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Fernando Figueroa

Fernando Figueroa began his martial arts training in 1993. His first system was Angry Tiger Kung-Fu. This system was modeled after the demeanor, and...
Douglas Grose

Douglas Grose Passed Away

Douglas Grose passed away October 19th 2006 at Rosewood Care Center in East Peoria, Illinois. Born December 5th 1922 in Pekin, Illinois to Carl and...
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Update on Joe Lewis Brain Tumor Treatment

Joe Lewis is doing well after completing seven weeks of treatment for a brain tumor. World Karate and Kickboxing champion Joe Lewis has completed seven...
Luis Morales Kenshi-kai

Interview With Kyoshi Luis Morales of U.S. Kenshi-kai

Luis Morales Sensei, my sincere thanks to you for agreeing to take part in this interview. Being the US representative of the Kenshi-kai could...
John Chatwood

John Chatwood Jujitsu

Professor John Chatwood 8th Dan Shinto Yoshin Ryu Jujitsu, started his martial arts career after graduating from Bradley University in Peoria, IL. He was twenty-three...
Judoka receives medal she forfeited after competing as man

National Wushu Training Center

Coach Eric Chen started Penn State Kung Fu in 1973 with instructor Tim Chen from Seattle under Roger Tung. Roger taught changquan, or long fist,...

Fabricio Werdum

Fabrício Werdum was born in Porto Alegre, Brazil July 30, 1977. He is a Brazilian mixed martial artist and former UFC Heavyweight Champion. He...
Tony Gonzales

Tony Gonzales

Professor Antone Gonzales, known as Tony Gonzales was born in Honolulu, Hawaii on April 2, 1921, growing up in Palolo and Kaimuki areas. Like...
Gordon Richiusa

Gordon Richiusa – Renaissance Man

USAdojo: Gordan, you are an incredible man. You just released your second novel, The Panda Chronicles. You received your second-consecutive Book of the Year...
Kimberly Kong

Kimberly Kong A Classical Act

Blending classical music and the Korean martial art of Tae Kwon Do has proven to be a winning combination for 13-year-old Kimberly Kong of...
Wrap Martial Arts Injury

Dealing With Injuries

Martial arts training is largely a physical activity. In this, it can be compared to any other high-intensity sport. What that means is that...
It’s Flu Season Again.

It’s Flu Season Again. Self-Defense of a Different Nature?

With concerns about this year’s flu season and H1N1 potential we need to arm ourselves with the knowledge necessary for a safe dojo setting,...

John Duncan: Integrated Combatives

Dr. John Duncan is an Associate Clinical Professor of Psychiatry at the University of Oklahoma Health Sciences Center, College of Medicine. John has been...

Aikidoka Derek Eastman Interview

I have known Sensei Derek Eastman for some 12 years and during those years I have heard so many stories about both Sensei Eastman and...
Donald Miskel

Fade to White: Rank and Position in Martial Arts

You might recognize the title of this article as a play on an old theatrical phrase. After the end of a scene or at...
Tito Ortiz

Tito Ortiz

Jacob Christopher Tito Ortiz was born on January 23, 1975 and he is of Mexican American decent. He is a participant of the sport...