Masayuki Shimabukuro Muso Jikiden Eishin-Ryu Iaido
Masayuki Shimabukuro is the chairman of both the Jikishin-Kai International and the Nippon Kobudo Jikishin-Kai, and he holds a great deal of personal responsibility for...
Bob Ozman: My First Karate Instructor
I am particularly proud to contribute this column, which focuses on Bob Ozman my first karate instructor. I began lessons with Bob Ozman as...
Professor Jigoro Kano
JUDO & EDUCATION
Over a century ago, Japanese jujutsu men from various ryu or schools, often competed against one another and sometimes fought boxers and...
Matt Molineux Shorin Ryu Karate
Soke Matt Molineux began his martial arts training in Shorin Ryu karate in 1974 under Soke Mike Hancock.
In 1975, the dojo joined American Jiu-Jitsu...
Eddie Mapula: Kickboxing
Grandmaster Eddie Mapula is a 10th Degree Black Belt and a 3 time world champion having competed in karate, kickboxing and boxing, sports he...
Grant Campbell Shotokan Karate
As a Senior Instructor and certified Master Teacher, Sensei Grant Campbell's dedication to the martial arts is an inspiration to all. He began his...
Gaudiosa Sarno Ruby Comjuka-Kali Systems
Tuhon Gaudiosa Sarno Ruby, daughter of Takyo and Teofilla, was born in Cebu City Philippines. Tuhon attend Columbian College in Alongapo Sambales Philippines. Due...
Nick Hewitson – Muay Thai Champion
Ajarn Nick Hewitson has Black Belts in 14 martial arts including a 6th Dan in Taekwondo, and a 4th degree in Tang Soo Do....
Charles Bonet The Latin Panther
Hanshi Charles Bonet is a 6th dan in Grand Master Eizo Shimabukuro's Shorin-ryu system; he also holds an 8th dan in Master Frank Ruizes...
Lilly Rodriguez Passed Away
Lilly Rodriguez passed away on January 13, 2007 at UCLA Medical Center of complications relating to an infection. She was 59 years old.
It was Lilly...
Mark Shuey Sr. Master of the Cane
Mark Shuey Sr. was raised in the San Fernando Valley in Southern California. He moved to Lake Tahoe in 1976 where he still resides. ...
Sonie Lasker
Sonie began her martial arts training while living in Tel Aviv, Israel. When she moved back to the states, she met Kyoshi Donna Judge,...
Imi Lichtenfeld Founder of Krav Maga
The founder of Krav Maga is Imrich Sde-or (Imi Lichtenfeld). Imi was born in Budapest in 1910. Imi`s father Samuel was early a circus...
Daniel Docto
Daniel Docto aka "Doc" is of Filipino and American decent. He was born in the United States and moved to Thailand when he received...
Peyton Quinn RMCAT
Peyton Quinn began his training in formal martial arts systems in 1964, eventually achieving rank in karate, judo and aikido. While he continues to...
Meet The Gun Smith, Terry Tussey
For this talented pistolsmith, second-rate work is not an option.
Actor Steven Seagal knows how to fight. His personal background in martial arts is obvious...
