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When Cranes Fly: What You Need to Know About This Rare Style of White-Crane Kung Fu
China’s Fujian province is famous for being the home of the Southern Shaolin Temple and many powerful styles of traditional kung fu.
Lorne Bernard
May 30, 2024


Cover Story Throwback: Hee-il Cho (1990)
In his 4th cover of Black Belt, Tae Kwon Do Master Hee-il Cho demonstrates his jumping twist kick in a cover shot by Doug Churchill
Black Belt Team
May 30, 2024


Vladimir Vasiliev Discusses Why Systema Is the Ultimate Self-Defense Combat Style
Vladimir Vasiliev has appeared in Black Belt numerous times, and in 2013 he was the magazine’s Instructor of the Year.
Glen Murphy
May 29, 2024


Exploring the Evolving Landscape of Combatives: Tradition, Technology, and the Influence of Social Media
Recently, someone said to me, “The combatives landscape is changing.” I immediately thought, That’s interesting. What exactly is changing?
Kelly Mccann
May 28, 2024


ONE Championship: Flyweights Headline Friday Fights 65 in Bangkok with High-Stakes Muay Thai and MMA Action, this Friday, May 31
ONE Championship is ready to light up Bangkok once again with ONE Friday Fights 65 on Friday, May 31.
Black Belt Team
May 27, 2024


Karate Illustrated Cover Story Throwback: Bill Wallace 1979
The 1979 Karate Illustrated throwback features Bill "Superfoot Wallace" with PKA Heavyweight Champion Ernest Hart.
Black Belt Team
May 26, 2024


The 10 "Can't-Miss" UFC Fights of June 2024: Look Out for These!!
As summer arrives, the UFC is set to deliver an exceptional month of MMA in June 2024, highlighted by International Fight Week..
Black Belt Team
May 25, 2024


In Case You Missed It: “Badland Hunters”, a sequel to the 2023 film Concrete Utopia - Watch on Netflix
After a deadly earthquake turns Seoul into a lawless badland, a fearless huntsman springs into action to rescue a teenager abducted..
Black Belt Team
May 24, 2024


The Black Belt Watch List: Weekend of May 24th, 2024
Every week, Black Belt Magazine keeps you updated with the best martial arts movies, events, and fights from around the world.
Black Belt Team
May 24, 2024


Jack-Of-All-Trades in the Grappling World: Gokor Chivichyan
Even though many combat sports now incorporate grappling, it’s the rare martial artist who can navigate them all and put his skills to use..
Mark Jacobs
May 23, 2024


World's Greatest Kickers in the Ring
We asked 7 legendary kickboxing promoters and champions to give us their opinion on the world’s greatest kickers in the ring..
Black Belt Team
May 22, 2024


The Black Belt Watch List: Weekend of May 17th, 2024
Every week, Black Belt keeps you updated with the best martial arts movies, events & fights from around the world.
Black Belt Team
May 17, 2024


Revisiting Gillian White by Lady Sensei
Gillian White has worked in film and television for 25 Years — far longer than she’s been married to Michael Jai White, whom she wed in 2015
Gerry Chisolm
May 16, 2024


Cover Story Throwback: Steven Seagal
Steven Seagal featured in the 1990 cover shot by Doug Churchill.
Black Belt Team
May 16, 2024


The World’s Greatest Kickers: Hollywood Edition!
We asked some of the world's top martial artists known for their own kicking performance on and off the screen to list their choice..
Black Belt Team
May 15, 2024


Generation Next: Jamie Christine Lim
Jamie Christine Lim is a Filipino Karateka and SEA Games gold medal champion in the women's kumite.
Black Belt Team
May 15, 2024


Happy Mother’s Day: A Look at Moms Who Are Martial Arts Champions & Masters!
While there are simply too many extraordinary mothers to name, here is a shout out to some of the legends - moms who are martial arts champs
Black Belt Team
May 12, 2024


Do You Understand The Kata? Find Out Now!!
If You’re A Student Of Japanese Or Okinawan Karate, You’ve Been Introduced To The First Of The Five Heian Or Pinan Kata.
Dave Lowry
May 9, 2024


Building Blocks: Budoshin Jujitsu’s Classification of Blocking Techniques Epitomizes Simplicity
A block was just a motion you made as you moved in to continue your defense. It either worked or you got hit.
George Kirby
May 9, 2024


Cover Story Throwback: Bruce Lee (1971)
Bruce Lee is featured on the 1971 cover, it was his second cover focused on Jeet Kune Do.
Black Belt Team
May 9, 2024


EPIC Showdown Alert: UAE Warriors' Explosive Weekend! Three Thrilling Title Fights and Intense Arabia vs. Africa Showdown Unveiled!
UAE Warriors will celebrate a big anniversary weekend in its history on May 17 & 18 in Abu Dhabi
Black Belt Team
May 8, 2024


Self-Defense Readiness Test: See If You’d Be Prepared Mentally and Physically
I agree with that quote, but when it comes to martial arts, I think it’s only part of the picture.
Mark Hatmaker
May 2, 2024


Cover Story Throwback: Jim Kelly 'Fighting Stars'
One of the most beloved Fighting Stars covers features Jim Kelly on the December 1975 issue.
Black Belt Team
May 2, 2024


Hacking Balance with the Heavy Bag
Joe “the Brown Bomber” Louis is often rated as the heaviest puncher in boxing history.
Mark Hatmaker
May 1, 2024
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