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Black Belt Magazine VOL. 61 NO.1

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Black Belt Magazine VOL. 61 NO.0

$7.99

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If sweeps are not part of your martial art, read this to review the basics and start using gravity to your advantage. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFAREWELL, GENE LEBELL\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eOn August 9, 2022, the martial arts community lost a grappling legend and Hollywood lost a stunt icon. Join us as we pay tribute to the life and times of “The Toughest Man Alive.”\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eEFFICIENCY IN MOTION\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eWhy learn just one Filipino martial arts weapon when you can learn three? Let \u003cem data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eBlack Belt\u003c\/em\u003e Hall of Famer Apolo Ladra explain to you how \u003cem data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eiKali\u003c\/em\u003e teaches stick, knife and empty-hand defense with the same basic movements.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTHE RISE OF ATA NATION\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eDiscover how the world’s most popular martial art spawned the world’s largest martial arts organization. The American Taekwondo Association put three of its VIPs in contact with us to discuss the past, present and future of the ATA.\u003c\/p\u003e","published_at":"2022-11-07T14:45:34-06:00","created_at":"2022-11-07T14:45:33-06:00","vendor":"Black Belt Magazine","type":"Magazine","tags":["DISCOUNTABLE","Magazine","Media"],"price":799,"price_min":799,"price_max":799,"available":true,"price_varies":false,"compare_at_price":null,"compare_at_price_min":0,"compare_at_price_max":0,"compare_at_price_varies":false,"variants":[{"id":40527000174646,"title":"Default Title","option1":"Default Title","option2":null,"option3":null,"sku":"BBE16023","requires_shipping":true,"taxable":true,"featured_image":null,"available":true,"name":"Black Belt Magazine VOL. 61 NO.0","public_title":null,"options":["Default Title"],"price":799,"weight":454,"compare_at_price":null,"inventory_management":"shopify","barcode":"","requires_selling_plan":false,"selling_plan_allocations":[],"quantity_rule":{"min":1,"max":null,"increment":1}}],"images":["\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0260\/7936\/3126\/products\/BruceLeeBlackBeltCover.jpg?v=1667853936","\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0260\/7936\/3126\/products\/BruceLeeBlackbeltMagazine.jpg?v=1667853936","\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0260\/7936\/3126\/products\/ShannonLeeBlackBeltMagazine.jpg?v=1667853935"],"featured_image":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0260\/7936\/3126\/products\/BruceLeeBlackBeltCover.jpg?v=1667853936","options":["Title"],"media":[{"alt":null,"id":24019170263094,"position":1,"preview_image":{"aspect_ratio":0.754,"height":792,"width":597,"src":"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0260\/7936\/3126\/products\/BruceLeeBlackBeltCover.jpg?v=1667853936"},"aspect_ratio":0.754,"height":792,"media_type":"image","src":"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0260\/7936\/3126\/products\/BruceLeeBlackBeltCover.jpg?v=1667853936","width":597},{"alt":null,"id":24019170295862,"position":2,"preview_image":{"aspect_ratio":1.615,"height":366,"width":591,"src":"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0260\/7936\/3126\/products\/BruceLeeBlackbeltMagazine.jpg?v=1667853936"},"aspect_ratio":1.615,"height":366,"media_type":"image","src":"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0260\/7936\/3126\/products\/BruceLeeBlackbeltMagazine.jpg?v=1667853936","width":591},{"alt":null,"id":24019170328630,"position":3,"preview_image":{"aspect_ratio":1.591,"height":374,"width":595,"src":"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0260\/7936\/3126\/products\/ShannonLeeBlackBeltMagazine.jpg?v=1667853935"},"aspect_ratio":1.591,"height":374,"media_type":"image","src":"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0260\/7936\/3126\/products\/ShannonLeeBlackBeltMagazine.jpg?v=1667853935","width":595}],"requires_selling_plan":false,"selling_plan_groups":[],"content":"\u003ch2 data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eDecember 2022\/January 2023 Black Belt Highlights \u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTHE BRUCE LEE UNIVERSE\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIn an exclusive interview, Shannon Lee talks about her recent book \u003cem data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eBe Water, My Friend,\u003c\/em\u003e the new exhibit honoring her father at the Wing Luke Museum, the \u003cem data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eBruce Lee Podcast,\u003c\/em\u003e the fate of the \u003cem data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eWarrior\u003c\/em\u003e TV series and more!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHOW KAREEM ABDUL-JABBAR DISCOVERED JKD\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eMost Bruce Lee fans know that the basketball legend co-starred in \u003cem data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eGame of Death.\u003c\/em\u003e Few, however, know that he trained in \u003cem data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003ejeet kune do\u003c\/em\u003e and \u003cem data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eaikido\u003c\/em\u003e and was good friends with Lee. 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Let \u003cem data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eBlack Belt\u003c\/em\u003e Hall of Famer Apolo Ladra explain to you how \u003cem data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eiKali\u003c\/em\u003e teaches stick, knife and empty-hand defense with the same basic movements.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTHE RISE OF ATA NATION\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eDiscover how the world’s most popular martial art spawned the world’s largest martial arts organization. The American Taekwondo Association put three of its VIPs in contact with us to discuss the past, present and future of the ATA.\u003c\/p\u003e"}

