The 1964 cover featuring Aikido pioneer Mariye Takahashi was groundbreaking as she was the first woman ever featured on Black Belt...

The debate over what truly defines the world's greatest Martial Arts Magazines is a nuanced one, with various perspectives on the...

Think about how words, spoken or heard, can influence the way we train in the dojo. Those same words can influence the way we move our...

Travis Wong is a martial artist, tricker, parkour expert and stunt coordinator. The former co-host of MTV's Ultimate Parkour Challenge,...

Ask the average karate practitioner to name the main styles of Japan, and chances are he’ll rattle off shotokan, goju-ryu and wado-ryu with no trouble. But unless he’s really up on his art, there’s a good likelihood that he’ll stumble over the name of the fourth major style, snap his fi ngers and ask quizzically, “What’s the name of that other one, again?” That other style is shito-ryu, and any karate student’s puzzlement about it is somewhat understandable. That’s because sh

Motivation lies at the heart of success, whether you are a student or a teacher. Excellence comes from our habits, yet we must be...

Even the Best Preparation May Not Guarantee Victory: Understanding the Unpredictable Nature of Martial Arts Competitions No matter how...

There are hundreds, if not thousands of articles and advertisements, all touting the myriad of benefits children receive from studying...

With a world as vast as ours is, it is no surprise that there is a large amount of opinions and information regarding the martial arts we...

Grading- ranking in martial arts varies from skill to skill and from style to style although for all of them it defines the degree of the...

The foundation of self-defense traces back to ancient and primal combat forms that emerged independently across the globe. This theory...

Most karateka will recognize names like Funakoshi and Motobu. Far fewer know anything about Yasuhiro Konishi even though he was a pivotal...

In this list, we feature the most influential women in martial arts. The criteria were simple: everyone on the list is a master in their...

A young UCLA basketball star was eager to learn martial arts. Through the suggestion of Mito Ueyahara, the then publisher of Black Belt...

Travis Wong is a martial artist, tricker, parkour expert and stunt coordinator. The former co-host of MTV's Ultimate Parkour Challenge,...

Training in martial arts involves a comprehensive regimen that goes beyond solely focusing on quick, explosive actions. Unlike sprinting,...

Senior Grandmaster Malia Dacascos Bernal was a world champion in forms and fighting in the 60s, the first woman to compete in the men’s division, and the first female competitor to grace the cover of Black Belt Magazine . Over the years, she earned a 9th-degree black belt in Wun Hop Kuen Do, and she was the very first woman to own a martial arts school in Hamburg, Germany. As a martial arts instructor and coach, she has tutored many of the top world champions in forms and fig

Have you ever engaged in isometric exercises? Bruce Lee, the legendary martial artist, was a strong advocate for isometric training,...

Dangal, a term deeply rooted in the Indian subcontinent, resonates with the spirit of traditional wrestling, echoing centuries-old...

A robust core is not just beneficial but essential across all forms of martial arts, grappling included. Bruce Lee's approach to...

Transforming Martial Arts Practice: A Comprehensive Guide to Mastery In the realm of martial arts, the journey from novice to master is...

In 1968, New York City was the stage for the International Convention of Martial Artists, attracting masters and influencers from around...

SAG Awards Highlight Martial Arts with 2024 Stunt Ensemble Nominations The 30th SAG awards take place on February 24. Black Belt Magazine...

In the world of combat sports, where the clash of fists and the dance of dodges create a symphony of adrenaline, the saying "Roses are...