The Surprising Power of Mindfulness in Martial Arts – Boost Performance and Discipline Like Never Before!
What if the key to unlocking your full potential as a martial artist lies not in physical prowess?
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Black Belt Team
- Sep 8
Beyond the Octagon: The Transformative Impact of Martial Arts on Body, Mind, and Society
While the focus often rests on the physical spectacle inside the cage or octagon, the influence of martial arts reaches far beyond..
Black Belt Team
- Sep 1
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.
Justin Lee Ford
- Aug 30
Martial Arts in Anime: How Real Martial Art Styles Inspire Incredible Action
How would you describe your favorite action anime to someone who’s never seen one before? Would you rave about gravity-defying punches,...
Black Belt Team
- Aug 23
Greatest Martial Arts TV Shows you need to revisit...rewind edition
Martial arts TV shows have long held a special place in the hearts of viewers, blending high-octane action with compelling storytelling.
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 19
The Top 10 Deadliest Martial Arts in the World
These deadly martial arts are more than just combat sports; they are survival techniques, honed through generations to ensure victory...
Black Belt Team
- Aug 18
What is Bugei JÅ«happan? The 18 Classical Martial Arts of the Samurai
Bugei JÅ«happan, a term that might not be familiar to many modern martial arts enthusiasts, refers to the "18 Martial Arts" that were...
Black Belt Team
- Aug 13
The Challenge of Teaching Martial Arts
If you, as a martial arts teacher, give a student a single correction, and at the next training session....
Jim Brassard
- Aug 8
8 Reasons Why SPEED Matters over Power in Martial Arts
The debate over which is more important in combat, the speed of the foot or fist or the power of the muscle moving it, is never-ending...
Adam James
- Jul 30
Leo Fong’s Winding Road to Wei Kuen DoÂ
The only Asian on campus, he found himself surrounded by a group of students during recess. They began throwing racial slurs at the newcomer
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...
Floyd Burk
- Jul 10
Martial Arts School Owners: Keep Merchandise Sales In-House!
To do that effectively, you need to have a school merchandise program in place, one that’s designed to steer customers away from acquiring..
Perry William Kelly
- Jul 8
Positional Setup: Win More Fights By Predicting Opponents Next Moves
How many times have you entered the ring at a martial arts competition and faced your opponent and had no idea what he or she was about.....
Chris Thomas
- Jul 4
The Sai: A Classical Approach to Wielding a Classical Weapon
There has been a sea change in thinking among practitioners of the traditional martial arts in the past 30 years...
Jocko Willink’s Commentaries on the Martial Way of Modern Musashi
My obsession with Miyamoto Musashi began when I was 13 years old, right after my sensei gave me a copy of Go Rin No Sho...
Neil Andrew Ripski
- Jul 1
Buddhism and the Martial Arts: A Basic Understanding of the First Will Give You a Deeper Understanding of the Second!
Life is chaos. How we deal with that chaos is the key to living life with- out having life merely throw us about. Buddhist thinking holds...
George Chung
- Jun 28
What is a Master? 13 of the Most Acclaimed Black Belts Answer!
These days, the term "Master" gets tossed around quite a bit. With so many high-ranking martial artists claiming titles like Master...
Black Belt Team
- Jun 11
The Debate: Are Martial Arts Sports? Asked and Answered
The line between sport and martial art has become increasingly blurred in recent years.Â
Black Belt Team
- May 31
Creating the Ultimate Martial Arts Style
Creating the ultimate martial art style for self-defense and fighting is a profound endeavor, as it involves a careful consideration..
Floyd Burk
- May 14
Creating Unbeatable Parent-Instructor Teams
In A Traditional Martial Arts School, Parents And Instructors Become An Unbeatable Team Helping Shape Children For The Path To Success.
Black Belt Team
- Apr 17
Martial Arts History Museum Reopens in Glendale CaliforniaÂ
Martial Arts History Museum reopens in Glendale California. Here is a short tour.
Jotaro
- Mar 28
On the Shoulders of Giants: Strategies and Philosophies from 6 Martial Arts Masters
Leo Fong is one of the wisest people I know. Now in his ninth decade in the martial arts, he’s also one of the most experienced,...
Black Belt Team
- Mar 24
Mahabharata and Martial Arts: An Ancient Epic's Influence on the Evolution of Combat Systems
In the realm of martial arts, influences are as diverse as the techniques themselves, stretching across continents and epochs. One such...
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