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OK Magazine, the "Voice of Karate since 1968," covers traditional & modern martial arts from around the world. This will be our Facebook page. Linick, Ph.D.

inted “annual” issue. You are invited to engage, meet your heroes, peers, favorite movie stars, past & future champions, legends, icons, gm's/masters from the Golden Age of Sport Karate in America to today's new generation of martial artists worldwide. Click ‘Like’ to join. We'd love you to join us so please click 'Like' and you'll be able to read all about the new and updated 'Voice of the Martial Arts since 1969'™--The New Official Karate Magazine™ for all karate-ka and martial artists regardless of age, style, system, traditional or modern. MAGI® is a dynamic association of traditional and modern martial arts practitioners. Since 1994, we have strives to fulfill our mission to recognize and register kyu/gup students, black belts, masters, and grandmasters of various martial arts styles organizations, Asian and Western self-defense systems, and fighting arts. Editor and Publisher: Andrew S. Managing Editor: Glenn Perry
Creative Consultant: Keith Yates
Editorial Consultant: David Weiss

Contributors: Ric Black, Joe Corley, Duane Ethington, Emil Farkas, Ted Gambordella, Gary Lee, Cezar Borkowski, Terry Maccarrone, Raymond McCallum, Dan Tosh, Keith Vitali, Dr. Craig Rubenstein (and possibly you?)

Editorial from David Weiss in the 2012 Annual Winter Issue:

My father’s fascination with the martial arts began with a single reverse punch delivered
by his future sensei, John Kuhl—a punch that not only sent him sprawling, but ignited an insatiable curiosity. He became a sponge for knowledge on the subject and it wasn’t long before he realized that the public deserved, indeed needed, to know more about these ancient disciplines. He also recognized the need for a forum through which instructors and practitioners could share their knowledge and skills. OFFICIAL KARATE™ was born. Now, 56 years later, a talented and devoted team of practitioners led by Grand Masters Andrew Linick and Keith Yates have chosen to resurrect this, the first martial arts magazine published on the east coast. Young practitioners of all styles will be kept abreast of news and events in the martial arts community as well as learn of their shared heritage—of those who made the martial arts the popular phenomenon that they remain today. The masters, the ones that have withstood the test of decades of devotion, will be able to look back fondly on the glory days of American martial arts. Everyone wins. My father would be humbled that his past efforts would be so honored, and it is with great enthusiasm that I offer my profound congratulations and wishes for success to this, the 21st century incarnation of an American martial arts classic. David Weiss
Former Editor
Official Karate Magazine™

07/17/2025

Good throwing technique based on the element of surprise!

06/03/2025

A new rising star in martial media.

MA24 Magazine is a new UK based online martial arts magazine launching on June 6, 2025. It aims to be a global platform for showcasing martial artists and their stories, covering a wide range of styles and disciplines. The magazine is being promoted through social media and plans to offer free registration to the first 1,000 subscribers, with advertising, affiliate, and brand collaboration opportunities also available.

Here's a more detailed look:
* Launch Date: June 6, 2025. �
* Focus: Showcasing global martial artists, their stories, and wisdom across all styles and disciplines. �
* Platform: Online magazine. �
* Target Audience: Martial artists of all levels, from beginners to world champions. �
* Promotion: Utilizing social media and offering free registration to early subscribers. �
* Content: Articles, interviews, podcasts, and likely live events featuring martial arts icons like Cynthia Rothrock, notable experts and rising stars. �
* Partnerships: MA24 is partnering with organizations like the British Sumo Federation and has collaborations with world-renowned martial arts figures.

05/23/2025

Excellent techniques and great ex*****on.

05/11/2025

Missing my mom today! Betty is the gorgeous redhead In these beautiful photos who we took and sent around the world. We all traveled in First Class, was provided with limos, stayed in upscale 4 and 5 star hotels, tasted and sampled the finest wine and cuisine while visiting many foreign countries.

