Edward B. Sell Taekwondo
Grandmaster Edward B. Sell was the highest ranked non-oriental in Taekwondo. His credentials and reputation were world-renowned. Grandmaster Sell received the highest recognition, appointments, and...
Greg Williams Jun Chong Tae Kwon Do
Master Greg Williams began his journey through the martial arts at an early age through his participation in competitive sports and his fascination with...
A Reunion with Master Tanabe, My Mentor
Shihan Dana Abbott's Reunion with Master Tanabe
It was about four in the afternoon and my flight was on its final approach. As we broke...
Buzz Durkin Uechi Ryu Karate
Buzz Durkin began his study of Uechi Ryu karate in 1966. In March of 1974 Mr. Durkin opened his school and began teaching. Under...
Hari Osias Banaag and The King’s Dream
By Neslyn P. Viernes - The title of Hari was conferred upon Osias Banaag at a young age by Francisco Torres, one of the...
Steve Demasco Shaolin Kempo
Steve Demasco had a simple beginning, learning the martial arts in Boston and New York's Chinatowns, and has since received the honor of Certified Grand...
Kong Family: Tae Kwon Do’s Success Story
The Kong family is a clan of extraordinary black belts. In addition to laying a foundation of excellence in the art of Tae Kwon Do,...
Yong Sung Lee Tae Kwon Do
Grand Master Yong Sung Lee was Originally from Seoul, South Korea. Grandmaster Lee came with his family to the United States in the 1970’s....
Carlson Gracie Sr. Greatest Ultimate Fighter in History
Carlson Gracie Sr. was a 9th degree black belt in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu trained directly under the founder of Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, Carlos Gracie Sr., his...
Ronald Abregano Kenpo Karate Jujitsu
Ronald Abregano was born in Honolulu, Hawaii. He started his martial arts training in Kenpo Karate Jujitsu under his uncle Grandmaster Jaime Abregana Sr....
Andrej Diamanstein
At the age of twelve, shortly after Andrej Diamanstein had begun European fencing, he was introduced to Judo. Later, he studied Thai boxing and...
Yigal Arbiv of Netanya
If there’s anyplace in the Middle East that resembles America’s 19th century Wild West, it has to be Netanya, Israel. This notorious city north...
Jeremy “Lil Spider” Murphy
Jeremy “Lil Spider” Murphy is a professional Mixed Martial Artist based in Union City, California. Standing at five feet six inches tall, Murphy fights...
Brian David Robinson
Brian David Robinson is the creator of Kid Kulinaire, a program designed specifically to combat the global childhood obesity epidemic. He was born in...
Otto Johnson Passed Away
Shihan Otto Johnson
May 2, 1959 - November 2, 2004
Shihan Otto Johnson's life was tragically taken in a hit and run accident in San Bernardino,...
Glenn Ristine Integrated Martial Solutions
Glenn Ristine holds grandmaster’s grade in Isshin-ryu karate is a "Senior Master Instructor" in Kyusho-jitsu and is a 7th degree in Ryukyu Kempo.
