John Machado Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu
John Machado is one of five brothers of world-renowned Machado Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu martial art family. Born in Rio De Janeiro. Brazil; John Machado began his jiu-jitsu...
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...
Steven Roensch Shintoyoshinkai Jiu Jitsu
Grand Master Steven Roensch was introduced to karate in 1967 by his brother, then a practitioner of Okinawan Goju-ryu. This initiated a pursuit of...
Haisan Kaleak Changes Lives One Person at a Time
Soke Haisan Kaleak is a dedicated marital artist who understands the value of the quote " each one teach one", and he lives his life...
Master Raul Ries Testimony
I’ve been thinking a lot lately. And I was thinking how God is so gracious, loving and kind: how He gets a hold of...
Larry Tatum Kenpo Karate
Larry Tatum began his study of Kenpo Karate in Pasadena, California in 1966, and has become one of this style's most prominent figures. Recognized...
David Meyer Brazilian jiu-jitsu
David Meyer began training jujitsu as a young child in 1968 under Sensei Jack Seki. He received his 1st Dan in 1977. David Meyer trained...
Seikichi Toguchi Shorei-Kan Karate
Seikichi Toguchi Sensei was born in Naha on May 20, 1917. He began studying martial arts learning the basics of Okinawan Te from his...
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...
Judo Gene Lebell Has Passed Away
Gene LeBell was a legendary stuntman and martial artist. He was known for pioneering mixed martial arts and for having trained Bruce Lee.
Nori Bunasawa: Jukkendo
Master Nori Bunasawa is the founder of Bunasawa JUKKENDO, a comprehensive style of martial arts based on Kodokan Jigoro Kano's Judo self-defense and "Conde...
Lucky Luciano Kajukenpo
Senior Grandmaster Lucky Luciano was born in the state of Hawaii. He started his career in the martial arts at the age of 4...
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...
Joseph Halbuna Kajukenbo
Joseph Halbuna was first introduced to Kajukenbo in 1955 by Sijo Adriano D. Emperado's brother, Joe Emperado, at the home of "Lucky" Lucaylucay in...
Bob Dalgleis Goju-ryu Karate
Robert M. Dalgleish or Bob Dalgleis was born on November 6, 1942. He is considered to be the Father of Canadian Goju-ryu karate because...
Adam Williss Wing Chun
Sifu Adam Williss is the founder of The Dragon Institute – Orange County Wing Chun Schools. He’s made it his life’s mission to empower...
