Masaaki Hatsumi: Master of Masters
(I know there are many errors contained here. I have not corrected them, instead I posted the article as it was published . ....
Chun Sik Kim: Tang Soo Do
Master Chun Sik Kim is the President and Founder of the International Tang Soo Do Federation. He is the inspiration and leader to many...
Rick Alemany Kenpo Karate
Senior Grandmaster Rick Alemany has been training and teaching since 1962. He quickly became a skilled fighter and established himself as a champion in the...
He Jinbao Yin Style Bagua
He Jinbao, originally from China, is the grand disciple and sole lineage carrier of the Xie Peiqi branch of Yin Style Baguazhang, which was...
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...
Willy Cahill Judo
Professor Willy Cahill is one of the founders and president of Jujitsu America. He holds a 10th Dan in Jujitsu and a 7th Dan...
Off The Wall with Bob Wall
Fame can be a double-edged sword; along with the notoriety and finical rewards that accompany stardom also comes a loss of privacy. In addition,...
Rick Moneymaker Torite Jutsu
Rick Moneymaker is a pioneer researcher and instructor in the area of Traditional Chinese Medicine as applied to the martial arts with 25 years of martial...
Pedro Solana Villalobos
I've been studying martial arts for most of my life. When I was 6 years old, I started training in Judo, and since then...
Thomas Mitose and Kosho Ryu Kenpo
In 1940 in Honolulu, Hawaii James M. Mitose's son was born. His first son, Thomas would grow up surrounded by mystery, obstacles, and controversy. The...
Dave Hebler – American Kenpo
Mr. Dave Hebler, one of "the originals" was the 5th student promoted to Black Belt by Senior Grandmaster Ed Parker (circa...1961-62), and has the...
Ramiro Estalilla Jr. Kabaroan Eskrima
Grandmaster Ramiro Estalilla Jr. was born in 1930 the first born Son of Aurelia Umibig Estalilla and Ramiro Abellera Estalilla Sr. In 1936, the...
Meitoku Yagi Goju-ryu Meibukan
Meitoku Yagi was born on March 6, 1912 in Kome, Naha City, Okinawa. He was Chinese and his family can be traced back to...
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...
Lou Angel: Tenshi Goju
Having studied Judo, Jiu-Jitsu, Isshin-Ryu and Shokotan karate, Lou Angel was introduced to Grandmaster Peter Urban in 1959. He was so impressed with the...
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...
