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Friday Watchlist - Sworn to Justice (Cynthia Rothrock and Kurt McKinney Star in Action Classic!)
Each week's Black Belt Watchlist is free to watch on Pluto TV! Sworn to Justice stars martial arts icon Cynthia Rothrock , No Retreat,...
Black Belt Team
Jul 11, 2025


Black Belt Watchlist - Invasion USA (Celebrate Freedom with Chuck Norris!)
Each week's Black Belt Watchlist is free to watch on Pluto TV! The tagline hit like a roundhouse kick: “America wasn’t ready... but he...
Black Belt Team
Jul 5, 2025


Sho Kosugi's Story: Rise of the Ninja
Before ninjas were everywhere—from cartoons and video games to Halloween costumes—there was Sho Kosugi, the man who helped introduce the mysterious, masked martial artist to Western audiences and turned ninja films into a full-blown pop culture phenomenon. In the 1980s, if there was a ninja on screen, chances are it was Kosugi—silent, swift, and deadly. Born in Tokyo in 1948, Sho Kosugi began martial arts training at age 5, eventually earning black belts in karate and kendo,
Justin Lee Ford
Jun 21, 2025


Friday Watchlist - Skin Trade (Starring Dolph Lundgren, Tony Jaa, and Michael Jai White)
Each week's Black Belt Watchlist is free to watch on Pluto TV! What happens when you drop Dolph Lundgren , Tony Jaa , and Michael Jai...
Black Belt Team
Jun 20, 2025


Fighting Fathers: Celebrating the Martial Arts Dads Who Shaped Legends
Behind every great martial artist, there’s often a teacher. And sometimes, just sometimes, that teacher is also Dad. This Father’s Day, we’re kicking some love toward the martial arts fathers who trained, mentored, inspired, or passed down their legacy to the next generation of legends.
Justin Lee Ford
Jun 15, 2025


Friday Watchlist - Accident Man: Hitman’s Holiday (Kick it With Scott Adkins!)
Each week's Black Belt Watchlist is free to watch on Pluto TV! This Week’s Black Belt Watchlist is a packed tour de force starring...
Black Belt Team
Jun 13, 2025


Ballerina: John Wick’s World Turns Deadly This Summer!
The temperature’s rising—and so is the body count. From the universe of John Wick comes Ballerina , a high-impact thriller where...
Black Belt Team
Jun 6, 2025


Blow by Blow: Rigan Machado Debuts His Feature Film!
Rigan Machado in His Feature Debut, the High-Stakes Film Screens April 28 at the TCL Chinese Theatre Blow for Blow is set to make its...
Black Belt Team
Apr 25, 2025


The Last Dragon: A Martial Arts Cult Classic with a Motown Twist
If you’re a martial artist and you haven’t seen The Last Dragon (1985), stop what you’re doing and fix that immediately. Directed by...
Black Belt Team
Apr 25, 2025


Love Hurts: Ke Huy Quan Kicks Butt in New Action-Comedy!
Ke Huy Quan is back—and this time, he’s not just fighting for his life. He’s fighting for love. Love Hurts , the latest action-comedy...
Black Belt Team
Feb 8, 2025


Donnie Yen Delivers Powerful Action in The Prosecutor, a Thriller Now in Theaters!
The team that brought you the incredible Ip Man film series featuring Donnie Yen is back in action! In The Prosecutor , a gripping legal...
Black Belt Team
Jan 10, 2025


The Black Belt Power List 2024: The Most Influential Figures in Martial Arts
The martial arts industry is shaped by a diverse array of power players—whether they are screen stars, elite athletes dominating the mat,...
Black Belt Team
Jan 1, 2025


12 Days of Kick-Ass (2024 Edition): The Must-See Holiday Guide to Action and Martial Arts Movies
We're counting down the 12 Days with our Must See Holiday Guide for Action and Martial Arts Movies. This curated list took into account...
Black Belt Team
Dec 13, 2024


Striking Rescue: Tony Jaa's New Film Surprises North American Audiences with Unexpected Theatrical Release
If you’re like so many action fans, you probably still vividly remember the electrifying impact Tony Jaa had in Ong-Bak back in the...
Black Belt Team
Dec 6, 2024


Los Angeles Premiere of Black Creek, Cynthia Rothrock's Latest Film
Private Red Carpet Premiere of “Black Creek in Beverly Hills, California Action and martial arts icon Cynthia Rothrock will premiere her...
Black Belt Team
Oct 8, 2024


A Brief History of Fight Choreography - Part 3: Modern Masters and the Future of Action
The dazzling mix of martial arts, special effects, and fast-paced editing we see now was built on the shoulders of giants
Justin Lee Ford
Sep 27, 2024


Throwback Interview: Mark Dacascos’ Path to Stardom in Action Cinema
In his budding film career, this dreamy-eyed Adonis has played a variety of roles, from a Latino lover/car thief, to a Filipino avenger..
Sandra E. Kessler
Sep 23, 2024


A Brief History of Fight Choreography - Part 2: The Rise of Hong Kong Action
The mid-20th century marked a seismic shift in action on screen, turning subtle sparks into spectacular fireworks.
Justin Lee Ford
Sep 20, 2024


A Brief History of Fight Choreography - Part 1: From Stage to Screen
Action scenes weren’t always the adrenaline-pumping spectacles we know today.
Justin Lee Ford
Sep 6, 2024


8 Must-See Movies with Incredible Fight Scenes (Now Available to Stream 2024)
We’ve got some mega entertainment lined up for you. These films range from modern-day blockbusters to martial arts classics. They all...
Black Belt Team
Feb 16, 2024


7 Biggest Action Movies Coming 2024! (Trailers)
There are a lot of action flicks coming in 2024. It took a village to narrow it down, but it looks like we have found the 7 biggest...
Bo Maxwell
Dec 31, 2023


11 Movies Every Martial Artist Must See
I recently finished writing The Ultimate Guide to Martial Arts Movies of the 1970s. In one section, I list my 20 favorite films of the...
Black Belt Team
Oct 12, 2010
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