Cover Story Throwback: Remy Presas
The father of modern Arnis, Remy Presas taught thousands of students worldwide and was one of the first to spread the Filipino arts on a...
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George Chung
- Aug 2
Celebrating the Rich Heritage of Filipino Martial Arts: “Legacy 11” a Gathering of FMA Masters
One of the most influential figures in the American FMA movement was the late Grandmaster Angel Cabales...
Adam James
- Jul 30
Leo Fong’s Winding Road to Wei Kuen Do
The only Asian on campus, he found himself surrounded by a group of students during recess. They began throwing racial slurs at the newcomer
Black Belt Team
- Jan 25
Cover Story Throwback: Dan Inosanto
Dan Inosanto's August 1984 Cover The cover story featured a young Dan Inosanto who would later become a national martial arts treasure,...
Black Belt Team
- Nov 28, 2023
FULL INTERVIEW: Undefeated 2-Time World Champion, Graciela Casillas on Mastering Multiple Styles
An undefeated boxer and kickboxer, Graciela Casillas is the first athlete male or female to hold 2 world championships in martial arts...
Graciela Casillas
- Nov 16, 2023
PART 4: Graciela Casillas on Breaking Barriers and Self-Defense for Women
by Graciela Casillas In terms of the physical aspect of self-defense, it's essential to acknowledge the distinctive differences in a...
Black Belt Team
- Nov 14, 2023
PART 1: Maori to Martial Arts Master: Q&A Jared Wihongi
Jared Wihongi is a full-time International Close-Quarters Combat (CQC) Instructor. His TRICOM combatives system is an integration of...
Black Belt Team
- Nov 11, 2023
PART 3: Jared Wihongi: On How "Good Technique" Can Get You Injured in Reality
In this interview, Jared and Tony Parrish shares a story about a combative real-world application of martial arts and how he'd do it...
Black Belt Team
- Nov 9, 2023
PART 1: How to Mix Styles to Create the Ultimate Defense System: Burton Richardson (Video)
A master in Jeet Kune Do, Burt Richardson has spent his life in pursuit of the mastery of several martial arts styles including BJJ and...
Black Belt Team
- Nov 6, 2023
PART 3: How to Become a World Champion in 2 Combat Styles: Graciela Casillas
An undefeated boxer and kickboxer, Graciela Casillas is the first athlete male or female to hold 2 world championships in martial arts...
Black Belt Team
- Nov 4, 2023
PART 3: Burt Richardson on Learning Zulu Stick Fighting in the Heart of Africa (Video)
A master in Jeet Kune Do, Burt Richardson has spent his life in pursuit of the mastery of several martial arts styles including BJJ and...
Black Belt Team
- Nov 2, 2023
PART 1: World Champion Graciela Casillas on Defending Against Blades and Guns
Undefeated boxer and kickboxer, Graciela is the first athlete male or female to hold 2 world championships in kickboxing and boxing at...
Black Belt Team
- Nov 1, 2023
FULL INTERVIEW: Burt Richardson on Mastering Wildly Different Martial Arts Styles
A master in Jeet Kune Do, Burt Richardson has spent his life in pursuit of the mastery of several martial arts styles including BJJ and...
Black Belt Team
- Oct 27, 2023
PART 2: Who Does Burt Richardson Regard as the Leaders in JKD Today?
Plus more on his remarkable career mastering multiple disciplines. This is part one of a written Q&A with Burt Richardson. Subsequent...
Bo Maxwell
- May 22, 2023
Disruptor: Graciela Casillas
Graciela Casillas is a true trailblazer in martial arts. In 1979 she became the first fighter to hold world titles in both boxing and...
Bo Maxwell
- Apr 19, 2023
Are You Curious About Kali Silat? Here's an Intro Guide
Kali Silat is a martial art that originated in the Southeast Asian region, specifically in Indonesia, the Philippines, and Malaysia. It...
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