Paul Dye Kenpo

Paul Dye: American Kenpo

Mr. Paul Dye began his Kenpo career in the Fall of 1972 at the Dave Hebler's Kenpo Karate Studio in Glendora, California, which is...
Philip Chenique

Philip Chenique Established Atemi-Ryu Jujitsu

Professor Philip Chenique first came to the world of Martial Arts at the age of seven, beginning with the study of Judo at the...
Cliff "Magic" Thomas

Cliff “Magic” Thomas

Cliff "Magic" Thomas started karate training in 1972 at the age of 14 under Robert Nava in El Paso, Texas. He earned his Black...
Karen Sheperd

Karen Sheperd One of Martial Arts Brightest Stars

Karen Sheperd burst upon the martial arts scene like a comet and in the process she has become one of the arts brightest stars. A...
Brian Duffy American Kenpo

Brian Duffy American Kenpo

Brian Duffy was inducted into the World Martial Arts Hall of Fame and elevated to The American Kenpo Senior Council Executive Committee both in 1997....
Tom Patire CDT

Tom Patire CDT Compliance, Direction, Takedown

Tom Patire is the founder and senior instructor of the CDT (Compliance, Direction, Takedown) method of empty-handed non-deadly force. He has a diversified tactical and...
Fu Sheng Yuan

Fu Sheng Yuan Yang Style Taijiquan

Grandmaster Fu Sheng Yuan was born in 1931. He is the son of Fu Zhong Wen and Zou Kuei Cheng, who was the great grand...

Rico Guy: Go Kempo-Jitsu

Rico Guy (Corinthians Asheman Guy) was born in 1943. Both his Father and his Grandfather were Jewish rabbis. At the age of 11, Rico...
Kevin Chatwood

Kevin Chatwood Jiu-Jitsu

Shihan Kevin Chatwood Has been active in the martial arts for over forty-five years and is certified in instructing police and military personnel. Along with...
The Incredible Michelle Manu

Michelle Manu: The Queen of Lua

Michelle Manu began her study of martial arts at 9. She is a first generation Senior Black Belt in Lua under Olohe Solomon Kaihewalu.
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...
Katsuoh Yamamoto

Katsuoh Yamamoto – Yoshukai Karate

Katsuoh Yamamoto was a 10th degree Black Belt and the Founder of Yoshukai Karate.  He was born on July 10, 1938 and at 12...
Steve Cooper: Zanshin Ryu Jujutsu

Steve Cooper: Zanshin Ryu Jujutsu

Steve Cooper began his martial arts training in 1973. He spent 25 years training in Wado Ryu Karate and 20 years in Ryukyu Kempo....
Charles Carter

Charles Carter Danzan Ryu Jujitsu

Shihan Charles Carter first began practicing martial arts in Sacramento, California in 1976, studying Danzan Ryu Jujitsu. In 1990, he moved to Carson City, Nevada, and...
Mike De La Vega

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...
Bob Chaney

Bob Chaney Gets Kicks Out of Martial Arts

Bob Chaney has been getting his kicks out of life via the marital for almost five decades. With a background in traditional Japanese Karate, Tae...