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Cover Story Throwback: Keith Vitali
Southern pride Keith Vitali graced the May 1980 cover of Karate Illustrated , marking the start of the flashy 80s era. A former Karate...
Black Belt Team
Nov 10, 2024


Event of the Week: US Open
Entering its 40th year the Tournament has become one of the most influential and prestigious tournaments...
Black Belt Team
Jul 6, 2024


Infinity National Championships: A Spectacular Showcase of WAKO USA Talent at The Kalahari Resort, Wisconsin Dells
The Infinity National Championships, a premier event in sport karate, recently concluded at the renowned Kalahari Resort in Wisconsin Dells.
Black Belt Team
May 17, 2024

Black Belt Rankings
To honor the enduring legacy of Black Belt Magazine the Black Belt team is delighted to present the Black Belt Rankings. This esteemed...
Black Belt Team
May 17, 2024


Unveiling the Legacy of the Legendary Ridge Hand: A Timeless Technique in the Blood and Guts Era of Karate
In the annals of martial arts history, there exists a technique so formidable, so revered, that it became synonymous with the Blood and...
George Chung
Mar 22, 2024


Three Reasons Sport Karate is the Curriculum of the Future
Sport karate has been buzzing on the Black Belt Magazine platform recently with a live stream from the Pan American Internationals, a...
Jackson Rudolph
Feb 20, 2024

Kata Training: 4 Proven Ways to Fine-Tune Your Martial Arts Forms
Whenever a new competition season is about to begin, martial artists who participate in tournaments shift into high gear to fine-tune...
Floyd Burk
Feb 19, 2024

Cover Story Throwback: Ed Parker
Ed Parker, the "Father of American Kenpo Karate," featured on the February 1975 issue of Black Belt Magazine. Parker's cover story...
Black Belt Team
Dec 21, 2023

Self-Defense: Always Do "This," and Never Do "That"
Even as a child, before I studied martial arts, the subject of self-defense would often come up. Granted, it was the late 70s and early...
Noel Plaugher
Sep 29, 2023


The Golden Era of Martial Arts Movies
Recently a friend, David Abdullah Muhammad aka Brotha Newz https://youtu.be/o0FNaWDqB1U started posting vintage martial arts movie...
David Clifton
Sep 28, 2023

A Beginner's Guide to Winning Sport Karate Competitions
Are you prepared to compete with the best of the best in Karate? Sport Karate competitions provide participants a chance to demonstrate...
Justin Lee Ford
Sep 26, 2023


ISKA Champions Highlighted, Big Changes for BBM Rankings
The Black Belt Magazine Sport Karate Rankings have been updated once again following the U.S. Open ISKA World Martial Arts...
Jackson Rudolph
Jul 7, 2023

Black Belt Magazine Rankings Updated Ahead of U.S. Open World Championships
Black Belt Magazine has released their final rankings update before the U.S. Open ISKA World Martial Arts Championships, just over one...
Jackson Rudolph
Jun 20, 2023

Top Five Point Fighting Nicknames of All Time
I am a firm believer in the power of nicknames. They increase the entertainment value of any sport, give the fans an idea of who that ...
Jackson Rudolph
May 24, 2023


Traveling Overseas: A Game-Changer for Martial Arts Skill!
Martial arts is a discipline that requires focus, dedication, and continuous learning. To take your skills to the next level, you may...
Justin Lee Ford
May 16, 2023


Black Belt Magazine Rankings Update: Summary of the Number Ones
The Black Belt Magazine World Sport Karate Rankings have been updated yet again, this time immediately following the Ocean State Grand ...
Jackson Rudolph
Apr 8, 2023

Trailblazer: Jackson Rudolph
Jackson Rudolph is a trailblazing champion and is a featured instructor on the most comprehensive martial arts platform in...
Black Belt Team
Apr 3, 2023


Levine KOs De Castaneda AGAIN to Retain Karate Combat Title
Ross "Turbo" Levine returned to the Karate Combat pit on Saturday night to defend his middleweight championship for the first time...
Jackson Rudolph
Apr 2, 2023


Slow-Motion Replay: The Future of Point Fighting
At this stage in my career, virtually everything that I do with regard to sport karate is focused on growing the sport to make it a ...
Jackson Rudolph
Mar 25, 2023


The Ultimate Checklist for Choosing the Best Martial Arts School
Stop! Before making the commitment to join a martial art school, there are a few questions which are important to consider. These...
Justin Lee Ford
Mar 15, 2023


Women in Martial arts: Part of my Story
Some of the principles of martial arts include respect, discipline, courage, integrity and indominable spirit. To be a woman in martial...
Sammy Smith
Mar 14, 2023


5 Best "Things" at a Sport Karate Tournament
Last year before the bracket-centric “March Madness” basketball tournament, Alex Dingmann and Jeff Doss talked through a bracket on...
Jackson Rudolph
Mar 3, 2023


A Beginner's Guide to Winning Sport Karate Competitions
Are you prepared to compete with the best of the best in Karate? Sport Karate competitions provide participants a chance to demonstrate...
Justin Lee Ford
Feb 23, 2023
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