From cruising to trekking rare monarch butterflies in central Mexico to luxurious spa treatments and dining in the best restaurants worldwide since 1982—we did it all.

Betty passed at age 93 1/2 in June 2010. Love you Mom and seeing this video always brings joyful tears to my eyes. I miss you more around the holidays and yesterday just passed you home in Long Beach, NY one block away from the ocean!

05/10/2025

Sharing great memories and martial arts history from yesterday year. Remember, if you don’t record and write down your martial arts history, then it never happened!

On May 18, 2013, Official Karate Magazine Publisher Andrew Linick presented two Golden Shuto™ Awards and four Karate Masters Hall of Fame®certificates. Pictured left to right are: Frank Dux, Billy Blanks, Andrew Linick, Cynthia Rothrock, Robert Kovaleski, Eric Kovaleski, and Art Camacho.

05/07/2025

Is this the way you were taught or not?

Preparation is an important thing to consider with regard to everything. If you do not neglect your preparations, your heart will not waver.Follow us to disc...

04/22/2025

If you’re truly lucky, you meet some amazing people on your path.

04/06/2025

Good to know regardless of what style you studied!

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Download your FREE issues at http://www.officialkaratemag.com/recent-issues • Official Karate Magazine™ is the “official” publication of Martial Arts Grandmasters International®. It is a 21st Century version of the original Official Karate that was published from June 1968 to Winter 1995 by founding editor Al Weiss and Charlton Publications. We are published quarterly in digital format with a printed “annual” issue. This will be our Facebook page. You are invited to engage, meet your heroes, peers, favorite movie stars, past & future champions, legends, icons, gm's/masters from the Golden Age of Sport Karate in America to today's new generation of martial artists worldwide. Click ‘Like’ to join. We'd love you to join us so please click 'Like' and you'll be able to read all about the new and updated 'Voice of the Martial Arts since 1969'™--The New Official Karate Magazine™ for all karate-ka and martial artists regardless of age, style, system, traditional or modern. MAGI® is a dynamic association of traditional and modern martial arts practitioners. Since 1994, we have strived to fulfill our mission to recognize and register kyu/gup students, black belts, masters, and grandmasters of various martial arts styles organizations, Asian and Western self-defense systems, and fighting arts. Editor and Publisher: Andrew S. Linick, Ph.D. Managing Editor and Creative Director: Keith D. Yates Editorial Consultant: David Weiss Contributors: Ric Black, Joe Corley, Duane Ethington, Emil Farkas, Ted Gambordella, Gary Lee, Cezar Borkowski, Terry Maccarrone, Raymond McCallum, Dan Tosh, Keith Vitali, Dr. Craig Rubenstein (and possibly you?) Editorial from David Weiss in the 2012 Annual Winter Issue My father’s fascination with the martial arts began with a single reverse punch delivered by his future sensei, John Kuhl—a punch that not only sent him sprawling, but ignited an insatiable curiosity. He became a sponge for knowledge on the subject and it wasn’t long before he realized that the public deserved, indeed needed, to know more about these ancient disciplines. He also recognized the need for a forum through which instructors and practitioners could share their knowledge and skills. OFFICIAL KARATE™ was born. Now, 43 years later, a talented and devoted team of practitioners led by Grand Masters Andrew Linick and Keith Yates have chosen to resurrect this, the first martial arts magazine published on the east coast. Young practitioners of all styles will be kept abreast of news and events in the martial arts community as well as learn of their shared heritage—of those who made the martial arts the popular phenomenon that they remain today. The masters, the ones that have withstood the test of decades of devotion, will be able to look back fondly on the glory days of American martial arts. Everyone wins. My father would be humbled that his past efforts would be so honored, and it is with great enthusiasm that I offer my profound congratulations and wishes for success to this, the 21st century incarnation of an American martial arts classic. David Weiss Former Editor Official Karate Magazine™