Steve Armstrong: Isshinryu
Steve Armstrong was born in Guymon, Oklahoma on September 22, 1931. He began studying Karate at the age of 16.
Armstrong grew up in Texas...
Toshiro Daigo: Judo
Japanese judoka Toshiro Daigo was born on January 2, 1926. He graduated from the Tokyo University of Education, and later became the judo champion...
Hector Echavarria
As a sickly child who suffered from severe asthma, Hector Echavarria was encouraged by his parents to use martial arts to overcome his handicap....
Jim Harrison: Bushidokan Karate
"Jim Harrison saved my life once... he pulled his punch and inch from my face!" - Chuck Norris
Legendary Jim 'Ronin' Harrison is one of...
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.
John Graden
John Graden is an author, athlete, publisher and pioneering martial arts visionary, and is recognized as an important martial arts leader in this decade....
Ed Daniels: Shorin Ryu
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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...
Earnest Hart Jr. Top Ten Kickboxer of All Time
Earnest Hart, Jr. is a world class martial artist champion, physical fitness trainer, actor and seminar specialist. In the ring Mr. Hart earned a...
Keith Vitali
In 1971, Keith Vitali began his martial arts career at the University of South Carolina. It took only two years for Mr. Vitali to...
Michael DePasquale Sr Passed Away
On September 23, 2006 at 1:30pm Soke Michael DePasquale Sr passed away. The world has lost a martial arts legend and pioneer. A loving...
Eric Lee: King of Kata
Eric Lee was born in Canton, China. His father studied martial arts and Eric would watch him train and this inspired Eric at the...
Mike Chat: Xtreme Martial Arts
Bringing with him a new found energy, charisma, and sense of style, "Mike Chat" has taken the world by storm! Straight out of the...
Reynardo “Nikko” Gutierrez: Nikko Sung Jitsu Ryu
Raised in Brooklyn East New York and realizing the need to acquire fighting skills due to street challenges. Kyoshi Reynardo "Nikko" Gutierrez in admiration...
Mike Swain
Mike Swain is a 5th Degree Black Belt, a Godan, in judo. He was the first American male to win the Judo World Championships when he took the gold medal in 1987. He competed in four Olympics, winning a bronze medal in 1988, and a number of World Championships.
Hayward Nishioka One of the Best Judo Players Ever
Hayward Nishioka has been a driving force in the martial arts for five decades and is widely recognized as one of the best judo players ever.
Moses Powell: Sanuces Ryu Jiu Jitsu
Dr. Moses Powell, was a 10th degree Black Belt one of the true legends of the martial arts world. He was the founder of...