Black Belt Magazine VOL. 60 NO.6

$7.99

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One has already resurfaced in\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eCobra Kai.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eWill the other two?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eKOBUDO 101: THE MANJI SAI\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eIn this tutorial, you’ll learn how to grip and wield the lesser-known cousin of the ubiquitous\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003esai.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eOnce you master the mechanics, you’ll be crafting your own routines and furthering your understanding of all weapons.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eBLACK BELT CLASSIC: HIDETAKA NISHIYAMA\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eTravel back in time to when this student of the founder of\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eshotokan\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003ewas head instructor of the Japan Karate Association in Tokyo. 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In case you’re wondering, the styles are boxing, Brazilian\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003ejiu-jitsu,\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003ejudo, mixed martial arts,\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003emuay Thai,\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eself-defense and wrestling.\u003c\/p\u003e","published_at":"2022-09-01T09:24:12-05:00","created_at":"2022-09-01T09:21:11-05:00","vendor":"Black Belt Magazine","type":"Magazines","tags":["DISCOUNTABLE","Magazine","Media"],"price":799,"price_min":799,"price_max":799,"available":true,"price_varies":false,"compare_at_price":null,"compare_at_price_min":0,"compare_at_price_max":0,"compare_at_price_varies":false,"variants":[{"id":40361618440246,"title":"Default Title","option1":"Default Title","option2":null,"option3":null,"sku":"BBE16522","requires_shipping":true,"taxable":true,"featured_image":null,"available":true,"name":"Black Belt Magazine VOL. 60 NO.6","public_title":null,"options":["Default Title"],"price":799,"weight":454,"compare_at_price":null,"inventory_management":"shopify","barcode":null,"requires_selling_plan":false,"selling_plan_allocations":[],"quantity_rule":{"min":1,"max":null,"increment":1}}],"images":["\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0260\/7936\/3126\/products\/Screenshot2022-08-31154025_4fb33175-a4fd-49ba-87e3-f2bd518240cc.jpg?v=1662042073"],"featured_image":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0260\/7936\/3126\/products\/Screenshot2022-08-31154025_4fb33175-a4fd-49ba-87e3-f2bd518240cc.jpg?v=1662042073","options":["Title"],"media":[{"alt":null,"id":23580040462390,"position":1,"preview_image":{"aspect_ratio":0.757,"height":785,"width":594,"src":"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0260\/7936\/3126\/products\/Screenshot2022-08-31154025_4fb33175-a4fd-49ba-87e3-f2bd518240cc.jpg?v=1662042073"},"aspect_ratio":0.757,"height":785,"media_type":"image","src":"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0260\/7936\/3126\/products\/Screenshot2022-08-31154025_4fb33175-a4fd-49ba-87e3-f2bd518240cc.jpg?v=1662042073","width":594}],"requires_selling_plan":false,"selling_plan_groups":[],"content":"\u003ch2 data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eOctober\/November 2022 Black Belt Highlights\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eJUSTIN WREN\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003eYou probably know him as an MMA champ. You also might know him for his work helping the Pygmies in Africa build water wells. You probably had no idea that he was bullied as a child. This is the story of how he prevailed.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003ePUT UP YOUR DUKES\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eShould you supplement your martial arts skills with boxing? It’s not an easy question — which is why we put it to Steve DeMasco, a\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eBlack Belt\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eHall of Famer who boxed for three years before switching to the Asian arts.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e3 REAL BLACK BELTS WHO APPEARED IN “THE KARATE KID”\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eMeet William Christopher Ford, “Dennis” in\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eThe Karate Kid Part III;\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eDaryll Vidal, the “Unnamed Karate Semifinalist” in\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eThe Karate Kid;\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eand Ron Thomas, “Bobby” in the first film. One has already resurfaced in\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eCobra Kai.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eWill the other two?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eKOBUDO 101: THE MANJI SAI\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eIn this tutorial, you’ll learn how to grip and wield the lesser-known cousin of the ubiquitous\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003esai.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eOnce you master the mechanics, you’ll be crafting your own routines and furthering your understanding of all weapons.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eBLACK BELT CLASSIC: HIDETAKA NISHIYAMA\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eTravel back in time to when this student of the founder of\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eshotokan\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003ewas head instructor of the Japan Karate Association in Tokyo. 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Black Belt Magazine VOL. 60 NO.5

