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7 Most Memorable Martial Arts Quotes from Movies and TV
When it comes to martial arts, the action is often the main attraction—fast fists, dramatic kicks, and bone-crushing throws. But...
Justin Lee Ford
Mar 19


Cobra Kai vs. Miyagi-Do: The Martial Arts That Define The Karate Kid Franchise
When you think of The Karate Kid and Cobra Kai , what comes to mind? The legendary crane kick? The clash between aggressive violence and...
Justin Lee Ford
Feb 14


The Karate Kid's Real-Life Miyagi: How Fumio Demura Became a Martial Arts Legend
The word legend conjures up images of larger-than-life figures who have performed unbelievable feats over the years. In the realm of...
Christopher Cockrell
Dec 18, 2024


Kyle Funakoshi on Shotokan Karate’s Proven Strategies for Faking Punches and Kicks
“In shotokan, we start off the beginners just standing up and making sure their feet are in the correct position so they get the proper...
John T. Bingham
Jul 2, 2024


8 Reasons Why We Love The Karate Kid-Even 40 Years Later!
As we celebrate the 40th anniversary of The Karate Kid's opening day premiere, let's delve into eight compelling reasons why we still love..
George Chung
Jun 22, 2024


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..
Black Belt Team
Jun 21, 2024


7 Movies to Get You in the Fighting Spirit!
Spring is here in the Northern Hemisphere, which means if you’ve been going through the motions the last few weeks of winter, it’s time...
Bo Maxwell
Mar 29, 2024


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...
Black Belt Team
Nov 24, 2023
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