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Variety of Martial Disciplines
Represented in Recent Visits!


By Edward Pollard
Buck Sam Kong is the author of the martial arts books Tiger/Crane Form of Hung Gar Kung Fu, published by Black Belt. 
Buck Sam Kong
(Photo by Thomas Sanders)

Buck Sam Kong sat down to talk about what it means to leave your country and preserve your art—in his case, hung gar kung fu. Check out his feature article in the upcoming January 2008 issue. In the meantime, a new edition of his book The Tiger/Crane Form of Hung Gar Kung Fu is available in our online store!



 Hector Echavarria's kickboxing DVDs are available through Black Belt magazine's online store.




Hector Echavarria
, aka “El Justiciero,” arrived behind big, dark Hollywood shades, a black sport suit and a shirt with the blue and white colors of his native Argentina to discuss some top-secret projects with Black Belt’s top brass. Expect some fantastic announcements in the near future that could change your life! in the meantime, you can check out his Black Belt kickboxing DVDs in our online store!



Jim Wagner writes High Risk for Black Belt and is the author of the self-defense book Reality-Based Personal Protection.
Jim Wagner
(Photo by Rick Hustead)



Sgt. Jim Wagner
came in under the radar for a cover shoot. It isn’t easy to pin down a man who instructs military special operatives and anti-terror squads around the world, but the cover of Black Belt has special magnetic powers. Watch for him on the front of the upcoming February 2008 issue. See exclusive behind-the-scenes photos here!






Gokor Chivichyan is a grappling expert who contributes articles and expertise to Black Belt magazine.



Gokor Chivichyan
took some time off his busy teaching and
travel schedule to talk about his new school in North Hollywood, California, his worldwide influence and why his son would rather be a doctor than a mixed martial artist. He’ll be teaching his sambo techniques in the upcoming February 2008 issue. Watch Gokor in action by clicking here!





Richard Ryan is a self-defense expert and frequent contributor to Black Belt magazine.Walt Lysak is a martial arts and self-defense expert and contributor to Black Belt magazine.
Richard Ryan and Walt Lysak
(Photos by Rick Hustead)


Richard Ryan and Walt Lysak
stopped by for a double-feature shoot. Ryan showed off a new tactical folding knife of his own design, based on the features of animal claws and talons. A limited-edition early version costs about $250, but there’s another series coming soon that should be much easier on your wallet.
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