Cover Story Throwback: Jim Kelly
The May 1972 issue of Karate Illustrated showcased a legend on its cover: Jim Kelly facing off in a sparring match, giving a glimpse of...
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Nov 10
Cover Story Throwback: Keith Vitali
Southern pride Keith Vitali graced the May 1980 cover of Karate Illustrated , marking the start of the flashy 80s era. A former Karate...
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Oct 20
Cover Story Throwback: Dan Inosanto
The cover of the May 1970 issue of Karate Illustrated featured the incredible Dan Inosanto , showcasing a fast and powerful side kick....
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Oct 13
Cover Story Throwback: Dan Lee
The cover of the May 1973 issue of Karate Illustrated featured the incredible Dan Lee , moving with powerful grace. Dan Lee was...
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Sep 29
Cover Story Throwback: Leo Fong
The cover of the May 1971 issue of Karate Illustrated featured the legendary Leo Fong , showcasing his skills in the same year his first...
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Sep 22
Cover Story Throwback: Chuck Norris
The November 1969 issue of Karate Illustrated marked the magazine's second-ever cover, showcasing a young Chuck Norris executing the...
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Sep 8
Cover Story Throwback: Roy Kurban and Bob Dunek
The September 1972 cover of Karate Illustrated showcased the blood-and-guts era of full-contact, bare-knuckle fighting, featuring Texas...
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Sep 1
Karate Illustrated Cover Story Throwback: Jerry Piddington
Jerry Piddington graced the 1974 issue of Karate Illustrated Magazine described in that article by his fellow karateka as "one crazy dude"
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Aug 18
Karate Illustrated Cover Story Throwback: Stuart Quan
Stuart Quan is the cover star of the May 1983 edition of Karate Illustrated...
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Jul 7
Karate Illustrated Cover Throwback: Donnie Williams
It was through his involvement in karate that Donnie Williams ventured into the world of movies...
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Jun 16
Karate Illustrated Cover Story Throwback: Charlie Lee
The December 1984 Karate Illustrated cover featured a young Charlie Lee from Washington DC, with the headline "Tae Kwon Do: a New...
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Jun 2
Karate Illustrated Cover Story Throwback: Carlos Bunda 1970
The August 1970 Karate Illustrated featured one of Southern California's top competitors Carlos Bunda, featured on the cover with his...
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May 26
Karate Illustrated Cover Story Throwback: Bill Wallace 1979
The 1979 Karate Illustrated throwback features Bill "Superfoot Wallace" with PKA Heavyweight Champion Ernest Hart.
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May 19
Karate Illustrated Cover Story Throwback: Steve Sanders 1973
The Jan 1973 Karate Illustrated cover featured Steve Sanders, the then International Karate Champion..
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Mar 8
World's Greatest Martial Arts Magazines
The debate over what truly defines the world's greatest Martial Arts Magazines is a nuanced one, with various perspectives on the...
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