About Us

Black Belt is the world’s leading self-defense magazine and is dedicated to both the classical and the modern eclectic martial arts. First published in 1961, Black Belt features interviews with the world’s most prestigious martial artists and historical pieces on the philosophies of various combat styles, as well as in-depth coverage of the latest techniques, weapons, self-defense systems, training regimens and industry trends. Black Belt is published monthly with an annual subscription rate of $32.

In addition to the monthly magazine, Black Belt also publishes its yearly Buyer's Guide. The fourth installment, Black Belt Buyer's Guide 2008, goes on sale November 6, 2007. Within its 172 pages, you will find hundreds of alphabetically organized listings for everything modern martial arts practitioners might want to get their hands on: uniforms, weapons, books, DVDs, protective gear (and bags to carry it in)—even kendo armor!

Black Belt also continues to publish instructional books and DVDs from a variety of disciplines, including jujutsu, mixed martial arts, reality-based self-defense, grappling, jeet kune do and more!

All of these products are available for purchase at the Black Belt online store, which you can visit by clicking here!

For more information or to query our various departments regarding submission guidelines, subscriptions, etc., please visit our Contact page by clicking here!

Speed Punching

Learn the Secrets of
Muay Thai's Killer Kick!

2004 Hall of Fame NHB Fighter of the Year

Bruce Lee's Fighting Method: The Complete Edition
Now Available for Pre-Order From Black Belt Books

Martial Arts News Roundup

Kenpo Nerve Strikes

Aikido For the Street

Conditioning Training for Martial Artists (DVD 1099)

MMA News Roundup

Return of the Ninja!

Kyra Gracie: Shooting a Brazilian Grappling Technique Feature

Gokor Chivichyan: Neutralizing Punches

Little-Known Details About the Five Films of Bruce Lee

Complete Combat Israeli-Style

Aikijujutsu vs. Aikido:
The Transition From Deadly Combat to Gentle Self-Defense

Inside Israel

Bruce Lee's Fighting Method: The Complete Edition
Now Available for Pre-Order From Black Belt Books

Bart Vale:
2006 Full-Contact Fighter of the Year

Richard Ryan: Gun-Disarm Techniques

2008 Black Belt
Industry Awards

Confessions of a Warrior

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