Georg Brueckner: Father of European Kickboxing
In 1974 Georg Brueckner began promoting the first kickboxing and martial arts shows in Europe becoming the "Father of European Kickboxing".
Jimmy H. Woo: Kung Fu San Soo
"Best Defense is run if I can. I don't want to kill unless I have no choice...Life is more important than anything on this planet." ~ Jimmy H. Woo
Robert Trias: Father of American Karate
In 1945 Robert Trias returned to the United States and introduced karate to America.
William Chow: Kara-Ho Kenpo
William Chow helped develop martial arts in the U.S., specifically the family of styles referred to as kenpo or kempo. His style was called Kara-Ho Kenpo.
Fred Hamilton: Shotokan Karate-Jitsu
Fred Hamilton hosted the first BARE-KNUCKLE full-contact professional karate tournament in the country and allowed women to compete fully in all competition.
Eizo Shimabukuro Interview
This interview was conducted at the Shobayashi-ryu Rendokan Dojo of Eizo Shimabukuro. Shimabukuro is ranked a Shihan 10-Dan.
Morio Higaonna: Goju-ryu Karate
Morio Higaonna was awarded the rank of 5th Dan in April 1966. In January 1967, Morio Higaonna Sensei received his Menkyo Kaiden.
Tadashi Abe Aikido With Samurai Roots
Tadashi Abe represented the AIKI-KAI HOMBU and was the first full time Aikido Master in Europe and one of the first to teach outside of Japan.
Tsuyoshi Chitose: Chito-Ryu Karate
Tsuyoshi Chitose is soke of Chito Ryu, a martial art possessing techniques which balance the strengths and weaknesses of the original Naha-te and Shuri-te.
Hohan Soken: Matsumura Seito Shorin-ryu Karate
Okinawan martial arts master, Hohan Soken, founded Shorin Ryu Matsumura Seito Karate-Do and the Shorin-ryu Matsumura Seito Okinawa Karate Kobudo Association.
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.
Kenji Tomiki: Tomiki Aikido
Kenji Tomiki was born on March 15, 1900. He was a Japanese aikido and judo teacher and the founder of competitive aikido (aikido kyogi) style.
Tatsuo Shimabuku: Isshin-Ryu Karate
Isshin-ryu Karate's Tatsuo Shimabuku continued to experiment and challenge the traditional concepts of karate until he retired from active teaching in 1971.
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.
The Story of Tatsuo Shimabuku and The Isshin-Ryu System
In developing Isshin-Ryu, Tatsuo Shimabuku combined the best elements of Goju-Ryu and Shorin-Ryu and Gung-Fu that he acquired over the years.
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.
