Biographies U-Z

Instructors biographies U-Z are biographies on USAdojo.com for martial artists whose last name begins with U through Z.

Vladimir Vasiliev Russian Martial Arts

Vladimir Vasiliev – Systema

Born in Russia, Vladimir Vasiliev received intense training from the top Special Operations Units instructors and is the top student of Mikhail Ryabko. Vladimir's...
Gary Wasniewski

Gary Wasniewski Creator of TY-GA Karate

Soke Gary Wasniewski has been featured on U.S. national television and European national television since 2004. He is recognized worldwide for his incredible ability and...
Tony Vohra

Tony Vohra and Taekwondo

Grandmaster Tony Vohra was born in India in 1958, coming to England in 1962, and settling in Nottingham which is still his home base. As...
Pedro Vangas Jr.

Pedro Vangas: Tang Soo Do

Grandmaster Pedro Vangas is the President of The Panamerican Bi Sang Kwan Tang Soo Do Association and possess a trajectory without equal in the...
Brandon Vera

Brandon Vera

Brandon Vera was born October 10, 1977 in Bronx, New York. He is a Filipino/Italian-American mixed martial arts (MMA) fighter, who fought for the...

Benny Urquidez Inducted into the International Sports Hall of Fame 2019

Martial artists Benny Urquidez was inducted into the the International Sports Hall of Fame Class of 2019 during the Arnold Sports Festival on Saturday,...

Robert White: Isshinryu

Robert White was born July 14, 1939. He grew up in Pennsylvania, but for most of his adult life has called Michigan home. He...

Robert Visitation

Robert Visitation retired from kickboxing in 1990 number 3 in the world welterweight rankings. He currently teaches a martial arts fitness program, and is...
Ron van de Sandt

Ron van de Sandt Kurumaisu Jutsu

Sensei Ron van de Sandt became interested in martial arts when he was introduced to combat training while serving in the military in South...
Meitoko Yagi

Meitoku Yagi Goju-ryu Meibukan

Meitoku Yagi was born on March 6, 1912 in Kome, Naha City, Okinawa. He was Chinese and his family can be traced back to...
Tim VanDenover

Tim VanDenover Shorin-Ryu

Shihan Tim VanDenover is one of the most repected martial arts teachers in the USA. With over 40 years of martial arts experience he...
Ron Van Clief

Ron Van Clief Chinese Goju System

Grand Master Ron Van Clief has been studying and teaching the Martial Arts for over 40 years. He is a 10th Degree Red Belt...
Her Yue Wong and Mark Van Schuyver

Her Yue Wong Ching Yi Kung Fu

Dr. Her Yue Wong has been practicing and teaching the Chinese martial arts for over 60 years, and is the Founder and Director of the...

Terry Wilson Martial Artist Extraordinaire

Terry Wilson martial artist extraordinaire is a 8th degree Black Belt in Shintoyoshin-Ryu Jujitsu and a 5th degree Black Belt in Shorin-Ryu karate. He is...

Fabricio Werdum

Fabrício Werdum was born in Porto Alegre, Brazil July 30, 1977. He is a Brazilian mixed martial artist and former UFC Heavyweight Champion. He...
Don Schneider, John Wallace, Donald Miskel

John Wallace

John Wallace was born in Portsmouth, Virginia on May 14th, 1951. The son of a shipyard worker and a housewife, he began the study...