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...

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...
Yukio Utada

Yukio Utada Aikido

Your efforts must focus . . . on an invisible path, which only you can see and on which you allow yourself no excuses....
Woo-Ping Yuen

A Discussion With Woo-Ping Yuen at NYAFF

On July 3, 2019 Iron Monkey (1993), staring Donnie Yen, will be playing at the Walter Reade Theater at the New York Asian Film...
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...
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...

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...

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...
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....
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...

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...