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Lamar M. Davis II
Jan 28
Brush Up on Your Scientific Self-Defense! 5 Jeet Kune Do Fighting Principles
Martial arts phenom Bruce Lee reached his peak in the late 1960s and early ’70s and then, as we all know, tragically passed away in 1973...

Black Belt Team
Jan 20
Discover Your Inner Warrior: The Ultimate Guide to Choosing the Perfect Martial Art for You in 2025!
In today’s fast-paced world, martial arts have become more than just a means of self-defense—they’re a lifestyle. Whether you’re looking...

Adam James
Dec 26, 2024
What Bruce Lee Told Leo Fong That Will Completely Change Your Approach to Martial Arts!
During the 10 years Leo Fong knew Bruce Lee, the two shared countless discussions about martial arts. Lee was particularly fascinated by...

Black Belt Team
Dec 26, 2024
Cover Story Throwback: Bruce Lee in Black Belt (1993)
Bruce Lee , captured in the iconic Wing Chun punch pose, visited the offices of Black Belt magazine for these unforgettable photos later...


Robert Young
Dec 3, 2024
Tale of Tim Tackett, Part 2: Interview With One of Jeet Kune Do's Most Respected Teachers
Interested in the first half of this electric conversation? Part 1 of our exclusive Q&A with Tim Tackett can be found here ! In your...

Black Belt Team
Dec 1, 2024
From Jeet Kune Do to UFC Champions: The Fascinating Evolution of MMA Techniques
His philosophy, Jeet Kune Do, rejected rigid traditions and emphasized adaptability, efficiency, and practicality

Justin Lee Ford
Nov 29, 2024
Did You Know These 11 Iconic Characters Were Inspired by Bruce Lee?
Bruce Lee’s influence on martial arts and pop culture is so immense that his essence lives on in countless fictional characters.

Black Belt Team
Nov 28, 2024
Bruce Lee’s Legacy of Combat: 8 Iconic One-on-One Fights
We’re here to celebrate Bruce Lee’s mastery in its purest form: the one-on-one duel.

Black Belt Team
Nov 28, 2024
Cover Story Throwback: Bruce Lee in Black Belt Magazine
The October/November 2021 issue of Black Belt Magazine showed the legendary Bruce Lee ready for his final fight scene from Enter the...

Black Belt Team
Nov 27, 2024
10 Surprising Ways Bruce Lee Would Have Shaped the Modern World If He Were Alive Today
Bruce Lee, a name that echoes through the halls of martial arts history, remains an icon even decades after his untimely death. But what...


Robert Young
Nov 26, 2024
Tale of Tim Tackett, Part 1: Interview With One of Jeet Kune Do's Most Respected Teachers
As I sat in his immaculate living room, listening to the tale of Tim Tackett unfold from the mouth of the man himself, I couldn't help...

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...

Harinder Singh Sabharwal
Sep 16, 2024
Jeet Kune Do's Combat Philosophy: Timeless Teachings for Any Martial Art
Jeet Kune Do or “way of the intercepting fist,” is Bruce Lee’s gift to the martial arts world.


David Tadman
Sep 3, 2024
Q&A with Andrew Kimura: Jun Fan Gung Fu Leader and Taky Kimura's Son
When Bruce Lee opened his school in Seattle in 1960, he wanted to create a place where anyone could learn a self-defense method..

Black Belt Team
Sep 1, 2024
Unveiling the Mystique of Martial Arts: From Ancient Origins to Modern Influence
Martial arts have fascinated humanity for millennia, blending physical prowess with mental discipline in a way that transcends mere combat.

Black Belt Team
Aug 1, 2024
Cover Story Throwback: Dan Inosanto
In August 1984, the cover showcased Dan Inosanto demonstrating his nunchaku skills. He is recognized as the instructor who taught Bruce...

Black Belt Team
Jul 21, 2024
Fighting Stars Cover Story Throwback: Bruce Lee
The February 1979 cover of Fighting Stars features exclusive photos of Bruce Lee in the iconic yellow tracksuit from the movie Game of...

George Chung
Jul 20, 2024
How Bruce Lee Changed the World
As we delve into his legacy, we uncover how Lee's unique contributions continue to shape and inspire generations..


Robert Young
Jul 15, 2024
9 More Prime Principles: Jeet Kune Do Private Lesson With Tim Tackett, Part Two
When one person attacks another, the attacker always leaves something open. No human being can extend a limb without leaving an opening...

Black Belt Team
Jul 10, 2024
The Untouchable Legacy: Why There Will Never Be Another Bruce Lee
He wasn't just a martial artist; he was a philosopher, an actor, a filmmaker, and a visionary....


Dr. Craig D. Reid
Jul 9, 2024
Ascension: How Bruce Lee's Rise to Stardom Affected a Nation, a Planet and an Ailing Martial Artist
No one person in history has done more for the growth of martial arts and martial arts cinema than Bruce Lee..


Thomas Cruse
Jul 7, 2024
15 Minute Fighter: Jeet Kune Do + Filthy MMA = Maximum Effectiveness on the Street
You decide to close the distance and wind up in the clinch. Oops!


Robert Young
Jul 3, 2024
Prime Principles: A Private JKD Session with Tim Tackett
Tim Tackett used to be a schoolteacher, but he should have been a principal. Why? Because he knows all about principles...

Dr. Robert Wong MD
Jun 30, 2024
Body as Weapon; Discover Bruce Lee's Secret Formula: How His Revolutionary Training Techniques Transformed Martial Arts Forever!
When Lee moved, he embodied the perfect combination of efficiency, effectiveness and aesthetics....
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