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Kathy Long: Fighting for Longevity
by Terry L. Wilson Old-School Martial Artists Offer Advice for All Who Plan to Train for Life! Part 3: Kathy Long In the United States...
Black Belt Team
Dec 17, 2023


How Chuck Norris Influenced Bruce Lee
We're used to hearing about how Bruce Lee has influenced the world and martial arts but not how other martial artists like Chuck Norris...
Jason Kelly
Dec 17, 2023


UFC 296 Results: A Night of Thrilling Battles and Decisive Victories
UFC 296 will be remembered as a night of intense competition and remarkable performances. The event was packed with exciting matchups...
Black Belt Team
Dec 16, 2023


Decisive Knockouts and Tactical Brilliance: Recapping the Jake Paul vs Andre August Boxing Event
The Orlando boxing arena was set ablaze on December 15, with a night filled with stunning knockouts and tactical masterclasses. Headlined...
Black Belt Team
Dec 16, 2023


Why do Thai Boxers Dominate Kickboxing?
This is the second of two articles about kickboxing and Muay Thai, and why kickboxers don’t succeed in Muay Thai the same way Thai Boxers...
Andrew Bryan
Dec 16, 2023


Photographer Shows What Bruce Lee Would Look Like Now
When Bruce Lee died back in 1973 he was just 32-years-old. Martial arts fans have often wondered just what he'd have been like if he'd...
Mark Jacobs
Dec 16, 2023


UFC Unveils Thrilling 2024 Lineup Leading Up to UFC 299
The Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) has once again upped the ante with its latest 2024 fight schedule, announced at the UFC Seasonal...
Black Belt Team
Dec 16, 2023


Cage Warriors 165: A Night of Intense Battles at Sycuan Casino Resort, San Diego
Cage Warriors 165, held on December 15th at the Sycuan Casino Resort in San Diego, showcased a series of electrifying MMA bouts. The...
Black Belt Team
Dec 16, 2023


MMA Opinion: What is the Perfect MMA Fight?
Should you find yourself ever the target of a certain Mixed Martial Arts promotion’s president’s bad side, you may be told you gave a...
John Lee
Dec 15, 2023


BRAVE CF 80 Results: Ndebele Crowned New BRAVE CF Bantamweight Champion
BRAVE CF 80, held at the Khalifa Sports Stadium in Bahrain on December 15, 2024, marked the culmination of an exhilarating year for BRAVE...
Black Belt Team
Dec 15, 2023


Recap of the Thrilling ONE Friday Fights 45: All the Highlights You Need to Know
The gripping event emanated from Lumpinee Boxing Stadium on Friday, December 15, with 11 exciting martial arts contests. Here is a recap...
Black Belt Team
Dec 15, 2023


Best Fighting Games of 2023
Are fighting and martial arts-based games getting better? We’d say so. Graphics are enhanced, players are more robust, and events inside...
Black Belt Team
Dec 15, 2023


Which Martial Arts Styles Are Most Effective for Self Defense?
We live in a pretty dangerous world these days. Despite our best efforts, a physical confrontation can happen at any time during even the...
Charles Earley
Dec 15, 2023


Lucero "La Loba" Acosta presented by Mcgregor's Forged Irish Stout returns on Paramount +
"La Loba" collides with Manuela Marconettoin - a featured Flyweight bout on Sunday, December 17, 2023 on the "Combate Global" Ireland vs...
Black Belt Team
Dec 14, 2023


Cage Warriors 165 Weigh-in Results
With just over 24 hours until bell-time, the 24 athletes on Friday night's CW 165 bill stepped onto the scales at San Diego's Sycuan...
Black Belt Team
Dec 14, 2023


Bruce Lee Philosophies Part 1 of 2: Be Like Water
by Billy L Greer Bruce Lee is known not just for his martial prowess but also for his ideas and philosophies. He’s credited with...
Black Belt Team
Dec 14, 2023


Cover Story Throwback: Jim Kelly
Jim Kelly was featured on the October 2013 issue of Black Belt Magazine. The issue paid tribute to his legacy, showcasing his...
Black Belt Team
Dec 14, 2023


Combate Global announces “COPA COMBATE” Tournament Matchups for Friday, Dec 15 & 16 on Paramount+
The 8 Man, $100,000 Grand Prize "COPA COMBATE" Tournament will stream over the course of two nights - December 15 & Dec 16 Combate Global...
Black Belt Team
Dec 13, 2023


Anticipating a Showdown: Five Reasons Leon Edwards vs. Colby Covington at UFC 296 is Unmissable
As the MMA world gears up for UFC 296, the spotlight shines brightly on a highly anticipated welterweight clash between Leon Edwards and...
Black Belt Team
Dec 13, 2023


The Rise of a New Era: Professional Fighters League Dominates the Biggest Moments of 2023
To say that 2023 was a landmark year for the Professional Fighters League (PFL) is an understatement. The US-based mixed martial arts...
Black Belt Team
Dec 13, 2023


ONE 165 Preview: Tonon vs. Nguyen Set for Featherweight Showdown in Tokyo's High-Stakes Card
ONE 165 is already shaping up to be a massive card on Sunday, January 28, in Tokyo, Japan. ONE Championship is stacking the deck for...
Black Belt Team
Dec 12, 2023


ONE Championship & Sky Sports Announce Broadcast Partnership
ONE Championship and Sky Sports have announced a partnership across the network’s broadcast and digital platforms that will begin in 2024...
Black Belt Team
Dec 12, 2023


The Challenger: Maritza Sanchez
Maritza Sanchez began her professional career with Combate Global dating back to December 2019 when she suffered a defeat against...
Black Belt Team
Dec 12, 2023


Can Traditional Martial Arts like Aikido Grow in the Age of MMA? PART 1 of 2
by Antonio Terrone There has been much clamor in the aikido world about a recent study suggesting that practice of the traditional...
Black Belt Team
Dec 12, 2023
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