Michael DePasquale, Jr. Has Passed Away
Soke Michael DePasquale Jr., a highly skilled Jujutsu master, studied Yoshitsune Waza under his father and developed his Combat Yoshitsune Jujutsu system.
Bob White Has Gone To Be With the Lord
Senior Master Bob White has contributed to the art of Kenpo in particular the fighting arts, for over 50 years as a competitor and as a teacher and coach.
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...
Katsuoh Yamamoto – Yoshukai Karate
Katsuoh Yamamoto was a 10th degree Black Belt and the Founder of Yoshukai Karate. He was born on July 10, 1938 and at 12...
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...
Nei-Chu So
Words of Mas Oyama about Nei-Chu So from Oyama's book What is Karate?.
When I was driven almost to self-ruin, Mr. Nei-Chu So, an elder of...
Bob Orlando Chinese Kuntao
A resident of Denver, Colorado, and a computer professional for nearly 4 decades, Bob Orlando was introduced to the martial arts while on active...
James Patrick Lacy Mew Hing’s 18 Daoist Palms
"My name is Michael Lacy, I'm James Lacy's eldest son. Last Saturday, a friend of fathers with the San Diego County sheriff's department came...
Richard Norton of Zen do Kai Karate Has Passed Away
Richard Norton is a martial arts icon, body guard to the rich and famous and an international movie star. A man to be envied.
Heartbreaking News: Max Pallen, Jr. Has Died
My brother, Max Pallen, passed away yesterday morning. Please add extra prayer for my mom and dad, who are taking it really hard.
Johh Pachivas Shuri-ryu karate-do
Hanshi John Pachivas was a 10th degree Black Belt and the highest ranking person in Shuri-ryu karate-do. He was born on May 3, 1926...
Fumio Demura Has Passed Away
In 1961 Shihan Fumio Demura won the National Kumite title of Japan. He was teaching karate in Tokyo, but had the desire to come to the United States.
Henry Slomanski Chito-Ryu
Henry Slomanski, also known as Hank, was born on June 18, 1928 in Evansville, New Jersey and he passed away on April 23,2000. He...
Dave Carnell, Teacher, Student, Author, Friend
Dave Carnell was the owner and director of Impact Martial Arts Academy. He was regular contributor to Martial Arts Illustrated magazine and was the...
Leo Fong Has Passed Away
Leo Fong was a pioneer in Chinese martial arts in America. He developed his own approach called Wei Kuen Do. He was also an author and martial arts film star.
Jonathan Stewart Has Passed Away
Jonathan Stewart began studying boxing and judo when he was seven years old. In 1953, while in Korea, he was introduced to the Korean...
