Kung Fu, a traditional Chinese martial art form, embodies a rich history and profound philosophy. With its origins dating back...

From Jet Li to Donnie Yen, Kung Fu (or Wushu) is a martial art that has become mainstream through the action stars from the 1970s to...

Martial arts are often associated with physical techniques and skills, but there are also several other components that are important...

Can judo be useful in a street fight? Or could it actually be a hindrance? Judo, a martial art with a focus on throws and grappling...

The Spirituality of Martial Arts Series by Dr. Silvia Reid (aka The Chi Whisperer) and Dr. Craig D. Reid When martial arts rapidly grew...

Bruce Lee, the legendary martial artist, philosopher, and actor, left behind a wealth of wisdom that inspires millions worldwide. One of...

“When you can snatch the pebble from my hand, it will be time for you to leave.” That was what Master Kan (Philip Ahn) tells the young...

Here a recent article written by Nicolas Messner I wanted to share as my Black Belt Blog for this week. Recently New-York City, USA, saw...

Every martial artist remembers a time when they witnessed a kick so masterful that it inspired them to train even more. Whether it was a...

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Up- Close and Personal Interview with Multiple British Martial Arts Hall of Fame Awardee, Andrew "Chi" Osbourne Interview Conducted By...

Many of the worst injuries from street violence don’t result from the punch that knocks someone out; they result from the head hitting...

You are minding your own business, buying a newspaper at your local convenience store, when a belligerent drunk decides to throw a punch...

Experience what life was like before China opened its martial arts doors to the world. China has always been the traditional home of the...

As important as having hands-on instruction is in the martial arts, so too is the ability to coach yourself. You may only be with your ...

Nothing is more important than the breath. And while it is an involuntary function, it is also one that can be manipulated and used to...

For 99 percent of the martial artists out there, Joe Lewis needs no introduction. But for the 1 percent who may be new to the arts, here...

If you're considering taking martial arts lessons for the first time, congratulations! You're about to embark on a journey that can...

To longtime readers of Black Belt, Steve DeMasco needs no introduction. A student of the martial arts since 1968, he's been a fixture in...

You don't have to compete in BJJ, but it just may open a whole new door of possibilities… here is how to get started. So, you want to...

Bruce Lee and Chuck Norris are the most renowned martial artists in history. Both Lee and Norris profoundly impacted the martial arts...

If you’ve spent any amount of time on the internet, no doubt you have heard all sorts of stories explaining the origins of the martial...

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

What You Need to Know to Find the One That Is Right for You! To karate practitioners, kumite (fighting or sparring) is the culmination of...