Yuriy Kostrov Agni Kempo
Teacher - Yuriy Kostrov, the Grandmaster (Soke) - 10th Baysa/Dan, founder of Agni Kempo system of martial art, founder of elite World Agni Kempo...
Kanryo Higaonna – Naha-te
Kanryo Higaonna was born on March 10, 1853 in the district of Nishimura in the city of Naha, Okinawa. Son of Kanryo and Makomado....
Crystal Ahmed Passed Away
Crystal Ahmed
December 23, 1978 - June 22, 2009
Crystal Ahmed passed away on Monday, June 22, 2009. Master Crystal Ahmed, studied Tae kwon Do at the...
Martial Arts Injuries: Fighting Father Time
Anyone who doesn’t believe that a professional martial artist is in the same league with other high caliber athletics only has to look at...
Sam Luke, Sr.: Jujitsu
Professor Sam Luke began studying Jujitsu when he was 10 years old. He recalls being a reluctant student because his friends were out playing...
Tim Larkin Master Combat instructor
Researching and perfecting effective fighting methods is a life long passion for Tim Larkin. Through repeated exposure to combat sports and martial arts from...
Bruce Green
Bruce Green began his training in 1970 and was a finalist in the JKA National Collegiate Karate Championships from 1973 to 1975. In 1980,...
Larry Ritchie Tae Kwon Do
Mr. Larry Ritchie has been the chief instructor of American Black Belt Academy since he began the school in 1985.
"Larry Ritchie began training in...
Each One Teach One: Be the Example
That’s a really slick phrase. I’m pretty good with words but unfortunately I didn’t coin that one. wish I had. It so illustrates the...
Joe Olivarez Kajukenbo
Black Belt Hall of Fame nominee, Professor Joe Olivarez has been continuously involved in the martial arts for over 45 years. He received his...
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...
Hari Osias Banaag and The King’s Dream
By Neslyn P. Viernes - The title of Hari was conferred upon Osias Banaag at a young age by Francisco Torres, one of the...
The Frank Dux Story
What can we say about Frank Dux? The hilarious videos below discuss the training and background of Frank Dux including his military career, the...
Jae-Chul Shin Tang Soo Do
Grandmaster Jae-Chul Shin is the founder of the World Tang Soo Do Association and is one of the leading figures of martial arts in...
Robin Taberna Sr. Jae Sio Kwon
Master Robin Taberna Sr. has been a martial arts instructor from 1971 to present and is a Vietnam veteran. He is a 5th degree...
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...
