David Carradine Passed Away
David Carradine
December 8, 1936 - June 3, 2009
David Carradine passed away on June 3, 2009. He was born John Arthur Carradine and he...
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...
Roland Dantes: Filipino Martial Arts
Grandmaster Roland Dantes was born on June 15, 1940 in the Philippines.
Roland Dantes was an actor, a champion bodybuilder and Filipino martial artist who...
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...
Crystal Ahmed Passed Away
Crystal Ahmed
December 23, 1978 - June 22, 2009
Crystal Ahmed passed away on Monday, June 22, 2009. Master Crystal Ahmed, studied Tae kwon Do at the...
A Tribute to Paul Arel, My Sensei – My Friend
Paul Arel
November 12, 1935 - January 2, 2009
A dynamic force passed from this existence, and families and communities are mourning the loss. It is...
Justin Eilers Killed
Justin Eilers
June 28, 1978 - December 25, 2008
American professional mixed martial arts fighter, Justin Eilers, was killed by a gun shot wound to the chest...
Joe Hyams Passed Away
Joe Hyams
June 6, 1923 - November 8, 2008
Joe Hyams passed away of coronary artery disease in at a Denver hospital on Saturday, November 8, 2008, at the age of...
John Denora: Daito Ryu
John DeNora was born into a martial family and was trained first by his grandfather. John's grandfather was a former soldier and very prominent...
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...
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...
Bill Stopps Judo
In 1946 I received a short course of Judo instruction under the late Mr. Gunji Koizmi at the Budokwai, Lower Grosvenor Place, Victoria London....
Marino Tiwanak
Marino Tiwanak began his Kenpo training under Adriano Emperado in 1947. Tiwanak had been an amateur boxer for 3 years, from 1945-1948. He held...
Gary Friederich Shotokan and Judo Practitioner
Gary Friederich Passed Away
October 6, 1941 - July 11, 2008
Gary Friederich, 66 of Reno, Nevada passed away on July 11, 2008 at home surrounded by...
Dror Saporta
Mr. Dror Saporta had been studying the art and discipline of krav maga for over twenty five years. During this time he acquired training and...
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...
