As we gear up for the big game, we are celebrating those gridiron warriors who not only had a passionate dedication to martial arts, but also served as ambassadors for martial arts.  These professional football players recognized early in their careers that the techniques learned in martial arts would also help them excel on the field! Here are 12 very skilled martial artists who made careers in the NFL: The Dangerous Dozen

Gear up for an electrifying evening at the UFC Apex in Las Vegas this February 10, 2024, because UFC Fight Night is bringing the heat...

Fili Hopes To Break Into The Top-15 With A Dominant Win Over Dan Ige This weekend, the UFC octagon lights up in Las Vegas for the...

In the high-octane world of the Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC), where every fighter dreams of leaving their mark, Yan Xiaonan is...

Howard Jackson's April 1974 Cover Howard Jackson, the "California Flash,'' is a former kickboxing, Muay Thai, and point karate world...

Events are planned for the following dates and locations: April 20 in Slovenia, May 25 in the Netherlands, September 28 in Croatia,...

Inflammation can be a double-edged sword in the realm of health. On one hand, it's your body's natural response to fighting off harm. On...

Friday, March 8, marks International Women’s Day, and ONE Championship will bring a pair of women’s title fights to the marquee for ONE...

On Friday, February 16, Felipe Lobo will try to break the heart of Jonathan Haggerty at ONE Fight Night 19. The two have had a rivalry...

For the last couple of years, The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia has rapidly established itself as an emerging hotspot for sporting events, most...

Best known to MMA fans as the “Warmaster,” Josh Barnett is the youngest UFC heavyweight champion in the history of the league. He is a...

Considered the GOAT of women's sport karate, Linda Denley is an American karate champion who was born in Houston, Texas. She was rated number one in Sport Karate from 1973 to 1996. Her influence inspired a generation of women to compete in martial arts.  She was still in high school when she qualified for the Olympics in five track and field events, but because of her professional winnings on the karate circuit, she was ineligible to compete in the Olympics. She graced the co

To San 도산 Hyung 형 By Eric San Jose To San Hyung is a Beginner Form with great basic movement that has direct self defense applications. ...

The UFC just dropped some news about this weekend's Vegas 86 card, and we've got a couple of switcheroos happening. First off, Melsik...

When ONE Championship debuts in Qatar at the Lusail Sports Arena on Friday, March 1, Reinier De Ridder will be seeking redemption. In the...

Photo by Cory Sorensen Few martial artists have not heard of Wally Jay and small-circle jujitsu. A member of the Black Belt Hall of Fame, Jay wrote much about the art he founded, as have numerous others. What many people aren’t aware of is the development of the system that’s taking place under Leon Jay.    by John Mellon   As you may have guessed, Leon is Wally Jay’s son and successor. He maintains the superior mechanics for which his father was famed while continuing to ref

By Terry L. Wilson More than four decades ago, Linda Denley made history when she became the first black woman inducted into the Black...

In the span of the last seven decades, the global growth, achievements, and heightened awareness of Martial Arts owe much to the contributions of numerous Masters, champions and stars featured on this list. The editorial team at Black Belt acknowledges that, for many years, the magazine lacked diverse coverage across race and gender. While this list doesn't alter historical oversights, it serves as a recognition of the past.  Moving forward, there is a commitment to embracing

ONE 166: Qatar has added a legend to the lineup. At ONE Friday Fights 50, Nong O Hama stepped inside the ring to announce his upcoming...

Burns impressed during his first BRAVE CF outing and now joins stacked 125-pound roster in search of becoming the first BRAVE CF...

Bellator Champions Series to consist of eight star studded global events featuring Title Fights on every card Bellator Champions Series...

Black Belt Publisher George Chung sat down with Jesse Enkamp who calls himself “The Karate Nerd.” Jesse is a  #1 Amazon.com best-selling...

UFC Fight Night: Dolidze vs. Imavov just wrapped up, and oh boy, did it deliver some memorable moments! From stunning KOs to technical...

Black Belt Magazine Cover, May 2000 Black Belt’s 1997 Judo Instructor of the Year, Gokor Chivichyan is also an expert in no-holds-barred...