Articles and Biographies

Articles and Biographies includes biographies and articles about martial artist instructors from around the world on USAdojo.com.

Gregg Wooldridge

Gregg Wooldridge Kang-Chuan-Do

Master Gregg Wooldridge has 40 dedicated years in the Martial Arts. Gregg is a 7th Degree Black Belt and acting Master of Kang-Chuan-Do. Master Gregg Wooldridge...
Kevin Colton

Kevin Colton Jujitsu

Sensei Kevin Colton is the chief instructor at the Santa Clarita Jujitsu School. In 1966, Kevin started Danzan Ryu Jujitsu with instructor Joe Burlin...

He Jinbao Yin Style Bagua

He Jinbao, originally from China, is the grand disciple and sole lineage carrier of the Xie Peiqi branch of Yin Style Baguazhang, which was...
Lopez Family Opening Ceremonies 2008 Olympics Beijing

Lopez Family Taekwondo Black Belts

A lot of siblings fight. But Jean, Steven, Mark and Diana Lopez have been pounding each other continuously for years. At least now it's...
Kevin Cullen

Kevin Cullen: Goju Ryu

Master Kevin Cullen was born in Ohio in 1955 and he has spent the last 45 years of his life dedicated to the intense...
John McCarthy

John McCarthy Referee

Big John McCarthy was born on October 12, 1962. He is considered the pre-eminent referee throughout the world for mixed martial arts (MMA), beginning...
Master Toby Cooling

Toby Cooling Isshin-Ryu Karate

Walter Cooling, nicknamed Toby Cooling by his family, began martial arts training in Judo at the age of sixteen. At 20, he began training...

David Dye Shuyokan Ryu

Sensei David Dye has been actively involved in the practice and teaching of martial arts for 50 years and is the Soke of Shuyokan...
Gamini Soysa

Gamini Soysa Shorin Ryu Karate

Kyoshi Gamini Soysa is widely recognized as a pioneer in introducing Shorin Ryu Shorin Kan Karate in Sri Lanka, India and other South Asian...
Kim Aldus

Kim Aldus Tai Chi Ch’uan

Kim Aldus began taking Tae Kwon Do in September of 1987.  She began studying under Mr. Kelly O’Keefe. Other Peoria area instructors she has studied under...

Felix Roiles – Pakamut

Master Felix Roiles practices PAKAMUT, the original name of the Filipino Fighting Art that originated in MACTAN island province of Cebu, central Visayas, Philippines....
Duke Swain

Duke Swain Healing and Martial Arts

Hanshi Duke Swain began his training in Isshin Ryu Karate in the early 1970’s under the direction of Grandmaster Castanza. Several years later, he...
Willie Adams

Willie Adams: A Man Who Gets a Kick Out of Life

By Eric D. Lawrence - Detroit Free Press ~ Ever wonder if the crane kick at the end of "The Karate Kid" could win...
Yuriy Kostrov

Yuriy Kostrov Agni Kempo

Teacher - Yuriy Kostrov, the Grandmaster (Soke) - 10th Baysa/Dan, founder of Agni Kempo system of martial art, founder of elite World Agni Kempo...
Alessio Sakara

Alessio Sakara

Alessio Sakara was born on September 2, 1981 in Rome, Italy. His nick name  is "Legionarivs". He is an Italian mixed martial arts fighter,...
Vince Morris

Vince Morris Kissaki-Kai Karate-Do

Now in his sixties, with more than 50 years Martial Arts experience, Vince Morris is a leading authority in the world of karate and...