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Cover Story Throwback: Yong T. Lee
What’s the most unforgettable breaking demo you’ve ever seen? The August 1975 cover of Black Belt Magazine featured tae kwon do master...
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Cover Story Throwback: Hee Il Cho and Philip Ameris
The December 2000 issue of Black Belt Magazine featured legendary tae kwon do Grandmaster Hee Il Cho , founder of the Action...
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May 29


Cover Story Throwback: Pat Burleson and Pat Johnson
The September 1969 issue of Karate Illustrated featured a young Pat Burleson alongside an even younger Pat Johnson—two trailblazers whose...
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May 22


Cover Story Throwback: Larry Lam and Richard Brandon
The August 2002 cover featured martial arts stuntman extraordinaire Larry Lam and the late Richard Brandon—two influential figures who...
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May 15


Cover Story Throwback: Michael Echanis
Do you recall this cover...? The September 1978 cover of Black Belt Magazine featured 28-year-old Michael Echanis , an American soldier,...
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May 8


Cover Story Throwback: Pu Gill Gwon
Who remembers this tae kwon do star? The June 1982 cover of Black Belt Magazine featured five-time cover star Pu Gill Gwon , a tae kwon...
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May 1


Cover Story Throwback: Peter Morales
He brought a new level of performance to an era when traditional forms still dominated the tournament circuit. Peter Morales , featured...
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Apr 27


Cover Story Throwback: Thomas Mitose
Who knows the legacy of James Mitose? The November 1992 cover of Black Belt Magazine featured Thomas Mitose , son of the legendary...
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Apr 17


Cover Story Throwback: Ray Sua
Remember this powerhouse? The October 1975 cover of Karate Illustrated spotlighted a rising star—Ray Sua. Then an up-and-coming...
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Apr 13


Cover Story Throwback: Richard Norton
The March 1994 cover of Black Belt Magazine featured Richard Norton alongside kickboxing champion Peter Cunningham, photographed by Doug...
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Apr 10


Cover Story Throwback: Hirokazu Kanazawa
Black Belt Magazine showcased Hirokazu Kanazawa on the cover of the May 1987 issue. Widely regarded as one of the greatest fighters in...
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Mar 27


Cover Story Throwback: Larry Tatum
Featured on the cover of Black Belt Magazine ’s January 1981 issue, the legendary Larry Tatum stands as a powerful pillar in keeping the...
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Mar 20


Cover Story Throwback: Lyoto Machida
The February 2009 issue of Black Belt Magazine featured Lyoto Machida, a Brazilian mixed martial artist renowned for his elusive...
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Mar 13


Cover Story Throwback: Remy Presas
The August 1982 cover of Black Belt Magazine featured Grandmaster Remy Amador Presas (1936–2001), known as the Father of Modern Arnis....
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Mar 7


Cover Story Throwback: Dan Inosanto
Martial artist Dan Inosanto , renowned for his expertise in Filipino martial arts and Jeet Kune Do, graced the cover of the May 1970...
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Mar 2


Cover Story Throwback: Fumio Demura
Karate Master Fumio Demura , renowned for his expertise and contributions to martial arts, strikes powerfully on the cover of the April...
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Feb 23


The Black Belt Podcast with Harinder Singh Sabharwal - Herb Perez - Season 4 Ep. 6
“If you define success by achieving specific things on a rigid path, then you set yourself up for disappointment. True success is...
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Feb 17


Cover Story Throwback: Chuck Norris
The July 1970 cover of Karate Illustrated featured Chuck Norris , already a rising martial arts star. He would go on to win a total of...
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Feb 16


Cover Story Throwback: Tony Dorsett
Tony Dorsett, the legendary "Hawk" and College and NFL Hall of Famer, appeared on the cover of Fighting Stars in December 1981. Learn...
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Feb 2


Cover Story Throwback: George Iversen
The September 1980 cover of Black Belt featured Kajukenbo Grandmaster George Iversen , founder of the Hawaiian Kajukenbo Association....
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Jan 30


Shara Magomedov vs. Michael 'Venom' Page - Who Will Survive This Middleweight WAR in Saudi Arabia this Saturday?
The Octagon is set to ignite in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, as two of the most electrifying strikers in MMA collide in a co-main event that...
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Jan 29


BRAVE CF Sets the Stage for a Game-Changing 2025: First 4 Events Announced
Get ready for another groundbreaking year in MMA as BRAVE Combat Federation , the world’s most global MMA organization, unveils its first...
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Jan 27


Cover Story Throwback: Ishmael Robles
In the 60s and 70s, Texas was known as the toughest place in the world to compete in tournament karate. Featured on the cover of the...
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Jan 26


Cover Story Throwback: Aaron Norris
What other Norris was an acclaimed martial artist? The great Aaron Norris graced the May 1989 cover of Black Belt Magazine — a star in...
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Jan 23
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