Biographies and Eulogies

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

Gary Amen

Gary Amen has been in the martial arts since 1966, with more than thirty years of teaching kids and adults. Skilled in both Korean...

He Jinbao Yin Style Bagua

He Jinbao, originally from China, is the grand disciple and sole lineage carrier of the Xie Peiqi branch of Yin Style Baguazhang, which was...
Brock Lesnar

Brock Lesnar

Brock Lesnar was born on July 12, 1977. He is an American mixed martial artist with the UFC, former professional and amateur wrestler. He...
Ed Sumner

Ed Sumner Okinawan Goju Ryu Karate

Ed Sumner, Nanadan, Okinawan Goju Ryu Karate, Jundokan International was born in Alton Illinois, on October 30, 1947. He currently resides in Buckeye, Arizona. Ed began...

Outside The Ring 

When Benny Urquidez enters a ring, the auditorium erupts with excitement in anticipation of the slugfest that is sure to follow. From outside the ring.
Karl Marx Sr

Karl W. Marx Sr. – Keichu-Do

Keichu-Do Founder Karl W. Marx Sr., was called to serve God Two days after being Saved and Baptized. Early by most standards, which is usually two...
Kim Aldus

Kim Aldus Tai Chi Ch’uan

Kim Aldus began taking Tae Kwon Do in September of 1987.  She began studying under Mr. Kelly O’Keefe. Other Peoria area instructors she has studied under...

Dana Abbott: Kendo

If Dana Abbott had been born in Japan 500 years ago, he’d have been a samurai. But since he was destined to see his...

Carlos de Leon – Mo’o Dragon System

Professor Carlos Deleon with over 41 years of martial arts experience, holds the titles of Kumu Lua Mekia Alihikaua Umi 10th degree under the...
Jiro Otsuka

Jiro Otsuka Wado-Ryu Karate-Do

Jiro Otsuka was born on February 28, 1934, in Tokyo, Japan. The second son of Grand Master Hironori Otsuka I, he was born the...

Bob Mitchell: American Kenpo

Master of the Arts, Bob Mitchell, took his fighting from the street and the knowledge that Mr. Nuuhiwa supplied, and started his career in...

Holly Holm

American mixed martial artist Holly Holm competes in the Ultimate Fighting Championship bantamweight division. She is a UFC Women's Bantamweight Champion. Holly Holm is a...
Akira Kubo

Akira Kubo and Kyumeikan Dojo

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...
John Chung

John Chung World Forms and Fighting Champion

John Chung is a member of "Black Belt Hall of Fame", along with such notables as Chuck Norris and Bruce Lee. He is rated...

Chad Robichaux: MMA, Military and So Much More

Chad Robichaux is a 3rd degree BJJ Black Belt under Carlson Gracie Jr and a former Professional MMA Champion having competed at the highest levels of the sport.

For Martial Arts Instructor Peter Grootenhuis, Quitting Was Never An Option!

Peter Grootenhuis possesses one of the most brilliant scientific minds in the world, but his body is fighting a losing battle to amyotrophic lateral...