Mike Stone
Mike Stone was born in Makawao, Maui, Hawaii in 1944. He has used his martial arts training in many different professions including as a...
Haeng-Ung Lee: Songahm Taekwondo
Haeng-Ung Lee began martial arts training in 1953, trained special troops in Taekwondo in '56. In '59 he opened a TTKD school at Osan Air Force Base.
Benny Urquidez “The Jet”
Benny Urquidez, Known as "The Jet", was born on June 20, 1952 in Tarzana, California. He is probably the most famous American kickboxer with...
Gordon Franks: Karate
Gordon Franks is a 9th Degree Black Belt with over 35 years of experience in the martial arts. He earned his Black Belt in...
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...
Ted Tabura: Lima Lama, Kajukenbo and Kobudo
Born and raised in Hawaii, Shihan Tabura began his martial arts training under his cousin's tutelage in a backyard dojo. Later moving to Southern...
Chuck Norris A Most Popular Action Star
In addition to being one of the most popular stars, Tang Soo Do stylist Chuck Norris is also one of the greatest karate champions in the history of the sport.
Chojun Miyagi: Goju-ryu
Independently wealthy, Chojun Miyagi was able to devote his life to the exclusive study of the martial arts and founded Goju-ryu karate.
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.
Hawkins Cheung Inside Kung Fu Interview About Bruce Lee (1991)
This is an interview of Hawkins Cheung by Robert Chu and published Inside Kung-Fu magazine in November 1991.
Beginning in November 1991, Inside Kung-Fu published...
Michael DePasquale Sr.: Ju-jitsu
Michael DePasquale Sr. was one of the true pioneers of martial arts in the United States. He began his study of the martial arts...
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.
Sid Campbell – A Great Friend’s Passing
Aloha,
Hanshi Sid Campbell was a great warrior, a teaching Sensei, a talented artist, (all his prints are in the museum}, a weapons kobudo expert,...
Anko Azato: Karate
Okinawan Karate Master, governor, military chief. Also known by the name Tonochi, Anko Azato trained under Sokon "Bushi" Matsumura. Although he excelled in archery and...
A Tribute To Supreme Grand Master Cacoy Canete
My instructor, Cacoy Canete, is an 89 year old Supreme Grand Master of the 12th Degree Black Belt rank, he lives in the city...
Cyril Abidi – Kickboxing
Cyril Abidi, known as "Marseille Bad Boy" was born on February 25, 1976. He is a French former super heavyweight kickboxer. His road to...
