Gichin Funakoshi: The Great Karate Master
The great karate master Gichin Funakoshi was a key pioneer in the development of modern karate. In fact, he was the "prime mover" in...
Jon Bluming Interview
Jon Bluming is a leader of Europe's International Budo Kai Kan Foundation. Born in Holland 1933, he is a veteran of two tours in...
Solomon Kaihewalu: Lua
Olohe Solomon Kaihewalu was born in 1935 in the Palama settlement of Honolulu, Hawaii. Solomon’s began training in Lua when he was on 3 years...
Bart Vale: World Champion Shootfight
World Champion shootfighter Bart Vale is one of the pioneers of mixed martial arts in the U.S. Vale began training in the 70’s with the Al Tracy’s Kenpo Karate.
Hirokazu Kanazawa Passed Away Peacefully
Hirokazu Kanazawa was a world-renowned Japanese master of Shotokan karate and the Chief instructor and President of the Shotokan Karate-Do International Federation, an organisation...
John Pellegrini: Combat Hapkido
Over 35 years of Martial Arts experience.
8th Dan Hapkido Korean Ki-Do Hae
Founder "Combat Hapkido"
President "International Combat Hapkido Federation"
8th Dan...
Richard Kim: Okinawan Kobudo and Shorinji-ryu Karate
It is with deep regret that we inform you of the passing of an American Karate Martial Arts Icon-Pioneer. Master Richard Kim passed away...
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...
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.
Aaron Banks
Aaron Banks was a Grand Master in the martial arts and he made it his personal mission to share the different forms of martial...
Daniel Tiger Schulmann Undefeated Knockdown Champion
As a young man, Daniel Tiger Schulmann trained rigorously for years which allowed him to win over 100 competitions. He then set his sights...
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.
Don Wilson: Kickboxing
Don Wilson came from humble beginnings in Cocoa Beach, Florida. He he was born and raised in the shadow of Cape Canaveral, where his...
Joe Corley: Black Belt With a Mission
Atlanta's Joe Corley is a Black Belt with a mission. A master instructor with 36 years experience in the martial arts, Corley's life-long purpose...
Judo Gene Lebell Has Passed Away
Gene LeBell was a legendary stuntman and martial artist. He was known for pioneering mixed martial arts and for having trained Bruce Lee.
Roy Kurban: Taekwondo
Grandmaster Roy Kurban began his training under the Texas Greats, Allen Steen, Larry Caster, and Skipper Mullins. He received his black belt in 1968...
