Martial Arts Heroes Beyond the Screen: Meet the Real-Life Warriors Who Inspired Iconic Movie Characters
Martial arts movies have fascinated global audiences for decades with their intense action sequences and captivating characters.
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Black Belt Team
- Jun 21
What Martial Arts Does Jackie Chan Know? Asked and Answered
What Martial Arts Does Jackie Chan Know? Jackie Chan martial arts style comes from his training at the Peking Opera school where he...
Black Belt Team
- Jun 21
What to Watch this Weekend? The Black Belt Watch list, Weekend of June 21
In celebration of the 40th Anniversary of the Karate Kid its all things Karate Kid on the Watch List..
George Chung
- Jun 14
World’s Greatest Martial Arts Characters Played by Real Martial Artists
In a realm dominated by green screens, wires, and CGI, distinguishing genuine skill from Hollywood magic can be a challenge.
George Chung
- May 10
Fighting Stars Magazine: A Chronicle of Martial Arts Superstars
Long before the advent of social media, Fighting Stars Magazine was a cultural touchstone, shaping the narrative of martial arts cinema.
Black Belt Team
- Apr 15
Black Belt Magazine salutes Sammo Hung for his Lifetime Achievement Award
In the vibrant tapestry of Hong Kong cinema, few figures shine as brightly as Sammo Hung Kam-bo, a titan whose legacy spans continents...
Black Belt Team
- Mar 1
The Most Influential Women Martial Artists on the Planet
In this list, we feature the most influential women in martial arts. The criteria were simple: everyone on the list is a master in their...
Black Belt Team
- Feb 22
20 Must-Watch Martial Arts Movies of All Time
Fans of kung fu films in the twenty-first century have a deeper awareness and appreciation for quality movies than previous generations....
Dr. Craig D. Reid
- Dec 30, 2023
Being Influenced by Bruce Lee and Jackie Chan: Film Director David Leitch, Part 1 of 2.
Over the past decade, regardless of all the technological breakthroughs in modern medicine, the leech has been reborn as a lifesaver for...
George Chung
- Dec 29, 2023
10 Greatest Fight Scenes One vs. Many!
Counting down the 10 greatest fight scenes in a martial arts movie, the category ONE vs. MANY. In this list, we examine the greatest...
George Chung
- Dec 23, 2023
8 Greatest Fight Scenes One Against One!
Counting down the greatest fight scenes in a martial arts movie, one against one! In boxing, there is a saying: “Styles make fights.” The...
George Chung
- Dec 13, 2023
12 Days of Kick-Ass!!!! Holiday Themed Martial Arts Movies
The Best Holiday-Themed Action and Martial Arts Movies to Watch this Season!!
Black Belt Team
- Nov 24, 2023
Sony Pictures is Looking for the Next Karate Kid!
Courtesy of Cobra Kai/Sony With the success of the Cobra Kai series, Sony is launching a search for the next martial arts superstar to...
Dr. Craig D. Reid
- Oct 13, 2010
Top 20 Martial Arts Actors of All Time
In celebration of the growing popularity of martial arts cinema, Black Belt asked me to devise a list of the top 20 martial arts film...
Black Belt Team
- Oct 12, 2010
11 Movies Every Martial Artist Must See
I recently finished writing The Ultimate Guide to Martial Arts Movies of the 1970s. In one section, I list my 20 favorite films of the...
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