Combat hapkido is unique in that it straddles the line between the ancient and the modern. As the word “hapkido” implies, combat hapkido...

If your mind is the captain, your body is the airplane. Educating the pilot and training them to fly during emergencies and make the...

Jiu-Jitsu can be an intimidating martial art to get started in. Gyms are often full of experienced practitioners that started training at...

Bruce Lee and Chuck Norris are the most renowned martial artists in history. Both Lee and Norris profoundly impacted the martial arts...

It's been reported that Nikolai Baranov, one of the last great sambo champions of the old Soviet Union where the sport was founded,...

Oftentimes in life, we come across people who call themselves specialists in certain areas of work, i.e. professionals, scientists or,...

A long time ago, but not as long ago as the Stone Age (some two and a half million years ago), Martial Arts was known as The Arts of...

When a fighter is known as ‘Mr Low Kick’ and was able to beat famed low kick specialist Ernesto Hoost at his own game, it’s safe to say...

Dr. Craig here; over the past 50+ years of speaking and training with martial artists, 32 years of interviewing and writing about martial...

Let me tell you something you already know. Every martial art is about more than just physical training. It is mental as well. Even if...

Graciela Casillas is a true trailblazer in martial arts. In 1979 she became the first fighter to hold world titles in both boxing and...

Martial arts is a discipline that requires focus, dedication, and continuous learning. To take your skills to the next level, you may...

Randa Richards has been training in martial arts for 25 years. He introduction to martial arts started in 1998, with Shotokan Karate. ...

Paulo “GN” Rubio has built a massive following with his extensive training and knowledge. He takes a broad and diverse look at tactical...

In case you missed Part 1 of “Insights from Women in the Martial Arts,” I asked seven different women of varying ranks of black belt...

To put things in perspective for our remarkable neuroplastic brains, Black Belt Magazine was birthed in 1961. The first female action...

They say hindsight is 20-20 and helps you figure everything out. I typically agree...except this time. Even with the world’s best pair...

To understand the core of martial arts is to remember the creation of this earth when God created all that is in existence today. Every...

One of the great martial arts to come out of South America is capoeira. This Afro-Brazilian style combines elements of dance and...

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

LimaLama (also spelled “Limalama”) is a Samoan-inspired martial art. This self-defense system consists of circular motions and...

Stop! Before making the commitment to join a martial art school, there are a few questions which are important to consider. These...

There are many terms and expressions in the martial arts community that will leave you perplexed. However, don't worry—this post is...

In dojos across the world, there is a multitude of incredibly talented women studying and teaching the Arts. They are of varying rank ...