Johnny Atkinson
Johnny Atkinson's name does not ring familiar to most of us today. He is an individual, though, who is known and respected by most...
The Mingo Warrior: Angie Woolum – Pro Boxer
The Big Sandy Superstore Arena in Huntington was recently the venue for a professional boxing show that was taped by Fox Sports to be...
Eddie Downey American Kenpo Karate
In 1973 Eddie Downey began his Kenpo career in Europe's first Kenpo Studio the Fitzwilliam Street Kenpo Academy in Dublin, Ireland. Eddie Downey's first...
Gary Goltz: Judo
Sensei Gary Goltz, 8th dan, began studying judo in his hometown of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania under the famous Korean champion in 1965, Kyu Ha Kim,...
Pablo Rodarte: Shinjimatzu Kenpo
Grandmaster Pablo Rodarte was born on February 1, 1959 in the city of Toreon Coahuila, Mexico. When he was about two months old, his...
Helio Gracie Passed Away
Helio Gracie
October 1, 1913 - January 29, 2009
The co-patriarch of the legendary Gracie clan that popularized Brazilian jiu-jitsu and originated the now-burgeoning sport of...
Joey Walker Kifaru Jitsu
Mr. Joseph Walker has always been known as Joey Walker. He is a retired Police Lieutenant from the Reno Police Department and he has...
H. G. Robby Robinson Judo
Professor H. G. Robby Robinson, Director of Development United States Armed Forces-Southeast Asia for the USJA, Life Member (# 27) in the Armed Forces...
Ted Gambordella Martial Arts, Fitness, and Training
10th Degree Black Belt, Ted Gambordella, has been in the martial arts for over 54 years. He has written 42 books, produced 38 DVDs and...
Raul Ries Kung Fu San Soo
Prior to his training in Kung Fu San Soo, Raul Ries was already a feared opponent. At Baldwin Park High School, he was known...
Nicolas Marucci
En 1982 a la sortie de son service militaire Nicolas Marucci pratique a titre de loisir le Karaté Kiokushinkai et le Taekwondo participe a...
John Sosa Aikido and Muay Thai
Khru John Sosa grew up in Chicago Illinois, and later relocated to Dallas, Texas. He came from a long line of martial artist and...
Max Togisala Kajukenbo
Grandmaster Max Togisala has 32 years in Kajukenbo. He is from Laie Hawaii and grew up in the Bay Area. He started his martial...
Dave Hebler – American Kenpo
Mr. Dave Hebler, one of "the originals" was the 5th student promoted to Black Belt by Senior Grandmaster Ed Parker (circa...1961-62), and has the...
Carlson Gracie Passed Away
Carlson Gracie
August 13, 1933 - February 1st, 2006
The Jiu-Jitsu community mourns. Carlson Gracie passed away on Wednesday, February 1st, 2006 in Chicago, IL
A victim of...
John Denora: Daito Ryu
John DeNora was born into a martial family and was trained first by his grandfather. John's grandfather was a former soldier and very prominent...