When Fighting Stars  put Bruce Lee on its 1978 cover, it was about honoring a force that still felt alive in every dojo and movie theater around the world. Five years after his passing, Lee’s presence remained electric, his philosophy and screen charisma continuing to inspire anyone who trained, taught, or dreamed of moving the way he moved. The issue served as a reminder that even in absence, Bruce Lee wasn’t fading into memory — he was still shaping the future of martial ar

From Bruce Lee’s one-inch punch to stadium-filling choreographed spectacles, the martial arts demo has evolved into a cornerstone of martial culture bridging tradition, creativity, and entertainment, and laying the foundation for how the world experiences martial arts today. That said the martial arts demonstration has been one of the most under-appreciated contributions to modern martial arts.

In the 1970s, Black Belt Magazines owner Mitoshi Uyehara created a book publishing company known as Ohara Publications . The book...

Most martial artists know that Fred Weintraub served as producer of Enter the Dragon , the 1973 Bruce Lee blockbuster. What few know is that Weintraub, even though he doesn’t regard himself as a martial artist, has a laudable track record in fight filmmaking. He’s produced a slew of other movies, many of which boasted notable Hollywood stars. Here’s a partial list with some of Weintraub’s fondest memories — and comments from Black Belt ’s resident cinema expert.

Do you have a Bruce Lee story — a moment where he inspired your path, shaped your mindset, or changed your life? On the anniversary of...

The Hong Kong museum dedicated to martial arts legend Bruce Lee has closed its doors, citing financial difficulties — bringing an...

The 2007 cover of Black Belt  magazine featured the late Richard Bustillo, a pioneering martial artist and direct student of Bruce Lee....

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.

We’re honoring the matriarchs of martial arts. Sometimes, the most powerful warrior in the story we see never throws a punch—she raises...

The first time I saw the jeet kune do leg obstruction in action was in Dan Inosanto's backyard. Bruce Lee had recently left to make...

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...

Martial arts movies have always been more than just films—they’re a window into cultures, philosophies, and fighting styles. Whether it’s...

Lee’s life read like a novel that frequently found him appearing at the confluence of historical events — from escaping the Communist...

When it comes to martial arts, the action is often the main attraction—fast fists, dramatic kicks, and bone-crushing throws. But...

Martial arts phenom Bruce Lee reached his peak in the late 1960s and early ’70s and then, as we all know, tragically passed away in 1973 at age 32. Yet 44 years later, his combat creation, that which we call jeet kune do , remains as popular as ever. That fact speaks volumes about Lee’s genius. In this tutorial, second-generation jeet kune do instructor Lamar M. Davis II — who’s trained under Ted Wong, Joe Lewis, Howard Williams, Patrick Strong, Jesse Glover, and other JKD lu

During the 10 years Leo Fong knew Bruce Lee, the two shared countless discussions about martial arts. Lee was particularly fascinated by...

Bruce Lee , captured in the iconic Wing Chun punch pose, visited the offices of Black Belt  magazine for these unforgettable photos later...

The Best Holiday-Themed Action and Martial Arts Movies to Watch this Season!!

Interested in the first half of this electric conversation? Part 1 of our exclusive Q&A with Tim Tackett can be found here ! In your experience, what is holding back the growth of jeet kune do in the greater martial arts community? Judging from the popularity of Bruce Lee, JKD should be the most popular art in the world. Bob Bremer and I once did a seminar for about 50 people. I asked Bob privately how many JKD guys were in the room. He said, "Three." I said, "Maybe four." An

His philosophy, Jeet Kune Do, rejected rigid traditions and emphasized adaptability, efficiency, and practicality

February 1979 Fighting Stars throwback features Bruce Lee in the iconic yellow track suit from Game of Death. This legendary look has...

Bruce Lee’s influence on martial arts and pop culture is so immense that his essence lives on in countless fictional characters.

We’re here to celebrate Bruce Lee’s mastery in its purest form: the one-on-one duel.

The October/November 2021 issue of Black Belt Magazine  showed the legendary Bruce Lee ready for his final fight scene from Enter the...