Biographies and Eulogies

Biographies and Eulogies of martial artists and martial arts instructors on USAdojo.com. Search by name to find a particular individual.

Daniel Acacio Mixed Martial Artist

Daniel Acácio was born on December 7, 1977 in Botucatu. He is a Brazilian professional mixed martial artist, Superior Challenge Welterweight Champion and 100%...

Georges St-Pierre

Georges St-Pierre is a Canadian professional mixed martial artist and MMA world champion. He was born on May 19, 1981 in Saint-Isidore, Quebec. He...

Matt Hughes

Matt Hughes was born in Hillsboro, Illinois on October 13, 1973. He is an American mixed martial artist, a member of the UFC Hall...

Chuck Liddell

Chuck Liddell was born December 17, 1969. He is an American mixed martial artist and former Ultimate Fighting Championship light heavyweight champion. Liddell has...

Mark Coleman

Mark Coleman was born in Fremont, Ohio, in the U.S. on December 20, 1964. He is an American mixed martial artist, professional wrestler, former...

Randy Couture Mixed Martial Artist

Randy Couture was born on June 22, 1963. He is mixed martial artist, Greco-Roman wrestler, and former collegiate wrestler who has taken up acting....

Ken Shamrock

Ken Shamrock was born on February 11, 1964. He is one of the most widely recognized MMA fighters in the world. He is a...

Richard Plowden

Master Richard Plowden is a 6th degree Black Belt and a five-time martial arts world champion. He has over 30 years experience in the...

Keith Hirabayashi

Keith Hirabayashi was born in Seattle, Washington on September 17, 1959. He grew up in the Seattle area and attended the University of Washington....

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...

Melissa Soalt is Dr. Ruthless®

Melissa Soalt aka Dr. Ruthless® is a veteran women's self defense trainer, former psychotherapist, and Black Belt Hall of Famer — named Woman of...

Rick Roufus: Kickboxing

Rick Roufus was born on June 3, 1966. He is an American Professional kickboxer, fighting out of Roufus Kickboxing Centre in Tempe, Arizona. Roufus...

Charlie Lee Tae Kwon Do

Charlie Lee began his martial arts training under Grand Master Jhoon Rhee in 1969. In 1983, Lee began competing on the Karate World Tour...

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...

Jimmy Kim

Jimmy Kim is a Taekwondo practitioner who was 1988 Olympic Gold Medalist. He has 39 Years Experience in the martial arts and is a...

Barry Van Over

Barry Van Over began his study of the martial arts in 1975 at the age of nine years old. He created the first Karate...