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Jake Gyllenhaal Packs a Punch in 'Roadhouse' - Premiering March 21 on Amazon Prime Video
In a thrilling blend of action and intrigue, the highly anticipated film 'Roadhouse' is set to make its debut on Amazon Prime Video on...
Black Belt Team
Jan 25, 2024


The World's Greatest Martial Arts Promoters
The word "promoter" sometimes gets a bad rap when we think of such names like Barnum and Bailey, but in fact the promoter provides one of the most important elements in the landscape of martial arts. If the masters are the soul of martial arts, then the promoter is definitely the tireless body that does the work to amplify the art so all the world can see. Based upon commercial and historical significance to the martial arts, this list includes the biggest promoters in the
Black Belt Team
Jan 19, 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


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


Jet Li's Reel-to-Real Kung Fu Hero Roles, Part 2
After doing the third Shaolin Temple film, Jet Li thought about quitting movies, yet a project came along that inspired him to continue,...
Dr. Craig D. Reid
Dec 31, 2023


The Ultimate Solo Martial Arts Training Routine
The COVID-19 pandemic saw people around the world searching for advice on how to practice martial arts in the comfort of their own home,...
Andrew Bryan
Dec 30, 2023


Being Influenced by Bruce Lee and Jackie Chan: Film Director David Leitch, Part 1 of 2.
Over the past decade, regardless of all the technological breakthroughs in modern medicine, the leech has been reborn as a lifesaver for...
Dr. Craig D. Reid
Dec 30, 2023


10 Greatest Fight Scenes One vs. Many!
Counting down the 10 greatest fight scenes in a martial arts movie , the category ONE vs. MANY. In this list, we examine the greatest fight scenes with the twist where the hero fights more than one opponent. To make this top list we had two important criteria: Creativity and Skill.
George Chung
Dec 29, 2023


How to Improve Your Vertical Jump, Improve Your Martial Arts!
Few would think that working on their vertical-jump height could improve their martial arts, but it can. Although martial arts training...
Jason Kelly
Dec 27, 2023


How to Tie Your Jiu-Jitsu Belt in 5 Easy Steps
The first step in any difficult endeavor is usually the hardest. In jiu-jitsu, that step is literally the step you take when you walk...
Danny O'Donnell
Dec 27, 2023


What Is a Kiai?
Two Japanese characters make up the word: Ki means “energy,” and ai means “to unify.” The concept appears often in the traditional...
Dave Lowry
Dec 27, 2023


Remembering the Lady Wrestlers
Against all odds, those women managed to succeed in the male-dominated world of pro wrestling. They raised families while blazing a trail...
Gerry Chisolm
Dec 26, 2023


Learn the Real Chuck Norris Facts
Like most netizens, we love Chuck Norris jokes. But Chuck Norris is more than just an action hero. As this classic interview with Sara...
Black Belt Team
Dec 26, 2023


Chuck Norris on Film: A Legend Reflects on his Films in an Exclusive Interview
In the 35 years he's been in show business, Chuck Norris has built a name for himself that's instantly recognized around the world. As...
Robert Young
Dec 25, 2023


Learning How to Learn With Jiu-Jitsu
“Jiu-jitsu is a philosophy that is expressed physically. It’s kind of the development of the mental in physical capacities working in...
Maria Zamora-Levesque
Dec 24, 2023


8 Greatest Fight Scenes One Against One!
Counting down the greatest fight scenes in a martial arts movie, one against one! In boxing, there is a saying: “Styles make fights.” The same can be applied to make a great movie fight scene. However, we added two more important criteria: Opponents and Emotion.
George Chung
Dec 23, 2023


11 Things You Didn't Know About Jeet Kune Do Expert Dan Inosanto
Most modern martial artists know Dan Inosanto as a first-generation student of Bruce Lee and one of the world's premier jeet kune do...
Black Belt Team
Dec 21, 2023


Empowering Communities through Giving: Claressa Shields' 4th Annual Toys, Food, & Winter Giveaway
WHAT: CLARESSA SHIELDS’ ANNUAL TOYS, FOOD, & WINTER GEAR GIVEAWAY WHEN: Saturday, December 23rd, 12 p.m. – 4 p.m. ET WHERE: AT...
Black Belt Team
Dec 19, 2023


The Ultimate Guide to Partner Training for Strikers in Martial Arts
As a striking coach, I try to make sure my fighters have the best and most efficient training possible. As such, I’ve designed a martial...
Black Belt Team
Dec 18, 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


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


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


Hall of Fame 2022 - Man of the Year George Chung
“We have a quick pace, a lot of action and demonstrations, and there is no redundancy. … No one has time to get bored. We want to educate...
Black Belt Team
Mar 14, 2022
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