Judo Gene LeBell

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...
Hironori Otsuka

Hironori Ohtsuka and Wado Ryu Karate

Still lean and hard at "only 79", Hironori Otsuka is a robust example of how the martial arts can give a man a long, healthy life.
Eizo Shimabukuro Shobayashi-ryu

Eizo Shimabukuro Interview

This interview was conducted at the Shobayashi-ryu Rendokan Dojo of Eizo Shimabukuro. Shimabukuro is ranked a Shihan 10-Dan.

Dan Severn More Than The Beast

Dan Severn has captured the attention of fight and wrestling fans all over the world since his 1994 debut in the Ultimate Fighting Championships...
Sokon Matsumura

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.
Gokor Chivichyan Logo

Gokor Chivichyan Judo

From the rubble of World War II there arose a legend about a great Armenian fighter who fought on the streets of Middle East...

Bruce Tegner – The Forgotten Pioneer of American Martial Arts

Emil Farkas shares why, to him, Bruce Tegner was the most important person responsible for the spread and the growth of karate in the United States.

Hironori Otsuka: Wado-Ryu Karate

Hironori Otsuka was a Japanese master of karate who created the Wado-ryu style of karate. He was born on June 1, 1892 in Shimodate...

Ed Daniels: Shorin Ryu

https://youtu.be/T2ORruQWCBQ Ed Daniels was called the “King Kong of Karate,” by Black Belt Magazine. He stood 6’6″ and weighted 275 pounds, one of the largest...
TMAHOF Interview with Hall of Famer Ishmael Robles

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...
Chuzo Kotaka

Chuzo Kotaka: Kotaka-Ha Shito-ryu Karate

Chuzo Kotaka was born on November 11, 1941 in Hyogoken, Japan. He began studying karate at the age of seven under Sensei Genryu Kimura....
Hwang Kee

Kee Hwang: Tang Soo Do

Kwan Jang Nim Kee Hwang was born on November 9, 1914, in Jang Dan, Kyong Ki province where the DMZ is currently located. His...
John Critzos II

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...
Ed McGrath Isshin-ryu

Ed McGrath: Isshin-ryu Karate

Ed McGrath began his martial arts studies under Sensei Don Nagle in 1958 training in the first Isshin-ryu dojo established in America. The dojo...
Frank Shamrock : Bound by Blood

Frank Shamrock: Mixed Martial Artist

Frank Shamrock is a Champion in the sport of Mixed Martial Arts. His accolades include being the first UFC Middleweight Champion and Five-Time Undefeated...