Thomas Mitose and Kosho Ryu Kenpo
In 1940 in Honolulu, Hawaii James M. Mitose's son was born. His first son, Thomas would grow up surrounded by mystery, obstacles, and controversy. The...
Dave Hebler – American Kenpo
Mr. Dave Hebler, one of "the originals" was the 5th student promoted to Black Belt by Senior Grandmaster Ed Parker (circa...1961-62), and has the...
Rick Moneymaker Torite Jutsu
Rick Moneymaker is a pioneer researcher and instructor in the area of Traditional Chinese Medicine as applied to the martial arts with 25 years of martial...
Off The Wall with Bob Wall
Fame can be a double-edged sword; along with the notoriety and finical rewards that accompany stardom also comes a loss of privacy. In addition,...
Pedro Solana Villalobos
I've been studying martial arts for most of my life. When I was 6 years old, I started training in Judo, and since then...
Ramiro Estalilla Jr. Kabaroan Eskrima
Grandmaster Ramiro Estalilla Jr. was born in 1930 the first born Son of Aurelia Umibig Estalilla and Ramiro Abellera Estalilla Sr. In 1936, the...
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...
Eric Greitens
As a boxer, Eric Greitens won two Oxford Boxing Blues and the Gold Medal at the BUSA National Boxing Championships. He holds a Black...
Ramona Gatto Kickboxing
Ramona Gatto was the first IKF Pro World Champion and went on to win "3" IKF Pro World Titles.
Ramona Gatto knocked out a then-inexperienced...
Ricardo Johns
Ricardo Johns was born in the former Panama Canal Zone. He began his martial arts training at the age of 14 under his Sensei,...
Frank Williams Shorin Ryu
Shihan Frank Williams was born in Concord, North Carolina in May of 1959. He graduated from Concord High School in 1977 and went on...
Nicolas Marucci
En 1982 a la sortie de son service militaire Nicolas Marucci pratique a titre de loisir le Karaté Kiokushinkai et le Taekwondo participe a...
Max Pallen: Senkotiros Arnis
From his extensive experience, knowledge, and historical research, GM Max. Pallen, Sr. founded Pallen's Martial Arts Association in 1968, in Oakland, CA.
Johnny Atkinson
Johnny Atkinson's name does not ring familiar to most of us today. He is an individual, though, who is known and respected by most...
Bob Maxwell
Bob Maxwell was born on December 13, 1943 in Washington, D.C. He has been in the martial arts for more than 44 years and...
Dave Johnson: Seieido
History
Professor Johnson began his journey into the world of Martial Arts in 1959. For over four decades he has studied more than a dozen...
