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Why The Top Martial Artists SUCK (And Why That's a Good Thing)
You (should) suck! Yep, I said what I said. Not only that, the best martial artists in the world–competitors, teachers, and...
Justin Lee Ford
Jan 26, 2023


Black Belt Magazine Launches Black Belt Plus, the Biggest Digital Martial Arts Platform in History
Black Belt Magazinehas launched the most comprehensive martial arts digital platform in history–Black Belt+. From the magazine’s rich...
Black Belt Team
Jan 26, 2023


The Lasting Impact of Bruce Lee on Martial Arts and The World
It's been nearly 50 years since the death of martial arts legend Bruce Lee, but his impact is still being felt today. Widely considered...
Bryan Scott
Jan 23, 2023


We asked ChatGPT on Martial Arts : Interesting Answers!!
Here are some interesting answers by Chat GPT on Martial Arts I'm sure by now you have heard about the hype surrounding the new AI...
Patrick Sternkopf
Jan 18, 2023


Numbers Don't Lie UFC &ONE Championship are a Global Martial Arts Duopoly
Martial arts is an expansive industry. However, two organizations stand at the top of the marketplace, well ahead of every other...
Black Belt Team
Jan 4, 2023


Self Defense 3: Martial Artists Can Defend the World Against Injury and Sickness
“If at first an idea is not absurd, then there is no hope for it.” Albert Einstein. I am happy to be alive today to share with all...
Dr. Craig D. Reid
Dec 7, 2022


Slimey Sensei and Sloppy Students: The Toxic Personalities Found on the Mat
Crikey! Did you see that, mate?! It looks like a toxic person! They’re known to infect the environment they’re in. Get this: though it’s...
Justin Lee Ford
Dec 7, 2022


Being the Center of Attention Can Get You Killed
Christophe and I were the first two people to enter the movie theater. Before anyone else came into the large room I told my martial arts...
Jim Wagner
Dec 6, 2022


Martial Arts Training: Irradiation Principle
The irradiation concept is a must-know for anybody serious about martial arts and strength training. The principle of irradiation will...
Jason Kelly
Dec 2, 2022


Practicality in Martial Arts
I would like to open up this article by saying that, no, your martial art of choice does not have to be practical for you to enjoy it....
Cody Greenlee
Nov 26, 2022


The Cost of Doing Business in MMA (Part 1)
Here is a question that never gets asked: What is what what is? You can read that a couple more times if it helps. It would be the proper...
John Lee
Nov 24, 2022


Martial Artist and Power Rangers Star Jason David Frank Dead at 49
Jason David Frank, an accomplished martial artist who starred in numerous versions of the "Power Rangers" franchise, died in Texas...
Mark Jacobs
Nov 20, 2022


Appreciating Modern Female Martial Artists
I invite you to stop a moment and ask yourself to remember your grandmother’s, great-grandmother’s, great-great-grandmother’s lineage....
Annika Kahn
Oct 21, 2022


Hindu Festival Celebrated With Bloody Martial Arts
The Hindu festival of Vijayadashami, also known as Dasara or Dussehra, was held at various locations in India Wednesday accompanied by...
Mark Jacobs
Oct 6, 2022


Repetition: The Key to Success
I’ve been a lot of things in my life (musician, writer, entrepreneur, martial artist, etc), but success at any of them was never easy....
Noel Plaugher
Aug 29, 2022


Self Defense, Fear, and Surviving Violent Crime Through Martial Arts
I never wanted to study martial arts. In fact, my life’s plan was headed in an entirely different direction. That was until a fateful...
Noel Plaugher
Aug 22, 2022


Bullying in School - 5 Main Reasons Why Children Should Learn Martial Arts
The most helpless feeling in the world is having a child who fears going to school because of bullying. Bullying has been around for...
Charles Earley
Aug 21, 2022


How Safe is Your Martial Arts Training?
At a martial art school somewhere in America… Instructor: “All right! Ready to get signed up?” Student: “You bet. I can’t wait to become...
Noel Plaugher
Jul 30, 2022


Prioritizing Mental Health for Young Martial Artists
Martial arts have long been touted as a way to gain confidence, discipline, self-awareness, and mastery of body/mind stability. As a...
Mike Petrarca
Jul 26, 2022


Before We Were Martial Artists
I believe that all human beings are martial artists. Some of us have embraced the artist's way and others are latent with potential. But...
Annika Kahn
Jul 22, 2022


Martial Arts is the Best Meditation
We live on a planet hurtling through space at 67,000 miles per hour to make it around our sun every 365 days, not to mention our solar...
Annika Kahn
Jul 10, 2022


5 Important Books on Martial Arts Not Often Talked About
Growing up, did you often hear that you’ll grow up to be like the people you surround yourself with? That advice is something that is...
Justin Lee Ford
Jul 5, 2022


Renew Your Martial Arts Motivation With a Reflective Sojourn!
But Peacock has an enduring love for nature and a strong connection with it. After the war, he realized that he needed to get closer to...
Todd C. Jonas
Jun 25, 2022


Why All Martial Artists Should Study "The Art of War" by Sun Tzu
The first time I heard of Sun Tzu and his classic treatise The Art of War was in the hit movie Wall Street (1987), which perfectly...
Noel Plaugher
Jun 7, 2022
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