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Brothers in Arms: How Nabil and Yonis Anane Are Taking the Striking World by Storm, Together
Most champions walk their path alone, but Nabil Anane has never known solitude in his martial arts journey. For every training session,...
Black Belt Team
Sep 25, 2025


From Province to Pinnacle: How Rodtang's Journey To Bangkok Forged The Greatest Muay Thai Star Of His Generation
Fifteen years ago, a homesick teenager from Phatthalung Province stood overwhelmed on the bustling streets of Bangkok, tears streaming...
Black Belt Team
Sep 20, 2025


Mastering the Mind Before the Fight: Natalie Salcedo's ONE Championship Story
How a humble start, a master’s in psychology, and a passion for coaching shaped one of MMA’s rising grapplers. As the managing editor of...
Justin Lee Ford
Sep 5, 2025


From Milan Fashion Week to Muay Thai Glory: Bampara Kouyate's Artistic Journey to Title Contention
Some dreams find you when you're not looking. For Bampara Kouyate, one Instagram message transformed his entire world, launching the #2...
Black Belt Team
Sep 4, 2025


She Fights: A New Era of Female Empowerment in Martial Arts
In a sport often dominated by men, She Fights is flipping the script—creating a space where females in martial arts don’t just survive,...
Black Belt Team
Jul 12, 2025


5 Unforgettable Tony Jaa Fight Scenes That Changed Action Cinema
Tony Jaa is the undisputed king of heart-stopping, jaw-dropping, next-level fight scenes. With his insane Thai-style fighting skills and...
Justin Lee Ford
Apr 11, 2025


Want to Fight in Asia? Here’s What You Need to Know About Cambodia and Thailand
For years, Cambodia occupied a spot on my bucket list of countries in which I wanted to learn martial arts. Once there, however, I was...
Antonio Graceffo
Mar 18, 2025


Inside Pradal Serey: The Brutal Cambodian Martial Art That Almost Disappeared
Most modern martial artists know about muay Thai, the combat sport of Thailand. Most also know about muay boran, its no-nonsense parent...
Black Belt Team
Feb 25, 2025


Discover Your Inner Warrior: The Ultimate Guide to Choosing the Perfect Martial Art for You in 2025!
In today’s fast-paced world, martial arts have become more than just a means of self-defense—they’re a lifestyle. Whether you’re looking...
Black Belt Team
Jan 20, 2025


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


Are Street Fighter’s Moves Real? The Martial Arts That Inspired Them!
The Street Fighter franchise isn't just a treasure trove of nostalgic combos and Hadoukens—it’s a celebration of martial arts from...
Justin Lee Ford
Nov 22, 2024


Why Every Martial Artist Needs to Train in Thailand at Least Once!
It's time to take your first step toward being able to say, “I learned Muay Thai in Bangkok!” One of the most popular combat sports to...
Richard Lucas
Oct 31, 2024


From Bangkok to the Octagon: How Muay Thai is Taking Over the Global MMA Scene!
Muay Thai, the “Art of Eight Limbs,” has a long-standing history in combat sports, rooted in ancient Siamese battlefields and refined..
Black Belt Team
Oct 26, 2024


Regian Eersel Reclaims His Throne in an Epic Night of Martial Arts Mayhem at ONE Fight Night 25
ONE Championship returned to the iconic Lumpinee Stadium on Friday, October 4, for ONE Fight Night 25
Black Belt Team
Oct 7, 2024


Superbon Destroys Jo Nattawut with Brutal Elbows in Under 2 Minutes at ONE Friday Fights 81 – Full Results Inside!
ONE Friday Fights 81: Superbon vs. Nattawut met expectations when the world’s largest martial arts organization took over...
Black Belt Team
Sep 27, 2024


The Top 10 Deadliest Martial Arts in the World
These deadly martial arts are more than just combat sports; they are survival techniques, honed through generations to ensure victory...
Black Belt Team
Aug 19, 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


Jo Nattawut Plans To Grow Muay Thai, Bring World Title Back To Atlanta With ONE 168 Win
On November 8, ONE 170 takes place at State Farm Arena in Atlanta with “Smokin” Jo Nattawat
Black Belt Team
May 21, 2024


Muay Thai Showdowns and Explosive Knockouts: Recap of ONE Friday Fights 63 in Bangkok
ONE Friday Fights 63 delivered 11 martial arts contests from Bangkok, Thailand.
Black Belt Team
May 17, 2024


Evaluating the 4 Major Clinches
The over-under is the big dog of clinches in mma and submission grappling —and for good reason. We’ll get to that reason in a minute, but...
Mark Hatmaker
Apr 16, 2024


ONE Friday Fights 57 Recap
ONE Friday Fights 57 saw 11 fights entertain the electric audience inside Lumpinee Boxing Stadium on Friday, March 29. Panrit...
Black Belt Team
Mar 29, 2024


ONE Friday Fights 57 Full Card Revealed
ONE Championship will bring 10 bouts to its latest edition of ONE Friday Fights on Friday, March 29. ONE Friday Fights 57 offers eight...
Black Belt Team
Mar 26, 2024


Nong-O Rebuffs Retirement Talk Ahead Of ONE Friday Fights 58 Showdown
Nong-O Hama has lost two straight bouts, but that doesn’t mean the former ONE Bantamweight Muay Thai World Champion is giving up on his...
Black Belt Team
Mar 21, 2024


Results and Highlights of ONE Friday Fights 55
ONE Championship brought 12 exciting martial arts bouts to Lumpinee Boxing Stadium for ONE Friday Fights 55. The action was hot and...
Black Belt Team
Mar 16, 2024
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