Instructor's Center

USAdojo.com’s Instructor’s Center shares information for school owners and instructors and articles and biographies about martial artists from around the world.

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.

J. Pat Burleson Celebration of Life

James Pat Burleson was born on April 27, 1936 and passed away on October 31, 2021. His biggest goal in life was to become more...
Martial Arts Frauds Exposed

Martial Arts Frauds Exposed

Fraudulent activity in the martial arts industry has previously been countered by unprofessional mud slinging and frustration from those trying to stop them. Unfortunately,...

Barry Johnston: Coach Check™

Acknowledged as a leader and authority in sports and martial arts education, Mr. Barry Johnston is truly the “trainer’s trainer”. As a curriculum developer,...

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...
Michael M. Ferreira

Grandmaster Michael M. Ferreira

Grandmaster Mike will always be remembered as an enthusiastic lover of the martial arts. He relished the opportunity to travel the world over to...
Kali Konversation

Kali Konversation with Living Legend Malia Dacascos Bernal

Living Legend Malia Dacascos Bernal discusses how she got into the martial arts and much more on Kali Konversation with Rick and Nain.
Grandmaster Juerg Ziegler

GM Juerg Ziegler Has Passed Away

Grandmaster Jürg Ziegler (10th Dan) lived in Wil, St. Gallen, Switzerland and was world-famous under the name "Sun Tje Chiang" (the "lightning fist") and was the chairperson...
Athlon Rum

Athlon Rub – Thai Oil Review

8th degree Black Belt Danny Dring Reviews Athlon Rub Highly accomplished martial artist Danny Dring talks about Athlon Rub giving first hand feedback from this...

David Moon

David Moon was born Dai-won Moon in the small village of Duk Hap south of Seoul. He is known as the Father of Mexican...

Fred Wren

Fred Wren was an early Texas Karate champion who earned the nickname “Whirlwind Fred” because he came after opponents like a unstoppable tornado. He...

Lou Angel: Tenshi Goju

Having studied Judo, Jiu-Jitsu, Isshin-Ryu and Shokotan karate, Lou Angel was introduced to Grandmaster Peter Urban in 1959. He was so impressed with the...
Martial Arts and Liability

Martial Arts and Liability

A person who suffered injuries or property damages may file a lawsuit against you in a civil court for damages. Damages can include medical...
Ethical Challenges and Compromise in Martial Arts

Ethical Challenges and Compromise in Martial Arts

The normalized commercialization of martial arts (Budo) may oblige an ambitious instructor to navigate ethical challenges and the dynamics of compromise. This applies particularly...
Eric Kovaleski and Robert Kovaleski

Father and Son Martial Arts Instructors: Robert Kovaleski and Eric Kovaleski

In this article we interview a father, Robert Kovaleski and a son, Eric Kovaleski. Both men are respected, skilled and knowledgeable martial artists in...

Respects to Florendo Visitacion or Professor Vee of Vee-Arnis-Jitsu

Professor Florendo Visitacion, or, as he is commonly called, Professor Vee, was born in Ilocos Norte, Philippines in 1910. He began early, informal training...