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Cover Story Throwback: Joe Lewis

Black Belt magazine cover, February 1993. Features martial artists in action poses. Text highlights Wing Chun vs. Praying Mantis Kung Fu.
Two "Black Belt Magazine" covers featured; one with a woman in a hat, the other with a man in a red gi. Spring '25 issue promotion.

The February 1993 cover of Black Belt featured Joe Lewis, the legendary fighter who revolutionized American martial arts.


A former Marine and full-contact champion, Lewis blended traditional karate with real-world combat strategy, redefining how martial artists trained and fought.


Martial artists strike poses on a blue background. Text highlights articles about martial arts techniques and notable fighters. Red and yellow titles.

Learn more about this cover and the entire magazine preserved in digital format: https://www.blackbeltmag.com 



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