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.
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Black Belt Team
May 21
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...
Terry Wilson
May 14
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...
George Chung
May 10
Fighting Stars Magazine: A Chronicle of Martial Arts Superstars
Long before the advent of social media, Fighting Stars Magazine was a cultural touchstone, shaping the narrative of martial arts cinema.
Black Belt Team
May 9
Cover Story Throwback: Bruce Lee (1971)
Bruce Lee is featured on the 1971 cover, it was his second cover focused on Jeet Kune Do.
Jerry Beasley
May 7
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
Black Belt Team
Apr 26
10 Reasons Why We Love Chuck Norris
At 84, Chuck Norris is still at the top of his game, from movies to TV and even endorsements. Here is a special listicle from our publisher.
Joel Kupfersmid
Apr 23
Battling Bruce Lee: A Thought Experiment to Help You Improve Your Fight Quotient!
How do you prepare your student if he / she has to face Bruce Lee in a fight?
Maxwell Pollard
Apr 16
Bruce Lee’s 2nd 1967 Interview: on the Yip Man (Ip Man), Training Celebs & Intro to JKD
Bruce Lee opens up on Ip Man, training celebrities and introduces the world to Jeet Kune Do
Black Belt Team
Apr 15
Black Belt Magazine salutes Sammo Hung for his Lifetime Achievement Award
In the vibrant tapestry of Hong Kong cinema, few figures shine as brightly as Sammo Hung Kam-bo, a titan whose legacy spans continents...
Black Belt Team
Apr 3
The Caitlin Clark and Bruce Lee/Kobe Bryant Connection!
Caitlin Clark and the Bruce Lee/Kobe Bryant Connection! Even if you don’t watch women’s basketball (or even a fan of men’s basketball,...
Jotaro
Mar 28
On the Shoulders of Giants: Strategies and Philosophies from 6 Martial Arts Masters
Leo Fong is one of the wisest people I know. Now in his ninth decade in the martial arts, he’s also one of the most experienced,...
George Chung
Mar 15
The Flying Side Kick
Throughout Black Belt's illustrious 63-year history, the flying sidekick has remained among the most revered techniques, the flying side...
David Stainko
Mar 13
Tracing the Evolution: The Fascinating History of the Nunchaku
When explaining the origin of the nunchaku, we need to follow different historical paths which lead us to ancient history and direct us...
Black Belt Team
Mar 1
The Most Influential Women Martial Artists on the Planet
In this list, we feature the most influential women in martial arts. The criteria were simple: everyone on the list is a master in their...
Black Belt Team
Feb 27
Maximize Your Martial Arts Skills with Bruce Lee's Proven Isometric Training Routine
Have you ever engaged in isometric exercises? Bruce Lee, the legendary martial artist, was a strong advocate for isometric training,...
Black Belt Team
Feb 26
Optimizing Core Strength: The Bruce Lee Method for Martial Arts Mastery
A robust core is not just beneficial but essential across all forms of martial arts, grappling included. Bruce Lee's approach to...
Black Belt Team
Feb 22
20 Must-Watch Martial Arts Movies of All Time
Fans of kung fu films in the twenty-first century have a deeper awareness and appreciation for quality movies than previous generations....
Black Belt Team
Feb 22
Bruce Lee's Back Exercises
Why was Bruce Lee so adamant about fortifying his back muscles? Much like the core, the back plays a pivotal role in stabilizing the...
Black Belt Team
Feb 20
Bruce Lee and Flexibility
The role and timing of stretching are subject to current research, indicating its benefits may not uniformly apply across all sports....
Noel Plaugher
Feb 20
Why is Bruce Lee Important?
As a child growing up in the 1970s, it was impossible not to be aware of Bruce Lee. Posters of a glistening and muscled Bruce Lee holding...
Jason Kelly
Feb 19
Want to Know Bruce Lee's Favorite Cardiovascular Exercise?
Bruce Lee really did have the Midas touch when it came to training. Most people think Bruce was advanced and complicated, but he was the...
Black Belt Team
Feb 12
Meet James Yimm Lee: "The Man Who Helped Make Bruce Lee a Success
Most famous individuals have an inner circle of friends and trusted advisers who are standing by in the shadows and are willing to...
George Chung
Feb 6
Black Martial Artists that Influenced the World
In the span of the last seven decades, the global growth, achievements, and heightened awareness of Martial Arts owe much to the...
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