Ming Lum: Kung Fu
Great Grandmaster Ming Lum was born in Chung San, Canton, China in 1926, but he grew up in Honolulu, Hawaii. He was known as...
Lamar Fisher Danzan Ryu Jujitsu
Lamar Fisher was born on April 25, 1926 in Chico, California. He grew up in Chico and graduated from Chico Senior High School. He...
Jack Wheat Jujitsu
John Robert Wheat was born in Seattle, Washington on February 23, 1919 and went by the nickname Jack Wheat.
Professor Jack Wheat trained and instructed at...
Toshitsugu Takamatsu Togakure Ryu Ninjutsu
Toshitsugu Takamatsu was born on March 10, 1887 in Akashi town, Hyogo province, by the name of Hisatsugu Takamatsu. Later he changed his name...
Charlie Robinson Judo
In the USJA manual, in one of the front pages, there was picture of Charlie Robinson. The captioned said, “One of the most beloved...
Ronald Duncan Sr: American Ninjitsu
Ronald Duncan Sr. was born in Panama. He began his training in boxing at the age of seven. He grew up in an area...
Ralph Jaschke Has Passed Away
8th degree Black Belt Ralph Jaschke began his karate training in 1967 under Sensei Tom Redmon. Ralph was awarded his Black Belt in 1970...
Steven Baugh
Founder, Director, and Grand Master of the Lohan School, Sifu Steven Baugh came from South Central Los Angeles. He is of Native American and...
Masayuki Shimabukuro Muso Jikiden Eishin-Ryu Iaido
Masayuki Shimabukuro is the chairman of both the Jikishin-Kai International and the Nippon Kobudo Jikishin-Kai, and he holds a great deal of personal responsibility for...
Matsumura Shorin-ryu
It was in the late 1800's that Shuri-Te began to be called Shorin-Ryu. It is not known for certain who began this practice, but...
Bill Beach Hawaiian Jiu-Jitsu System
Professor Bill Beach, Judan, is founder and technical director of the Hawaiian Jiu-Jitsu System, Inc., incorporated February 1, 1971. He was born December 15,...
Ridgely Abele Shuri-Ryu Karate-Do
Ridgely Abele was born on August 09, 1950. He was a 9th dan in Shuri-Ryu Karate-Do and 6th dan in Shintoyoshin Jujutsu. He held the...
Helio Gracie Passed Away
Helio Gracie
October 1, 1913 - January 29, 2009
The co-patriarch of the legendary Gracie clan that popularized Brazilian jiu-jitsu and originated the now-burgeoning sport of...
Richard Bustillo Student of Bruce Lee
Richard Bustillo was internationally recognized as an expert in the martial arts. With over 45 years of experience, Bustillo possessed a wealth of knowledge...
George Anderson Passed Away
George Anderson
November 25, 1931 - August 6, 2009
George Anderson passed away on Thursday, August 6, 2009. He was 77 years old. George was born...
Michael Kinney Tang Soo Do
It is with a heavy heart that we share with you that Michael Kinney has passed away in his sleep. His indomitable spirit will...
