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How to Boost Your Balance and Power the Rough and Tumble Way!
Footwork is a mainstay of combat sports and self-defense. The feet are the deuce and a half that gets your munitions to the field of...
Mark Hatmaker
Oct 16, 2024


GLORY 96 Shakes Up the Kickboxing World with Epic Draw and Record-Breaking Title Defenses, Here are the Results
On a thrilling Saturday night, October 12, GLORY 96 took center stage at a packed RTM Stage in Rotterdam, the Netherlands
Black Belt Team
Oct 13, 2024


The 5 Rings of a 21st Century Swordsman: Ancient Ways of Combat for Modern Students
Recall the stories of Korea’s ancient Hwa Rang warriors, who persevered in battle with human enemies as well as with winter winds raging ..
Robert Young
Oct 7, 2024


11 Years in the Making: Raquel Pennington's Long-Awaited war with Julianna Peña for the Bantamweight Title at UFC 307!
It’s been a long, winding road full of triumphs and setbacks, leading to this weekend’s epic clash against Julianna Peña..
Black Belt Team
Oct 4, 2024


Cover Story Throwback: B.J. Penn
The cover of the June 2007 issue of Black Belt Magazine showcased the legendary B.J. Penn securing a tight hold on his training...
Black Belt Team
Oct 3, 2024


Raquel Pennington Defends Her Throne vs Juliana Peña: UFC 307's Co-Main Event Breakdown
UFC 307 promises to be a monumental night, and the co-main event will showcase a thrilling matchup in the female bantamweight division
Black Belt Team
Oct 1, 2024


Shocking and Most Brutal One-Punch Knockouts in UFC History
A single punch can change the trajectory of a fighter’s career, making one-punch KOs some of the most iconic moments in UFC history.
Black Belt Team
Oct 1, 2024


Cover Story Throwback: Leo Fong
The cover of the May 1971 issue of Karate Illustrated featured the legendary Leo Fong , showcasing his skills in the same year his first...
Black Belt Team
Sep 29, 2024


Weigh-In Results | UFC Paris
For the third year in a row, UFC is coming back to Paris with an exciting showdown between lightweight contenders
Black Belt Team
Sep 27, 2024


From Special Forces to UFC Lightweight: Benoit Saint Denis Gears Up for Career-Defining Showdown Against Renato Moicano at UFC Paris
On September 28, 2024, UFC Fight Night will electrify The Accor Arena in Paris, and all eyes are on France's rising star, Benoit Saint Denis
Black Belt Team
Sep 24, 2024


BRAVE CF 87 Results: Abdisalam Uulu Kubanychbek Breaks Lightweight Curse in Thrilling Defense!
The action-packed event showcased rising stars and established champions, culminating in a historic main event that saw
Black Belt Team
Sep 22, 2024


A Brief History of Fight Choreography - Part 2: The Rise of Hong Kong Action
The mid-20th century marked a seismic shift in action on screen, turning subtle sparks into spectacular fireworks.
Justin Lee Ford
Sep 20, 2024


Johnny Elben vs Fabian Edwards Added to "Battle of the Giants" Main Card for October 19 on PPV
The main card of “Battle of the Giants” is nearly complete with the addition of Johnny Elben vs Fabian Edwards
Black Belt Team
Sep 17, 2024


Cover Story Throwback: Mike Stone
2024 Black Belt Hall of Fame Inductee Mike Stone graced the cover of the December 1980 issue of Fighting Stars. With the rise of...
Black Belt Team
Sep 15, 2024


The Future of Fight Nights: 10 Groundbreaking Elements that Make Noche UFC 306at The Sphere a Game-Changer
With the Sphere pushing the boundaries of live entertainment technology, UFC has not only given us unforgettable fights but also laid..
Black Belt Team
Sep 14, 2024


Let's Kick Back: Watch "Kill Point" - Saturday Premiere on Black Belt Magazine YouTube Channel at 8:37 AM ET
Explore our handpicked selection of top recommendations for your next movie, delving into the thrilling world of kicks, punches, and epic..
Black Belt Team
Sep 14, 2024


Cover Story Throwback: Ernie Reyes Jr.
2024 Black Belt Hall of Fame Inductee Ernie Reyes Jr. is the featured throwback, having graced the cover of the May 1991 issue. At just...
Black Belt Team
Sep 12, 2024


Karate History: Naha-Te vs. Shuri-Te
Karate practitioners with any interest in the historical roots of their art will be familiar with the terms Naha-te and Shuri-te..
Dave Lowry
Sep 11, 2024


Diego Lopes Aims to Take Down Brian Ortega at Noche UFC 306
Diego Lopes is set for the fight of his life as he takes on former title challenger Brian Ortega at UFC 306..
Black Belt Team
Sep 10, 2024


The Surprising Power of Mindfulness in Martial Arts – Boost Performance and Discipline Like Never Before!
What if the key to unlocking your full potential as a martial artist lies not in physical prowess?
Black Belt Team
Sep 10, 2024


Weaponize Your Structure: Limb Destruction From the Filipino Martial Arts
Anyone who’s been around the martial arts long enough no doubt has heard a certain boxing maxim: Make him miss and make him pay. That’s all well and good, but what if there was a way to just make him pay and immediately reverse the momentum of the fight? It just so happens that there is. The Filipino martial arts teach a strategy called “defanging the snake.” It has you literally attacking your opponent’s incoming limb before it can do any damage. While this fighting tactic c
Tony Torre
Sep 9, 2024


Cover Story Throwback: Roy Kurban and Bob Dunek
The September 1972 cover of Karate Illustrated showcased the blood-and-guts era of full-contact, bare-knuckle fighting, featuring Texas...
Black Belt Team
Sep 8, 2024


5 Ways to Make Your Students Better at Kata
A great kata performance must combine precision, flow, power and spirit, and good students spend considerable time and energy
Ernest Cadorin
Sep 7, 2024


Weigh-In Results: Bellator Champions Series San Diego
Here are the Weigh-In Results: Bellator Champions Series San Diego.
Black Belt Team
Sep 6, 2024
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