On my way to California’s Central Coast to interview a 57-year-old male martial artist who paints his toenails, I got bogged down in...

Featured on the cover of Black Belt 's December 2005 issue, Christine Bannon-Rodrigues poses with grace and power. The Rhode Island...

In the martial arts, few individuals honestly can be said to have changed history. Among the handful who have, perhaps none generates a...

Wally Jay and the Evolution of Small-Circle Jujitsu Ask anyone to compile a list of the martial arts movers and shakers of the 20th...

Using a serrated bread knife, can you cut a baguette, a loaf of French bread, in a single stroke? If you can't, you have work to do in...

The May 1975 cover of Karate Illustrated featured Parker Shelton , a leading competitor in judo and karate during the 1970s. Ranked as...

“You can’t define someone else’s success—choose your own path in martial arts and life” –Stephan Kesting In this episode of The Black...

Black Belt Magazine showcased Hirokazu Kanazawa on the cover of the May 1987 issue. Widely regarded as one of the greatest fighters in...

With a deadline fast approaching, the need for 1,000 words on the business of writing about martial arts and a case of writer's block, I...

Lee’s life read like a novel that frequently found him appearing at the confluence of historical events — from escaping the Communist...

Featured on the cover of Karate Illustrated ’s January 1971 issue, the incredible Thomas LaPuppet stands as a defining figure in...

For years, Cambodia occupied a spot on my bucket list of countries in which I wanted to learn martial arts. Once there, however, I was...

Featured on the cover of Karate Illustrated's December 1983 issue, Mike Shintaku —a dominant force in the Pacific Northwest karate...

The February 2009 issue of Black Belt Magazine featured   Lyoto Machida, a Brazilian mixed martial artist renowned for his elusive...

Much Emphasized, Yet Least Discussed One of the most emphasized yet least talked about karate techniques is kata—the dance-like series of...

Louis Delgado, who appeared on the December 1970 cover of Karate Illustrated , was one of the greatest fighters ever to emerge from the...

In the world of martial arts, forms (kata) competitions have long been a showcase of precision, power, and artistry. Over the years,...

The August 1982 cover of Black Belt Magazine featured Grandmaster Remy Amador Presas (1936–2001), known as the Father of Modern Arnis....

There was a saying in old Japan: Bushi wa kuwanedo taka-yoji.  Roughly translated, it means, “When he’s hungry, the samurai uses a...

Martial artist Dan Inosanto , renowned for his expertise in Filipino martial arts and Jeet Kune Do, graced the cover of the May 1970...

Martial artist and action star Jeff Speakman , best known for his role in The Perfect Weapon , showcases his iconic skills in American...

It doesn’t matter whether you practice boxing, judo, jujitsu, karate, kendo, or tai chi. It doesn’t matter whether you choose to use a...

Most modern martial artists know about muay Thai, the combat sport of Thailand. Most also know about muay boran, its no-nonsense parent...

Roger Greene remembers the first time he walked into a martial arts class in California way back in 1964. Having always held an interest...