
Survival guide – Black Belt world’s leading magazine of martial arts
Lessons from one of the most dangerous nations on earth can help you stay safe.

Lessons from one of the most dangerous nations on earth can help you stay safe.

Street violence is a reality we all live with on a daily basis. Training to protect oneself is very intense.

I am often surprised by how much the word ‘practical’ or ‘effective’ is used to describe a certain Martial Art system.

One of the delights of pregnancy is being able to relax and appreciate
your changing body. Tai Chi is a form of ‘relaxing exercise’ – great
to do at any time but especially when you are pregnant.

Many Mixed Martial Arts (MMA)’champions’ walk Into the Octagon tough, but when they lose they blame conditioning for their poor performances.
It is essential that you follow a scientifically developed training program which aids in developing explosive muscle tissue to perform at high intensity levels and muscle tissue that endures under extreme stress situations.

In the first 5 parts of mount dynamics we focused on basic techniques to escape being mounted. It is important not to just learn techniques but to also focus your training on strategies, tactics and training methods.

It is here where brothers Bradley and Dylan Swanepoel are being groomed for greatness.

A guide to incorporating weapons into your Reality-Based Self-Defense Training.

Mixed Martial Arts is slugging its way out of underground fight clubs and into main stream South African Sport.