Jessie Bowen Aiki-Shinkai Karate
Karate International of Durham was founded in 1980 by Hanshi Jessie Bowen as a Karate International franchise school under the Karate International brand.
Hanshi Jessie...
Trevor Leggett Judo
Trevor Leggett, who has died aged 85, was a renowned judo trainer at the Budokwai in London — the oldest judo club outside Japan...
Fumio Demura Has Passed Away
In 1961 Shihan Fumio Demura won the National Kumite title of Japan. He was teaching karate in Tokyo, but had the desire to come to the United States.
Always Martial Arts Students
GM Williams, Master Gabriel and GM Mantack Promotion to 7th Dan Kenpo
Dear Fellow Martial Arts Students,
I am very grateful to All About Martial Arts...
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...
Sang Kim Taekwondo
It is with sadness of heart that we share that Taekwondo Grand Master Sang Kim, from Lubbock, Texas has passed away. Here is an...
Jason Lambert American Mixed Martial Artist
Jason Lambert, nicknamed "The Punisher", was born on September 23, 1977. He is an American mixed martial artist who has competed as a Heavyweight,...
The Force Behind Bakbakan – Master Rey Galang
Born in the heart of Manila's Chinatown, Master Rey Galang was exposed at an early age to the Chinese operas and legends of warriors...
Sandra Balint: Thirteen Years of Tai Chi Study
In 1989 at the age of 44 I had abdominal surgery that left my lower back muscles weak, or should I say weaker. My...
Tom Ingargiola Shaolin Kenpo and The Strike Master
Tom Ingargiola has been teaching the Martial Arts for over 17 years, at his West Babylon, NY location which also serves as the Long...
Orned “Chicken” Gabriel Has Passed Away
Orned "Chicken" Gabriel was a martial arts instructor, self defense trainer and founder of the United Karate Federation.
Ray Geraneo Uechi-ryu
Mr. Ray Geraneo has been training in the martial arts for more then 35 years. He began training in Uechi-ryu Karate under George Mattson...
C. K. Choi Tae Kwon Do
Chang Keun Choi was born in South Korea in 1941 during the Japanese occupation. A South Korean master of Tae Kwon Do, C. K....
The Rank Side of Rank in Martial Arts
In my very long involvement in the martial arts I have seen many trends come and go. Some were beneficial some less so. Even...
Thomas Mitose and Kosho Ryu Kenpo
In 1940 in Honolulu, Hawaii James M. Mitose's son was born. His first son, Thomas would grow up surrounded by mystery, obstacles, and controversy. The...
George Iversen Kajukenbo
Professor George Iversen has been a student and teacher of Kajukenbo since 1961.
He received his Black Belt from man he called "Chief", his original...
