<?xml version="1.0" encoding="UTF-8"?><rss xmlns:dc="http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/" xmlns:content="http://purl.org/rss/1.0/modules/content/" xmlns:atom="http://www.w3.org/2005/Atom" version="2.0"><channel><title><![CDATA[Black Belt Magazine]]></title><description><![CDATA[From the creators of martial art styles to karate tournament heroes, to superstars on the silver screen and everything in between.]]></description><link>https://www.blackbeltmag.com/blog</link><generator>RSS for Node</generator><lastBuildDate>Sat, 15 Aug 2026 14:07:38 GMT</lastBuildDate><atom:link href="https://www.blackbeltmag.com/blog-feed.xml" rel="self" type="application/rss+xml"/><item><title><![CDATA[Karate Combat: Bringing the Fight Back to Karate]]></title><description><![CDATA[Traditional martial arts was built on more than forms, points, and trophies. It was built on the ability to fight. ]]></description><link>https://www.blackbeltmag.com/post/karate-combat-bringing-the-fight-back-to-karate</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6a7e03262d04e90cb2286a10</guid><category><![CDATA[Mixed Martial Arts]]></category><category><![CDATA[Karate]]></category><pubDate>Sat, 15 Aug 2026 14:00:52 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/251f31_8934b85174be4a158e976ae93722dd4b~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_1000,h_720,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Black Belt Magazine</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Dan Rizzuto: How Martial Arts Built a Hollywood Career]]></title><description><![CDATA[For Dan Rizzuto, martial arts was never just about learning how to fight. It was an escape route. And later, it was a path into Hollywood.]]></description><link>https://www.blackbeltmag.com/post/dan-rizzuto-how-martial-arts-built-a-hollywood-career</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6a7c0077bc8e587d43980442</guid><category><![CDATA[Entertainment]]></category><category><![CDATA[Kickboxing]]></category><pubDate>Wed, 12 Aug 2026 05:46:02 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/251f31_d1121290b84144faa842201c2606b1c1~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_1000,h_720,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Justin Lee Ford</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Hatsuo Royama (1948–2026): A Guardian of Masutatsu Oyama's Kyokushin Karate Legacy]]></title><description><![CDATA[On August 3, 2026, Hanshi Hatsuo Royama passed away at the age of 78, closing a remarkable chapter in the history of Kyokushin-Kan Karate.]]></description><link>https://www.blackbeltmag.com/post/hatsuo-royama-1948-2026-the-last-guardian-of-mas-oyama-s-kyokushin-karate-legacy</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6a73b89dcc18b115026ea90f</guid><pubDate>Sun, 09 Aug 2026 13:00:08 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/251f31_912b4ebc251843b0b9c7dc99105fac8d~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_1000,h_720,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>George Chung</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[The Toughest Era of Martial Arts? From the Blood-and-Guts Pioneers of the 1960s to the Rise of the UFC—and the Fall of Karate Point Fighting]]></title><description><![CDATA[There was a time in America when winning a karate tournament could make you a worldwide star. Mike Stone, Joe Lewis, and Chuck Norris in early karate tournament training Long before mixed martial arts, pay-per-view, and social media, the road to fame ran through packed gymnasiums and sold-out arenas, where the world's greatest martial artists battled for championships, prestige, and respect. The iconic 1968 Black Belt cover featuring Joe Lewis and Chuck Norris captured the beginning of what...]]></description><link>https://www.blackbeltmag.com/post/the-toughest-era-of-martial-arts-from-the-blood-and-guts-pioneers-of-the-1960s-to-the-rise-of-the-u</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6a6e7cc33e0c16484ff6d55e</guid><category><![CDATA[Traditional Arts]]></category><category><![CDATA[Karate]]></category><category><![CDATA[Tae Kwon Do]]></category><category><![CDATA[Sport Karate]]></category><category><![CDATA[Sport Karate Point Fighting]]></category><pubDate>Sat, 08 Aug 2026 13:00:09 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/2afc10_1a2ee68d36eb4c28b79f8d640ebb0000~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Black Belt Magazine</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Jason David Frank's Final Heroic Performance: Legend of the White Dragon In Theaters August 28]]></title><description><![CDATA[For those who have followed Jason David Frank's remarkable career, Legend of the White Dragon stands as a fitting celebration of his enduring spirit.]]></description><link>https://www.blackbeltmag.com/post/legend-of-the-white-dragon-in-theaters-august-28</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6a6e76c52aa0dd3fa165fc14</guid><category><![CDATA[Entertainment]]></category><pubDate>Fri, 07 Aug 2026 13:00:09 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/251f31_8f92f615bd2e48699ef85ebf6da0e3e4~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_1000,h_720,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Black Belt Magazine</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[The Core Advantage: The Hidden Key to Stronger Strikes and Fewer Injuries]]></title><description><![CDATA[An M.D. looks at the related subjects of core training and core stability—essential reading for all martial artists out to increase power and reduce injuries.]]