Biographies and Eulogies

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

Karl Geis – Judo, Aikido and Jodo

Karl Geis was born in Enid, Oklahoma, on October 1, 1933. He was a 10th Dan Professor of Aikido, a 10th Dan Professor of...
Emil Farkas: Double Trouble

Emil Farkas: Double Trouble

Emil Farkas, founder of the Beverly Hills Karate Academy, reflected in a mirror at the martial arts school that he established in 1970. Hungarian native...

Ruhu Zhu

Master Ruhu Zhu is a Chinese Martial Arts Master, a Chi Kung Master and a Chinese Medicine Practitioner. He began studying Chinese martial arts...
Gary Moro

Gary Moro Aiki Jujuitsu

Kyoshi Gary Moro has trained for over 20 years has operated his dojo since 1993. His studies began with Hiroshi Yachigusa in the art...

Cynthia Prouder: Kickboxer and Boxer

Cynthia Prouder was born on June 13, 1963 in Columbus, Mississippi and came to Los Angeles, California when she was 6 years old with...
Dale Kahoun

Dale Kahoun Danzanryu Jujitsu

Sensei Dale Kahoun has been training in Martial Arts for over 40 years. He currently holds a Godan in Kodenkan Danzanryu Jujitsu, a Sandan in...
James K. Roberts, Sr.

James K. Roberts, Sr.

In 1947 James K. Roberts, Sr. joined a boxing club at Kaimuki Park, and judo at the famous Henry Okazaki's dojo in downtown Honolulu....
Jason Abregana

Jason Abregana Wrestling

Professor Jason Abregana was born in Honolulu, Hawaii. He first started training in the martial arts of Kenpo Karate under Chief Instructor Edward Wallace...
Rafael Kosche

Rafael Kosche Asian Weaponry Expert

Rafael Kosche has served as a member of the Board of Directors of the Martial Arts History Museum since 2004. He is currently the...
Ron van de Sandt

Ron van de Sandt Kurumaisu Jutsu

Sensei Ron van de Sandt became interested in martial arts when he was introduced to combat training while serving in the military in South...
Akihiro Gono

Akihiro Gono

Akihiro Gono was born on October 7, 1974 in Tokyo, Japan. He is a Japanese mixed martial arts fighter who fought as a middleweight in...
Avi Nardia KAPAP Combatives

KAPAP’s Avi Nardia

During his 24 years as a reserve officer, Avi Nardia (Major, IDF Res.) served as an official hand-to-hand instructor instructor and safety officer. He...

James Sang Lee

James Sang Lee is a martial artist, stuntman and Fight Choreographer who was born in Madison, Wisconsin on June 12, 1971. He is a...

Nicklaus Suino Iaido

Nicklaus Suino Sensei has studied and practiced martial arts since 1968. He began teaching at the Asian Martial Arts Studio in Ann Arbor, Michigan,...

Jeremy “Lil Spider” Murphy

Jeremy “Lil Spider” Murphy is a professional Mixed Martial Artist based in Union City, California. Standing at five feet six inches tall, Murphy fights...
James Gifford Fit to Fight

Lt. Col. James Gifford is Fit To Fight

8th Flying Training Squadron Commander is Fit to Fight! Vance Air Force Base Online ~ By 2nd Lt. Lynn Aird, 71st Flying Training Wing Public...