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The Fire Inside: A Champion’s Tale of Boxing and Breaking Barriers—Don't Miss the Film This Christmas

When Claressa Shields made history as the first American woman to win an Olympic gold medal in boxing, it was clear she had solidified...

Black Belt Hall of Fame 2024 Competitor of the Year: Celebrating Amit Elor!

Black Belt Team

Sep 27

Black Belt Hall of Fame

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...

How Ronda Rousey Transformed WWE Forever: The Untold Story of Her Groundbreaking Run

Black Belt Team

Aug 15

Premium

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...

Discover the Thrill: Why Judo Fans Will Love Wrestling!

Black Belt Team

Aug 8

Judo

Discover the Thrill: Why Judo Fans Will Love Wrestling!

Are you a judo enthusiast intrigued by the world of wrestling?

Teddy Riner Shatters Records: Clinches Fourth Olympic Gold Amidst Roaring Crowds!

Black Belt Team

Aug 2

Judo

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...

Olympic Judo Competitors Gather in Paris for the 2024 Games, Amid Rising Excitement and Historic Torch Relay

Black Belt Team

Jul 17

Judo

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...

Russian Judo Federation Boycotts Paris Olympics Over IOC Athlete Selection Controversy

Black Belt Team

Jun 29

Judo

Russian Judo Federation Boycotts Paris Olympics Over IOC Athlete Selection Controversy

The Russian Judo Federation has decided to boycott the upcoming Paris Olympic Games...

Tulika Maan: Aiming to Reshape Indian Judo at the 2024 Paris Olympics

Black Belt Team

Jun 27

Judo

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...

Defying Age: Will Tai Tin, 39, to Become Oldest Judoka at Paris 2024 Olympics

Black Belt Team

Jun 26

Judo

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...

A History of Olympic Judo: Milestones, Champions, and Global Impact

Black Belt Team

Jun 26

Judo

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...

Top 5 Iconic Olympic Ippons: Moments of Judo Mastery

Black Belt Team

Jun 24

Judo

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...

Understanding the Dynamics of Olympic Mixed Team Judo and Strategies for Success

Black Belt Team

Jun 24

Judo

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....

Exploring Judo's Distinctive Role and Impact at the Paris 2024 Olympics

Black Belt Team

Jun 10

Judo

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....

Neutral Judo Team Announced for Paris Olympics 2024: Key Selections and Prospects

Black Belt Team

Jun 5

Judo

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...

2024 Olympics: Will Japan's Judo Dominance Continue in Paris?

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Jun 2

Judo

2024 Olympics: Will Japan's Judo Dominance Continue in Paris?

The Olympics consistently captivate global sports fans, and the upcoming 2024 Games in Paris

Black Belt Hall of Famer Jimmy Kim Dies at 56

Mark Jacobs

Jun 26, 2023

Traditional Arts

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

Tae Kwon Do

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...

Ronaldo Veitia Valdivie, Judo's Winningest Olympic Coach, Dies

Mark Jacobs

Dec 6, 2022

Traditional Arts

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,...

Karate and Kickboxing Considered for 2028 Olympics

Mark Jacobs

Aug 7, 2022

Karate

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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