Ernie Cates: Fighting for Longevity
Old-School Martial Artists Offer Advice for All Who Plan to Train for Life! Part 1: Ernie Cates by Terry L. Wilson In the United States...
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Black Belt Team
- Nov 27
Get into Fighting Shape with iHerb and Black Belt’s Wellness & Performance Store
Black Belt Magazine is proud to announce our Wellness & Performance Store powered by iHerb, the store will focus on helping you achieve...
Andrew Bryan
- Oct 1
Why Martial Artists Should Weight Train
In the 1950s, Jack LaLane was a huge advocate for health and fitness on TV. ‘The Jack LaLane Show’ would feature LaLane as he talked...
Jason Kelly
- Oct 1
Mastering Martial Arts Techniques
Martial arts are not just about physical combat; it is a discipline that encompasses mental focus, self-discipline, and personal growth....
Ian Lauer
- Oct 1
Weight Training for Better Strength, Power, Endurance, and Flexibility: Part 2
In part 1 of “Weight Training for Better Strength, Power, Endurance, and Flexibility,” we dug into building strength and power. These two...
Jason Kelly
- Oct 1
Embracing Bruce Lee's Wisdom: Learning from All Disciplines
Bruce Lee, the legendary martial artist, philosopher, and actor, left behind a wealth of wisdom that inspires millions worldwide. One of...
Noel Plaugher
- Sep 29
The Art of Breath: Enhancing Martial Arts and Combating Anxiety and Stress
Nothing is more important than the breath. And while it is an involuntary function, it is also one that can be manipulated and used to...
Jason Kelly
- Jun 5
The Exer-Genie: Take Your Martial Artists to the Next Level
As a martial artist, you understand the importance of having the best equipment and training to improve your skills, just like Bruce...
Justin Lee Ford
- Mar 30
What 14 Days of Intense Martial ArtTraining in Italy Taught Me: Part 1
They say hindsight is 20-20 and helps you figure everything out. I typically agree...except this time. Even with the world’s best pair...
Jason Kelly
- Mar 16
Have Flexibility and Mobility Instantly!
Flexibility, range of motion, and mobility are crucial components of martial arts. Stretching is the process of means to achieve...
Annika Kahn
- Jan 4
Mental Health, A Call to Action
I have been stalling on getting this piece out as I originally was going to reflect on Martial Arts- the year of 2022 in Winter Warrior...
Ian Lauer
- Jan 3
Conceptualizing Power Creation: Part 3 - Punches
In Part 1 Of “Conceptualizing Power Creation” we discussed the basic parameters of power generation, your body’s movement through the...
Ian Lauer
- Dec 27, 2022
Conceptualizing Power Creation: Part 2 - Kicks
In Part 1 of “Conceptualizing Power Creation” We discussed the basic parameters of power generation (height, width, and depth), giving...
Ian Lauer
- Dec 20, 2022
Conceptualizing Power Creation: Part 1
I train in multiple Martial Arts disciplines and frequently find myself comparing and contrasting the differences in striking...
Ian Lauer
- Dec 15, 2022
15 Minutes to Big Improvement: Essential Strength
As Martial Artists, we know that great technique has the potential to defeat raw strength in an altercation. However, for the...
Ian Lauer
- Dec 13, 2022
Bruce Lee's Legendary Power
As an avid weightlifter, I am all for resistance training and what it can do to improve your martial arts. It undoubtedly assists in...
Jason Kelly
- Dec 2, 2022
Martial Arts Training: Irradiation Principle
The irradiation concept is a must-know for anybody serious about martial arts and strength training. The principle of irradiation will ...
Jason Kelly
- Dec 2, 2022
Martial Arts Training: Irradiation Principle
The irradiation concept is a must-know for anybody serious about martial arts and strength training. The principle of irradiation will...
Ian Lauer
- Nov 21, 2022
Guideposts of Training with Bruce Lee
One of the greatest influences in the Martial Arts world has been Bruce Lee. There are, of course, naysayers that like to focus on his...
Black Belt Team
- Mar 20, 2011
Ultimate Fighter Coach Randy Couture's MMA Training Crash Course
"As real as it gets." Often used as the tag line for the Ultimate Fighting Championship, it refers to the fact that the event's bouts are...
Black Belt Magazine
- Mar 20, 2011
Leo Fong: Kung Fu Artist of the Year (2006)
Throughout the decades, Leo Fong has worn many hats—actor, writer, director, producer, minister, social worker and fitness coach—but his...
Black Belt Magazine
- Mar 20, 2011
Shotokan Karate Stylist Lyoto Machida: MMA's Black Swan
The current light-heavyweight king of the mixed martial arts is Lyoto Machida, a dyed-in-the-wool shotokan karate stylist. Sure, he’s...
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