The Smashing Machine  officially lands in theaters today, bringing the legendary story of Mark Kerr to the big screen. The 2025 American...

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There are people who swear “Judo” Gene LeBell has practiced martial arts for so long that an image of him putting King Tut in an armbar can be found etched in sandstone in an Egyptian tomb. LeBell insists that isn’t true: “No, I’m not that old, but I was a bodyguard for Genghis Khan.”

You know that sumo is Japan’s oldest martial art.That it goes back to Japan’s earliest civilization. That sumo bouts are mentioned in the Kojiki , Japan’s mythological stories of its creation. You know that sumo bouts can be won in only two ways: Force your opponent out of the ring, or cause him to touch the ground with any part of his body other than his feet.

The Street Fighter  franchise isn't just a treasure trove of nostalgic combos and Hadoukens—it’s a celebration of martial arts from...

The cover of the August 2006 issue of Black Belt  featured the incredible Dan Henderson , a true powerhouse of MMA. Known for his...

Black Belt Magazine, the premier martial arts media outlet globally, is pleased to announce the recognition of the Class of 2024 for the...

Are you a judo enthusiast intrigued by the world of wrestling?

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We live in a pretty dangerous world these days. Despite our best efforts, a physical confrontation can happen at any time during even the...

by Andrew Bryan Copyright – Eternal Landscapes Mongolia Wrestling exists in every culture in one form or another. Japan has sumo and...