About Us

Black Belt is the world’s leading self-defense magazine and is dedicated to both the classical and the modern eclectic martial arts. First published in 1961, Black Belt features interviews with the world’s most prestigious martial artists and historical pieces on the philosophies of various combat styles, as well as in-depth coverage of the latest techniques, weapons, self-defense systems, training regimens and industry trends. Black Belt is published monthly with an annual subscription rate of $32.

In addition to the monthly magazine, Black Belt also publishes its yearly Buyer's Guide. The fourth installment, Black Belt Buyer's Guide 2008, goes on sale November 6, 2007. Within its 172 pages, you will find hundreds of alphabetically organized listings for everything modern martial arts practitioners might want to get their hands on: uniforms, weapons, books, DVDs, protective gear (and bags to carry it in)—even kendo armor!

Black Belt also continues to publish instructional books and DVDs from a variety of disciplines, including jujutsu, mixed martial arts, reality-based self-defense, grappling, jeet kune do and more!

All of these products are available for purchase at the Black Belt online store, which you can visit by clicking here!

For more information or to query our various departments regarding submission guidelines, subscriptions, etc., please visit our Contact page by clicking here!

Bruce Lee's Fighting Method: The Complete Edition
Now Available for Pre-Order From Black Belt Books

Donn F. Draeger: The Life and Times of an American Martial Arts Pioneer

Law of Self-Defense: The Doctrine of Unclean Hands

MMA News Roundup

Kenpo Nerve Strikes

Aikijujutsu vs. Aikido:
The Transition From Deadly Combat to Gentle Self-Defense

Conditioning Training for Martial Artists (DVD 1099)

Aikido For the Street

Speed Punching

2004 Hall of Fame NHB Fighter of the Year

Learn the Secrets of
Muay Thai's Killer Kick!

Bruce Lee's Fighting Method: The Complete Edition
Now Available for Pre-Order From Black Belt Books

Inside Israel

Kyra Gracie: Shooting a Brazilian Grappling Technique Feature

Jean Jacques Machado: Escape From a Choke (BONUS VIDEO!)

The Tao of Tang Soo Do

Exclusive Interview with Georges St. Pierre

COMING SOON FROM BLACK BELT MAGAZINE VIDEO: Krav Maga Personal Protection: The Israeli Method of Close-Quarters Combat by Alain Cohen

Hard-Core Masters Visit
Black Belt

Pentjak's Silat's Nine Deadliest Weapons: Indonesia's Savage Swords, Daggers and Spears

Martial Arts News Roundup

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