Vintage Martial Arts Magazine & Book Lot (40 Pcs) 1976-1982 - VERY GOOD For Sale

Up for sale is an exceptional, beautifully preserved 40-piece archive of "Golden Age" martial arts history (1976–1982). This collector’s lot includes 37 vintage magazines spanning the absolute peak of the American martial arts boom, alongside 3 highly regarded vintage instructional books.The collection has been meticulously kept and is in Very Good condition overall. None of the magazines feature notable rips, tears, or missing pages. They feature a beautiful, authentic vintage age patina on the pages. A few issues have loose covers, but the covers themselves remain fully intact and present. No mailing labels are stuck to the front covers, making them perfect for framing or display!Collection Inventory & Highlights1. Black Belt Magazine (15 Issues Total)

• 1977: April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November, December
  • Highlight: December 1977 features the iconic, highly collectible Chuck Norris "The Next Bruce Lee?" cover story!
• 1978: January, February, March, April, May
  • Highlight: May 1978 features Jay (JT) Will and Cecil Peoples.
• 1980: January
• 1981: December

2. Karate Illustrated (13 Issues Total)

• 1976: May, June, July, September, October, November, December
  • MEGA-HIGHLIGHT: December 1976 features a legendary triple-crown content lineup: Joe Lewis cover interview, coverage of Ed Parker’s International Tournament, and a rare Bruce Lee Jeet Kune Do instructional ("Cutting the Distance").
  • Highlight: June 1976 features Grandmaster Jhoon Rhee (Father of American Tae Kwon Do).
  • Highlight: September 1976 features Jay (JT) Will.
• 1977: January, February, March, April
• 1980: March, June

3. Inside Kung Fu & Mixed Publications (9 Issues Total)

• Inside Kung Fu: April 1981, Sept 1981, Dec 1981, April 1982
• Kick Magazine: July 1980, August 1980
  • Highlight: July 1980 is the highly collectible Vol. 1, No. 1 PREMIER ISSUE featuring a stunning Bruce Lee cover!
• Warriors: Edition No. 6
• Karate International: Summer 1980

4. Vintage Instructional Books (3 Books Total)

• Dynamic Stretching and Kicking by Bill "Superfoot" Wallace (1981, Ohara Publications)
• The Deceptive Hands of Wing Chun by Sifu Douglas Wong (1980, Ohara Publications)
• Knife Self-Defense for Combat by Michael D. Echanis (1977, Ohara Publications)

Condition Details

• Covers: Vibrant, fully intact, and completely free of major tears. A few covers are loose from the spine binding but remain completely intact with the issue.
• Pages: Complete, clean, and tight text blocks. Authentic age patina/tanning is present across the pages, giving them an excellent vintage look.
• Storage: Kept in a smoke-free, climate-controlled environment.

Shipping & HandlingThis heavy, substantial lot will be packed with extreme care. Each book and magazine will be securely boxed and cushioned to ensure they arrive at your doorstep in the exact condition pictured.Don't miss this chance to own a ready-made, beautifully preserved library of martial arts history! Perfect for historians, dojo displays, or serious collectors.