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Words of Wisdom: Cynthia Rothrock
Cynthia Rothrock is the queen of martial art movies and was Black Belt’s 1983 "Female Competitor of the Year." She has garnered decades...
Black Belt Team
Jan 10, 2024


'I Have More Weapons' : Oh Ho Taek Plans To Out Duel Gasanov At ONE Fight Night 18 on Prime Video
Oh Ho Taek has an unexpected opportunity to headline ONE Fight Night 18 on Friday, January 12, and position himself as a threat to the...
Black Belt Team
Jan 10, 2024


BKFC Prospect Series announced for Friday, Feb 16 in Manassas, Virginia
STANISLAV GROSU VS. BRANDON SHAVERS IN THE MAIN EVENT Bare Knuckle Fighting Championship (BKFC), The World’s Fastest Growing Combat...
Black Belt Team
Jan 9, 2024


ONE Fight Night 18: Premier Martial Arts Action Live on Prime Video - Explosive Matchups and Debut Bouts
ONE Fight Night 18 will head to U.S. primetime on Prime Video this Friday, January 12, with nine action-packed martial arts bouts. ONE...
Black Belt Team
Jan 9, 2024


The Karate Breaker - Movie
THE KARATE BREAKER - MOVIE Released late 2023 - Worldwide Starring and Directed by Karate Star/Film Director Gary Wasniewski The Karate...
Black Belt Team
Jan 9, 2024


PART 2 VIDEO - Josh Barnett's Journey with the "Violent Art" Catch Wrestling
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 celebrated veteran of mixed martial arts and has fought in such leagues as Pride Dream, Strike Force and Bellator and has had a successful pro wrestling career in the New Japan Pro Wrestling and TNA Wrestling. Today he continues to challenge himself with his Bloodsport promotion as well as competing in submission grappling and BJJ. Once dubbe
Black Belt Team
Jan 9, 2024


UFC Sets the Stage for Lightweight Fights at UFC 299 and UFC 300: Poirier vs Saint Denis & Oliveira vs Tsarukyan
In an exciting announcement for mixed martial arts fans, UFC President Dana White has unveiled two major lightweight fights scheduled for...
Black Belt Team
Jan 9, 2024


ONE Championship 2024 Kickoff: ONE Friday Fights 47 Showcases Muay Thai and MMA Showdowns at Lumpinee Boxing Stadium
ONE Championship will get its 2024 campaign started on Friday, January 12, with two exciting events. It all starts with ONE Friday Fights...
Black Belt Team
Jan 8, 2024


UFC 297 Spotlight: Pennington vs. Bueno Silva - A Bantamweight Showdown in Toronto
The Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) is set to electrify Toronto, Canada, with its much-anticipated event, UFC 297, on Saturday,...
Black Belt Team
Jan 7, 2024


2024 UFC Athlete Standings: A Comprehensive Guide to the Current Champions and Rising Stars
The Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) in 2024 continues to showcase an incredible array of talent across various weight categories....
Black Belt Team
Jan 7, 2024


ONE 165 Showdown: Superlek Kiatmoo9 Steps in for Injured Rodtang to Defend Flyweight Gold Against Takeru in Tokyo
Takeru Segawa vs. Rodtang Jitmuangnon will have to wait for another day. The Thai star withdrew from his ONE 165 Tokyo main event clash...
Black Belt Team
Jan 7, 2024


Words of Wisdom: Bill Wallace
Bill Wallace, the three-time Black Belt Hall of Fame Inductee, who goes by the nickname “Superfoot,” owns an arsenal of kicks that made...
Black Belt Team
Jan 6, 2024


5 Biggest Action Series Coming 2024! (Trailers)
The five biggest action series coming in 2024 are, to no one’s surprise, remakes/rehashes or plan ole’ adaptations, which probably...
Bo Maxwell
Jan 5, 2024


PFL Fighters Primed for a Breakout 2024
The Professional Fighters League (PFL) is coming off a truly historic 2023, which was highlighted by numerous big-name signings and the...
Black Belt Team
Jan 4, 2024


Cover Story Throwback: 1974 Yearbook
For our cover story throwback, we are featuring the "1974 Yearbook" of Black Belt Magazine that featured the Kung Fu craze hitting the...
Black Belt Team
Jan 4, 2024


What is a Kiai? (More Than You Think!)
Some martial artists might decide to skip this Karate Way column because they figure they already know what a Kiai is. It’s the shout you...
Black Belt Team
Jan 4, 2024


Ruotolo vs. Langaker: Epic Rematch Set for ONE Lightweight Submission Grappling World Title at ONE 165 in Tokyo
ONE Lightweight Submission Grappling World Champion Kade Ruotolo will see a familiar face standing across from him at ONE 165 in Tokyo,...
Black Belt Team
Jan 4, 2024


5 Strength Exercises for Martial Artists and MMA Fighters
Most traditional martial artists and mixed martial artists are searching for the latest and greatest techniques and methods to be the...
Jason Kelly
Jan 3, 2024


12+1 PRO Weight Loss Tips From Grappling World Champions
Arguably one of the most influential factors in sustainable weight loss throughout your life is your eating habits. Exercise, sleep, meal...
Howard Graham
Jan 3, 2024


PART 1 VIDEO - Josh Barnett from Football to Traditional Karate Training to Becoming the UFC’s Youngest Heavyweight Champion
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 celebrated veteran of mixed martial arts and has fought in such leagues as Pride Dream, Strike Force and Bellator and has had a successful pro wrestling career in the New Japan Pro Wrestling and TNA Wrestling.
Black Belt Team
Jan 3, 2024


ONE 166: Qatar’s Epic Showdown – Tang Kai vs Thanh Le Rematch Set to Unify Featherweight MMA World Title
On Tuesday, ONE Championship added another stellar title bout to the star-studded ONE 166: Qatar lineup. The ONE Featherweight MMA World...
Black Belt Team
Jan 2, 2024


Where are they now? The Black Dragon: Ron Van Clief
Of all the fighters who appeared in the early UFC tournaments, none provokes a wider range of emotions than Ron “The Black Dragon” Van Clief by Mark Jacobs Photos Courtesy of Ron Van Clief
Black Belt Team
Jan 2, 2024


How to Feel Younger with Resveratrol - Train in Martial Arts Forever
Do you want to feel younger? Do you want to ensure that you can train in martial arts forever — or, more realistically, for the rest of...
Jason Kelly
Jan 1, 2024


Conor McGregor's Triumphant Return: Facing Michael Chandler in a Middleweight Showdown on June 29th in Las Vegas
Conor McGregor's much-anticipated return to the UFC is now officially scheduled. The former lightweight and featherweight champion...
Black Belt Team
Dec 31, 2023
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