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.

 If You’re A Student Of Japanese Or Okinawan Karate, You’ve Been Introduced To The First Of The Five Heian Or Pinan Kata.

A block was just a motion you made as you moved in to continue your defense. It either worked or you got hit.

Bruce Lee is featured on the 1971 cover, it was his second cover focused on Jeet Kune Do.

Fighters get punched in the jaw! The jaw and its hinges, along with the chin, are common targets for knockout artists.

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.

Here are some Judo Arm locks for BJJ.

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

How do you prepare your student if he / she has to face Bruce Lee in a fight?

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The topic of "ninjas" was featured on the cover of an early edition of Black Belt years before the movie craze began. In the article...

Growing up in Cebu City, Philippines, the heartland of Balintawak, Jemar Carcellar’s early life seems like a martial artist’s dream.

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

Cover Story Throwback

What is Qi or Chi. What is the concept in the modern world?

Martial Arts History Museum reopens in Glendale California. Here is a short tour.

An Up Close and personal look at Gatka - a popular form of Indian Martial Art - its history, current status and more.

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

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Mallayudha, the traditional form of Indian wrestling, carries a rich tapestry of history and cultural significance that has evolved over...