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PFL World Tournament 2025: 64 Top Fighters Set for High-Stakes, Single-Elimination Tournament
2025 PFL World Tournament Available Live Across ESPN Platforms in the U.S. and DAZN Internationally NEW YORK – The Professional Fighters...
Black Belt Team
Mar 10

Cover Story Throwback: Louis Delgado
Louis Delgado, who appeared on the December 1970 cover of Karate Illustrated , was one of the greatest fighters ever to emerge from the...
Black Belt Team
Mar 9

Trailblazing Women in Martial Arts: Top Forms Champions Who Defined the Sport
In the world of martial arts, forms (kata) competitions have long been a showcase of precision, power, and artistry. Over the years,...
Black Belt Team
Mar 8

Cover Story Throwback: Remy Presas
The August 1982 cover of Black Belt Magazine featured Grandmaster Remy Amador Presas (1936–2001), known as the Father of Modern Arnis....
Black Belt Team
Mar 7


Combate Global Announces Complete Fight Card For 'Combate Female' on March 13, Live on YouTube
Photo credit: Scott Hirano/Combate Global Women’s MMA star Maritza Sanchez will make her return to Combate Global action in the main...
Black Belt Team
Mar 5

The Samurai’s Toothpick: A Forgotten Lesson for Modern Martial Artists
There was a saying in old Japan: Bushi wa kuwanedo taka-yoji. Roughly translated, it means, “When he’s hungry, the samurai uses a...
Dave Lowry
Mar 4

Martial Arts vs. Reality: How Prepared Are You to Survive a Street Fight?
A fight is a clash between fully animated, independent combatants who are free to do whatever they want as they simultaneously attempt to...
Kelly Mccann
Mar 3

Cover Story Throwback: Dan Inosanto
Martial artist Dan Inosanto , renowned for his expertise in Filipino martial arts and Jeet Kune Do, graced the cover of the May 1970...
Black Belt Team
Mar 2

Martial Artists Behind Mortal Kombat: The Fighters Who Shaped the Franchise
Mortal Kombat is known for its brutal fighting and iconic characters, but what many fans don’t realize is that real martial artists...
Justin Lee Ford
Feb 28

Cover Story Throwback: Jeff Speakman
Martial artist and action star Jeff Speakman , best known for his role in The Perfect Weapon , showcases his iconic skills in American...
Black Belt Team
Feb 27

UFC Fight Night: Kape vs. Almabayev – A Can't-Miss Night of MMA Action, this weekend at the Apex
The electric thrill of being in the right place at the right time—that’s exactly what UFC Fight Night: Kape vs. Almabayev promises this...
Black Belt Team
Feb 27

The 3 Untold Rules Behind Every Successful Martial Artist
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...
Tom Koch
Feb 26

Inside Pradal Serey: The Brutal Cambodian Martial Art That Almost Disappeared
Most modern martial artists know about muay Thai, the combat sport of Thailand. Most also know about muay boran, its no-nonsense parent...
Black Belt Team
Feb 25

The Martial Arts Legend Who Trained with a World Champion—Here’s What He Learned
Roger Greene remembers the first time he walked into a martial arts class in California way back in 1964. Having always held an interest...
Mark Jacobs
Feb 24

Cover Story Throwback: Fumio Demura
Karate Master Fumio Demura , renowned for his expertise and contributions to martial arts, strikes powerfully on the cover of the April...
Black Belt Team
Feb 23


UFC Fight Night: Cejudo vs. Song – Official Results & Electrifying Fight Recap
The Climate Pledge Arena was on fire as UFC Fight Night: Cejudo vs. Song delivered an unforgettable night of action on February 22, 2025....
Black Belt Team
Feb 23

Why Mike Chat’s Martial Arts Career Is a Masterclass in Cultivating Excellence
In the world of talent, success is often contagious. If there’s anyone who’s proven this truth time and again, it’s martial arts...
Black Belt Team
Feb 22

Weigh-In Results | UFC Seattle
UFC makes its return to Climate Pledge Arena in Seattle for the first time since 2013 with an impressive lineup featuring former...
Black Belt Team
Feb 22

Cover Story Throwback: Mike Swain
Olympic Judo Champion and mat innovator Mike Swain graces the cover of the May 2005 issue of Black Belt Magazine . Photography by Rick...
Black Belt Team
Feb 20

Cinematic Sword Mistakes: Do Your Favorite Fight Scenes Hold Up in Reality?
There are lots of mistakes to be made when learning the sword - beginning with picking one up without having had proper instruction....
Dave Lowry
Feb 19

6 Breathing Principles from Systema That Will CHANGE Your Martial Arts Performance!
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...
Kevin Secours
Feb 18


UFC Seattle 2025: The Explosive Fight Night You Don’t Want to Miss!
This Saturday, the UFC makes its electrifying return to Seattle after over a decade, and trust us – this fight night will have you on the...
Black Belt Team
Feb 18


The Black Belt Podcast with Harinder Singh Sabharwal - Herb Perez - Season 4 Ep. 6
“If you define success by achieving specific things on a rigid path, then you set yourself up for disappointment. True success is...
Black Belt Team
Feb 17

From Boxing to Boxe Francaise: The Fighter Who Dominated Two Worlds!
As the 19th century rolled over to the 20th century, opinions regarding which fighting method was better—English boxing or boxe...
Mark Hatmaker
Feb 17
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