Sifu Harinder Singh is a speaker, author and high-performance coach. He specializes in training the trainers and has worked with black...

The word "promoter" sometimes gets a bad rap when we think of such names like Barnum and Bailey, but in fact the promoter provides one of the most important elements in the landscape of martial arts. If the masters are the soul of martial arts, then the promoter is definitely the tireless body that does the work to amplify the art so all the world can see.  Based upon commercial and historical  significance to the martial arts, this list includes the biggest promoters in the

The editors of Black Belt called Dennis Brown one of the "25 Most Influential Martial Artists of the 20th Century!" The road to that rank...

Sifu Harinder Singh is a speaker, author and high-performance coach. He specializes in training the trainers and has worked with black belt school owners, military, special forces, Secret Service, and SWAT teams across the globe. His leadership programs have been taught to instructors of over 150 law enforcement agencies, business executives, and professional athletes. He is a Master Instructor of Jeet Kune Do, Tai Chi, Filipino Martial Arts, Wing Chun, and holds a Black Belt

Graciela demonstrates swift skills with stick and blade in these two clips: Blade: Considering the scope of self-defense with blades, Filipino martial arts stand unrivaled. kali's superiority lies in its emphasis on fluidity, fostering speed and unpredictable motion. Unlike memorization of structured techniques, kali refines reflexes and patterns that emerge organically. This approach minimizes the risk of freezing during a violent encounter, ensuring practitioners can adapt

“Shou Bo is like Shuai Chiao, but you’re allowed to hit people,” explained Dai Guobing, Dean of the Wushu Institute at Shanghai University of Sport. He said a Shou Bo Master named Yuan Zumou would give a special seminar that weekend and, because I was a wrestling major, he wanted me to attend. by Antonio Graceffo, PhD Photos Courtesy of Antonio Graceffo Later, I asked a professor about shou bo, and he said, “It’s like san da, but you’re wearing a jacket.” Shou bo literally me

Cynthia Rothrock is the queen of martial art movies and was Black Belt’s 1983 "Female Competitor of the Year." She has garnered decades...

THE KARATE BREAKER - MOVIE Released late 2023 - Worldwide Starring and Directed by Karate Star/Film Director Gary Wasniewski The Karate...

Bill Wallace, the three-time Black Belt Hall of Fame Inductee, who goes by the nickname “Superfoot,” owns an arsenal of kicks that made...

For our cover story throwback, we are featuring the "1974 Yearbook" of Black Belt Magazine that featured the Kung Fu craze hitting the...

Some martial artists might decide to skip this Karate Way column because they figure they already know what a Kiai is. It’s the shout you...

After doing the third Shaolin Temple film, Jet Li thought about quitting movies, yet a project came along that inspired him to continue,...

The COVID-19 pandemic saw people around the world searching for advice on how to practice martial arts in the comfort of their own home,...

Over the past decade, regardless of all the technological breakthroughs in modern medicine, the leech has been reborn as a lifesaver for...

Separately, the characters have their own meanings, though. Kung means “achievement,” and fu means “husband.” Maybe this derived from the...

Jhoon Rhee is featured on the 1970 issue of Black Belt Magazine with his signature side kick. The feature showcased the future "Father of...

The first step in any difficult endeavor is usually the hardest. In jiu-jitsu, that step is literally the step you take when you walk...

Two Japanese characters make up the word: Ki means “energy,” and ai means “to unify.” The concept appears often in the traditional...

We know that the benefits of martial arts training can be powerful and lifelong. After all, there’s got to be a reason we constantly...

Like most netizens, we love Chuck Norris jokes. But Chuck Norris is more than just an action hero. As this classic interview with Sara...

In a recent letter, someone mentioned his interest in taking karate lessons. He wanted to know what questions he should ask a prospective...

In the 35 years he's been in show business, Chuck Norris has built a name for himself that's instantly recognized around the world. As...

When it comes to martial arts and strategy, only a few books are considered must-reads. One of them is The Book of Five...

“Jiu-jitsu is a philosophy that is expressed physically. It’s kind of the development of the mental in physical capacities working in...