Oh man, there's something about watching a kung fu movie where the master is, let's just say, "enthusiastically" showing the ropes to the...

In what promises to be a historic night for mixed martial arts, the Ultimate Fighting Championship has finally unveiled the main event...

French kickboxer-turned-mixed martial artist Cedric “Le Meilleur” Doumbe already holds himself in high regard when it comes to the mixed...

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Most famous individuals have an inner circle of friends and trusted advisers who are standing by in the shadows and are willing to...

As a striking coach, I try to make sure my fighters have the best and most efficient training possible. As such, I’ve designed a martial...

Fili Hopes To Break Into The Top-15 With A Dominant Win Over Dan Ige This weekend, the UFC octagon lights up in Las Vegas for the...

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In the span of the last seven decades, the global growth, achievements, and heightened awareness of Martial Arts owe much to the contributions of numerous Masters, champions and stars featured on this list. The editorial team at Black Belt acknowledges that, for many years, the magazine lacked diverse coverage across race and gender. While this list doesn't alter historical oversights, it serves as a recognition of the past.  Moving forward, there is a commitment to embracing

Black Belt Magazine Cover, May 2000 Black Belt’s 1997 Judo Instructor of the Year, Gokor Chivichyan is also an expert in no-holds-barred...

As the world of Mixed Martial Arts gears up for another exhilarating UFC Fight Night, fans are eagerly anticipating the clash of titans...

BRAVE CF and partner WFC will present the line-up for the two Slovenia events that will take place in 2024 and ambitious plans for the...

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The word "promoter" sometimes gets a bad rap when we think of such names like Barnum and Bailey, but in fact the promoter provides one of the most important elements in the landscape of martial arts. If the masters are the soul of martial arts, then the promoter is definitely the tireless body that does the work to amplify the art so all the world can see.  Based upon commercial and historical  significance to the martial arts, this list includes the biggest promoters in the

The Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC), under the leadership of President Dana White, has just announced an exhilarating lineup of...