The July 1979 issue of Black Belt Magazine  spotlighted Ed Parker , the "Father of American Kenpo," demonstrating his dynamic and...

Bruce Lee, Chuck Norris, Elvis, Steve McQueen, and thousands of other martial artist around the world can credit much of their growth in...

There is a moment, in some rituals of the tea ceremony, that calls for the kettle to be lifted from the charcoal brazier that heats it....

The September 1972 issue of Black Belt Magazine  captured James Yimm Lee, protege of the one and only Bruce Lee, demonstrating the...

Unfortunately, active-shooter incidents have become not only a frequent story on the nightly news but also a threat to people of all ages...

Tonight, while you sleep your deepest sleep, 100 black-clad figures gather in meditation. Their mantra fills the air around their clandestine mountain retreat and contrasts with the hiss of their controlled breathing. They prepare for their upcoming mission by believing they are turning into tigers; by force of will, they drift into a different phase of being. Their breathing becomes deeper, and they count backward from nine to one, mentally taking a step down an imaginary fl

Almost since its inception and especially since the art high-kicked its way into the 1988 Olympics, taekwondo has been renowned for its dynamic moves and its practitioners lauded for their explosiveness. Those qualities may have been engineered for success in competition, but that doesn’t mean they won’t work in self-defense — provided you get guidance from someone who knows of what he speaks. To deal with that last point, I sought out a true expert: G.K. Lee, ninth-degree bl

What a dynamic duo: Benny "The Jet" Urquidez and the late Howard "The California Flash" Jackson ! The two champions showcased their...

These days, it’s hard to watch a TV show or movie that includes a dojo scene without spotting a Body Opponent Bag (BOB) in the corner....

There’s a surprisingly long history of hair pulling in the annals of combat tactics, both sportive and on the battlefield. In this...

Interested in the first half of this electric conversation? Part 1 of our exclusive Q&A with Tim Tackett can be found here ! In your experience, what is holding back the growth of jeet kune do in the greater martial arts community? Judging from the popularity of Bruce Lee, JKD should be the most popular art in the world. Bob Bremer and I once did a seminar for about 50 people. I asked Bob privately how many JKD guys were in the room. He said, "Three." I said, "Maybe four." An

Every traditional martial art exists in the present because at one time in the past, it was used successfully in battle.

His philosophy, Jeet Kune Do, rejected rigid traditions and emphasized adaptability, efficiency, and practicality

The October/November 2021 issue of Black Belt Magazine  showed the legendary Bruce Lee ready for his final fight scene from Enter the...

Bruce Lee, a name that echoes through the halls of martial arts history, remains an icon even decades after his untimely death. But what...

As I sat in his immaculate living room, listening to the tale of Tim Tackett unfold from the mouth of the man himself, I couldn't help but note the parallels between his life and mine. Both of us started our martial arts journeys in the United States before going to Asia for non-martial arts reasons. Both of us, however, seized the opportunity to train as much as possible while in Asia. Both of us found that local masters were flattered that a foreigner had come so far becaus

Biceps, chamber, hip, point. Thrust, slash, cover. The rhythmic shouts come from a kali master instructor, and they’re echoed by hundreds of students who are mimicking his every move. It’s part of the training that’s taking place at the 2018 Martial Arts SuperShow in Las Vegas. In attendance are police officers, former SWAT team members, Special Forces operatives, U.S. Marines, and ordinary martial artists representing disciplines that range from krav maga and taekwondo to Br

The June 1987 issue of Fighting Stars  featured Ernie Reyes Sr. soaring through the air with a powerful side kick aimed at Scott Coker—a...

Westerners seem fascinated with Zen — or, at least, with what they think Zen is. Zen seems to describe a state of mind, for many...

Rhee was most certainly the kind of man who made things happen..

The May 1972 issue of Karate Illustrated  showcased a legend on its cover: Jim Kelly facing off in a sparring match, giving a glimpse of...

"Joy is a trainable skill, and like any martial art, it requires practice, especially in the face of discomfort and chaos." – Budo...

Martial arts icons Kathy Long and Richard Norton took the spotlight on the cover of the February 1996 issue of Black Belt Magazine ....

I haven’t seen Damon Gilbert’s martial arts resume, but it’s got to be among the most diverse in our world. He’s trained and competed...