Throwback Interview: Ernie Reyes Jr.'s Early Rise in Martial Arts and the Movie Industry
In the following interview, he discusses his roles in both Ninja Turtles films, as well as his other Hollywood triumphs
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Sandra E. Kessler
Sep 23
Throwback Interview: Mark Dacascos’ Path to Stardom in Action Cinema
In his budding film career, this dreamy-eyed Adonis has played a variety of roles, from a Latino lover/car thief, to a Filipino avenger..
Black Belt Team
Oct 9, 2023
Black Belt Hall of Fame
We honor those who began history and taught and inspired us to believe that anything is possible. They are the women and men that Black...
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Oct 9, 2023
Hall of Fame 20-2029 Member Profiles
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Hall of Fame 2010-2019 Member Profiles
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Hall of Fame 2000-2009 Member Profiles
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Hall of Fame 1990-1999 Member Profiles
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Hall of Fame 1980-1989 Member Profiles
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Hall of Fame 1970-1979 Member Profiles
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Hall of Fame 1960-1969 Member Profiles
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Mark Jacobs
Sep 29, 2023
Feature Article: What's in a Word?
The use of terminology in Asian-based martial arts is always a hotly debated topic. Most of the non-Asian practitioners of these arts...
Mark Jacobs
May 21, 2023
Michael DePasquale Jr. 1953-2023
It's been reported that Michael DePasquale Jr., a fixture on the East Coast martial arts scene for nearly five decades, has passed away...
Mark Jacobs
Apr 27, 2023
Black Belt Hall of Famer Fumio Demura Reported Dead at 84
It's being reported on social media that Fumio Demura, one of the towering figures in American karate history, has passed away at the age...
Black Belt Team
Feb 27, 2023
Trailblazer: Burton Richardson
Burton Richardson is a Black Belt Hall of Famer and is a trailblazing instructor on the most comprehensive martial arts platform in...
Mark Jacobs
Feb 23, 2023
Black Belt Hall of Famer Fumio Demura Marks 75 Years in Martial Arts
Two-time Black Belt Magazine Hall of Fame honoree Fumio Demura marks a rare milestone anniversary this weekend as he celebrates his 75th...
Black Belt Team
Mar 14, 2022
Hall of Fame 2022 - Man of the Year George Chung
“We have a quick pace, a lot of action and demonstrations, and there is no redundancy. … No one has time to get bored. We want to educate...
Black Belt Team
Apr 20, 2021
Black Belt Magazine Celebrates 60 Years of Martial Arts Coverage
Black Belt Magazine has a storied history that dates back all the way to 1961, making 2021 the 60th Anniversary of the world's leading...
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