Featured on the cover of Karate Illustrated's December 1983 issue, Mike Shintaku —a dominant force in the Pacific Northwest karate...

Released in 1995, Mortal Kombat  was a game-changer for both video game adaptations and martial arts cinema. Directed by Paul W.S....

The 2025 PFL Europe Lightweight Tournament bracket has been announced ahead of PFL Europe Belfast at The SSE Arena on May 10th All four...

Paul “Big News” Hughes returns to action in a showcase headline bout against Brazil’s Bruno “Robusto” Miranda for PFL Europe Belfast at...

The February 2009 issue of Black Belt Magazine featured   Lyoto Machida, a Brazilian mixed martial artist renowned for his elusive...

When the scenario is laid out, when you know what attacks will come and how you’re expected to respond, you can be forced to employ...

The Arnold Sports Festival once again demonstrated why it is the world’s premier multi-sport and fitness expo, attracting over 200,000...

During a match, a young grappler thinks he’s safely passing his opponent’s guard to get to a better position. Then he feels an intense...

Much Emphasized, Yet Least Discussed One of the most emphasized yet least talked about karate techniques is kata—the dance-like series of...

All 32 First Round Matchups Unveiled for High-Stakes, Single-Elimination Tournament Beginning on April 3 2025 PFL World Tournament...

2025 PFL World Tournament Available Live Across ESPN Platforms in the U.S. and DAZN Internationally NEW YORK – The Professional Fighters...

Louis Delgado, who appeared on the December 1970 cover of Karate Illustrated , was one of the greatest fighters ever to emerge from the...

In the world of martial arts, forms (kata) competitions have long been a showcase of precision, power, and artistry. Over the years,...

The August 1982 cover of Black Belt Magazine featured Grandmaster Remy Amador Presas (1936–2001), known as the Father of Modern Arnis....

Photo credit: Scott Hirano/Combate Global Women’s MMA star Maritza Sanchez will make her return to Combate Global action in the main...

There was a saying in old Japan: Bushi wa kuwanedo taka-yoji.  Roughly translated, it means, “When he’s hungry, the samurai uses a...

A fight is a clash between fully animated, independent combatants who are free to do whatever they want as they simultaneously attempt to...

Martial artist Dan Inosanto , renowned for his expertise in Filipino martial arts and Jeet Kune Do, graced the cover of the May 1970...

Mortal Kombat  is known for its brutal fighting and iconic characters, but what many fans don’t realize is that real martial artists...

Martial artist and action star Jeff Speakman , best known for his role in The Perfect Weapon , showcases his iconic skills in American...

The electric thrill of being in the right place at the right time—that’s exactly what UFC Fight Night: Kape vs. Almabayev promises this...

It doesn’t matter whether you practice boxing, judo, jujitsu, karate, kendo, or tai chi. It doesn’t matter whether you choose to use a...

Most modern martial artists know about muay Thai, the combat sport of Thailand. Most also know about muay boran, its no-nonsense parent...

Roger Greene remembers the first time he walked into a martial arts class in California way back in 1964. Having always held an interest...