How Your Duty to Retreat From a Threat Can Limit Your Self-Defense Rights

This February 2004 article by Peter Hobart examines what could happen if you don't familiarize yourself with use-of-force laws.

More >>

Georges St. Pierre and the Psychology of Victory

In this April 2008 article, Dr. Randy Borum discusses the winning mind-set in his Psyched column, using UFC fighter Georges St. Pierre as an example.

The Russian Martial Art of Systema Teaches the Ultimate Drills for Stopping Elbows, Knees and Head Butts!

This February 2007 article examines effective self-defense theory and drills such as "mirror the footwork," "walking attack," "spontaneous strike" and more.

Iain Kelly

Black Belt Contributor / Krav Maga Instructor

Paul J. Bax

Black Belt Contributor / Jeet Kune Do Authority

Teri Tom

Black Belt Contributor / Jeet Kune Do Instructor / Author

Christian George

Black Belt Contributor / Aikido Practitioner

Philip Ameris

Black Belt Contributor / Taekwondo Instructor

Martial Arts News Roundup

Get the latest in martial arts and MMA news here.

Immobilization Is the Key to Making Pressure-Point Techniques Work

In this September 2005 article (originally titled "In Defense of Kyusho-Jitsu: Immobilization is the Key to Making Pressure-Point Techniques Work"), Chris Thomas discusses criticisms of the self-defense style taught by George Dillman.

Join | Sign In

About This
Section

In Their Own Words

B.J. Penn - MMA Techniques

PLAY AUDIO

User Videos

View Member Videos

User Images

View Member Images

Forums

Connect with Black Belt readers! Voice your opinion on a variety of martial arts topics!

Events

View Events

View Results

Speed Punching

Three New Bruce Lee-Related Books Coming Soon!

Jeet Kune Do Hands

Paul J. Bax

Aikijujutsu vs. Aikido:
The Transition From Deadly Combat to Gentle Self-Defense

Conditioning Training for Martial Artists (DVD 1099)

Kenpo Nerve Strikes

Return of the Ninja!

How to Pick the Martial Art That's Just Right For You!

2004 Hall of Fame NHB Fighter of the Year

Martial Arts News Roundup

Inside Israel

Exclusive Interview with Georges St. Pierre

Warrior Education: The Classical Japanese Method of Teaching the Martial Arts

Kelly McCann: Jugular Notch Demo Video

2006 St. Pierre Victory

Kelly McCann: How to Handle "Handshake" Situations

Mick Coup on Indexing in Reality-Based Self-Defense

Kelly McCann: Arm-Drag Takedown Demo Video

Kelly McCann: How to Handle "Handshake" Situations

Confessions of a Warrior

If I like Black Belt I'll pay $29 for a full year (12 issues). If I'm not satisfied, I'll return the bill marked "cancel" and owe nothing. The cancellation is effective immediately and any trial issues I receive are mine to keep free.

Terms of agreement