Dana Abbott: Kendo
If Dana Abbott had been born in Japan 500 years ago, he’d have been a samurai. But since he was destined to see his...
Steven Roensch Shintoyoshinkai Jiu Jitsu
Grand Master Steven Roensch was introduced to karate in 1967 by his brother, then a practitioner of Okinawan Goju-ryu. This initiated a pursuit of...
Master Raul Ries Testimony
I’ve been thinking a lot lately. And I was thinking how God is so gracious, loving and kind: how He gets a hold of...
Haisan Kaleak Changes Lives One Person at a Time
Soke Haisan Kaleak is a dedicated marital artist who understands the value of the quote " each one teach one", and he lives his life...
WR Mann
WR Mann is an author, speaker and coach for a Reality-Based-Training (RBT) defensive survival program “DefenseScience.com”. He also headed Realfighting.com.
David Meyer Brazilian jiu-jitsu
David Meyer began training jujitsu as a young child in 1968 under Sensei Jack Seki. He received his 1st Dan in 1977. David Meyer trained...
Lucky Luciano Kajukenpo
Senior Grandmaster Lucky Luciano was born in the state of Hawaii. He started his career in the martial arts at the age of 4...
Nori Bunasawa: Jukkendo
Master Nori Bunasawa is the founder of Bunasawa JUKKENDO, a comprehensive style of martial arts based on Kodokan Jigoro Kano's Judo self-defense and "Conde...
James Yimm Lee / The Oakland JKD YEARS
You hear a lot about the original students of Jeet Kune Do, but there is one in particular that is very special to me,...
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...
AnnMaria Rousey DeMars A Woman of Firsts
Judoka AnnMaria Rousey DeMars, mother of Ronda Rousey, was born August 15, 1958, at Scott Air Force Base in Illinois. She grew up in...
Joseph Halbuna Kajukenbo
Joseph Halbuna was first introduced to Kajukenbo in 1955 by Sijo Adriano D. Emperado's brother, Joe Emperado, at the home of "Lucky" Lucaylucay in...
Sang Kim
Grand Master Sang Kim (8th Dan Black Belt) had an incredibly distinguished career, winning many coveted titles and very prestigious positions including:
2004 – Induction to...
Larry Hall Goju-Kenpo
Master Larry Hall was born on July 7, 1960 in Reno, Nevada. His interest in the martial arts dates back to his teen years....
Stanford McNeal Sr. Kifaru Jitsu
Stanford McNeal was born December 5th, 1940 in St. Louis, Missouri. At the age of 12 he began studying Judo under Sensei Beech. From ages...
For Martial Arts Instructor Peter Grootenhuis, Quitting Was Never An Option!
Peter Grootenhuis possesses one of the most brilliant scientific minds in the world, but his body is fighting a losing battle to amyotrophic lateral...
