Chung Gun Hyung by Eric San José Chung Gun Hyung for intermediate level. Introduces the cat stance for an easy transition to kicking.  I...

Black Belt Publisher George Chung sat down with Jesse Enkamp who calls himself “The Karate Nerd.” Jesse is a  #1 Amazon.com best-selling...

Black Belt Publisher George Chung sat down with Jesse Enkamp who calls himself “The Karate Nerd.” Jesse is a  #1 Amazon.com best-selling...

Po Eun 포은 Hyung 형 by Eric San Jose Black Belt form Po Eun 포은 Hyung 형 is done as if the practitioner had their back to a wall.   The fast...

“Judo isn’t really good for self-defense.” “Traditional karate competitions that don’t have any contact aren’t very exciting.” “Tai chi...

If you are competing in sport karate or have been following the expansion of traditional karate on the open circuit over the past few...

Ron Marchini, karate champion of the blood and guts era in the 1960s, graced the cover with a signature front kick! The article featured...

Best known to MMA fans as the “Warmaster,” Josh Barnett is the youngest UFC heavyweight champion in the history of the league. He is a...

THE KARATE BREAKER - MOVIE Released late 2023 - Worldwide Starring and Directed by Karate Star/Film Director Gary Wasniewski The Karate...

Some martial artists might decide to skip this Karate Way column because they figure they already know what a Kiai is. It’s the shout you...

Ed Parker, the "Father of American Kenpo Karate," featured on the February 1975 issue of Black Belt Magazine. Parker's cover story...

We live in a pretty dangerous world these days. Despite our best efforts, a physical confrontation can happen at any time during even the...

Black Belt Magazine featured the visionary Jim Arvanitis and his innovative adaptation of Pankration. The “Karate of Ancient Greece” The...

Enter Talón Footwear As any seasoned martial artist knows, the most serious self-defense situations in life typically happen in public...

Courtesy of fska.com Shotokan Karate stands out among other karate styles due to its distinct characteristics in terms of techniques,...

If you follow any of the social media used by young people in japan, you’re probably familiar with the initials “KY.” It may sound...

In the annals of cinematic history, few films have had as profound an impact on popular culture as Enter the Dragon. Released by Warner...

Non-practitioners often assume that rank in karate and other martial arts is a standardized affair, controlled perhaps by an official...

Michael Jai White is one of the biggest stars of martial arts movies today. Much like Scott Adkins he was born a little too late, and...

By Floyd Burk Photo by Robert W. Young Discipline is a weighty part of the martial arts experience. That’s because discipline figures...

Gabrielle Rudolph is a trailblazing martial artist and is a featured instructor on the most comprehensive martial arts platform in...

The Spirituality of Martial Arts Series by Dr. Silvia Reid (aka The Chi Whisperer) and Dr. Craig D. Reid When martial arts rapidly grew...

Generally speaking there are three main groups when it comes to karate, Okinawan Style, Point Style and Knockdown Style. While some...

For 99 percent of the martial artists out there, Joe Lewis needs no introduction. But for the 1 percent who may be new to the arts, here...