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Friday Watchlist - Skin Trade (Starring Dolph Lundgren, Tony Jaa, and Michael Jai White)
Each week's Black Belt Watchlist is free to watch on Pluto TV! What happens when you drop Dolph Lundgren , Tony Jaa , and Michael Jai...
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Jun 20


Cover Story Throwback: Roger Tung
Have you ever trained in China? Back in 1983, Black Belt Magazine featured Roger Tung on its cover—a true Hall of Fame Pioneer of...
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Jun 19


Fighting Fathers: Celebrating the Martial Arts Dads Who Shaped Legends
Behind every great martial artist, there’s often a teacher. And sometimes, just sometimes, that teacher is also Dad. This Father’s Day, we’re kicking some love toward the martial arts fathers who trained, mentored, inspired, or passed down their legacy to the next generation of legends.
Justin Lee Ford
Jun 15


Cover Story Throwback: Steve Fisher
Do you have a favorite Steve Fisher memory? The March 1978 cover of Karate Illustrated spotlighted Steve Fisher —fondly known as “The...
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Jun 15


2025 PFL World Tournament 5: Semifinals Fight Night Results and Photos
Welterweights Thad Jean and Logan Storley Advance to World Tournament Finals Featherweights Jesus Pinedo and Movlid Khaybulaev Advance to...
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Jun 14


ONE Championship Returns to Japan for ONE 173 on November 16 at Ariake Arena
Exclusive Early Bird Ticket Pre-Sale Lottery Opens Today ONE Championship, the world’s largest martial arts organization, announced that...
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Jun 14


Full Fight Card Revealed for 2025 PFL MENA 2 in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
2024 PFL MENA Welterweight Champion Omar El Dafrawy faces 2024 PFL Europe Welterweight Finalist Daniele Miceli in the Main Event The...
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Jun 14


PFL Africa Returns August 9 in Johannesburg, South Africa
Welterweight & Featherweight First Round Fights Take Center Stage at Big Top Arena, Carnival City Tickets On Sale This Thursday, June 12...
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Jun 14


Friday Watchlist - Accident Man: Hitman’s Holiday (Kick it With Scott Adkins!)
Each week's Black Belt Watchlist is free to watch on Pluto TV! This Week’s Black Belt Watchlist is a packed tour de force starring...
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Jun 13


Cover Story Throwback: Yong T. Lee
What’s the most unforgettable breaking demo you’ve ever seen? The August 1975 cover of Black Belt Magazine featured tae kwon do master...
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Jun 12


PFL Launches New Free Consumer App – Exclusive US Home for PFL International League Live Fights
Best-of-Class Partner ViewLift Powers PFL New Digital Home Download FREE on Apple and Android Stores The Professional Fighters League ...
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Jun 9


Cover Story Throwback: Karate Illustrated 1982 Yearbook
Can you name them all? The 1982 Karate Illustrated Yearbook featured the very best of the best! Learn more about this cover and the...
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Jun 8


Ballerina: John Wick’s World Turns Deadly This Summer!
The temperature’s rising—and so is the body count. From the universe of John Wick comes Ballerina , a high-impact thriller where...
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Jun 6


Full Card Announced for PFL Cape Town at Grand Arena, GrandWest on July 19
AJ ‘Mercenary’ McKee Battles Russia’s Akhmed Magomedov at Featherweight Light Heavyweight Champion Corey Anderson Moves Up to Face 2024...
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Jun 4


Cover Story Throwback: Emil Farkas
The November 1973 edition of Karate Illustrated featured Emil Farkas , widely known as the “Karate Instructor to the Stars.” As the...
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Jun 1


Exclusive Interview: On The Road With Justin Ortiz & Jewelianna Ramos-Ortiz
The following is a snippet of a feature found exclusively in the Spring 2025 issue of Black Belt Magazine. From Karate Champs to Industry...
Justin Lee Ford
May 31


Black Creek Marks Cynthia Rothrock's Bold Debut as a Writer/Producer — And It's Available Now
In her first-ever role as writer/producer, Cynthia Rothrock makes a bold leap into new territory with BLACK CREEK — a gritty Western...
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May 31


Cover Story Throwback: Hee Il Cho and Philip Ameris
The December 2000 issue of Black Belt Magazine featured legendary tae kwon do Grandmaster Hee Il Cho , founder of the Action...
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May 29


Cover Story Throwback: Dan Anderson
The January 1974 cover of Karate Illustrated featured “Super Dan” Anderson , founder of American Freestyle Karate. A four-time national...
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May 25


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...
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May 24


Cover Story Throwback: Pat Burleson and Pat Johnson
The September 1969 issue of Karate Illustrated featured a young Pat Burleson alongside an even younger Pat Johnson—two trailblazers whose...
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May 22


Tickets on Sale May 22 for Historic PFL Africa Debut Showcasing Continent’s Top MMA Talent in Cape Town on July 19
Tickets for PFL Africa 1 In Cape Town, Now Rescheduled for July 19, Go On Sale at 10:00 AM SAST On Thursday, May 22, as the Continent...
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May 22


PFL: Former Teammates and Bellator Bantamweight Champions Sergio Pettis and Raufeon Stots Set to Clash on June 27 In Chicago
Heavyweight, Light Heavyweight & Middleweight World Tournament Semifinals Set Undefeated Biaggio Ali Walsh Returns to Action The...
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May 21


PFL Continues Global Expansion With Launch of PFL Pacific
From L-R: PFL Fighter Raihere Dudes; James Frewin, PFL Managing Director, International; Pete Murray, PFL CEO; Dan Taylor, Acting...
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May 21
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