Fred Degerberg Martial Arts and Weapons Expert
Fred Degerberg is a mainstay in the world of martial arts. He is president of Degerberg Academy of Martial Arts & Fitness, Inc. and...
AnnMaria Rousey DeMars A Woman of Firsts
Judoka AnnMaria Rousey DeMars, mother of Ronda Rousey, was born August 15, 1958, at Scott Air Force Base in Illinois. She grew up in...
Mike De La Vega of Shin-Kan Okinawan Kempo
Mike De La Vega (known simply as “Sensei Mike” by his students) is the founder of Hawaii Shin-Kan Okinawan Kempo and has been teaching Okinawan...
Gordon Doversola
Shihan Gordon Doversola was a Master of Okinawa-Te. He was born on December 1, 1934 and raised in Honolulu, Hawaii. He began his martial...
Ronald Duncan Sr: American Ninjitsu
Ronald Duncan Sr. was born in Panama. He began his training in boxing at the age of seven. He grew up in an area...
John Farnam: Defensive Training International
John Farnam is President of Defensive Training International and one of the top handgun instructors in the world. He has personally trained thousands of...
Kimo Ferreira
Professor Feliciano Kimo Ferreira was born on November 20, 1949 in Oakland, California. He moved to Hawaii when he was very young and he...
Reza Ghasry From Top Competitor to Coach
Master Reza Ghasry, 7th degree Black Belt, began practicing martial arts at the age of nine in Tehran, Iran. As a child, his father...
Joe Hess
Joe Hess was an instructor at Broward Community College's criminal justice institute in Davie, a former police officer, and an internationally renowned martial arts...
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....
Keith Hirabayashi Cooke
Keith Hirabayashi Cooke was born in Seattle, Washington on September 17, 1959. He grew up in the Seattle area and attended the University of...
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...
Tom Jones
Tom Jones is a Seven-Time Professional Thai Boxing Champion. He holds two World Titles and three U.S. Titles. He is an extreme athlete, motivational...
Y. K. Kim: A Heart for Taekwondo and People
There is no one like Y. K. Kim, the world’s most dynamic speaker, a respected author, successful entrepreneur, and Grandmaster of the Martial Arts....
Michael Laurin – Shindo Budo Kwai
Kyoshi Michael Laurin, an 9th Dan and founder of the Shindo Budo Kwai International Schools. He is a six time World Champion in Koshiki, full...
Steve LaVallee
Kyoshi Steve LaVallee, our founder and Chief Master Instructor began his life long quest for excellence in the Martial Arts at 10 years old....


















