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.
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Justin Lee Ford
Aug 23
Martial Arts for Stunt Performers: 5 Styles to Get You Started (+ 1 Bonus Style)
Whether you’re aiming to soar like a superhero or deliver epic fight scenes, mastering martial arts is key....
Black Belt Team
Aug 22
Karate vs. Taekwondo: Discover the Differences Before You Choose
When it comes to martial arts, few disciplines are as widely recognized and practiced as Karate and Taekwondo.
Herb Perez
Aug 10
Fixing Modern Taekwondo, Here’s What We Can Do to Start Fixing the Problem
As a martial art/combat sport, taekwondo has gone through several transformations. Each generation of practitioners is plagued by critics...
George Chung
Aug 9
Martial Arts and the Olympics: 6 Great Champions you need to know
As we marvel at the athletic skill in the 2024 Paris Games, we are inspired to revisit some of the greatest martial arts champions..
Keith Vargo
Jul 28
You’ve Got to Get Hit in the Face, The Missing Element in Your Martial Arts Training
No matter how good a training hall is, he said, “you’ve got to have people hitting each other in the face sometimes...
James D. Brewer
Jul 18
Martial Arts Worldview: Training in Hapkido, Watching 'Billy Jack' and Becoming a Sheepdog
As a 23-year-old graduate student in Middle America in the early 1970s, I was hungry for whatever I could learn about the Asian martial arts
George Chung
Jul 5
World's Most Prestigious Martial Arts Tournaments
In honor of this significant milestone, we are listing some of the most important tournaments in modern martial arts history....
Black Belt Team
Jun 16
Karate Illustrated Cover Story Throwback: Charlie Lee
The December 1984 Karate Illustrated cover featured a young Charlie Lee from Washington DC, with the headline "Tae Kwon Do: a New...
Black Belt Team
Jun 13
Black Belt Cover Story Throwback: Jun Chong
The February 1979 cover featured a 32-year-old Tae Kwon Do Master Jun Chong performing a perfect jumping front kick on a 22-year-old...
Dr. Jason Han
Jun 12
Tips for Knee Health from Dr. Jason Han (7-Time USA Taekwondo team member)
Punches, kicks, pivots, throws and jumps. You and, if you teach, your students execute thousands of them over the course...
Black Belt Team
Jun 8
Black Belt Super School List: Clinton Robinson's Tae Kwon Do - Sacramento, CA
This esteemed institution was founded by U.S. Air Force veteran and Tae Kwon Do Grandmaster Clinton Robinson, and it has been a Sacramento..
Black Belt Team
Jun 1
Black Belt Super School List: John Chung Tae Kwon Do Leesburg, VA
This featured list takes in mind excellence in training, facility and continued growth and achievement in martial arts by their instructors.
Black Belt Team
May 30
Cover Story Throwback: Hee-il Cho (1990)
In his 4th cover of Black Belt, Tae Kwon Do Master Hee-il Cho demonstrates his jumping twist kick in a cover shot by Doug Churchill
Black Belt Team
May 25
Black Belt Super School of the Week - Honoring a Legacy: TKD-Ameris New Kensington PA
Black Belt Magazine proudly showcases exceptional martial arts training programs from around the world. Honoring a Legacy: TKD-Ameris.
Maryann Guberman
Apr 10
Chong Lee’s Intro to “Dynamic Kicks”
There was a time when black belts were rarely, if ever, issued to children. But even then, Chong Lee broke through the traditions,...
Black Belt Team
Apr 4
Cover Story Throwback: Chong Lee, Dynamic Kicks
Chong Lee's March 1976 Dynamic Kicks cover inspired thousands of kickers in his lifetime. From the 1970s up to today his book Dynamic...
Black Belt Team
Mar 19
Larry Lam: Hollywood Stunt Coordinator from "The Ninja Turtles" to Working with Pat Johnson (Full Video Interview)
Larry Lam, a martial artist and stunt coordinator, discusses his background in kung fu and transition to taekwondo. He shares his...
George Chung
Mar 15
The Flying Side Kick
Throughout Black Belt's illustrious 63-year history, the flying sidekick has remained among the most revered techniques, the flying side...
Black Belt Team
Mar 14
Unveiling the Mysteries: 10 Fascinating Trivia about Martial Arts
Martial arts, a blend of skill, discipline, and philosophy, offer far more than just self-defense techniques. Across centuries, they've...
George Chung
Mar 8
World's Greatest Martial Arts Magazines
The debate over what truly defines the world's greatest Martial Arts Magazines is a nuanced one, with various perspectives on the...
Black Belt Team
Feb 21
Training Day: Eric San José Pt. 4 (Yon Gae Hyung Demo Video)
Yon Gae 연개 Hyung 형 by Eric San José Yon Gae Hyung for High Level Black Belts. I personally like that this form is long, so you must...
Black Belt Team
Feb 17
Stand Your Ground or Move Around? 6 Famous Fighters Reveal Their Secrets!
By Michael Miller What do Bill Wallace, Don Wilson, Benny Urquidez, Bob Wall, Fumio Demura and Keith Vitali have in common? In addition...
Black Belt Team
Feb 13
Disruptor: Benjamin Evans
Benjamin Evans is a 6th degree black belt in Taekwon-Do. He considers his most important job teaching Taekwon-Do to those who are...
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