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Cover Story Throwback: Darnell Garcia


Cover of Black Belt magazine, Nov 1983. Features martial artist in mid-air kick, orange background, and text about karate and self-defense.
Two "Black Belt Magazine" covers featured; one with a woman in a hat, the other with a man in a red gi. Spring '25 issue promotion.

The February 1973 cover of Black Belt magazine spotlighted martial artist Darnell Garcia.


A Chuck Norris student who earned his black belt in 1972, Garcia stunned the martial arts world by defeating the legendary Joe Lewis and claiming the Grand Championship at Ed Parker’s 1972 International Karate Championships.


Two martial artists in action; one in a white gi kicks, the other in an orange gi blocks. Text includes "Black Belt" and "Karate Tournaments."

Learn more about this cover and the entire magazine preserved in digital format: https://www.blackbeltmag.com 



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