A Tree Has Fallen: Hidetaka Nishiyama
On November 8, 2008, we lost yet another one of the legends of martial arts, Hidetaka Nishiyama. He was the most senior of all...
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.
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...
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...
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...
Ray Dalke: Shotokan Karate
Ray Dalke is the highest ranking American in the Martial Art of Shotokan Karate. He worked as an instructor in the physical education department...
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...
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....
Cecil Peoples 3rd Man In The Fight
During a championship kickboxing fight, Cecil Peoples is one of the most familiar faces in the ring. As the 3rd man in the fight,...
Hayward Nishioka: Best Judo Player To Bow onto a Mat
Hayward Nishioka began his Judo training in 1956 with his father as his first Instructor. During the 1960’s, Hayward Nishioka was United States Division...
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.
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.
Jean Jacques Machado: Brazilian Jiu-jitsu
Born in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, Jean Jacques Machado is one of five brothers of the world-renown Machado Brazilian jiu-jitsu family.
Jean Jacques Machado began his...
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...
Diana Lee Inosanto: Martial Arts Royalty
Diana Lee Inosanto is as close to martial arts royalty as you can get. She's the daughter of living martial arts legend, Dan Inosanto, and...
Shigeru Egami: Shotokai Karate
Shigeru Egami was one of Gichin Funakoshi Sensei's earliest students, but more than this, he was one of his most faithful and correct followers.
