Spring is here in the Northern Hemisphere, which means if you’ve been going through the motions the last few weeks of winter, it’s time...

Leo Fong is one of the wisest people I know. Now in his ninth decade in the martial arts, he’s also one of the most experienced,...

After more than three decades of anticipation, the wait is finally over. The latest installment of "Road House" is now available for...

Larry Lam, a martial artist and stunt coordinator, discusses his background in kung fu and transition to taekwondo. He shares his experiences working with Pat Johnson and the evolution of his career from stuntman to fight coordinator and stunt coordinator. Larry also talks about the impact of technology on the industry and his upcoming projects. In the House of Nine Dragons segment, Larry answers rapid-fire questions about his favorite martial arts action stars and A-list sta

In the vibrant tapestry of Indian culture, where tradition and modernity intertwine seamlessly, lies an ancient sport that is as much an...

However, as aging happens the ball starts to roll down the hill quicker. Like in martial arts, you cannot depend on one technique or...

Throughout Black Belt's illustrious 63-year history, the flying sidekick has remained among the most revered techniques, the flying side kick first appeared in 1965 and the last in 2014. Earning a place of honor as one of the standout moves performed by the masters and champions featured on magazine covers. In this tribute, we honor the trailblazing pioneers who flawlessly executed this unforgettable maneuver, leaving an indelible imprint on the martial arts landscape. Their

Martial arts, a blend of skill, discipline, and philosophy, offer far more than just self-defense techniques. Across centuries, they've...

And while that part is known, it might be worthwhile to suggest a connection to MMA. Not meant here is that obvious connection that most...

In various martial arts there are different names for the titles of some master ranks In the following text I am going to mention and...

In the heart of India's cultural heritage lies Kalaripayattu, one of the world's oldest martial arts, with roots stretching back to the...

India, a country rich in culture and history, is also the birthplace of several unique and powerful martial arts. From the northern...

Epilepsy stands as the most widespread chronic neurological condition globally, with an estimated 50 million people affected, according...

Usman Nurmagomedov meets Alexander Shabliy for the Bellator Lightweight title Patchy Mix defends the Bellator Bantamweight belt against...

Ask the average karate practitioner to name the main styles of Japan, and chances are he’ll rattle off shotokan, goju-ryu and wado-ryu with no trouble. But unless he’s really up on his art, there’s a good likelihood that he’ll stumble over the name of the fourth major style, snap his fi ngers and ask quizzically, “What’s the name of that other one, again?” That other style is shito-ryu, and any karate student’s puzzlement about it is somewhat understandable. That’s because sh

PFL MMA fighter Khai Wu, from Tracy, CA, fights in the bantamweight (135 lbs) division and trains at the Onmi Movement MMA and Dave Camerillo’s Guerilla Jiu-Jitsu. You may recognize Wu as Mark Zuckerberg's trainer and as one of a few MMA fighters who have given a TED talk. His talk was titled “Play With The Cards You’re Dealt."  As a Taiwanese American fighter it's his personal mission to help grow the sport of MMA in Asia. This episode, Black Belt's Tony Parrish interview

With a world as vast as ours is, it is no surprise that there is a large amount of opinions and information regarding the martial arts we...

Grading- ranking in martial arts varies from skill to skill and from style to style although for all of them it defines the degree of the...

Anatoly Malykhin completed his quest for history at ONE 166: Qatar on March 1. The Russian battered Reinier De Ridder to become a...

The foundation of self-defense traces back to ancient and primal combat forms that emerged independently across the globe. This theory...

Most karateka will recognize names like Funakoshi and Motobu. Far fewer know anything about Yasuhiro Konishi even though he was a pivotal...

In this list, we feature the most influential women in martial arts. The criteria were simple: everyone on the list is a master in their...

Have you ever engaged in isometric exercises? Bruce Lee, the legendary martial artist, was a strong advocate for isometric training,...

A robust core is not just beneficial but essential across all forms of martial arts, grappling included. Bruce Lee's approach to...