Tino Tuiolosega

Tino Tuiolosega Founder of Limalama

Tu'umamao Tino Tuiolosega, Grandmaster and Founder of Limalama Arts of Self Defense was born in American Samoa on July 2, 1931 to, Tu'umamao Tuiolosega,...

Honoring Fred Miller

I received the really sad news that Master Fred Miller had passed away. I was not only stunned by shattered by the news. Master...

Steven Aldus Hsing-I Ch’uan

Chinese Training History Steve Aldus started his martial training in 1971 while serving in the military during the Vietnam War. He spent most of his tour...
Ron van de Sandt

Ron van de Sandt Kurumaisu Jutsu

Sensei Ron van de Sandt became interested in martial arts when he was introduced to combat training while serving in the military in South...

Henry Slomanski Chito-Ryu

Henry Slomanski, also known as Hank, was born on June 18, 1928 in Evansville, New Jersey and he passed away on April 23,2000. He...
John McCarthy

John McCarthy Referee

Big John McCarthy was born on October 12, 1962. He is considered the pre-eminent referee throughout the world for mixed martial arts (MMA), beginning...
Renzo Gracie

Renzo Gracie Pro Surfer and MMA Fighter

Renzo Gracie was born on March 11, 1967. He is a Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu (BJJ) expert and a Gracie Barra Black Belt under Carlos Gracie...

David Lee Abbott American Mixed Martial Artist

David Lee Abbott, nicked named Tank was born on April 26, 1965 in Huntington Beach, California. He is an American mixed martial artist. He...
Stephen Spivey

Stephen Spivey Max Defense

Stephen Spivey Developed MaxDefense Stephen Spivey is a worldwide leading authority in self defense. At an early age, he was wired for reality-based self defense....
Bill Drougas Tai Chi 2016

Bill Drougas Vichara Tai Jug Fu

Dr. Bill Drougas PhD, was born in the town of Arta in West Greece. He studied Physics at the University of Ioannina and received...

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...
Jim Botsford

Jim Botsford Okinawan Goju Ryu Karate

Jim Botsford was born in Renovo, Pennsylvania on October 27, 1944. He is a retired US Air Force Chief Master Sergeant (Sergeant Major), with...
Anderson Silva

Anderson Silva

Anderson Silva was born on April 14, 1975. Known as "The Spider", Anderson is a Brazilian mixed martial artist and since 2006 he has...
Dan Meadows

Dan Meadows Firearms, Archery and Edged Weapons Expert

In 1965, Dan Meadows began his martial arts training, by studying Kenpokido Kenpo Karate, Shito Ryu Karate, and Kobudo. In 1976, Dan Meadows began...

Cynthia Prouder: Kickboxer and Boxer

Cynthia Prouder was born on June 13, 1963 in Columbus, Mississippi and came to Los Angeles, California when she was 6 years old with...

Kevin Janisse: Kong Shin Bup Hap Ki Do

Grand Master Kevin Janisse has spent over 35 years in the martial arts starting with Tae Kwon Do, Kun Tao, Boxing, and Kuk Sool...