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Black Gi vs White Gi: The Great Debate
Ever since I joined the adult (women’s) division in 2015, the winners of the CMX (creative, musical, extreme) divisions and the winners...
Sammy Smith
May 18, 2023
What Makes American Kenpo So Effective?
American kenpo karate is a martial art that originated in Hawaii in the early 20th century. It was developed by James Mitose, who...
Black Belt Team
Apr 1, 2023
Black Belt Hall of Famer Fumio Demura Marks 75 Years in Martial Arts
Two-time Black Belt Magazine Hall of Fame honoree Fumio Demura marks a rare milestone anniversary this weekend as he celebrates his 75th...
Mark Jacobs
Feb 23, 2023
The Great Lesson of Martial Arts
There is no limit to the number of life-lessons the Martial Arts teach an astute practitioner. However, in my mind, one stands above the...
Ian Lauer
Feb 21, 2023
The Lasting Impact of Bruce Lee on Martial Arts and The World
It's been nearly 50 years since the death of martial arts legend Bruce Lee, but his impact is still being felt today. Widely considered...
Bryan Scott
Jan 23, 2023
Father of Bermudan Karate Frederick "Skipper" Ingham Dies
Frederick "Skipper" Ingham, regarded as the father of karate in Bermuda and a quiet force in the development of professional sport...
Mark Jacobs
Nov 11, 2022
Bruce Lee Honored With Film Pioneer Award
Martial arts movie icon Bruce Lee was named the recipient of the AAPI (Asian American and Pacific Islander) Film Pioneer award at the...
Mark Jacobs
Nov 9, 2022
World Karate Federation President Espinós Re-Elected
Antonio Espinós, who has governed international karate as president of the World Karate Federation since 1998, won re-election to the post...
Mark Jacobs
Oct 26, 2022
Martial Arts History Museum to "Karate Chop Bullying"
Saturday will see the Martial Arts History Museum in Burbank, Calif. hosting their anti-bullying event, "Karate Chop Bullying."...
Mark Jacobs
Oct 13, 2022
Cobra Kai Uniforms are being stolen!
Century is proud to have among our various uniforms available the Official Cobra Kai Gis styled after the uniforms from the show. But......
Black Belt Team
Oct 6, 2022
5 Keys to Sport Karate Success: Part Five - Change the Game
This is the final article of a five-part series in which I will be sharing my opinion on the five most important steps one must take on ...
Jackson Rudolph
Sep 29, 2022
5 Keys to Sport Karate Success: Part Four - Be Humble
This is the fourth article of a five-part series in which I will be sharing my opinion on the five most important steps one must take on...
Jackson Rudolph
Sep 28, 2022
5 Keys to Sport Karate Success: Part Three - Be a Leader
This is the third article of a five-part series in which I will be sharing my opinion on the five most important steps one must take on ...
Jackson Rudolph
Sep 27, 2022
5 Keys to Sport Karate Success: Part Two - Seek Mentorship
This is the second article of a five-part series in which I will be sharing my opinion on the five most important steps one must take on...
Jackson Rudolph
Sep 26, 2022
5 Keys to Sport Karate Success: Part One - Show Up
This five-part article series will be released on five consecutive days, as I share what I feel the five most important steps are to have...
Jackson Rudolph
Sep 25, 2022
Karate and Kickboxing Considered for 2028 Olympics
The martial arts of karate and kickboxing are among nine sports invited to make a presentation asking for inclusion in the 2028 Los...
Mark Jacobs
Aug 7, 2022
3 Ideas to Help Forms and Weapons Competition
Ever since the proposed 2022 NASKA rule changes were released, then quickly recalled due to complaints about the extremely short time...
Jackson Rudolph
Jul 28, 2022
The Black Belt Magazine World Sport Karate Rankings
Updated July 8, 2023 This Black Belt Magazine Rankings update comes with a variety of significant changes. New ISKA world champions...
Black Belt Team
Jun 26, 2022
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