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Exclusive Interview: On The Road With Burton Richardson
The following is a snippet of a feature found exclusively in the Spring 2025 issue of Black Belt Magazine. Since 1979, Burton Richardson...
Justin Lee Ford
May 24


How to Trap, Stop, and Smash: Mastering JKD’s Most Brutal Opening Move
The first time I saw the jeet kune do leg obstruction in action was in Dan Inosanto's backyard. Bruce Lee had recently left to make...
Tim Tackett
Apr 29


The Extraordinary Life of Daniel Lee: From War-Torn Shanghai to Becoming One of Bruce Lee’s Earliest Students
Lee’s life read like a novel that frequently found him appearing at the confluence of historical events — from escaping the Communist...
Mark Jacobs
Mar 24


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...
Black Belt Team
Mar 2


Brush Up on Your Scientific Self-Defense! 5 Jeet Kune Do Fighting Principles
Martial arts phenom Bruce Lee reached his peak in the late 1960s and early ’70s and then, as we all know, tragically passed away in 1973...
Lamar M. Davis II
Jan 28


Discover Your Inner Warrior: The Ultimate Guide to Choosing the Perfect Martial Art for You in 2025!
In today’s fast-paced world, martial arts have become more than just a means of self-defense—they’re a lifestyle. Whether you’re looking...
Black Belt Team
Jan 20


What Bruce Lee Told Leo Fong That Will Completely Change Your Approach to Martial Arts!
During the 10 years Leo Fong knew Bruce Lee, the two shared countless discussions about martial arts. Lee was particularly fascinated by...
Adam James
Dec 26, 2024


Cover Story Throwback: Bruce Lee in Black Belt (1993)
Bruce Lee , captured in the iconic Wing Chun punch pose, visited the offices of Black Belt magazine for these unforgettable photos later...
Black Belt Team
Dec 26, 2024


Tale of Tim Tackett, Part 2: Interview With One of Jeet Kune Do's Most Respected Teachers
Interested in the first half of this electric conversation? Part 1 of our exclusive Q&A with Tim Tackett can be found here ! In your...
Robert Young
Dec 3, 2024


From Jeet Kune Do to UFC Champions: The Fascinating Evolution of MMA Techniques
His philosophy, Jeet Kune Do, rejected rigid traditions and emphasized adaptability, efficiency, and practicality
Black Belt Team
Dec 1, 2024


Did You Know These 11 Iconic Characters Were Inspired by Bruce Lee?
Bruce Lee’s influence on martial arts and pop culture is so immense that his essence lives on in countless fictional characters.
Justin Lee Ford
Nov 29, 2024


Bruce Lee’s Legacy of Combat: 8 Iconic One-on-One Fights
We’re here to celebrate Bruce Lee’s mastery in its purest form: the one-on-one duel.
Black Belt Team
Nov 28, 2024


Cover Story Throwback: Bruce Lee in Black Belt Magazine
The October/November 2021 issue of Black Belt Magazine showed the legendary Bruce Lee ready for his final fight scene from Enter the...
Black Belt Team
Nov 28, 2024


10 Surprising Ways Bruce Lee Would Have Shaped the Modern World If He Were Alive Today
Bruce Lee, a name that echoes through the halls of martial arts history, remains an icon even decades after his untimely death. But what...
Black Belt Team
Nov 27, 2024


Tale of Tim Tackett, Part 1: Interview With One of Jeet Kune Do's Most Respected Teachers
As I sat in his immaculate living room, listening to the tale of Tim Tackett unfold from the mouth of the man himself, I couldn't help...
Robert Young
Nov 26, 2024


Cover Story Throwback: Bruce Lee
The cover of the Spring 1977 issue of Fighting Stars showcased the legendary Bruce Lee, poised for action. Known for his lightning-fast...
Black Belt Team
Nov 3, 2024


Jeet Kune Do's Combat Philosophy: Timeless Teachings for Any Martial Art
Jeet Kune Do or “way of the intercepting fist,” is Bruce Lee’s gift to the martial arts world.
Harinder Singh Sabharwal
Sep 16, 2024


Q&A with Andrew Kimura: Jun Fan Gung Fu Leader and Taky Kimura's Son
When Bruce Lee opened his school in Seattle in 1960, he wanted to create a place where anyone could learn a self-defense method..
David Tadman
Sep 3, 2024


Unveiling the Mystique of Martial Arts: From Ancient Origins to Modern Influence
Martial arts have fascinated humanity for millennia, blending physical prowess with mental discipline in a way that transcends mere combat.
Black Belt Team
Sep 1, 2024


Cover Story Throwback: Dan Inosanto
In August 1984, the cover showcased Dan Inosanto demonstrating his nunchaku skills. He is recognized as the instructor who taught Bruce...
Black Belt Team
Aug 1, 2024


Fighting Stars Cover Story Throwback: Bruce Lee
The February 1979 cover of Fighting Stars features exclusive photos of Bruce Lee in the iconic yellow tracksuit from the movie Game of...
Black Belt Team
Jul 21, 2024


How Bruce Lee Changed the World
As we delve into his legacy, we uncover how Lee's unique contributions continue to shape and inspire generations..
George Chung
Jul 20, 2024


9 More Prime Principles: Jeet Kune Do Private Lesson With Tim Tackett, Part Two
When one person attacks another, the attacker always leaves something open. No human being can extend a limb without leaving an opening...
Robert Young
Jul 15, 2024


The Untouchable Legacy: Why There Will Never Be Another Bruce Lee
He wasn't just a martial artist; he was a philosopher, an actor, a filmmaker, and a visionary....
Black Belt Team
Jul 10, 2024
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