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7 Silat Solutions That Are Illegal in Competition But Perfect for Close-Quarters Combat!
With the popularity of mixed martial arts (MMA) competition continuing to climb on television and online, martial artists of all stripes...
Burton Richardson
Jan 14


Unlock the Ultimate Self-Defense Secrets: Burton Richardson’s “Silat for the Street” on Black Belt Drills
In a world where personal safety is paramount, the need for practical self-defense techniques has never been more pressing.
Black Belt Team
Sep 20, 2024


Weapon of Choice: The Best Hand Strikes to Stun an Opponent
The best ways to stun an opponent with empty hand.
George Chung
May 3, 2024


Birth of Jeet Kune Do: When It Happened and Why It Matters
I had the privilege of teaching several sessions at Taky Kimura’s Jun Fan Gung Fu Institute of Seattle Instructors Conference in Washington.
Burton Richardson
Apr 30, 2024


Weapon of Choice: The Best Kick to Stun Your Opponent
We asked some of the most decorated martial arts experts in the world “what is the best kick to stun an opponent?
George Chung
Apr 19, 2024


Weapon of Choice: Combatives Experts Weigh In
It’s an all-out brawl, no guns allowed, what weapon would you bring to a fight and why? We asked some of the top experts in combatives...
George Chung
Apr 12, 2024


Southeast Asian Martial Arts: Inside Silat!
So, there's this martial art called silat, right? It's this big umbrella term for a bunch of different fighting styles from Southeast...
Black Belt Team
Feb 19, 2024
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