Gordon Richiusa Martial Arts and Archery
Gordon Richiusa is first and foremost a martial artist. His 51 year history as a martial artist led him to found Five Birds Martial Arts....
George Thompson of Verbal Judo Passes Away
Global authority Dr. George Thompson taught police how to manage crisis situations through Verbal Judo strategies.
June 8, 2011 Auburn, NY. Dr. George Thompson, the...
Larry Ritchie Tae Kwon Do
Mr. Larry Ritchie has been the chief instructor of American Black Belt Academy since he began the school in 1985.
"Larry Ritchie began training in...
Bob Thurman World Middleweight Champion
Bob Thurman began boxing at the age of 16 in Kansas City, racking up a record of 86-3 in Golden Gloves competition.
In 1977, Bob's...
Cliff “Magic” Thomas
Cliff "Magic" Thomas started karate training in 1972 at the age of 14 under Robert Nava in El Paso, Texas. He earned his Black...
Rudy Timmerman: Kong Shin Bup
In 1950, at age ten, Rudy Timmerman began training in the arts of Jiu Jitsu and Catch as Catch Can in Holland, where he...
Scott Sonnon Fitness Coach
Scott Sonnon is a world champion martial art expert, fitness coach, and wellness speaker. He has worked with movie stars such as Peta Wilson...
Ho-Sung Pak
A Korean American, Pak was born in Seoul, South Korea on November 8, 1967. He is a master of Kung-fu Wushu. Pak was trained...
Alvin Prouder
Alvin Prouder former welterweight World Kick Boxing Champion.
Early in his life, Alvin Prouder had the misfortune of being in the wrong place at the...
Georges St-Pierre
Georges St-Pierre is a Canadian professional mixed martial artist and MMA world champion. He was born on May 19, 1981 in Saint-Isidore, Quebec. He...
Ken Shamrock
Ken Shamrock was born on February 11, 1964. He is one of the most widely recognized MMA fighters in the world. He is a...
Richard Plowden
Master Richard Plowden is a 6th degree Black Belt and a five-time martial arts world champion. He has over 30 years experience in the...
Peyton Quinn RMCAT
Peyton Quinn began his training in formal martial arts systems in 1964, eventually achieving rank in karate, judo and aikido. While he continues to...
Melissa Soalt is Dr. Ruthless®
Melissa Soalt aka Dr. Ruthless® is a veteran women's self defense trainer, former psychotherapist, and Black Belt Hall of Famer — named Woman of...
Rick Roufus: Kickboxing
Rick Roufus was born on June 3, 1966. He is an American Professional kickboxer, fighting out of Roufus Kickboxing Centre in Tempe, Arizona. Roufus...
Alexander Retuinskih
" . . . The life that belongs to each of us is our own and each of us defends it in our own...