Biographies and Eulogies

Biographies and Eulogies of martial artists and martial arts instructors on USAdojo.com. Search by name to find a particular individual.

Lyle Ho

Lyle Ho Kenpo Karate

Professor Lyle Ho is the last active student and teacher under the late Professor Thomas S. H. Young. He holds the rank of Roku-Dan...
Marc "Crafty Dog" Denny

Marc “Crafty Dog” Denny on Stickfighting

Marc "Crafty Dog" Denny shares his history in the martial arts and training in stickfighting and other arts with the likes of Paul Vizzio, Dan Inosanto,...

Stephen Copping Passes Away

It is with great sadness that we are writing to inform our friends, teachers and students that a great martial artist and friend, Sensei...
Romero Jacare´ Cavalcanti

Romero Jacare´ Cavalcanti Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu

I want to make a difference and leave a legacy to this world. ~ Romero Jacare´ Cavalcanti Born in 1952, Romero Jacare´ Cavalcanti nick named...
Dave Lowry

Dave Lowry Yagyu Shinkage Ryu

Mr. Dave Lowry literally grew up in the Japanese cultural arts. As a boy, he commenced a lifelong study of Yagyu Shinkage Ryu swordsmanship...
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Ted Lai Lai Chung Ch’uan Fa

The late Master Ted Lai was the founder of the Chinese Physical Culture Association of Fullerton, a not-for-profit martial arts organization based in Southern...

Leo Gaje, Jr. – Pekiti-Tirsia Kali System

Grand Tuhon Leo Gaje, Jr., is the grandson and heir of the Great Grand Tuhon Conrado B. Tortal, and is the current Keeper of the...
Walt Lysak Jr

Walt Lysak Jr.

Shihan Walt Lysak Jr. comes from three generations of reality martial artists. Walt's grandfather was a high level military officer who studied several martial arts...

Jeff Finder Serrada Escrima

Jeff Finder known as "Stickman" was first introduced to martial arts as a child in the late 1950’s by his father and grandfather, who learned...
James Moclair

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...
John Chatwood

John Chatwood Jujitsu

Professor John Chatwood 8th Dan Shinto Yoshin Ryu Jujitsu, started his martial arts career after graduating from Bradley University in Peoria, IL. He was twenty-three...
Danny Steele

Danny Steele Muay Thai Fighter

Danny Steele was born on April 6, 1969 in Saigon, Vietnam. At age 5 Danny moved to Honolulu, Hawaii and began training with Bao...
Henry Naiken performing Astavakrasana

Henry Naiken

Dr. Henry Naiken’s interest in the martial arts began at the young age of fifteen when he began formal study in the art of...
Ernie Cates and Mary Davis Cates

First Student, Mary Davis Cates Passed Away

Sadly announces the death of a dear family member, Master Mary Davis Cates. Mary Davis Cates passed away on May 16, 2006. Master Mary was...
David German TAI Karate

David German TAI Karate

David German celebrated his fiftieth year in the Martial Arts at age sixty-three and was recognized as a Judan, tenth degree, by over 20...
Shea Gipti

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...