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Martial Arts Movies That Made Us Fans: A Journey Through the Most Iconic Decades!
Martial arts movies have always been more than just films—they’re a window into cultures, philosophies, and fighting styles. Whether it’s...
Justin Lee Ford
2 days ago

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

Shaina West, The Samurider, Unleashes Brutal Fights in Jade—A High-Stakes Martial Arts Movie You Can't Miss!
For fans of intense fight choreography and martial arts-driven action, Well Go USA’s upcoming thriller Jade looks like it’s going to...
Black Belt Team
Jan 25

The Year of Living Dangerously: Black Belt Magazine's 2024 Story Highlights
As we reflect on an incredible year filled with monumental moments in martial arts, Black Belt Magazine is proud to celebrate its first...
Black Belt Team
Dec 28, 2024

8 Legendary Kung Fu Masters Who Changed History—and Hollywood!
From the streets of China to screens around the world, these legendary kung fu masters have transcended time and reality. But did you...
Justin Lee Ford
Dec 27, 2024


Jean-Claude Van Damme Returns in Kill 'Em All 2, Coming to Netflix This Christmas
Action fans, rejoice! Jean-Claude Van Damme is back in Kill 'Em All 2 , picking up right where the preceding entry from 2017 left off in...
Black Belt Team
Dec 25, 2024

10 Jean-Claude Van Damme Fights That Will Make You Want to Start Kicking!
Jean-Claude Van Damme, known as "The Muscles from Brussels," has been a force in the action movie genre for decades. With his incredible...
Justin Lee Ford
Dec 20, 2024

Striking Rescue: Tony Jaa's New Film Surprises North American Audiences with Unexpected Theatrical Release
If you’re like so many action fans, you probably still vividly remember the electrifying impact Tony Jaa had in Ong-Bak back in the...
Black Belt Team
Dec 6, 2024

Bruce Lee’s Legacy of Combat: 8 Iconic One-on-One Fights
We’re here to celebrate Bruce Lee’s mastery in its purest form: the one-on-one duel.
Black Belt Team
Nov 28, 2024

10 Surprising Ways Bruce Lee Would Have Shaped the Modern World If He Were Alive Today
Bruce Lee, a name that echoes through the halls of martial arts history, remains an icon even decades after his untimely death. But what...
Black Belt Team
Nov 27, 2024


Cover Story Throwback: Jet Li
The cover of the June 2005 issue of Black Belt Magazine featured wushu master and cinematic superstar Jet Li . In 2005, Li took on a...
Black Belt Team
Oct 17, 2024


Cover Story Throwback: James Ryan
The cover of the June 1981 issue of Fighting Stars featured martial arts film star James Ryan , poised and ready for action. That year...
Black Belt Team
Oct 6, 2024


Throwback Interview: Ernie Reyes Jr.'s Early Rise in Martial Arts and the Movie Industry
In the following interview, he discusses his roles in both Ninja Turtles films, as well as his other Hollywood triumphs
Jim Coleman
Sep 30, 2024


Black Belt Hall of Fame: Celebrating the 2024 Martial Arts Entertainment Award Winners!
Black Belt Magazine, the world's longest-running martial arts publication, proudly celebrates Black Belt Hall of Fame's Class of 2024!
Black Belt Team
Sep 14, 2024

The Next Generation of Action Stars!
While A-listers will continue to be used in top action franchises, it’s been exciting to witness a new generation of action stars...
Black Belt Team
Feb 23, 2024

7 Biggest Action Movies Coming 2024! (Trailers)
There are a lot of action flicks coming in 2024. It took a village to narrow it down, but it looks like we have found the 7 biggest...
Bo Maxwell
Dec 31, 2023
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