Matsumura Shorin-ryu
It was in the late 1800's that Shuri-Te began to be called Shorin-Ryu. It is not known for certain who began this practice, but...
James Toney of the Blood and Guts Era of Karate
Martial artist James Toney began a lifetime of involvement in the martial arts in 1964 when he signed up for Tae Kwon Do classes...
Kanryo Higaonna – Naha-te
Kanryo Higaonna was born on March 10, 1853 in the district of Nishimura in the city of Naha, Okinawa. Son of Kanryo and Makomado....
Clarence McGee: A Man Who Made A Difference
Grand Master Clarence McGee was a student, an instructor of the martial arts, a promoter and educator, founder and owner of the Golden Dragon Martial...
Jerry Fisher and His P.U.M.A. System
Grand Master and System founder, Jerry Fisher, studied American boxing for eleven years, competing in over 100 matches. In the middle 1950's he began...
Richard Bustillo Student of Bruce Lee
Richard Bustillo was internationally recognized as an expert in the martial arts. With over 45 years of experience, Bustillo possessed a wealth of knowledge...
For Martial Arts Instructor Peter Grootenhuis, Quitting Was Never An Option!
Peter Grootenhuis possesses one of the most brilliant scientific minds in the world, but his body is fighting a losing battle to amyotrophic lateral...
Dr. Stephen Abayomi Meeks
Warrior, scholar, healer, mentor… all of these words describe Dr. Stephen Abayomi Meeks, yet none of them come close to expressing the depth of...
Lamar Fisher Danzan Ryu Jujitsu
Lamar Fisher was born on April 25, 1926 in Chico, California. He grew up in Chico and graduated from Chico Senior High School. He...
Jonathan Stewart Has Passed Away
Jonathan Stewart began studying boxing and judo when he was seven years old. In 1953, while in Korea, he was introduced to the Korean...
Ralph Reynolds Sensei Passed Away
Ralph Reynolds Sensei
January 20, 2006
Ralph Reynolds Sensei started his martial arts as a Judoka. As a first dan he met the legendary master Kenshiro...
Harry Mok Has Passed Away
Martial artist and actor, Harry Mok was inducted into many Halls of Fame, received numerous awards, but was best known for his love and compassion toward others.
Larry Hartsell: Judo, Kenpo and Jeet Kune Do
Larry Hartsell came into Bruce Lee's school as a man with a Black Belt in Judo and over 10 years of experience in grappling...
Il-Do Chang: Tang Soo Do
Il-Do Chang (Chang Il-Do) is 9th Dan in Tang Soo Do and was a Co-founder of World Tang Soo Do General Federation - Moo...
Jae-Chul Shin Passes Away
Grandmaster Jae Chul Shin was one of the most recognized names in Tang Soo Do.
He was born in Korea in 1936, and began studying...
Art Gonzalez Has Passed Away
Master Art Gonzalez was the Head Master Instructor for the famed Tenio's DeCuerdas Eskrima in Stockton, California. Grand Master Art Gonzalez continues to strive for...
