Black Belt Magazine

As Hollywood looks toward another year, here are 10 classic martial arts films ready to enter the ring again—and the performers we believe could carry them into a new era.

From the Streets of Liverpool to Leading Martial Arts Across Australia For Graham Slater, 9th-Degree Black Belt and founder of Martial Arts Australia (MAA), building the nation's largest martial arts network was never part of a grand corporate strategy. It was the natural evolution of a young man escaping the violence of 1970s Liverpool, discovering purpose through martial arts ...

Kelly Muir challenges martial artists to distinguish respect from unquestioning obedience and explains why instructors, traditions and techniques should remain open to thoughtful examination.

The September 2026 ISKA Sport Karate Rankings offer a revealing snapshot of the athletes setting the pace across forms, weapons and sparring as the competitive season moves forward.

Robert Wang, M.D., examines common forms of pain martial artists experience and offers guidance for recognizing when discomfort may signal an injury that deserves professional attention.