We’ve Lost Chuck Norris, Our Icon in the Martial Arts
Chuck Norris holds black belts in Tang Soo Do and Tae Kwon Do and founded Chun Kuk Do. The actor, martial artist, and producer also trained in Judo and BJJ.
Rick Alemany Kenpo Karate
Senior Grandmaster Rick Alemany has been training and teaching since 1962. He quickly became a skilled fighter and established himself as a champion in the...
Michael Matsuda – Martial Arts History Museum
Michael Matsuda owns and operates the Martial Arts History Museum in Glendale, CA and also teaches Monkey kung fu.
Defense Science Reality-Based Training
Traditional martial arts and competitive fight sports offer valuable skills, but may fall short with personal safety. Enter Defense Science Reality-Based Training.
Great Grandmaster Tony Thompson Has Passed Away
Great Grandmaster Tony Thompson was the Co-Founder of West Coast World Martial Arts Association (WCWMA) along with Grand Master Ernie Reyes Sr..
Martial Arts Journalism
Thoughts on Journalism in the Martial Arts
I consider myself a martial arts journalist and I take my job very seriously. For me, the job of...
Orned “Chicken” Gabriel Has Passed Away
Orned "Chicken" Gabriel was a martial arts instructor, self defense trainer and founder of the United Karate Federation.
Richard Norton of Zen do Kai Karate Has Passed Away
Richard Norton is a martial arts icon, body guard to the rich and famous and an international movie star. A man to be envied.
WR Mann
WR Mann is an author, speaker and coach for a Reality-Based-Training (RBT) defensive survival program “DefenseScience.com”. He also headed Realfighting.com.
Garrison Weapons Training System
Why is weapons training so important?
You can tell the parents of your students and your adult students that weapons training improves cognitive function and...
PreSkillz: The Perfect Program for 3-6 Year Old Martial Arts Classes
The 3-6 year old market represents a wonderful opportunity for martial arts schools. Parents want to involve their children in character and health building activities...
Outside The Ring
When Benny Urquidez enters a ring, the auditorium erupts with excitement in anticipation of the slugfest that is sure to follow. From outside the ring.
Gary Forbach: Kajukenbo
SGM Gary Forbach started his Kajukenbo training at the age of 15, in 1966 under Great Grandmaster Aleju Reyes [RIP], in Vacaville, CA.
Michelle Manu: The Queen of Lua
Michelle Manu began her study of martial arts at 9. She is a first generation Senior Black Belt in Lua under Olohe Solomon Kaihewalu.
George Chung: Tae Kwon Do
George Chung is a former 5 Time World Karate Champion and member of the Black Belt Magazine Hall of Fame. In 1982 he founded...
Robert Bowles: Shuri-Ryu
Hanshi Robert Bowles is a 10th Degree and founder and director of International Shuri-Ryu Asso. He began his karate training in Phoenix, AZ under GM Robert A. Trias.
