Akira Kubo and the Practice of Kendo to Instill Values
In 1957, my father Kahei Kubo began Kyumeikan Dojo. In the post-war years, the practice of kendo and other martial arts was forbidden, yet...
Alex Feng
Shi Fu Alex Feng was trained by his father, Dr. Wei Ren Feng, a well-known scholar and spiritual leader. At age eight, Shi Fu...
Vinson Holck Kodenkan Yudanshakai
Professor Vinson Holck is the president of the Kodenkan Yudanshakai. He has studied martial arts from birth, beginning under the tutelage of his father,...
Kenshiro Abbe Judo, Aikido, and Kendo
By Gary Robinson ~ A short anecdotal biography of the Master's activities throughout the years 1938-86
Ukikoto no arumi no chikara tamesan
My potentiality has got...
John Castillo Brazilian Jiu-jitsu
John Castillo, is the Brazilian Jiu-jitsu instructor at Brazilian Jiu-jitsu of Wichita Kansas. He has been studying Brazilian Jiu-jitsu for more than 12 years.
He trained under Robert...
Lilly Rodriguez – Kickboxing
"Lilly Rodriguez really changed martial arts for women, kickboxing in particular," said Michael Matsuda, founder of the Martial Arts History Museum in Santa Clarita.
"She...
Gary Wasniewski Creator of TY-GA Karate
Soke Gary Wasniewski has been featured on U.S. national television and European national television since 2004.
He is recognized worldwide for his incredible ability and...
Lu Yan Wushu
Lu Yan is one of China’s Elite athletes, being a 5 time National Champion in the Chinese sport of Wushu.
In a remarkable career Lu...
Stacey Nemour Kung Fu
You understand what martial arts can do for you when Kung Fu Black Belt Stacey Nemour walks in the room. Standing at 5’8”, this beautiful...
Richard Dimitri Senshido International
Born in 1969, Richard Dimitri began his martial arts training in 1975. By the age of 21 he’d acquired instructor certifications and Black Belts...
Takeji Tomita
"A small man with an enormous charisma. He has dark, piercing eyes, his posture is proud and he seems to have a sixth-sense that...
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...
Restita DeJesus
Sifu Restita DeJesus has been practicing martial arts for over 30 years and has a list of impressive teaching certifications:
Butokukan Karate: 2nd degree
Kajukenbo-Wun Hop...
Peter Ralston Cheng Hsin
Peter Ralston was raised in Asia and began studying martial arts at the age of 9. By the age of 19 he was a...
James Moclair Ju-jutsu
James Moclair 10th Dan Soke Shodai is a Professor of BuJutsu, (Japanese martial arts). He is a professional martial arts teacher and has been...
Rey Leal American Kenpo
Reynaldo A. Leal known as Rey Leal is an 9th Degree Black Belt and has been studying martial arts for over 60 years.
