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Jeet Kune Do's Combat Philosophy: Timeless Teachings for Any Martial Art
Jeet Kune Do or “way of the intercepting fist,” is Bruce Lee’s gift to the martial arts world.
Harinder Singh Sabharwal
Sep 16, 2024


Arms and Armor of Ancient Greece, And Why These Fighting Tools Were so Effective!
In ancient times, the Greeks developed a culture in which combat played a major role. Athletes prepared to fight unarmed in the “heavy events
Jim Arvanitis
Aug 20, 2024


Gentle Spirit of Jiu Jitsu: The Origin and Benefits of Ju-Shin Practice
During the early part of the Tokugawa era (1603-1868), there lived in Japan’s Saikaido province a respected samurai...
George Kirby
Aug 6, 2024

Shiro Saigo's Approach to Defeating Much Larger Opponents
SAIGO lived and thrived in the tumultuous era of Japan’s early modernization. Jigoro Kano’s Kodokan was emerging as an influential force...
Black Belt Team
Jul 29, 2024

7 Most Outrageous Women-Led Fight Scenes in Modern Cinema
Some fight scenes are so good you’re like, “yes, that’s what a showdown should look like!" THEN there are some fight scenes that are so out.
Bo Maxwell
Jul 26, 2024

How Bruce Lee Changed the World
As we delve into his legacy, we uncover how Lee's unique contributions continue to shape and inspire generations..
George Chung
Jul 20, 2024


Positional Setup: Win More Fights By Predicting Opponents Next Moves
How many times have you entered the ring at a martial arts competition and faced your opponent and had no idea what he or she was about.....
Perry William Kelly
Jul 8, 2024


15 Minute Fighter: Jeet Kune Do + Filthy MMA = Maximum Effectiveness on the Street
You decide to close the distance and wind up in the clinch. Oops!
Thomas Cruse
Jul 7, 2024


Buddhism and the Martial Arts: A Basic Understanding of the First Will Give You a Deeper Understanding of the Second!
Life is chaos. How we deal with that chaos is the key to living life with- out having life merely throw us about. Buddhist thinking holds...
Neil Andrew Ripski
Jul 1, 2024

Body as Weapon; Discover Bruce Lee's Secret Formula: How His Revolutionary Training Techniques Transformed Martial Arts Forever!
When Lee moved, he embodied the perfect combination of efficiency, effectiveness and aesthetics....
Dr. Robert Wong MD
Jun 30, 2024

9 Things You Didn’t Know About Gerald Okamura
Within the article, Lew’s longtime kung fu buddy and perennial Hollywood bad guy Gerald Okamura chimed in with...
JASON McNEIL
Jun 24, 2024


Shake it Up: Bruce Lee's Pioneering Nutrition and The Science Behind His Legendary Protein Shakes
Stories about the way he combined raw eggs, raw meat, milk, bananas and other foods are the stuff of legend....
Dasha Libin Anderson
Jun 23, 2024

Unmasking the Secrets Behind Bruce Lee's Iconic Martial Arts Films
Bruce Lee stands out as the most prominent figure in the martial arts realm. Despite his passing in 1973, his numerous admirers...
Dr. Craig D. Reid
Jun 16, 2024


What JEET KUNE DO Is, What It Isn’t and How You Can Learn It Right!
The jeet kune do conversations one sees on social media are reminiscent of the Los Angeles freeway system: They lead all over the place.
Dr. Z
May 28, 2024


Bruce Lee Answers Letters to the Editor
Black Belt published a two-part article on Bruce Lee (Green Hornet's "Kato") in 1967. Black Belt received received a flood of letters...
Black Belt Team
May 21, 2024


Life on the Warrior's Path: Benny Urquidez
Benny Urquidez Talks About Chuck Norris, Bruce Lee, Ed Parker, Elvis Presley and the Man Who Motivated Him to Become a Champion! Benny...
Terry Wilson
May 14, 2024


Living Legacy: The Ever-Changing World of Jeet Kune Do Instruction
A surefire way to start a controversy is to create a top-10 list — in any field. Similarly, if you want to start an argument
Jerry Beasley
May 7, 2024


Random Thoughts With Rickson Gracie
Rickson Gracie is widely regarded as the best of the best in Brazilian jiu-jitsu, but he’s so much more than that. He’s a Warrior, a...
Robert Young
Mar 26, 2024


Larry Lam: Hollywood Stunt Coordinator from "The Ninja Turtles" to Working with Pat Johnson (Full Video Interview)
Larry Lam, a martial artist and stunt coordinator, discusses his background in kung fu and transition to taekwondo. He shares his...
Black Belt Team
Mar 19, 2024


Fumio Demura: Shito-Ryu Karate
Ask the average karate practitioner to name the main styles of Japan, and chances are he’ll rattle off shotokan, goju-ryu and wado-ryu...
Black Belt Team
Mar 5, 2024


Khai “The Shadow” Wu: From TED Talks to Training Zuckerberg (FULL VIDEO INTERVIEW)
PFL MMA fighter Khai Wu, from Tracy, CA, fights in the bantamweight (135 lbs) division and trains at the Onmi Movement MMA and Dave...
Black Belt Team
Mar 5, 2024

Black Belt Magazine Launches Black Belt Plus, the Biggest Digital Martial Arts Platform in History
Black Belt Magazinehas launched the most comprehensive martial arts digital platform in history–Black Belt+. From the magazine’s rich...
Black Belt Team
Jan 26, 2023
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