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Marcus Day
May 23, 2024
Throws & Strikes: Use Them the Way They Were Designed!
For traditional martial artists, the line between styles can seem concrete: Hard styles strike, and soft styles grapple.
Black Belt Team
May 21, 2024
Bruce Lee Answers Letters to the Editor
Black Belt published a two-part article on Bruce Lee (Green Hornet's "Kato") in 1967. Black Belt received received a flood of letters...
Dave Lowry
May 20, 2024
Karate’s Forgotten Pioneer: Yasuhiro Konishi
History has a flow; some characters are caught in the currents and carried along, while others fall into an eddy and are soon forgotten.
Floyd Burk
May 14, 2024
Creating Unbeatable Parent-Instructor Teams
In A Traditional Martial Arts School, Parents And Instructors Become An Unbeatable Team Helping Shape Children For The Path To Success.
Mark Hatmaker
May 8, 2024
Jaw Training For Strikers
Fighters get punched in the jaw! The jaw and its hinges, along with the chin, are common targets for knockout artists.
Burton Richardson
Apr 30, 2024
Birth of Jeet Kune Do: When It Happened and Why It Matters
I had the privilege of teaching several sessions at Taky Kimura’s Jun Fan Gung Fu Institute of Seattle Instructors Conference in Washington.
Andrew Zerling
Apr 25, 2024
Proven Judo Arm Lock for Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu!
Here are some Judo Arm locks for BJJ.
Joel Kupfersmid
Apr 23, 2024
Battling Bruce Lee: A Thought Experiment to Help You Improve Your Fight Quotient!
How do you prepare your student if he / she has to face Bruce Lee in a fight?
Black Belt Team
Apr 19, 2024
Mastering Balintawak: The Legacy of Jemar Carcellar and the Art of Filipino Martial Arts
Growing up in Cebu City, Philippines, the heartland of Balintawak, Jemar Carcellar’s early life seems like a martial artist’s dream.
Black Belt Team
Apr 17, 2024
Unveiling Qi: Exploring the Life Force Concept in Modern Contexts
What is Qi or Chi. What is the concept in the modern world?
Black Belt Team
Apr 16, 2024
Step Into the World of Gatka: An Up-Close Look at Sikh Martial Arts
An Up Close and personal look at Gatka - a popular form of Indian Martial Art - its history, current status and more.
Gerry Chisolm
Apr 11, 2024
On The Razor’s Edge: Lady Sensei on Knife-Defense
There seems to be a culture of self-defense practitioners and enthusiasts who watch knife-defense videos on YouTube while exclaiming,...
Black Belt Team
Mar 18, 2024
The Graceful Symphony of Strength and Skill: Exploring Mallakhamb, India's Ancient Sport
In the vibrant tapestry of Indian culture, where tradition and modernity intertwine seamlessly, lies an ancient sport that is as much an...
David Stainko
Mar 13, 2024
Tracing the Evolution: The Fascinating History of the Nunchaku
When explaining the origin of the nunchaku, we need to follow different historical paths which lead us to ancient history and direct us...
David Stainko
Mar 12, 2024
Sensei - The Origin and Meaning of the Word
In various martial arts there are different names for the titles of some master ranks In the following text I am going to mention and...
Dave Lowry
Mar 1, 2024
Yasuhiro Konishi: How a Forgotten Karate Pioneer Built a Budo Mecca
Most karateka will recognize names like Funakoshi and Motobu. Far fewer know anything about Yasuhiro Konishi even though he was a pivotal...
Black Belt Team
Feb 22, 2024
Roses Are Red, Bruises Are Blue: The Art and Agony of Combat Sports
In the world of combat sports, where the clash of fists and the dance of dodges create a symphony of adrenaline, the saying "Roses are...
Black Belt Team
Feb 20, 2024
Why you should rest and relax after your workout!
Hey there! So, you know how we can get super pumped and want to hit the gym or practice non-stop, every single day? It turns out, going...
Justin Lee Ford
Feb 19, 2024
Liuhe Quan: A Method For Martial Art Mastery
It is one thing to be an expert of an ancient craft, it is much more impressive to be able to facilitate that wisdom to a modern audience...
Jim Wagner
Feb 15, 2024
Mastering Self-Defense: The Simplified 4-Square Technique to Counter Ground Attacks
How do you get someone off you, someone who is mounted on you and pounding your face in? Most instructors will have long-winded...
Black Belt Team
Feb 15, 2024
Martial Arts: The Best Way Forward is by Going Back to Basics
Hey, have you ever noticed how every martial art starts you off with a bunch of basic moves? It's like, the moment you step into...
Dave Lowry
Feb 15, 2024
Does Being a Martial Artist Mean You Can Never Stop Training?
After a certain number of years in karate-do, I sometimes imagine that nothing can surprise me. However, when a friend related a...
Black Belt Team
Feb 12, 2024
Navigating the Digital Age: The Unyielding Tradition of Kendo and Its Modern Adaptations
The digital revolution has touched nearly every aspect of our lives, including the way martial arts are taught and learned. Kendo, the...
Black Belt Team
Feb 12, 2024
Jim Arvanitis Resurrects Pankration: The First Mixed Martial Art
There’s no denying that Jim Arvanitis is a skilled martial artist. He moves like a 30-year-old both on his feet and on the ground, where...
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