Joe Bonacci Karate Champion and More
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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...
A Tribute To Grandmaster Larry Caster
A great man and a true martial arts legend passed away Friday, Grandmaster Larry Caster. He was one of the original karate greats from...
David Cardenas The Fighter with a Heart
David Cardenas was born March 30, 1968 in Cuernavaca – Vera Cruz, Mexico. David had many passions: Art, The Red Hot Chili Peppers, Jiu...
Dr. Lawrence Day: The Legacy of a Martial Arts Master
The terms master and grandmaster are overused in the martial arts. Shihan, Hanshis, Sokes. Professors and Doctors abound in our ranks. Some are deserving...
John Denore Passed Away
It is with profound sadness that we share with you that John Denore passed away. It is a heartbreaking loss for the martial arts...
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...
Allen Abad Kajukenbo
Your life is the true testament to your skill as a martial artist, not your rank of your trophies. ~ Grandmaster Allen Abad
Grandmaster Allen...
J. Pat Burleson Celebration of Life
James Pat Burleson was born on April 27, 1936 and passed away on October 31, 2021.
His biggest goal in life was to become more...
Bob Chaney Tae Kwon Do and Muay Thai
Tae Kwon Do Rank and Background
Bob Chaney trained in the Martial Arts for over 43 years. He was promoted, with Chuck Norris and Bob...
Fumio Demura Has Passed Away
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Bob Dalgleis Goju-ryu Karate
Robert M. Dalgleish or Bob Dalgleis was born on November 6, 1942. He is considered to be the Father of Canadian Goju-ryu karate because...
Armando Angeles
Maestro Armando Angeles was born on the island of Cebu in the Philippines in 1922, there he was raised and taught the art of...
Pierre Bergere of Uyba Karate
Mr. Pierre Bergere was born on December 31, 1932. He began his martial arts training in 1946 under Uyba Karate Grandmaster Shan Niles and...
Willie Boynton Passed Away
Willie Boynton
May 1, 1962 - January 19, 2006
Martial Artist Willie Boynton, of Asbury Park, NJ passed away on Thursday, January 19, 2006 at his home....
Azato Anko: A Short Story About My Teacher Part Two
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Editor's Note: This article...
