Al Tracy: American Kenpo Karate
In 1957 Al Tracy and his brother, Jim, began studying Kenpo with Ed Parker and James Ibrao. The Tracy brothers were promoted to Black...
Anthony Chan
Anthony Chan is a Chinese-American kung fu champion and American choreographer. He was known as the The Wu shu Wizard and is a Black Belt Hall of Fame inductee.
Share K. Lew: Tao Ahn Pai Kung Fu
A wandering monk from the Wong Lung (Yellow Dragon) monastery a Taoist temple famous for its Kung Fu and medical, healing, and herbal knowledge...
John Critzos II: The Technical Marvel
John Critzos, II was the last martial arts champion produced by Grand Master Kim Ki Whang, and was known for his close relationship to...
Tony Annesi
Tony Annesi has studied martial arts since 1964 and has received Black Belts in judo, aiki-ju-jutsu, and karate. As early as 1977, Tony Annesi...
Richard Norton of Zen do Kai Karate Has Passed Away
Richard Norton is a martial arts icon, body guard to the rich and famous and an international movie star. A man to be envied.
Lewis Lizotte: Isshin-Ryu Karate
Lewis Lizotte was born in Caribou, Maine on August 22, 1935. He began studying the martial art of Judo in 1947 when he was...
Taekwondo’s Own Jhoon Rhee
Jhoon Rhee was born on January 7, 1932 and died on Monday, April 30, 2018. He passed away after a long illness in hospice care...
Eizo Shimabukuro: Shobayashi Shorin-ryu
Eizo Shimabukuro (or Shimabuku) was the younger brother of Tatsuo Shimabuku, the founder of Isshin-ryu Karate. Eizo Shimabukuro was born in the village of...
“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...
Sokon Matsumura: Shorin-Ryu Karate
Sokon Matsumura trained in karate under Kanga Sakugawa, under the Chinese military attaché Kusanku and in Jigen-ryu sword fighting under Yashichiro Ijuin.
Earnest Hart Jr. Top Ten Kickboxer of All Time
Earnest Hart, Jr. is a world class martial artist champion, physical fitness trainer, actor and seminar specialist. In the ring Mr. Hart earned a...
Earnie Shavers: Professional Boxer
Earnie Shavers hit me so hard, he shook my kinfolk back in Africa ~ Muhammad Ali
One of 10 brothers and sisters, Professional Boxer Earnie...
Doug Marcaida: Filipino Martial Arts
Doug Marcaida is a Filipino martial artist who has been active for over 25 years. He is an edged-impact weapons combat specialist and designer...
Joe Lewis: Legendary American Kickboxer
Joe Lewis is an legendary American kickboxer and point karate fighter whose was extremely successful in the ring in the 1960s and 1970s. He...
Ernie Reyes Sr.: Tae Kwon Do
Ernie Reyes, Sr. was born into a large Philippine family in Salinas, California in 1947. in high school Reyes, Sr. was an All Star...
