Black Belt Magazine

For Dan Rizzuto, martial arts was never just about learning how to fight. It was an escape route. And later, it was a path into Hollywood.

The martial arts world has lost one of its greatest standard-bearers. On August 3, 2026, Hanshi Hatsuo Royama passed away at the age of 78, closing a remarkable chapter in the history of Kyokushin-Kan Karate. For more than six decades, Royama embodied the spirit of Osu no Seishin—the perseverance, humility, and indomitable fighting spirit that defined the teachings of Kyokushin ...

There was a time in America when winning a karate tournament could make you a worldwide star. Mike Stone , Joe Lewis and Chuck Norris in early Karate tournament training Long before mixed martial arts, pay-per-view, and social media, the road to fame ran through packed gymnasiums and sold-out arenas, where the world's greatest martial artists battled for championships, prestige,...

Black Belt Magazine is proud to feature Legend of the White Dragon, an action-packed martial arts adventure that pays tribute to the legacy of Jason David Frank, whose lifelong dedication to the martial arts inspired generations around the world. Best known to millions as Tommy Oliver from the Power Rangers franchise, Jason David Frank was far more than an actor. A highly accomp...

An M.D. looks at the related subjects of core training and core stability—essential reading for all martial artists out to increase power and reduce injuries.