart of Silicon Valley, Sunnyvale Martial Arts Academy thrives in its 36th year under the stewardship of Teri Lee.

Every week, Black Belt keeps you updated with the best martial arts movies, events & fights from around the world.

Steven Seagal featured in the 1990 cover shot by Doug Churchill.

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.