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BETTER LIVING THROUGH PAIN! HOW TO USE COMPRESSION
LOCKS, BEGINNER’S GUIDE TO NEEDFUL THINGS: Discover books you may want to read and gear you may want
to get to be a more complete martial artist, with “complete martial artist” referring to a person who possesses knowledge and skills that extend beyond a single style...

Martial Arts Discipline Drives Global Expedition Leader

MARTIAL ARTS NEWS YOU CAN USE. READ IT - KNOW IT - LIVE IT

4 mins

Karate College Training Camp Begins Its Third Decade

The annual summer gathering of masters and students known as Karate College celebrated its 30th anniversary with something old, something new and its usual cavalcade of more martial artists than you can shake a stick at — although with bunches of kali and kung fu stylists in the house, you can bet there were no small number of sticks being shaken.

2 mins

Avoid Rather Than Fight

For years, I’ve used the term “self-offense” to promulgate the notion that self-defense is a misnomer, that defending — by its very nature — is at best delaying an inevitable loss. To convince a predator to stop, you have to attack him and make him understand that he’s at equal risk of sustaining serious injury.

3 mins

Pros And Cons Of Randomized Training For Martial Artists

I recently read an article that was critical of randomized training as it relates to the CrossFit Games.

3 mins

Don Wilson Is Playing A Hit Man?

Don “The Dragon” Wilson, the kickboxing legend who became an action star, is back on the screen, and this time the movie is a quirky action comedy with a twist for the former fighter: He plays a hit man.

4 mins

Shot Across The Bow, Kuk Sool Style

6 Precision Kicks That Will Stun an Attacker Long Enough for You to Escape! (And You Can Crank Up the Power If You Need to Do More Damage) 

9 mins

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Black Belt Magazine Description:

World's Leading Magazine of Martial Arts.
Black Belt is dedicated to both the classical and the modern martial arts. First published in 1961, it features interviews with the world's most prestigious masters and historical pieces on the philosophies of various combat styles. The magazine also provides in-depth coverage of mixed martial arts, reality-based self-defense, Bruce Lee, weapons defense, cutting-edge training methods, fight films and industry trends.World's Leading Magazine of Martial Arts.
Black Belt is dedicated to both the classical and the modern martial arts. First published in 1961, it features interviews with the world's most prestigious masters and historical pieces on the philosophies of various combat styles. The magazine also provides in-depth coverage of mixed martial arts, reality-based self-defense, Bruce Lee, weapons defense, cutting-edge training methods, fight films and industry trends.World's Leading Magazine of Martial Arts.
Black Belt is dedicated to both the classical and the modern martial arts. First published in 1961, it features interviews with the world's most prestigious masters and historical pieces on the philosophies of various combat styles. The magazine also provides in-depth coverage of mixed martial arts, reality-based self-defense, Bruce Lee, weapons defense, cutting-edge training methods, fight films and industry trends.