The word legend  conjures up images of larger-than-life figures who have performed unbelievable feats over the years. In the realm of...

There is a moment, in some rituals of the tea ceremony, that calls for the kettle to be lifted from the charcoal brazier that heats it....

The May 1972 issue of Karate Illustrated  showcased a legend on its cover: Jim Kelly facing off in a sparring match, giving a glimpse of...

Southern pride Keith Vitali graced the May 1980 cover of Karate Illustrated , marking the start of the flashy 80s era. A former Karate...

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 Magazine publisher George Chung recently moderated the premiere screening of "90 Day Black Belt Challenge Accepted" on Monday

The practice of martial arts in the United States started small and was mostly limited to World War II veterans

Karate is not just a martial art; it's a way of life that instills discipline, respect, and self-confidence in children..

2024 Black Belt Hall of Fame Inductee Ernie Reyes Jr. is the featured throwback, having graced the cover of the May 1991 issue. At just...

Karate practitioners with any interest in the historical roots of their art will be familiar with the terms Naha-te and Shuri-te..

Like most martial arts, karate originated as a system that was designed for hand-to-hand combat.

A great kata performance must combine precision, flow, power and spirit, and good students spend considerable time and energy

Kappa are curious beasts of Japanese mythology. With the body of a human and the shell and beak of a turtle, they live..

Jerry Piddington graced the 1974 issue of Karate Illustrated Magazine described in that article by his fellow karateka as "one crazy dude"

Martial arts have fascinated humanity for millennia, blending physical prowess with mental discipline in a way that transcends mere combat.

Let's delve into the history, similarities, and differences between these two martial arts to determine which might suit you best...

When it comes to martial arts, few disciplines are as widely recognized and practiced as Karate and Taekwondo.

If there’s such a thing as karate DNA, the Funakoshi family must have it in spades..

The Long Beach International Karate Championships is an international karate and martial arts tournament first launched in Long Beach...

SAIGO lived and thrived in the tumultuous era of Japan’s early modernization. Jigoro Kano’s Kodokan was emerging as an influential force...

Those giant mazes, made of hedges or carved from cornfields and designed so that you have to wind your way through..

The 1980 Black Belt Magazine cover featured world-renowned Master Hidy Ochiai who brought Wa-shin Ryu Karate-Do, from Japan to the US in...

I’ve run martial arts schools for many years. Like most school owners during the days before Google and Bing, I depended on listings in...

Throwback cover from the February/March 2021 edition features the cast of Cobra Kai--Ralph Macchio, William Zabka, and Martin Kove!