></description><link>https://www.blackbeltmag.com/post/the-core-advantage-key-to-stronger-strikes-and-fewer-injuries</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6a734f790ed53bd28b88f22b</guid><category><![CDATA[Fitness]]></category><pubDate>Wed, 05 Aug 2026 15:50:14 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/251f31_20e3d33b969c4cce88dbc0e7aea305ef~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_1000,h_720,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Robert Wang, M.D.</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[What Is Gatka? The History of the Sikh Warrior Martial Art]]></title><description><![CDATA[Sikh Warrior Ways: The History and Development of the Weapons Art of Gatka To document the evolution of gatka, the traditional weapons-based combat sport of the Sikhs, one must first look to the ancient Hindu martial art of shastar vidya, from which it’s derived. The origins of shastar vidya, which means “weapon science” in Sanskrit, are unknown, but according to ancient accounts, the art may have belonged to a Caucasian tribe that invaded India around 1500 B.C. Other sources indicate that it...]]></description><link>https://www.blackbeltmag.com/post/what-is-gatka-the-history-of-the-sikh-warrior-martial-art</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6a705b4da1ccffbfde804aa0</guid><category><![CDATA[Traditional Arts]]></category><pubDate>Mon, 03 Aug 2026 17:26:59 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/251f31_34cdaf58aae2414d9c31201e37520101~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_1000,h_720,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Harjit Singh Sagoo</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Remembering Ed Parker: The Father of American Kenpo and the Long Beach Legacy]]></title><description><![CDATA[Every August, the martial arts community returns to Long Beach—not simply for another tournament, but to honor the vision of one extraordinary man.]]></description><link>https://www.blackbeltmag.com/post/remembering-ed-parker-and-the-long-beach-legacy</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6a6121d3424f5a9980a1ea58</guid><category><![CDATA[Karate]]></category><category><![CDATA[Traditional Arts]]></category><pubDate>Sun, 02 Aug 2026 13:00:15 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/251f31_a045d28eab944986904c0be31d1f5f55~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_1000,h_720,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>George Chung</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Violence and the Human Condition: The Psychology of Conflict for Martial Artists]]></title><description><![CDATA[ On the most basic level, martial arts are about physically responding to violence. But to do that, we learn more than just punches and kicks. We learn about the nature of violent confrontations. ]]></description><link>https://www.blackbeltmag.com/post/violence-and-the-human-condition-the-psychology-of-conflict-for-martial-artists</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6a69ef5acecb33cd5ae78b7d</guid><category><![CDATA[Traditional Arts]]></category><category><![CDATA[Self-Defense]]></category><pubDate>Wed, 29 Jul 2026 13:16:52 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/251f31_4e78f1076e9744ee94538ad91cc16d31~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_1000,h_720,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Keith Vargo</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[One of America's First Kung Fu Students: Where Is He Now?]]></title><description><![CDATA[Ever look through an old issue of Black Belt and see an article about a martial artist who catches your interest? Ever wonder what happened to that person?]]></description><link>https://www.blackbeltmag.com/post/whatever-happened-to-one-of-america-s-first-kung-fu-students-the-untold-chinatown-story</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6a683ee3f13fe3e917b25f6a</guid><category><![CDATA[Traditional Arts]]></category><category><![CDATA[Mixed Martial Arts]]></category><category><![CDATA[Kung Fu]]></category><pubDate>Tue, 28 Jul 2026 15:14:39 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/251f31_1975bfa7efb84127997844b26f5c6137~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_1000,h_720,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Mark Jacobs</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[The One Detail That Changes Everything: The Rear Heel Debate in Karate]]></title><description><![CDATA[Is your rear heel down when you assume a front stance? If it isn’t, your teacher will be there to correct you. ]]></description><link>https://www.blackbeltmag.com/post/the-well-heeled-martial-artist-the-debate-in-karate</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6a6701e435380d3132b79bc9</guid><category><![CDATA[Traditional Arts]]></category><category><![CDATA[Karate]]></category><pubDate>Mon, 27 Jul 2026 16:24:49 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/251f31_9e94457f9cf44ec3bc6995b4d7ec3e1e~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_1000,h_720,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Dave Lowry </dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Bob Jones: The Australian Martial Arts Pioneer Who Built a Fighting Legacy]]></title><description><![CDATA[Long before mixed martial arts became a global phenomenon, one Australian instructor was asking a simple question that would define an entire generation of martial artists:
