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 First published in 1961, Black Belt features interviews with the world's most prestigious martial artists.
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!

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