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Justin Lee Ford
Nov 22, 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...
Black Belt Team
Nov 21, 2024
Cover Story Throwback: Mike Chat
The January 2005 issue of Black Belt Magazine spotlighted Mike Chat, the electrifying martial artist who dominated the '90s with his...
Black Belt Team
Nov 20, 2024
American Classics Teams Up with Dimitri Logothetis for Exclusive Kickboxer Apparel Line
American Classics, a leader in entertainment-inspired fashion, has joined forces with renowned director Dimitri Logothetis to create a...
Black Belt Team
Nov 16, 2024
Five Deadly Venoms (1978) - Now Streaming on BB Mag YouTube; WATCH FREE!!
Exciting news for martial arts enthusiasts! The iconic 1978 film "Five Deadly Venoms," directed by Chang Cheh and featuring stars like...
Black Belt Team
Nov 16, 2024
Cobra Kai Star Jewelianna Ramos-Ortiz Wins Award for Best LatinX Film at Rome International Film Festival
Jewelianna Ramos-Ortiz, the powerhouse stunt performer and actress famed for her role as Maria Alvarez in Netflix’s Cobra Kai
Justin Lee Ford
Nov 15, 2024
Top 7 Most Iconic Shaw Brothers Kung Fu Movie Fights
The Shaw Brothers revolutionized martial arts cinema with jaw-dropping choreography and unforgettable action. Here are seven fights that...
Black Belt Team
Nov 14, 2024
Cover Story Throwback: Kathy Long and Richard Norton
Martial arts icons Kathy Long and Richard Norton took the spotlight on the cover of the February 1996 issue of Black Belt Magazine ....
Black Belt Team
Nov 10, 2024
Happy Birthday Michael Jai White: 10 Unforgettable Michael Jai White Fight Scenes That Will Leave You Breathless
When it comes to powerful, jaw-dropping fight scenes in action cinema, Michael Jai White stands in a league of his own. With a blend of...
Justin Lee Ford
Nov 8, 2024
11 Obscure Martial Arts Video Games Worth Discovering
These games often offer unique and challenging experiences for fans of martial arts and video games.
Black Belt Team
Nov 5, 2024
Watch These Classic Martial Arts Films for FREE on Black Belt Mag YouTube Channel!!
Ready to dive into a world of high-flying kicks and bone-crunching punches?
Steve Jacques
Nov 5, 2024
Captain Kirk’s Karate: How William Shatner Embraced Martial Arts
This article was published in the April 1974 issue of Fighting Stars magazine, a sister publication of Black Belt. That means it appeared...
Black Belt Team
Nov 3, 2024
Cover Story Throwback: Bruce Lee
The cover of the Spring 1977 issue of Fighting Stars showcased the legendary Bruce Lee, poised for action. Known for his lightning-fast...
Justin Lee Ford
Nov 1, 2024
Walker, Texas Ranger: The Chuck Norris Classic with the Soul of Martial Arts!
Chuck Norris has worn many hats over the years. Beyond being a world-famous karate champion, he has appeared as a version of himself in...
Black Belt Team
Oct 27, 2024
Cover Story Throwback: Roger Moore
The February 1975 issue of Fighting Stars magazine featured none other than Bond—James Bond—portrayed by the iconic Roger Moore. From...
Black Belt Team
Oct 26, 2024
Black Belt Hall of Fame 2024 Video Highlights
In case you had to miss the fun, we made sure to capture the highlights of the event on film.
Justin Lee Ford
Oct 24, 2024
Hong Kong Phooey: The Number One Super Guy in Cartoon Kung Fu
In the world of animated television, few characters blend humor with martial arts quite like Hong Kong Phooey. Debuting in the 1970s,...
Black Belt Team
Oct 22, 2024
90 Day Black Belt "Challenge Accepted" with Michelle Khare
Black Belt Magazine publisher George Chung recently moderated the premiere screening of "90 Day Black Belt Challenge Accepted" on Monday
Justin Lee Ford
Oct 19, 2024
Mortal Kombat: The Gory Game That Brought Martial Arts to the Masses!
Mortal Kombat, a franchise birthed in the arcades of 1992, has left an incredible–and definitely bloody–mark on the gaming world and...
Black Belt Team
Oct 17, 2024
Cover Story Throwback: Jet Li
The cover of the June 2005 issue of Black Belt Magazine featured wushu master and cinematic superstar Jet Li . In 2005, Li took on a...
Justin Lee Ford
Oct 11, 2024
The Legacy and Impact of the TV Series Kung Fu: How One Show Changed Everything
Get ready, grasshopper… we’re rewinding to the '70s and stepping into the world of the TV Series Kung Fu!
Black Belt Team
Oct 10, 2024
Cover Story Throwback: Mark Dacascos
The cover of the January 1995 issue of Black Belt featured martial arts film star Mark Dacascos, flying through the air with powerful...
Black Belt Team
Oct 8, 2024
Los Angeles Premiere of Black Creek, Cynthia Rothrock's Latest Film
Private Red Carpet Premiere of “Black Creek in Beverly Hills, California Action and martial arts icon Cynthia Rothrock will premiere her...
Black Belt Team
Oct 8, 2024
Black Belt Magazine is thrilled to announce the Return of the Little Dragon, Bruce Lee's Legacy lives on..
In the spirit of honoring the history of martial arts film by Funko Pops and inspired by Bruce Lee’s iconic “Be Water” philosophy.
Black Belt Team
Oct 6, 2024
Cover Story Throwback: James Ryan
The cover of the June 1981 issue of Fighting Stars featured martial arts film star James Ryan , poised and ready for action. That year...
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