Featured on the cover of Karate Illustrated ’s January 1971 issue, the incredible Thomas LaPuppet stands as a defining figure in...

Featured on the cover of Black Belt Magazine ’s January 1981 issue, the legendary Larry Tatum stands as a powerful pillar in keeping the...

Featured on the cover of Karate Illustrated's December 1983 issue, Mike Shintaku —a dominant force in the Pacific Northwest karate...

The February 2009 issue of Black Belt Magazine featured   Lyoto Machida, a Brazilian mixed martial artist renowned for his elusive...

The August 1982 cover of Black Belt Magazine featured Grandmaster Remy Amador Presas (1936–2001), known as the Father of Modern Arnis....

Martial artist Dan Inosanto , renowned for his expertise in Filipino martial arts and Jeet Kune Do, graced the cover of the May 1970...

Martial artist and action star Jeff Speakman , best known for his role in The Perfect Weapon , showcases his iconic skills in American...

Karate Master Fumio Demura , renowned for his expertise and contributions to martial arts, strikes powerfully on the cover of the April...

Olympic Judo Champion and mat innovator Mike Swain graces the cover of the May 2005 issue of Black Belt Magazine . Photography by Rick...

The July 1970 cover of Karate Illustrated   featured Chuck Norris , already a rising martial arts star. He would go on to win a total of...

The January 1992 cover of Black Belt Magazine showed world-class martial artists Hiro Koda and Yuki Koda . Hiro Koda would later work...

Tony Dorsett, the legendary "Hawk" and College and NFL Hall of Famer, appeared on the cover of Fighting Stars  in December 1981. Learn...

What other Norris was an acclaimed martial artist? The great Aaron Norris graced the May 1989 cover of Black Belt Magazine  — a star in...

Who were the dominant female fighters of the '80s? Today, we’re spotlighting Karate Illustrated’s July 1984 cover, featuring one of the...

Is the Reverse Punch the Most Lethal Move in Shotokan karate? Master Kenneth Funakoshi demonstrates the perfect reverse punch in this...

Who Was Texas' Greatest Blood-and-Guts Fighter? The April 1982 Fighting Stars  cover featured one of the greatest champions of the...

The February 1980 issue of Fighting Stars  showcased Chuck Norris in his prime, facing off against the muscular Bill "Superfoot" Wallace...

We kick off the year strong, featuring the October/November 2019 Black Belt cover with Black Belt Hall of Famer Carlos Machado —the...

Champion, master, and stuntman Chip Wright of Oregon graces the October 1988 cover of Karate/Kung-fu Illustrated  with his signature...

Bruce Lee , captured in the iconic Wing Chun punch pose, visited the offices of Black Belt  magazine for these unforgettable photos later...

The "Muscles from Brussels," Jean-Claude Van Damme , in his prime, graced the February 1989 cover of Karate/Kung-fu Illustrated  just in...

The Spring 2023 issue of Black Belt Magazine  spotlighted Claressa Shields , the undisputed world champion in both boxing and MMA. Her...

The July 1979 issue of Black Belt Magazine  spotlighted Ed Parker , the "Father of American Kenpo," demonstrating his dynamic and...

The September 1972 issue of Black Belt Magazine  captured James Yimm Lee, protege of the one and only Bruce Lee, demonstrating the...