Richard Dimitri Senshido International
Born in 1969, Richard Dimitri began his martial arts training in 1975. By the age of 21 he’d acquired instructor certifications and Black Belts...
Takeji Tomita
"A small man with an enormous charisma. He has dark, piercing eyes, his posture is proud and he seems to have a sixth-sense that...
Kenshiro Abbe, A Man with too Many Friends
Without a doubt, if it wasn’t for Kenshiro Abbe, the face of martial arts in the UK, today would be a completely different one, and that is no exaggeration.
Taejoon Lee Hwarang Knight
Taejoon Lee is a 8th Degree Black Sash in Hwa Rang Do® with a title of Grandmaster and the 59th generation of the “Ancient...
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...
Bill Beach Hawaiian Jiu-Jitsu System
Professor Bill Beach, Judan, is founder and technical director of the Hawaiian Jiu-Jitsu System, Inc., incorporated February 1, 1971. He was born December 15,...
A Tribute to Paul Arel, My Sensei – My Friend
Paul Arel
November 12, 1935 - January 2, 2009
A dynamic force passed from this existence, and families and communities are mourning the loss. It is...
John Pagdilao
Professor John Pagdilao was born in Honolulu, Hawaii. He began his martial arts career in 1959 at the age of 10; he enrolled in...
Michael Janich Martial Blade Concepts
Michael Janich has been studying and teaching self-defense and the martial arts for more than 25 years. He has earned instructor’s credentials in American...
Gene Tibon Jr. Goju Ryu
Eugene M. Tibon Jr. is known a Gene Tibon Jr. and he is an internationally certified 6th degree Black Belt and the Owner and...
Yigal Arbiv of Netanya
If there’s anyplace in the Middle East that resembles America’s 19th century Wild West, it has to be Netanya, Israel. This notorious city north...
Emil Bautista: Kajukenbo
In 1961 Emil Bautista began his journey into the Kajukenbo system by attending classes taught on Travis Air Force base by the late Aleju...
Rudy Tuiolosega Limalama
In June, 2004, Grandmaster Tino Tuiolosega officially passed the Limalama legacy and the responsibility of overseeing the future of the system to his son,...
Mike Inay Inayan System of Eskrima
"Without honor there is no art, only pretenders in a brawl"
Mangisursuro Michael G. Inay 1944-2000
Mangisursuro Mike Inay was a Master instructor in the Filipino...
Jimmy Pedro Judo
World Champion Jimmy Pedro is one of the most decorated judo players in American history. Jimmy is world renowned for his judo expertise, coaching...
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...
