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Martial Arts: A Journey to Physical, Mental, and Emotional Well-Being
Martial arts are not just about learning to defend yourself. The discipline and training involved can lead to physical, mental, and...
Patrick Sternkopf
Feb 1, 2023


We asked ChatGPT on What is the Best Martial Art? Responds is great!
I'm sure by now you have heard about the hype surrounding the new AI Chatbot called, ChatGPT. Well we took the time to ask it some...
Patrick Sternkopf
Jan 28, 2023


Eui Min Ko, Taekwondo Grandmaster and Former Korean National Coach Dies
Eui Min Ko, who held the title of Supreme Grandmaster within World Taekwondo and was a former coach of the South Korean national team,...
Mark Jacobs
Jan 26, 2023


Why The Top Martial Artists SUCK (And Why That's a Good Thing)
You (should) suck! Yep, I said what I said. Not only that, the best martial artists in the world–competitors, teachers, and...
Justin Lee Ford
Jan 26, 2023


Judo Blog: The True Spirit of Judo, Down Under!
My friend and colleague David Black from Australia recently submitted this for my weekly Black Belt Blog. Melbourne is experiencing...
Gary Goltz
Jan 26, 2023


What Does Martial Arts Do for You?
We talk a lot about the benefits of the Martial Arts. Training improves your strength, flexibility, and discipline, just to name a few ...
Ian Lauer
Jan 16, 2023


Romeo and Juliet With Kung Fu
The worlds of classical high culture and kung fu met this weekend in New York as the Hong Kong Ballet brought their version of "Romeo and...
Mark Jacobs
Jan 15, 2023


Bruce Lee on Pub G Mobile Game
PUBG Mobile, one of the world's most popular mobile video games, will be adding a playable character based on the late martial arts star,...
Mark Jacobs
Jan 7, 2023


Mental Health, A Call to Action
I have been stalling on getting this piece out as I originally was going to reflect on Martial Arts- the year of 2022 in Winter Warrior...
Annika Kahn
Jan 4, 2023


Muay Thai & Spirituality
In sumo wrestling, tradition and spirituality are everything. The referees and judges will wear official, traditional clothes. The...
Andrew Bryan
Jan 4, 2023


Is Caged Muay Thai actually Muay Thai?
No. Well, maybe I should elaborate. When John Wayne Parr decided to set up his Caged Muay Thai promotion, he did it with a clear idea....
Andrew Bryan
Dec 28, 2022


Storytime Strength: How Bruce Lee and Other Legendary Figures Affect Martial Artists!
Chuck Norris doesn't breathe, he holds air hostage. Chuck Norris doesn't take a shower, he takes blood baths. Chuck Norris once kicked a...
Justin Lee Ford
Dec 22, 2022


Mortal Kombat, Martial Arts Stunts
Powerful punches. Killer kicks. Flaming fireballs. (Fireballs?) What if you could fight like a video game character? Enter Sofia...
Noel Plaugher
Dec 19, 2022


Choosing Your First Style & Beyond
t’s not uncommon for Martial artists of today to train across multiple disciplines. However, this was not always the case. In ...
Ian Lauer
Dec 19, 2022


Study Attributes Bruce Lee's Death to Too Much Water
In the nearly 50 years since Bruce Lee's death, there have been a host of theories as to what killed the martial arts star, everything...
Mark Jacobs
Dec 18, 2022


The Black Belt Magazine Podcast - Rickson Gracie
Born in 1958, into a family of martial arts royalty, with deep Scottish roots, Rickson Gracie, third son of the renowned patriarch of...
Dr. Craig D. Reid
Dec 14, 2022


Bruce Lee's Legendary Power
Bruce Lee didn’t “invent” the one-inch punch, but he certainly was a catalyst for its popularity the world over. I would bet dollars to...
Ian Lauer
Dec 13, 2022


Bruce Lee's Legendary Power
As an avid weightlifter, I am all for resistance training and what it can do to improve your martial arts. It undoubtedly assists in...
Ian Lauer
Dec 13, 2022


Slimey Sensei and Sloppy Students: The Toxic Personalities Found on the Mat
Crikey! Did you see that, mate?! It looks like a toxic person! They’re known to infect the environment they’re in. Get this: though it’s...
Justin Lee Ford
Dec 7, 2022


Slimey Sensei and Sloppy Students: The Toxic Personalities Found on the Mat
Crikey! Did you see that, mate?! It looks like a toxic person! They’re known to infect the environment they’re in. Get this: though it’s...
Justin Lee Ford
Dec 7, 2022


Ronaldo Veitia Valdivie, Judo's Winningest Olympic Coach, Dies
Ronaldo Veitia Valdivie, the former head of the Cuban national women's judo team and one of the most successful coaches in judo history,...
Mark Jacobs
Dec 6, 2022


Oscar-Winning Director and Son to Make Bruce Lee Biopic
Ang Lee (no relation to Bruce Lee) has been quietly working on the project for some time and is casting his son, Mason, in the starring ...
Mark Jacobs
Dec 3, 2022


Oscar-Winning Director and Son to Make Bruce Lee Biopic
Two-time Academy Award-winning best director Ang Lee has finalized a deal with Sony's 3000 Pictures to direct a biopic of the late...
Mark Jacobs
Dec 3, 2022


UNESCO Declares Cambodian Martial Art Bokator an "Intangible Cultural Heritage"
The United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) added the Cambodian martial art of kun lbokator, more...
Mark Jacobs
Nov 30, 2022
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