"Does the technique really work?"]]></description><link>https://www.blackbeltmag.com/post/bob-jones-the-australian-martial-arts-pioneer-who-built-a-fighting-legacy</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6a611999424f5a9980a1d1df</guid><category><![CDATA[Traditional Arts]]></category><pubDate>Sun, 26 Jul 2026 13:00:13 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/251f31_4183b01298cb461fb26a70d2070144e1~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_1000,h_720,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Black Belt Magazine</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Are You Training Martial Arts the Wrong Way? General Strength Versus Sport-Specific Skill]]></title><description><![CDATA[There are two ways to go about constructing the physical training regimen you need to get better: by focusing on general physical preparedness (GPP) or specific physical preparedness (SPP).]]></description><link>https://www.blackbeltmag.com/post/are-you-training-martial-arts-the-wrong-way-general-strength-versus-sport-specific-skill</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6a5da82bdeb92dd4a1f8462f</guid><category><![CDATA[Traditional Arts]]></category><category><![CDATA[Fitness]]></category><pubDate>Wed, 22 Jul 2026 14:00:17 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/251f31_1327d41eb6664ca88f06bac1ddda3ad0~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_1000,h_720,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Mark Hatmaker</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Alive and Kicking: The Surprising Places Bruce Lee Still Lives On]]></title><description><![CDATA[As much as Bruce Lee is a superstar around the globe, his memory is especially prominent in Asia.]]></description><link>https://www.blackbeltmag.com/post/alive-and-kicking-the-surprising-places-bruce-lee-still-lives-on</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6a5da23da93b53fe88974380</guid><category><![CDATA[Entertainment]]></category><category><![CDATA[Jeet Kune Do]]></category><category><![CDATA[Bruce Lee]]></category><pubDate>Tue, 21 Jul 2026 14:00:23 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/251f31_97804a1cf6d94fafb15c80d6c8115970~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_1000,h_720,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Antonio Graceffo</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Fighting the Impossible: How Modern Medicine Changed Martial Arts Forever]]></title><description><![CDATA[In April 2012, DREAM bantamweight champ Kenji Osawa posted a remarkable picture on his blog. 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live far beyond the walls of any single dojo.]]></description><link>https://www.blackbeltmag.com/post/how-masatoshi-nakayama-carried-shotokan-karate-across-continents-and-how-black-belt-magazine-helped</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6a4daf3024d6803bed6b9c8c</guid><pubDate>Thu, 16 Jul 2026 13:00:28 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/251f31_4bb0a2d7ac7a4289a74a32237d8ea31e~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_1000,h_720,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>George Chung</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[How Two Sport Karate Champions Are Opening Hollywood's Doors for Martial Artists]]></title><description><![CDATA[For anyone who has ever wondered where martial arts can take them beyond the dojo, Justin Ortiz and Jewelianna Ramos-Ortiz are helping answer that question—one production at a time.]]></description><link>https://www.blackbeltmag.com/post/how-two-sport-karate-champions-are-opening-hollywood-s-doors-for-martial-artists</link><guid 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Arts]]></category><category><![CDATA[PFL]]></category><category><![CDATA[Results]]></category><pubDate>Mon, 13 Jul 2026 21:23:33 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/251f31_6166556b3dcf4763b1c30b078616505f~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Black Belt Magazine</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Ip Man Returns: Ip Man: Kung Fu Legend Arrives July 14]]></title><description><![CDATA[For martial arts fans around the world, one of the genre's most iconic heroes is making his long-awaited return. ]]></description><link>https://www.blackbeltmag.com/post/ip-man-returns-ip-man-kung-fu-legend-arrives-july-14</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6a4da23b24d6803bed6b7e96</guid><category><![CDATA[Entertainment]]></category><category><![CDATA[Kung Fu]]></category><pubDate>Sat, 11 Jul 2026 13:00:09 GMT</pubDate><enclosure 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