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Cover Story Throwback: Michael Jai White
Michael Jai White's October 2014 Cover From his starring roles in Black Dynamite to Blood and Bone and Never Back Down, Michael Jai White...
Black Belt Team
Feb 22, 2024


Up Close: Keith Vitali - How Legends Are Born
Keith Vitali was interviewed for an episode of "The Master’s Way" for Black Belt Magazine. Because he’s such a legend in the martial...
Black Belt Team
Feb 22, 2024


Bruce Lee's Back Exercises
Why was Bruce Lee so adamant about fortifying his back muscles? Much like the core, the back plays a pivotal role in stabilizing the...
Black Belt Team
Feb 22, 2024


Training Day: Eric San José Pt. 4 (Yon Gae Hyung Demo Video)
Yon Gae 연개 Hyung 형 by Eric San José Yon Gae Hyung for High Level Black Belts. I personally like that this form is long, so you must...
Black Belt Team
Feb 21, 2024


Travis Wong on Growing Up as the Son of a Sifu and Champion (PART 1 Video)
Travis Wong is a martial artist, tricker, parkour expert and stunt coordinator. The former co-host of MTV's Ultimate Parkour Challenge,...
Black Belt Team
Feb 21, 2024


4 Ways to Improve Your Dojo and Your Life
No. 1: Make "Yes" Your Favorite Word. Try to never say no. The reason is obvious. Yes is positive, and no is not. Yes propels people...
Floyd Burk
Feb 21, 2024


Bruce Lee and Flexibility
The role and timing of stretching are subject to current research, indicating its benefits may not uniformly apply across all sports....
Black Belt Team
Feb 20, 2024


Why is Bruce Lee Important?
As a child growing up in the 1970s, it was impossible not to be aware of Bruce Lee. Posters of a glistening and muscled Bruce Lee holding...
Noel Plaugher
Feb 20, 2024


Why you should rest and relax after your workout!
Hey there! So, you know how we can get super pumped and want to hit the gym or practice non-stop, every single day? It turns out, going...
Black Belt Team
Feb 20, 2024


Travis Wong: From Growing Up With The Sifu to Becoming a Leading Stunt Coordinator (Full Video Interview)
Travis Wong is a martial artist, tricker, parkour expert and stunt coordinator. The former co-host of MTV's Ultimate Parkour Challenge, has been featured in 30+ international ad campaigns, choreographed for artists Jennifer Lopez, Jason Derulo, Chris Brown, Demi Lovato, Camila Cabello, and Miley Cyrus. Stunt Coordinating and fight coordinator credits include Back In Action for Netflix starring Jamie Foxx and Cameron Diaz, Witchboard, Minions: The Rise of Gru, STUMPTOWN, and M
Black Belt Team
Feb 20, 2024


5 Ways You Can Challenge Your Martial Arts Training!
Oh man, there's something about watching a kung fu movie where the master is, let's just say, "enthusiastically" showing the ropes to the...
Black Belt Team
Feb 19, 2024


Southeast Asian Martial Arts: Inside Silat!
So, there's this martial art called silat, right? It's this big umbrella term for a bunch of different fighting styles from Southeast...
Black Belt Team
Feb 19, 2024


Liuhe Quan: A Method For Martial Art Mastery
It is one thing to be an expert of an ancient craft, it is much more impressive to be able to facilitate that wisdom to a modern audience...
Justin Lee Ford
Feb 19, 2024


Prepare to Engage: The Foundational Art of Standing in Martial Arts
The world of martial arts is vast, encompassing a myriad of techniques ranging from the basic to the complex. Students immerse themselves...
Black Belt Team
Feb 17, 2024


Chuck Norris Secrets and Tips to Anti-Aging
Follow Black Belt Mag on WhatsApp for daily updates: https://bit.ly/blackbeltmagonwhatsapp Do you want to have the longevity of Chuck...
Jason Kelly
Feb 17, 2024


Toshio Fujiwara: The Unsung Pioneer of Kickboxing and Muay Thai's Global Journey
Toshio Fujiwara might not be a household name among fight enthusiasts today, but his contributions to combat sports during a pivotal era...
Black Belt Team
Feb 16, 2024


5 Misconceptions About Escrima
When escrima — which is often used interchangeably with the terms arnis and kali — was introduced to America, it was done mainly as a...
Black Belt Team
Feb 16, 2024


Do You Want to Become a Superhero?
The quintessential images of superheroes often conjure visions of Superhero like Superman soaring above Metropolis or Spider-Man...
Black Belt Team
Feb 16, 2024


Mastering Self-Defense: The Simplified 4-Square Technique to Counter Ground Attacks
How do you get someone off you, someone who is mounted on you and pounding your face in? Most instructors will have long-winded...
Jim Wagner
Feb 15, 2024


10 Universal Truths of Martial Arts
Consider the following: “None of Morihei Ueshiba’s students has reached his level in aikido, and none is likely to.”
Black Belt Team
Feb 15, 2024


Cover Story Throwback: Ron Van Clief
Ron Van Clief on the August 1999 Cover Known worldwide as "The Black Dragon," Ron Van Clief retired as a 5-time world karate/kungfu...
Black Belt Team
Feb 15, 2024


Martial Arts: The Best Way Forward is by Going Back to Basics
Hey, have you ever noticed how every martial art starts you off with a bunch of basic moves? It's like, the moment you step into...
Black Belt Team
Feb 15, 2024


Does Being a Martial Artist Mean You Can Never Stop Training?
After a certain number of years in karate-do, I sometimes imagine that nothing can surprise me. However, when a friend related a...
Dave Lowry
Feb 15, 2024


Revitalize Your Martial Arts Training Outside the Dojo: 5 Innovative Strategies for Growth
Hey there, fellow martial artists! We all know the importance of showing up to class, but let's not forget that a lot of our growth...
Black Belt Team
Feb 14, 2024
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