Clement Riedner Shiho Karano Ryu
Finally, my brethren, be strong in the Lord, and in the power of his might. Put on the Whole Armor of God, that you...
John Will: First Australian BJJ Black Belt
John Will was awarded the rank of Black Belt in Brazilian Jiu Jitsu by Rigan and Jean Jacques Machado in 1998; making him the...
Bonnie Canino Kickboxer
Bonnie Canino was born in Miami, Florida, on January 11,1962. Of Puerto Rican descent, Bonnie is a retired American 2 times World Champion Kickboxer...
Akira Kubo and the Practice of Kendo to Instill Values
In 1957, my father Kahei Kubo began Kyumeikan Dojo. In the post-war years, the practice of kendo and other martial arts was forbidden, yet...
Alex Feng
Shi Fu Alex Feng was trained by his father, Dr. Wei Ren Feng, a well-known scholar and spiritual leader. At age eight, Shi Fu...
Vinson Holck Kodenkan Yudanshakai
Professor Vinson Holck is the president of the Kodenkan Yudanshakai. He has studied martial arts from birth, beginning under the tutelage of his father,...
Lilly Rodriguez – Kickboxing
"Lilly Rodriguez really changed martial arts for women, kickboxing in particular," said Michael Matsuda, founder of the Martial Arts History Museum in Santa Clarita.
"She...
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...
John Castillo Brazilian Jiu-jitsu
John Castillo, is the Brazilian Jiu-jitsu instructor at Brazilian Jiu-jitsu of Wichita Kansas. He has been studying Brazilian Jiu-jitsu for more than 12 years.
He trained under Robert...
Lu Yan Wushu
Lu Yan is one of China’s Elite athletes, being a 5 time National Champion in the Chinese sport of Wushu.
In a remarkable career Lu...
Stacey Nemour Kung Fu
You understand what martial arts can do for you when Kung Fu Black Belt Stacey Nemour walks in the room. Standing at 5’8”, this beautiful...
Richard Dimitri Senshido International
Born in 1969, Richard Dimitri began his martial arts training in 1975. By the age of 21 he’d acquired instructor certifications and Black Belts...
Takeji Tomita
"A small man with an enormous charisma. He has dark, piercing eyes, his posture is proud and he seems to have a sixth-sense that...
Paul Yamaguchi
Top Row left to right: William Chow, Paul Yamaguchi, Harry Pang and Woodrow McCandleBottom Row left to right: Thomas Young, James M. Mitose and...
Restita DeJesus
Sifu Restita DeJesus has been practicing martial arts for over 30 years and has a list of impressive teaching certifications:
Butokukan Karate: 2nd degree
Kajukenbo-Wun Hop...
Peter Ralston Cheng Hsin
Peter Ralston was raised in Asia and began studying martial arts at the age of 9. By the age of 19 he was a...
