Tiger Claw's Face Shield Garners Top Rating in The New York Times

A taekwondo black belt tests several top brands of face- and head-protection gear. Tiger Claw nabs the top spot with its Clear Face Shield!

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New Julius Melegrito DVD Series!

Authority on Philippine martial arts of kali, escrima and arnis releases new three-DVD instructional series.

New Samurai Swordsmanship DVD Collection!

Three-volume DVD set by Masayuki Shimabukuro brings a lifetime of knowledge to your home entertainment center!

Essential Gear / April 2007

The Gracies, Richard Kim, Robert Bussey and others are featured in an impressive collection of new martial arts books and DVDs!

Reviews: Spirited Killer
and Xiaolin Showdown

Screen Shots columnist Patrick Vuong reviews Tony Jaa DVD Spirited Killer and video game Xiaolin Showdown.

Black Belt Debuts Magazine Redesign in Nov. 2007 Issue

New cover, new interior, modernized font and photo treatments breathe new life into the martial arts' most respected publication.

38th Annual Comic Con Features Action, Manga and Martial Arts

Black Belt's managing editor finds anime, ninja, samurai and more at San Diego convention!

Essential Gear / March 2007

Competitive Taekwondo:
Winning, Training and Tactics
Korean national champion's guide to victory!

Essential Gear - Vol 44 No.1

Big Brother Blade
RAT-7 D2 Steel Serrated Edge Knife

Gracie Jiu-Jitsu: The Master Text

by Helio Gracie

This 8.5-inch x 11-inch 284-page hard-bound full-color masterpiece is packed with more than 1,300 photos! This collector-quality first edition will be one of the most sought-after books in the martial arts world for years to come. Be one of the few to own the first edition of Gracie Jiu-Jitsu: The Master Text!

In a clear and easy-to-follow format, Helio Gracie addresses different aspects of the Brazilian-jujutsu method that bears his name. From the first page to the last, you’ll get a simple breakdown of how to systematically progress and technically improve your mat game regardless of your background or grappling ability. Now older than 90 and still training and teaching, Gracie has left an enduring worldwide legacy that can only be found in Gracie Jiu-Jitsu: The Master Text. (ISBN 0-9759411-1-9) Book Code 902—Retail $70

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