Black Belt Hall of Fame 2024 Competitor of the Year: Celebrating Amit Elor!
Black Belt Magazine, the premier martial arts media outlet globally, is pleased to announce the recognition of the Class of 2024 for the...
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Black Belt Team
Aug 15
How Ronda Rousey Transformed WWE Forever: The Untold Story of Her Groundbreaking Run
Ronda Rousey, the name synonymous with judo excellence, stunned the world when she became the youngest judoka to win gold...
Black Belt Team
Aug 8
Discover the Thrill: Why Judo Fans Will Love Wrestling!
Are you a judo enthusiast intrigued by the world of wrestling?
Black Belt Team
Aug 2
Teddy Riner Shatters Records: Clinches Fourth Olympic Gold Amidst Roaring Crowds!
In a display of sheer dominance and unwavering spirit, Teddy Riner has once again captivated the world, clinching his third Olympic gold...
Black Belt Team
Jul 17
Olympic Judo Competitors Gather in Paris for the 2024 Games, Amid Rising Excitement and Historic Torch Relay
Several judo athletes have already arrived in France for the Olympic Games, including the refugee team that landed on Monday...
Black Belt Team
Jun 29
Russian Judo Federation Boycotts Paris Olympics Over IOC Athlete Selection Controversy
The Russian Judo Federation has decided to boycott the upcoming Paris Olympic Games...
Black Belt Team
Jun 27
Tulika Maan: Aiming to Reshape Indian Judo at the 2024 Paris Olympics
At 25, this heavyweight judoka from New Delhi has become a beacon of hope for Indian judo, ready to propel it to unprecedented heights...
Black Belt Team
Jun 26
Defying Age: Will Tai Tin, 39, to Become Oldest Judoka at Paris 2024 Olympics
As the judo world anticipates the Paris 2024 Olympics, Will Tai Tin, a 39-year-old judoka from Samoa, is poised to make history as the...
Black Belt Team
Jun 26
A History of Olympic Judo: Milestones, Champions, and Global Impact
Judo, a martial art originating in Japan, made its Olympic debut at the 1964 Tokyo Games and has since become a captivating spectacle...
Black Belt Team
Jun 24
Top 5 Iconic Olympic Ippons: Moments of Judo Mastery
Over the decades, certain ippons have not only clinched victories but have also left an indelible mark...
Black Belt Team
Jun 24
Understanding the Dynamics of Olympic Mixed Team Judo and Strategies for Success
This format not only diversifies the competition but also intensifies the spectator experience by blending various skills in....
Black Belt Team
Jun 10
Exploring Judo's Distinctive Role and Impact at the Paris 2024 Olympics
As the 2024 Paris Olympic Games approach, judo, a martial art with roots in the ancient samurai traditions, is set to....
Black Belt Team
Jun 5
Neutral Judo Team Announced for Paris Olympics 2024: Key Selections and Prospects
The lineup of neutral judo athletes, primarily Russian, has been finalized for the upcoming Paris Olympics...
Black Belt Team
Jun 2
2024 Olympics: Will Japan's Judo Dominance Continue in Paris?
The Olympics consistently captivate global sports fans, and the upcoming 2024 Games in Paris
Mark Jacobs
Jun 26, 2023
Black Belt Hall of Famer Jimmy Kim Dies at 56
Black Belt Hall of Fame inductee Jimmy Kim, the first American male to ever win a gold medal in taekwondo at the Olympics, passed away...
Mark Jacobs
Feb 2, 2023
2028 Paralympics to Include Taekwondo
The International Paralympic Committee (IPC) has announced their list of the 22 sports which will be contested at the 2028 Games in Los...
Mark Jacobs
Dec 6, 2022
Ronaldo Veitia Valdivie, Judo's Winningest Olympic Coach, Dies
Ronaldo Veitia Valdivie, the former head of the Cuban national women's judo team and one of the most successful coaches in judo history,...
Mark Jacobs
Aug 7, 2022
Karate and Kickboxing Considered for 2028 Olympics
The martial arts of karate and kickboxing are among nine sports invited to make a presentation asking for inclusion in the 2028 Los...
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