Eulogies K-O

Eulogies K-O are USAdojo.com’s eulogies for martial artists who have passed away whose last name begins with K through O.

Al Novak

Grandmaster Al Novak Dies

It is with a very heavy heart that we inform you that Great Grandmaster Al Novak has passed away. FREMONT, Calif -- FREMONT, Calif. -...

Jim Logue Ryukyu Karate

Jim Logue came from South Carolina, he was Taika Seiyu Oyata's senior ranking student. He had many years of Martial Arts experience, and he...
Grandmaster Ming Lum

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...
George Harris

George Harris Judo

On January 7, 2011, George Lee Harris passed away after a long battle with prostrate cancer. George Harris was born on January 15, 1933 in...

Honoring Fred Miller

I received the really sad news that Master Fred Miller had passed away. I was not only stunned by shattered by the news. Master...
Shorin-ryu Masters

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...
Steve LaVallee

Steve LaVallee

Kyoshi Steve LaVallee, our founder and Chief Master Instructor began his life long quest for excellence in the Martial Arts at 10 years old....
Chung Kim

Chung Kim Left A Legacy That Will Never Die

Grandmaster Chung Kim passed away on Monday, March 15, 2010 at the age of 69, but he left a legacy that will never die. He...
Judoka receives medal she forfeited after competing as man

Rena Kanokogi Turns Disappointment into Gold

Judoka Rena Kanokogi otherwise known as Rusty, was born in Brooklyn, New York on July 30, 1935. She grew up rough in Coney Island and...
Charles Lewis

Charles Lewis

Charles Lewis Jr. was born on June 23, 1963 and died on March 11, 2009. He was an American businessman, promoter and entertainer. Known...
Masamune

Masamune Japan’s Greatest Swordsmith

Masamune was also also known as Gorō Nyūdō Masamune, or Priest Gorō Masamune. He is thought to be Japan's greatest swordsmith. There are no...
Imi Okazaki Mullins

Imi Okazaki-Mullins Passed Away

She was proud and direct, she was always straightforward and truthful, and set the bar high for the rest of us. We can feel...
Jimmy Mavenge

Top Karate Instructor Jimmy Mavenge Dies

Zimbabwe’s highest graded karate instructor Jimmy Mavenge Dies at 53 Mavenge, who had reached the Shihan level — Japanese term for master instructor — died on Sunday,...
Haku Michigami

Haku Michigami Judo

Judo Master Haku Michigami was born on October 21, 1912 in Ehime Prefecture, Yawatahama City, Japan. He was an excellent fighter and an exceptional martial arts...
Kusanku

Kusanku

Chinese Sifu Kong Su Kung or Kusanku immigrated to Okinawa where he served as a Chinese military attaché. He is the earliest known ancestor of...
Lai Chung Chuan Fa Logo

Ted Lai Lai Chung Ch’uan Fa

The late Master Ted Lai was the founder of the Chinese Physical Culture Association of Fullerton, a not-for-profit martial arts organization based in Southern...