Stephen Labounty: American Kenpo
The video above shares highlights of the AIK 2018 Sigung LaBounty Tribute - When Legends Rise in Tucson, Arizona. At this event Mr. ...
Allen Steen: Tae Kwon Do
Allen Steen was an early student of Tae Kwon Do Grand Master Jhoon Rhee at Southwest Texas State College in San Marcos, Texas. Allen...
Anton Geesink: Judoka
Anton Geesink of Holland was a three-time World Champion Judoka having emerged victorious in 1961, 1964 and 1965. He is most remembered, however, for his...
Ken Shamrock – The Making of a Warrior
When thirteen-year-old Kenneth Kilpatrick first came to Bob Shamrock's group home in sunny Susanville, California, his future did not look bright. He had grown...
Dan Ivan Passed Away
This is sad news. I learned of it from Kevin Suzuki, a life-time student of Fumio Demura, that Dan Ivan passed away.Dan Ivan was...
Howard Jackson Passed Away
Howard Jackson
June 27, 1951 - March 7, 2006
Howard Jackson passed away on March 7, 2006. He was a former World Kickboxing Champion (W.K.A), a...
Harold Long: Isshin-Ryu Karate
After 3 visits to Master Shimabuku's dojo, Harold Long was accepted as a student and studied for 19 months, sometimes 8 hours a day, 7 days a week.
Kam Yuen: Kung-Fu, Chiropractics and Stunt Coordinator
Martial arts Grandmaster, Doctor of Chiropractic and former aerospace engineer, was the consultant and stunt coordinator for the original television series "Kung-Fu", starring David...
Cynthia Rothrock Incredibly Accomplished Martial Artist
Cynthia Rothrock is one of the greatest martial arts/action film stars in the world, Few other performers can match her presence and energy on...
Francisco Conde: Oriental Defensive Arts Association
Army veteran and martial arts pioneer, Francisco Conde served four tours in the Korean War and two tours in Vietnam. He began his military...
“Judo” Gene Lebell
Called “the toughest man alive” by his peers, Judo Gene LeBell has been a martial arts icon for decades. At age 12 he began training...
Teruo Chinen: Okinawan Goju Ryu Karate
Sensei Teruo Chinen began his training in Goju Ryu karate in 1951 directly under the tutelage of Chojun Miyagi Sensei. In 1953, upon the...
Yukio Tani: Judo
Yukio Tani was born in 1881. He is known as one of the first Judoka to compete and teach outside Japan. A pioneering Japanese...
Janet Walgren
In 1975, karate champion Janet Walgren was named in the first Who’s Who in the Martial Arts with Bruce Lee and Chuck Norris.
Carl Totton Has Passed Away
Professor Carl Totton was founder of the Taoist Institute. He studied Chinese healing, spiritual, and martial arts for over 50 years and was licensed as a clinical and educational psychologist.
Joe Hyams
Joe Hyams was born in Cambridge, Massachusetts, on June 6, 1923, and he grew up in nearby Brookline, Massachusetts. He attended Harvard University, but...
