Kosaku Matsumora: Okinawan Karate Master
Kosaku Matsumora was an Okinawan karate master born in 1829 in the Ryukyu Kingdom. He is said to have studied Tomari-te under Karyu Uku and Ki Teruya and Tode under Seisho Arakaki. He also studied Jigen-ryu.
Master Seiko Higa In My Memories
I joined Itoman Dojo, a karate academy of Master Seiko Higa, in October 1952. At that time, the Dojo was located in front of Itoman Elementary School.
Shoshin Nagamine: Matsubayashi-Ryu
In 1952 Shoshin Nagamine opened Matsubayashi-Ryu Kodokan Karate and Ancient Martial Arts Studies, in Naha City teaching his Matsubayashi-Ryu style.
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...
Choyu Motobu: Okinawan Karate
As first son, Choyu Motobu inherited the secret family martial art Chito-Ryu and In 1924, Choyu helped to found and manage the Ryukyu Tote Kenkyukai.
Emil Farkas: The Man, The Magician, The Martial Artist
At the surface, Emil Farkas' profile is similar to many other sensei's who have been in the arts for half a century. He is...
Judo Gene LeBell Looks Great in Pink
Gene LeBell started young in the world of fighting. Gene's mother, Aileen Eaton, owned and operated the Olympic Auditorium. The Olympic was built in...
Joe Lewis First and Best
American kickboxing legend Joe Lewis died on 31 Aug 2012. No major sports media outlets covered the impact this man had on American kickboxing and...
Rickson Gracie: Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu
Rickson Gracie (pronounced Hickson), son of Helio Gracie, was born into a Jiu Jitsu family on November 21, 1958. At six years old he...
Dan Tosh: Shorin-Ryu Karate
Grandmaster Dan Tosh has been training in shorin-ryu karate since 1958. He began his studies at the Coffeyville, Kansas Boys Club, continued his training...
Dan Severn
Dan Severn was born on June 8, 1958. He is an American mixed martial artist and professional wrestler, notable for his success in the...
Henry Okazaki: Danzan Ryu jujitsu
Henry Okazaki, was born Seishiro Okazaki in the town of Kakeda, Fukushima Prefecture, Japan, on January 28, 1890. He migrated to Hawaii in 1906...
Chomo Hanashiro: Shorin Ryu
Chomo Hanashiro was born in 1869. At an early age he began training with a man consider to be the greatest of all Tote...
Ishmael Robles: Jhoon Rhee Tae Kwon Do
Ishmael Robles is considered one of the greatest fighters from the state of Texas. He is an 8th degree GrandMaster in Jhoon Rhee Tae...
John Worley
John Worley is the founder of National Karate Schools. He is a native of Fort Worth, Texas, and began his martial arts training in...
Eizo Shimabukuro Interview
This interview was conducted at the Shobayashi-ryu Rendokan Dojo of Eizo Shimabukuro. Shimabukuro is ranked a Shihan 10-Dan.