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Black Belt Magazine VOL. 60 NO.2

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Black Belt Magazine VOL. 60 NO.1

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Black Belt Magazine VOL. 60 NO.0

$7.99

{"id":6641229627446,"title":"Black Belt Magazine VOL. 60 NO.0","handle":"black-belt-magazine-vol-60-no-0","description":"\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIN THEIR OWN WORDS\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eHere is the collective wisdom of the martial arts community as presented in the first 20 years of \u003cem data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eBlack Belt.\u003c\/em\u003e These nuggets from the movers and shakers of our industry will rekindle your memory while they inspire your training.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBJJ FOR THE STREET\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eBurton Richardson earned his Brazilian \u003cem data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003ejiu-jitsu\u003c\/em\u003e black belt in 2006, and ever since he’s been searching for ways to augment the art for use on the street. 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Black Belt Magazine VOL. 59 NO.5

$7.99

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Black Belt Magazine VOL. 59 NO.4

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Black Belt Magazine VOL. 59 NO.3

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Black Belt Magazine VOL. 59 NO.2

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Black Belt Magazine VOL. 59 NO.1

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Black Belt Magazine VOL. 58 NO.6

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Are you ready to learn his proven methodology?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e BLACK AND WHITE\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eBruce Lee’s 1973 classic \u003cem data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eEnter the Dragon\u003c\/em\u003e includes a scene in which African-American co-star Jim Kelly is harassed by white policemen. It’s a glimpse into an issue that’s affected the American martial arts from the very beginning.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eTHE SAI\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eIn the traditional practice of \u003cem data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003ekobudo,\u003c\/em\u003e students execute attack-block-counter sequences that are regarded as no-brainers. By adopting a classical approach to weaponry, however, you see potential moves that are hidden among the obvious.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003ePLUS!\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eWhat do karate students need to know about the Japanese sword?\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eLearn the lesson our writer picked up from Joe Lewis back in ___.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eThe writer of our travel column looks back on the past 10 years.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eA veteran combatives instructor cautions readers about “intellectualization.”\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eOur entertainment columnist reviews the new Bruce Lee documentary \u003cem data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eBe Water\u003c\/em\u003e and Donnie Yen’s \u003cem data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eEnter the Fat Dragon.\u003c\/em\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","published_at":"2022-09-07T09:24:23-05:00","created_at":"2020-09-14T08:51:04-05:00","vendor":"Black Belt","type":"Magazine","tags":["DISCOUNTABLE","Magazine","Media"],"price":799,"price_min":799,"price_max":799,"available":true,"price_varies":false,"compare_at_price":0,"compare_at_price_min":0,"compare_at_price_max":0,"compare_at_price_varies":false,"variants":[{"id":32758901801014,"title":"Default Title","option1":"Default Title","option2":null,"option3":null,"sku":"BBE16520","requires_shipping":true,"taxable":true,"featured_image":null,"available":true,"name":"Black Belt Magazine VOL. 58 NO.6","public_title":null,"options":["Default Title"],"price":799,"weight":454,"compare_at_price":0,"inventory_management":"shopify","barcode":null,"requires_selling_plan":false,"selling_plan_allocations":[],"quantity_rule":{"min":1,"max":null,"increment":1}}],"images":["\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0260\/7936\/3126\/products\/COVER_BB_1120.jpg?v=1600091466"],"featured_image":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0260\/7936\/3126\/products\/COVER_BB_1120.jpg?v=1600091466","options":["Title"],"media":[{"alt":"black belt magazine vol 58 no 6","id":9538670133302,"position":1,"preview_image":{"aspect_ratio":0.754,"height":2548,"width":1920,"src":"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0260\/7936\/3126\/products\/COVER_BB_1120.jpg?v=1600091466"},"aspect_ratio":0.754,"height":2548,"media_type":"image","src":"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0260\/7936\/3126\/products\/COVER_BB_1120.jpg?v=1600091466","width":1920}],"requires_selling_plan":false,"selling_plan_groups":[],"content":"\u003ch2 data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eMODERN MUSASHI\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eJocko Willink is a former Navy SEAL who fought in the battle for Ramadi during the Iraq War. 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Black Belt Magazine VOL. 57 NO.4

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Black Belt Magazine VOL. 57 NO.6

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