Black Belt - December/January 2020
Black Belt - December/January 2020
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In this issue
DEMETRIOUS JOHNSON ON BEING A SMALLER FIGHTER IN A SPORT RULED BY GIANTS
This 125-pound rising star of MMA recounts his ring experiences and provides pointers for smaller
martial artists who may have to take on larger opponents.
The Sword Behind The Smile
In Karate Way, often I’ve discussed the many Japanese idioms and sayings that refer to the sword. This aspect of colloquial Japanese reminds one of how deeply the sword and the warrior influenced the culture of that country.
4 mins
Behind The Scenes: Martial Arts In Saudi Arabia
IN 1932 the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia was unified, after which it became recognized as a nation.
4 mins
Sudden Violence
My Kembativz organization recently ran its Sudden Violence course for the second time this year. The intensive training session puts students in some very unfamiliar and uncomfortable situations with drills that require ferocity and legitimate performance. The focus is on developing enough skill to deal with situations that suddenly — and unexpectedly — become critically violent.
3 mins
Demetrious Johnson
MIXED-MARTIAL ARTS SUPERSTAR TALKS ABOUT BEING A SMALLER FIGHTER IN A COMBAT SPORT RULED BY GIANTS
8 mins
2019 Black Belt Hall Of Fame
As you’ve no doubt noticed, this is Black Belt’s annual Hall of Fame issue. Presented here are five inductions for 2019. Appended to the Demetrious Johnson cover story is the sixth. Watch for additional coverage of these talented martial artists in future issues of Black Belt.
10+ mins
Martial Arts Worldview
Training in Hapkido, Watching Billy Jack and Becoming a Sheepdog
7 mins
How To Tame Your Dragon
Learn the mechanics and do the drills, then unleash the beast that is your round kick!
8 mins
Power Of The Punch
How It Stacks Up Against 3 Other Go-To Responses To An Attack
8 mins
Take Your Dojo To A Higher Rank In 3 Easy Steps!
I’ve run martial arts schools for many years. Like most school owners during the days before Google and Bing, I depended on listings in the White Pages, which I augmented with paid ads in the Yellow Pages. To stay near the top, I used the alphabet, making sure my dojo names started with “Burk” or “American.” When coupled with the occasional display ad in a local publication, this strategy worked well for decades. The phone would ring regularly with calls from interested parties, and those leads often turned into new enrollments.
5 mins
Navigating The Maze That Is The Japanese Language
Those giant mazes, made of hedges or carved from cornfields and designed so that you have to wind your way through, are a simple stroll compared to the maze presented when working your way through the Japanese language.
4 mins
Black Belt Magazine Description:
Publisher: JungoTV, LLC
Category: Sports
Language: English
Frequency: Bi-Monthly
World's Leading Magazine of Martial Arts.
Black Belt is dedicated to both the classical and the modern martial arts. First published in 1961, it features interviews with the world's most prestigious masters and historical pieces on the philosophies of various combat styles. The magazine also provides in-depth coverage of mixed martial arts, reality-based self-defense, Bruce Lee, weapons defense, cutting-edge training methods, fight films and industry trends.World's Leading Magazine of Martial Arts.
Black Belt is dedicated to both the classical and the modern martial arts. First published in 1961, it features interviews with the world's most prestigious masters and historical pieces on the philosophies of various combat styles. The magazine also provides in-depth coverage of mixed martial arts, reality-based self-defense, Bruce Lee, weapons defense, cutting-edge training methods, fight films and industry trends.World's Leading Magazine of Martial Arts.
Black Belt is dedicated to both the classical and the modern martial arts. First published in 1961, it features interviews with the world's most prestigious masters and historical pieces on the philosophies of various combat styles. The magazine also provides in-depth coverage of mixed martial arts, reality-based self-defense, Bruce Lee, weapons defense, cutting-edge training methods, fight films and industry trends.
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