Rorion Gracie: Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu
The oldest son of Helio Gracie, Rorion Gracie, put on a gi before he could walk. At 2 years old, he was already doing...
Mark Colangelo and His Martial Art of Go Jiu Bujitsu
Looking back decades ago in martial arts we had pioneers and innovators such as: Gichin Funakoshi with Shotokan; Jigoro Kano with Judo; and Morihei...
Carlito Lanada Kuntaw
Grandmaster Carlito Lanada is a 9th Degree Red Belt—the highest attainable rank in the ancient art of Kuntaw. In 1960, he founded and is...
Michael Kinney Tang Soo Do
It is with a heavy heart that we share with you that Michael Kinney has passed away in his sleep. His indomitable spirit will...
Changed By Fire, Challenged By Life
FORT WORTH, Texas - Sometimes, just when he's found some sense of peace, Jamie Cashion catches someone staring at him and he knows that,...
Olando Rivera “The Warrior”
Olando Rivera has been an elite kick boxer for many years and his accomplishments are extraordinary. He has dominated the world of kick boxing...
Amaury Murgado
Amaury Murgado grew up in Miami, his father, Angelo Kennedy, a Bay of Pigs Invasion veteran. While other boys were playing with toys, Amaury...
Robert Hunt Karate and Kobudo
Mr. Robert Hunt began studying the martial arts in 1964 and holds Black Belt rank in three styles of Japanese/Okinawan karate, as well as...
Rob Castro: Shaolin Kenpo
Grandmaster Rob Castro, 10th degree Black Belt in the art of Shaolin Kenpo, started his training at the young age of 5 under the...
Samuel Kwok: Ip Man Wing Chun Kung Fu
Samuel Kwok was born in Hong Kong in April 6, 1948 He is the son of a Church Minister. He is now retired from...
Bob Ozman Passes Away
It is with a sad heart that I announce that Bob Ozman, the first karate instructor in the San Fernando Valley, creator of Mushin-Gi-Tai,...
Odette Russell
Odette Russell is a Grand Master (8th Degree Black Belt) under the SWAM Martial Arts Academy. She is a native New Yorker and is...
Rick St Clair: Taekwondo
Master Rick St Clair began his martial arts training wen he was 12 years old. He achieved his Black Belt in Moodukkwan Taekwondo May 21, 1981....
Clement Riedner Shiho Karano Ryu
Finally, my brethren, be strong in the Lord, and in the power of his might. Put on the Whole Armor of God, that you...
John Will: First Australian BJJ Black Belt
John Will was awarded the rank of Black Belt in Brazilian Jiu Jitsu by Rigan and Jean Jacques Machado in 1998; making him the...
Bonnie Canino Kickboxer
Bonnie Canino was born in Miami, Florida, on January 11,1962. Of Puerto Rican descent, Bonnie is a retired American 2 times World Champion Kickboxer...
