Isa Tenchio
Isa Tenchio was born in the little town of Paysandu, Uruguay on January 7th, 1957. Her family was raised in a modest home with...
Marilyn Fierro Hanshi of Many Talents
Hanshi Marilyn Fierro is a 9th Dan under both Hanshi Nick Adler and Grandmaster Uezu in Okinawa. She has trained with Hanshi Adler, (10th Dan under...
Jason Inay Inayan System of Eskrima
Suro Jason Inay started training at the age of six in 1979. He learned initially from the Guros under the founder of Inayan Eskrima,...
Jung-Doo Han: Hapki-Sun
Jung-Doo Han was born in Kangjin, Jeollanam-do, Korea in April 1954, and he grew up in a rural farming village with a traditional culture....
Stephen Oliver Taekwondo
Stephen Oliver began training in martial arts in 1970 with the Jhoon Rhee Institute in their branch in Tulsa, Oklahoma. His instructors were Bob...
Father and Son Martial Arts Instructors: Robert Kovaleski and Eric Kovaleski
In this article we interview a father, Robert Kovaleski and a son, Eric Kovaleski. Both men are respected, skilled and knowledgeable martial artists in...
Rio Altaie Tang Soo Do
Master Rio Altaie is a 4th degree (Dan) Black Belt in Tang Soo Do, 2nd degree in Hapkido and has been certified by Grand...
BJ Penn MMA & BJJ
B.J. Penn (Jay Dee Penn or Baby Jay) was born on December 13, 1978 in Kailua, Hawaii. He is an American professional mixed martial...
Gene Tibon Jr. Goju Ryu
Eugene M. Tibon Jr. is known a Gene Tibon Jr. and he is an internationally certified 6th degree Black Belt and the Owner and...
A Setting Sun: Writing an Obituary for Grandmaster Sun Jianyun
Grandmaster Sun Jianyun was the third obituary for a personal grandmaster that I've had to print in my short watch here at Kung Fu magazine.
Wen Mei Yu
Master Wen Mei Yu has been teaching Chinese Martial and Healing Arts for over forty years. She was recognized as Top Instructor in Taijiquan...
Paul Yamaguchi
Top Row left to right: William Chow, Paul Yamaguchi, Harry Pang and Woodrow McCandleBottom Row left to right: Thomas Young, James M. Mitose and...
Sid Rayford Kobayashi Shorin-Ryu
Sid Rayford initially began his martial arts training at age 7 in the art of Shito-Ryu Karate in 1969. Under the instruction of Sensei...
Tom Ingargiola Shaolin Kenpo and The Strike Master
Tom Ingargiola has been teaching the Martial Arts for over 17 years, at his West Babylon, NY location which also serves as the Long...
Shea Gipti Shotokan Karate
Shea Gipti is the Chief Instructor of Tozai Nippon Karate Federation as well as a Los Angeles County Lake Lifeguard. He has been studying Shotokan Karate since...
Kelly Muir
Martial Arts Pioneer Kelly Muir is the Founder of Excel Karate. She has been involved in the Martial Arts for nearly 30 years. She...
