Non-practitioners often assume that rank in karate and other martial arts is a standardized affair, controlled perhaps by an official...

This is part two of a written Q&A with Burt Richardson. Part I Q&As feature his thoughts on Jeet Kune Do and more. A master in Jeet Kune...

Plus more on his remarkable career mastering multiple disciplines. This is part one of a written Q&A with Burt Richardson. Subsequent...

Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu (BJJ) is a martial art renowned for its emphasis on grappling and ground fighting techniques. While various martial...

Michael Jai White is one of the biggest stars of martial arts movies today. Much like Scott Adkins he was born a little too late, and...

Chris Bournea’s documentary Lady Wrestler: The Amazing Untold Story Of African-American Women in the ring chronicles a handful of pioneers in the fight sport, women who braved racism and sexism in the male-dominated world of wrestling from the 1950s through the 1970s. Kathleen Wimbley, now 88, trained at promoter Billy Wolfe’s gym and was a member of the first group that integrated pro wrestling. By Gerry Chisolm

Graciela Casillas I was staring down the barrels of a shotgun. At that precise moment, I realized that I was not fully prepared to defend myself. It was by the grace of God that I was able to get out of that situation. In other words, I was incredibly lucky. This near miss served as a stark reminder of my vulnerabilities. That was the moment I began my journey of self-defense and empowerment, determined to break through the barriers that society had placed before me and every

Prediction: It Will Be Superlek courtesy of ONE Championship Following ONE Fight Night 14, ONE Championship Chairman and CEO Chatri...

Clay Donahue Fontenot is one of Hollywood's most sought after and successful stuntmen and coordinators. He has doubled some of Hollywood’s biggest stars.

By Floyd Burk Photo by Robert W. Young Discipline is a weighty part of the martial arts experience. That’s because discipline figures...

Sho Kosugi and the Lucha Brothers What would two Mexican AEW superstars have in common with the most recognizable ninjitsu of modern times? In turns out, mutual respect and a love for martial arts culture.

When we heard that this one A-list comedian was an advanced BJJ practitioner, we decided to dig and find other surprising celebs that ...

From Jet Li to Donnie Yen, Kung Fu (or Wushu) is a martial art that has become mainstream through the action stars from the 1970s to...

For 99 percent of the martial artists out there, Joe Lewis needs no introduction. But for the 1 percent who may be new to the arts, here...

To longtime readers of Black Belt, Steve DeMasco needs no introduction. A student of the martial arts since 1968, he's been a fixture in...

History has a flow; some characters are caught in the currents and carried along, while others fall into an eddy and are soon forgotten....

Modern psychology would call preferring a sure outcome over a gamble “risk aversion.” Which makes complete sense, especially in a cage...

Growing up in the 70s, martial arts seemed to be everywhere. Even on the small screen, there were occasional brushes with what at the...

Sandbagger. Every gym has at least one. I’m sure you think of a particular person in your gym when the word is mentioned. The term is...

Recently a friend, David Abdullah Muhammad aka Brotha Newz https://youtu.be/o0FNaWDqB1U started posting vintage martial arts movie...

For better or worse, your mind is powerful. It can be the mighty blade which helps you cut through the obstacles of life or it can be the...

An interview with Shahar, Krav Maga Instructor and founder of 3SIXZERO. Shahar (Sean) Or is the Founder & CEO of 3SIXZERO Ltd. an...

Dr. Craig D. Reid, author of the Ultimate Guide to Martial Arts Movies, lists his candidates for the top 5 Kung Fu films of the '80s,...

How Many Have You Seen? The ‘60s were an exploratory time for cinema and martial arts films were no different. Bringing us kung fu...