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Cover Story Throwback: Cung Le
Featured on the cover of Black Belt's December 2008 issue, Cung Le . A Vietnamese-American mixed martial artist and kickboxer from San...
Mixed Martial Arts
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Mixed Martial Arts
Rorion Gracie: The Man Who Revolutionized Martial Arts—And Why He Walked Away from the UFC
In the martial arts, few individuals honestly can be said to have changed history. Among the handful who have, perhaps none generates a...
Traditional Arts
Small Circle Jujitsu: The Secret to Controlling an Attacker
Wally Jay and the Evolution of Small-Circle Jujitsu Ask anyone to compile a list of the martial arts movers and shakers of the 20th...
Traditional Arts
Punch Harder with Less Effort—The Unexpected Lesson from Sushi Chefs
Using a serrated bread knife, can you cut a baguette, a loaf of French bread, in a single stroke? If you can't, you have work to do in...
Traditional Arts
The Secret to Becoming a Martial Arts Writer: Insights from Stephen K. Hayes, Matthew Polly, and more!
With a deadline fast approaching, the need for 1,000 words on the business of writing about martial arts and a case of writer's block, I...
Traditional Arts
A CIA Operative’s #1 Self-Defense Tip—And Why Most Martial Artists Ignore It
“The only fights you truly win are the ones you don't have.” – Lee Child Keeping that quote in mind, along with the fact that crime is a...
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The Extraordinary Life of Daniel Lee: From War-Torn Shanghai to Becoming One of Bruce Lee’s Earliest Students
Lee’s life read like a novel that frequently found him appearing at the confluence of historical events — from escaping the Communist...
Jeet Kune Do
The Shaolin Myth: What Really Happened at the Birthplace of Kung Fu?
Origins Around 495, a nondescript Buddhist temple called Shaolin was constructed in Henan province in eastern China. Thirteen years...
Kung Fu
7 Most Memorable Martial Arts Quotes from Movies and TV
When it comes to martial arts, the action is often the main attraction—fast fists, dramatic kicks, and bone-crushing throws. But...
Premium
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...
Traditional Arts
Combatives Exposed: The Truth Behind Self-Defense Tactics and Techniques!
Definition Combatives is a set of tactics and techniques designed to preserve your life in a violent situation with no regard to...
Krav Maga
Cover Story Throwback: Hirokazu Kanazawa
Black Belt Magazine showcased Hirokazu Kanazawa on the cover of the May 1987 issue. Widely regarded as one of the greatest fighters in...
Traditional Arts
Cover Story Throwback: Parker Shelton
The May 1975 cover of Karate Illustrated featured Parker Shelton , a leading competitor in judo and karate during the 1970s. Ranked as...
Traditional Arts
Cover Story Throwback: Cung Le
Featured on the cover of Black Belt's December 2008 issue, Cung Le . A Vietnamese-American mixed martial artist and kickboxer from San...
Mixed Martial Arts
Rorion Gracie: The Man Who Revolutionized Martial Arts—And Why He Walked Away from the UFC
In the martial arts, few individuals honestly can be said to have changed history. Among the handful who have, perhaps none generates a...
Traditional Arts
Small Circle Jujitsu: The Secret to Controlling an Attacker
Wally Jay and the Evolution of Small-Circle Jujitsu Ask anyone to compile a list of the martial arts movers and shakers of the 20th...
Traditional Arts
Punch Harder with Less Effort—The Unexpected Lesson from Sushi Chefs
Using a serrated bread knife, can you cut a baguette, a loaf of French bread, in a single stroke? If you can't, you have work to do in...
Traditional Arts
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