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Cover Story Throwback: Fumio Demura
Karate Master Fumio Demura , renowned for his expertise and contributions to martial arts, strikes powerfully on the cover of the April...
Black Belt Team
Feb 23

Cobra Kai vs. Miyagi-Do: The Martial Arts That Define The Karate Kid Franchise
When you think of The Karate Kid and Cobra Kai , what comes to mind? The legendary crane kick? The clash between aggressive violence and...
Justin Lee Ford
Feb 14

The Karate Kid's Real-Life Miyagi: How Fumio Demura Became a Martial Arts Legend
The word legend conjures up images of larger-than-life figures who have performed unbelievable feats over the years. In the realm of...
Christopher Cockrell
Dec 18, 2024

Blast from the Past: Chuck Norris, Fumio Demura, and Ed Parker on Karate Tournaments!
Perhaps the biggest reason this Black Belt Classic from our May 1968 issue is so intriguing is it relies on input from three martial...
Black Belt Team
Oct 8, 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

Black Belt Hall of Famer Fumio Demura Reported Dead at 84
It's being reported on social media that Fumio Demura, one of the towering figures in American karate history, has passed away at the age...
Mark Jacobs
Apr 27, 2023

Black Belt Hall of Famer Fumio Demura Marks 75 Years in Martial Arts
Two-time Black Belt Magazine Hall of Fame honoree Fumio Demura marks a rare milestone anniversary this weekend as he celebrates his 75th...
Mark Jacobs
Feb 23, 2023
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