When Fighting Stars  put Bruce Lee on its 1978 cover, it was about honoring a force that still felt alive in every dojo and movie theater around the world. Five years after his passing, Lee’s presence remained electric, his philosophy and screen charisma continuing to inspire anyone who trained, taught, or dreamed of moving the way he moved. The issue served as a reminder that even in absence, Bruce Lee wasn’t fading into memory — he was still shaping the future of martial ar

The 1988 issue of Black Belt  magazine featured Paul Vunak , the renowned master of Jeet Kune Do, Kali, and Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu. A dedicated student of Dan Inosanto , Vunak spent more than three decades refining his craft under the tutelage of one of Bruce Lee’s closest disciples. The cover story explored Vunak’s dynamic interpretation of Kali , highlighting his innovative approach to blending Filipino martial arts with the principles of Jeet Kune Do. His work emphasized adap

Today, we honor a living legend whose journey through martial arts has profoundly shaped the landscape we know today: Dan Inosanto. From...

Do you have a Bruce Lee story — a moment where he inspired your path, shaped your mindset, or changed your life? On the anniversary of...

The Hong Kong museum dedicated to martial arts legend Bruce Lee has closed its doors, citing financial difficulties — bringing an...

The 2007 cover of Black Belt  magazine featured the late Richard Bustillo, a pioneering martial artist and direct student of Bruce Lee....

The following is a snippet of a feature found exclusively in the Spring 2025 issue of Black Belt Magazine. Since 1979, Burton Richardson...

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...

Lee’s life read like a novel that frequently found him appearing at the confluence of historical events — from escaping the Communist...

Martial artist Dan Inosanto , renowned for his expertise in Filipino martial arts and Jeet Kune Do, graced the cover of the May 1970...

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 at age 32. Yet 44 years later, his combat creation, that which we call jeet kune do , remains as popular as ever. That fact speaks volumes about Lee’s genius. In this tutorial, second-generation jeet kune do instructor Lamar M. Davis II — who’s trained under Ted Wong, Joe Lewis, Howard Williams, Patrick Strong, Jesse Glover, and other JKD lu

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...

During the 10 years Leo Fong knew Bruce Lee, the two shared countless discussions about martial arts. Lee was particularly fascinated by...

Bruce Lee , captured in the iconic Wing Chun punch pose, visited the offices of Black Belt  magazine for these unforgettable photos later...

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 experience, what is holding back the growth of jeet kune do in the greater martial arts community? Judging from the popularity of Bruce Lee, JKD should be the most popular art in the world. Bob Bremer and I once did a seminar for about 50 people. I asked Bob privately how many JKD guys were in the room. He said, "Three." I said, "Maybe four." An

His philosophy, Jeet Kune Do, rejected rigid traditions and emphasized adaptability, efficiency, and practicality

Bruce Lee’s influence on martial arts and pop culture is so immense that his essence lives on in countless fictional characters.

We’re here to celebrate Bruce Lee’s mastery in its purest form: the one-on-one duel.

The October/November 2021 issue of Black Belt Magazine  showed the legendary Bruce Lee ready for his final fight scene from Enter the...

Bruce Lee, a name that echoes through the halls of martial arts history, remains an icon even decades after his untimely death. But what...

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 but note the parallels between his life and mine. Both of us started our martial arts journeys in the United States before going to Asia for non-martial arts reasons. Both of us, however, seized the opportunity to train as much as possible while in Asia. Both of us found that local masters were flattered that a foreigner had come so far becaus

The cover of the Spring 1977 issue of Fighting Stars  showcased the legendary Bruce Lee, poised for action. Known for his lightning-fast...

Jeet Kune Do or “way of the intercepting fist,” is Bruce Lee’s gift to the martial arts world.

When Bruce Lee opened his school in Seattle in 1960, he wanted to create a place where anyone could learn a self-defense method..