J. Pat Burleson Celebration of Life
James Pat Burleson was born on April 27, 1936 and passed away on October 31, 2021.
His biggest goal in life was to become more...
Barry Johnston: Coach Check™
Acknowledged as a leader and authority in sports and martial arts education, Mr. Barry Johnston is truly the “trainer’s trainer”. As a curriculum developer,...
Carlos de Leon – Mo’o Dragon System
Professor Carlos Deleon with over 41 years of martial arts experience, holds the titles of Kumu Lua Mekia Alihikaua Umi 10th degree under the...
Grandmaster Michael M. Ferreira
Grandmaster Mike will always be remembered as an enthusiastic lover of the martial arts. He relished the opportunity to travel the world over to...
Kali Konversation with Living Legend Malia Dacascos Bernal
Living Legend Malia Dacascos Bernal discusses how she got into the martial arts and much more on Kali Konversation with Rick and Nain.
GM Juerg Ziegler Has Passed Away
Grandmaster Jürg Ziegler (10th Dan) lived in Wil, St. Gallen, Switzerland and was world-famous under the name "Sun Tje Chiang" (the "lightning fist") and was the chairperson...
David Moon
David Moon was born Dai-won Moon in the small village of Duk Hap south of Seoul. He is known as the Father of Mexican...
Fred Wren
Fred Wren was an early Texas Karate champion who earned the nickname “Whirlwind Fred” because he came after opponents like a unstoppable tornado. He...
Lou Angel: Tenshi Goju
Having studied Judo, Jiu-Jitsu, Isshin-Ryu and Shokotan karate, Lou Angel was introduced to Grandmaster Peter Urban in 1959. He was so impressed with the...
Father and Son Martial Arts Instructors: Robert Kovaleski and Eric Kovaleski
In this article we interview a father, Robert Kovaleski and a son, Eric Kovaleski. Both men are respected, skilled and knowledgeable martial artists in...
Respects to Florendo Visitacion or Professor Vee of Vee-Arnis-Jitsu
Professor Florendo Visitacion, or, as he is commonly called, Professor Vee, was born in Ilocos Norte, Philippines in 1910. He began early, informal training...
Jigoro Kano First Japanese Member of International Olympic Committee
Tokyo has been awarded the honor of staging the Summer Olympic Games three times. The first occasion, thanks mostly to the exertions of Jigoro...
Sen Gao: Wushu
Master Sen Gao began training in Wushu at the age of six in his native province of Shandong, China. As a young boy, he...
Gregory Bledsoe: Taekwon-Do
Master Gregory Bledsoe was introduced to the martial arts as a young boy when his neighbor taught him basic karate techniques. His career as...
Ehsan Montaseri: KOMAK
Ehsan Montaseri is the founder of the KOMAK self defense system.
Ehsan was born in Iran in 1984. In 1988, his family fled to Germany....
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...