Lee’s life read like a novel that frequently found him appearing at the confluence of historical events — from escaping the Communist...

Featured on the cover of Karate Illustrated ’s January 1971 issue, the incredible Thomas LaPuppet stands as a defining figure in...

For years, Cambodia occupied a spot on my bucket list of countries in which I wanted to learn martial arts. Once there, however, I was...

Featured on the cover of Karate Illustrated's December 1983 issue, Mike Shintaku —a dominant force in the Pacific Northwest karate...

The February 2009 issue of Black Belt Magazine featured   Lyoto Machida, a Brazilian mixed martial artist renowned for his elusive...

Much Emphasized, Yet Least Discussed One of the most emphasized yet least talked about karate techniques is kata—the dance-like series of...

Louis Delgado, who appeared on the December 1970 cover of Karate Illustrated , was one of the greatest fighters ever to emerge from the...

In the world of martial arts, forms (kata) competitions have long been a showcase of precision, power, and artistry. Over the years,...

The August 1982 cover of Black Belt Magazine featured Grandmaster Remy Amador Presas (1936–2001), known as the Father of Modern Arnis....

There was a saying in old Japan: Bushi wa kuwanedo taka-yoji.  Roughly translated, it means, “When he’s hungry, the samurai uses a...

Martial artist Dan Inosanto , renowned for his expertise in Filipino martial arts and Jeet Kune Do, graced the cover of the May 1970...

Martial artist and action star Jeff Speakman , best known for his role in The Perfect Weapon , showcases his iconic skills in American...

It doesn’t matter whether you practice boxing, judo, jujitsu, karate, kendo, or tai chi. It doesn’t matter whether you choose to use a...

Most modern martial artists know about muay Thai, the combat sport of Thailand. Most also know about muay boran, its no-nonsense parent...

Roger Greene remembers the first time he walked into a martial arts class in California way back in 1964. Having always held an interest...

Karate Master Fumio Demura , renowned for his expertise and contributions to martial arts, strikes powerfully on the cover of the April...

Olympic Judo Champion and mat innovator Mike Swain graces the cover of the May 2005 issue of Black Belt Magazine . Photography by Rick...

There are lots of mistakes to be made when learning the sword - beginning with picking one up without having had proper instruction....

It’s been widely observed that training in the martial arts is ultimately limited by human physiology. As Bruce Lee said, as long as we...

“If you define success by achieving specific things on a rigid path, then you set yourself up for disappointment. True success is...

As the 19th century rolled over to the 20th century, opinions regarding which fighting method was better—English boxing or boxe...

The July 1970 cover of Karate Illustrated   featured Chuck Norris , already a rising martial arts star. He would go on to win a total of...

The January 1992 cover of Black Belt Magazine showed world-class martial artists Hiro Koda and Yuki Koda . Hiro Koda would later work...

You've Learned Your Kata. Now It's Time to Modify Them So You're Better Prepared to Defend Yourself Against Any Adversary! When facing a...