What is a Black Belt? 12 of the Most Acclaimed Black Belts Answer!
We asked 12 of the most acclaimed Black Belts to answer this timeless question “What is a Black Belt”
The answers are humbling!
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Black Belt Team
Jun 21
What to Watch this Weekend? The Black Belt Watch list, Weekend of June 21
In celebration of the 40th Anniversary of the Karate Kid its all things Karate Kid on the Watch List..
Black Belt Team
Jun 19
Master Wong: Awareness in Training and Becoming a YouTube Sensation
All martial arts are good, Master Wong says. However, people often believe otherwise because they see moves that are done differently...
Harinder Singh Sabharwal
Jun 19
Want to Maximize Your Fighting Ability? Try Combat Chess! QUEEN OF ALL MOVES!
One of Bruce Lee's preferred techniques was the straight right lead. He also taught the lead-hand finger jab, which is technically faster...
Dr. Craig D. Reid
Jun 16
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...
George Chung
Jun 14
World’s Greatest Martial Arts Characters Played by Real Martial Artists
In a realm dominated by green screens, wires, and CGI, distinguishing genuine skill from Hollywood magic can be a challenge.
Black Belt Team
Jun 14
What to watch this Weekend? The Black Belt Watchlist, Weekend of June 14, 2024
Stay informed every week with the latest martial arts movies, events, and fights worldwide thanks to Black Belt...
Mark Hatmaker
Jun 13
Fighting With Blades: Let Us Not Slash History to Shreds
A few like-minded associates and I recently were comparing notes on the historical blade work of some indigenous cultures...
Black Belt Team
Jun 12
Machado Brothers Promote 2 Members to the Elusive and Prestigious BJJ Coral Belt
Century Martial Arts hosted four Machado brothers (John, Carlos, Roger, and Rigan Machado) for a special seminar...
Stunning Photos of Sensei Keiko Fukuda (The Last Living Student of Judo's Founder Kanō Jigorō) by Iconic Photographer Cathy Cade
Judo practitioner Sensei Keiko Fukuda (born April 12, 1913, Tokyo, Japan and died February 9, 2013 at 99 years old in San Francisco, CA)..
Black Belt Team
Jun 8
Black Belt Super School List: Clinton Robinson's Tae Kwon Do - Sacramento, CA
This esteemed institution was founded by U.S. Air Force veteran and Tae Kwon Do Grandmaster Clinton Robinson, and it has been a Sacramento..
Black Belt Team
Jun 8
Oakland to Honor Bruce Lee with Renamed Intersection
The city of Oakland is set to pay tribute to the legendary martial artist and actor Bruce Lee by renaming an intersection...
Black Belt Team
Jun 7
Action Flick Pick: Wanted Man
Martial arts and action movie legend, Dolph Lundgren spent years bringing Wanted Man to life.
George Chung
Jun 7
The Greatest Kickboxers of All Time!
In this compilation, we'll delve into the realm of kickboxing, spotlighting the finest practitioners of the craft.
Black Belt Team
Jun 7
The Black Belt Watch List: Weekend of June 7, 2024
This is the Black Belt Watch List for the weekend of June 7, 2024. The biggest events, the best movies and more....
S.D. Seong
Jun 6
Daito-Ryu 101: Aikijujutsu Has Influenced Many Martial Arts - Its Time to Learn More About It
Daito-ryu aikijujutsu is definitely not the world’s most popular martial art. It’s not even close...
Black Belt Team
Jun 5
UFC returns to Louisville This Saturday: Cannonier vs. Imavov Headline Fight Night, LIVE on ESPN+
The UFC returns to Louisville, Kentucky, for the first time in over a decade, bringing a thrilling fight card to the KFC Yum! Center.
Dave Lowry
Jun 4
3 Words All Instructors Should Know
THAT MIGHT SEEM ODD. As a sensei, after all, you’re supposed to know. That’s why you’re a sensei, isn’t it?
Black Belt Team
Jun 1
Unlocking the Benefits of Judo for Students: Enhancing Physical Fitness and Academic Success
Judo, a martial art with roots in 19th century Japan, is more than just a sport or self-defense technique; it's a comprehensive discipline..
Black Belt Team
Jun 1
Black Belt Super School List: John Chung Tae Kwon Do Leesburg, VA
This featured list takes in mind excellence in training, facility and continued growth and achievement in martial arts by their instructors.
Black Belt Team
May 31
The Black Belt Watch List: Weekend of May 31st, 2024
Every week, Black Belt Magazine keeps you updated with the best martial arts movies, events, and fights from around the world.
Lorne Bernard
May 30
When Cranes Fly: What You Need to Know About This Rare Style of White-Crane Kung Fu
China’s Fujian province is famous for being the home of the Southern Shaolin Temple and many powerful styles of traditional kung fu.
Black Belt Team
May 30
Cover Story Throwback: Hee-il Cho (1990)
In his 4th cover of Black Belt, Tae Kwon Do Master Hee-il Cho demonstrates his jumping twist kick in a cover shot by Doug Churchill
Glen Murphy
May 29
Vladimir Vasiliev Discusses Why Systema Is the Ultimate Self-Defense Combat Style
Vladimir Vasiliev has appeared in Black Belt numerous times, and in 2013 he was the magazine’s Instructor of the Year.
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