Michael Laurin – Shindo Budo Kwai
Kyoshi Michael Laurin, an 9th Dan and founder of the Shindo Budo Kwai International Schools. He is a six time World Champion in Koshiki, full...
Ramon Ancho Kodenkan Judo
Professor Ramon Ancho, known as "Lono", was ranked as a Kudan, 9th Degree Black Belt, in the Kodenkan Danzan-Ryu Jujitsu Association, and held the...
Zosia Gorbaty
Kyoshi Zosia Gorbaty has been studying martial arts since 1976. She practiced the arts of Nisei Goju Karate and Mas Oyama Karate before joining...
Lilly Rodriguez – Kickboxing
"Lilly Rodriguez really changed martial arts for women, kickboxing in particular," said Michael Matsuda, founder of the Martial Arts History Museum in Santa Clarita.
"She...
Jim Silvan Shorin-ryu Karate
Sensei Jim Silvan holds the rank of 8th degree Black Belt in Shorin-ryu Karate (Kishaba Juku). Although earning Black Belts in several other styles,...
Pham Xuan Tong Qwan Ki Do
Master Pham Xuan Tong is a living legend in the history of Vietnamese martial arts; in a unique way he knew how to unite...
Kimber Hill Modern Martial Arts System
Kimber Hill is Century’s Lil’ Dragon Program National Spokesperson. She co-authored the Lil’ Dragon Instructor Training Manual and she trains and certifies martial arts...
Benny Urquidez Inducted into the International Sports Hall of Fame 2019
Martial artists Benny Urquidez was inducted into the the International Sports Hall of Fame Class of 2019 during the Arnold Sports Festival on Saturday,...
Dana Hee
Dana Hee is an Olympic Gold Medalist and is currently a film and television actress, as well as one of the top stuntwomen in...
C. K. Choi
1941 - C. K. Choi or Chang-keun Choi born in Korea during Japanese occupation.
1956 - C. K. Choi Began training in Tae Kwon Do and Karate...
Crystal Ahmed Passed Away
Crystal Ahmed
December 23, 1978 - June 22, 2009
Crystal Ahmed passed away on Monday, June 22, 2009. Master Crystal Ahmed, studied Tae kwon Do at the...
Devorah Yoshiko Dometrich Chito-ryu
Devorah Yoshiko Dometrich began her study of Chito-ryu karatedo at the age of 14 under the instruction of her adopted father Kyoshi William J....
Mark Van Schuyver Martial Artists and Author
Mark Van Schuyver, Ph.D.is the author of dozens of martial art articles. His work has been published in many national magazines including Black Belt, Inside...
Dale Cook Professional Fighter
Dale "Apollo" Cook as born on November 24, 1958, in Tulsa, Oklahoma. Dale Cook is currently a 7th Degree Black Belt and has rank in...
Dong Kyun Kim Korean Hapkido Federation
Grand Master Dong Kyun Kim is a R.O.K. Army Commando who has studied Hapkido all of his life. As a Commando he has also...
Kyungwon Ahn
Kyungwon Ahn is a 9th dan in the Kukkiwon. He is a South Korean taekwondo master who founded the United Taekwondo Association (UTA) in...
