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Cover Story Throwback: Larry Tatum

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Magazine cover featuring a martial arts instructor demonstrating a move. Bold "Black Belt" title, with articles on ninjutsu and self-defense.
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Featured on the cover of Black Belt Magazine’s January 1981 issue, the legendary Larry Tatum stands as a powerful pillar in keeping the American kenpo legacy alive.


A direct student of Ed Parker, he earned worldwide recognition as an authority on American kenpo, shaping generations of martial artists through his expertise and unwavering dedication to the founder’s vision of the art and science.


Two men practicing martial arts, one grabbing the other's collar. "BLACK BELT" magazine cover with text on Ninjutsu and self-defense. Mood: Intense.

Learn more about this cover and the entire magazine preserved in digital format: https://www.blackbeltmag.com 



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