Biographies and Eulogies

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

Willie Lim Classical Dimension

Multi-Talented Willie Lim Philosophies, Art and Do

Ladies and gentlemen of standing, I give you Master Willie Lim, a man before his time, a man of reality, a man of the...
Kusanku

Kusanku

Chinese Sifu Kong Su Kung or Kusanku immigrated to Okinawa where he served as a Chinese military attaché. He is the earliest known ancestor of...

Richard Van Donk: Bujinkan Ninjutsu

Grandmaster Richard Van Donk was born in Stockton, California on July 15, 1950. Warrior names: Kofukuryu (Happy Dragon), Mr. Happy by Soke Hatsumi. Spiritual...

Dave Grossman

Lt. Col. Dave Grossman is an internationally recognized scholar, author, soldier, and speaker who is one of the world's foremost experts in the field of human aggression and the roots of violence and violent crime.
Lopez Family Opening Ceremonies 2008 Olympics Beijing

Lopez Family Taekwondo Black Belts

A lot of siblings fight. But Jean, Steven, Mark and Diana Lopez have been pounding each other continuously for years. At least now it's...

Lamar Davis: Jun Fan Gung Fu and Jeet Kune Do

Lamar Davis has been actively training in the martial arts for 50 years. He is certified as a Full Senior Master Instructor of Jun...
Brock Lesnar

Brock Lesnar

Brock Lesnar was born on July 12, 1977. He is an American mixed martial artist with the UFC, former professional and amateur wrestler. He...
Charles Carter

Charles Carter Danzan Ryu Jujitsu

Shihan Charles Carter first began practicing martial arts in Sacramento, California in 1976, studying Danzan Ryu Jujitsu. In 1990, he moved to Carson City, Nevada, and...
Marc "Crafty Dog" Denny

Marc “Crafty Dog” Denny on Stickfighting

Marc "Crafty Dog" Denny shares his history in the martial arts and training in stickfighting and other arts with the likes of Paul Vizzio, Dan Inosanto,...

Xingu Capoeira

Xingu has been doing Capoeira since his youth. He started out with Mestre Vaughino at Capoeira San Jose and then moved out to Los...
Tsuyoshi Kosaka

Tsuyoshi Kosaka Japanese MMA Fighter

Tsuyoshi Kosaka or TK was born on March 6, 1970 in Japan. He is a retired Japanese mixed martial arts fighter. He is one of...
Charles Lewis

Charles Lewis

Charles Lewis Jr. was born on June 23, 1963 and died on March 11, 2009. He was an American businessman, promoter and entertainer. Known...
Steve Fossum

Steve Fossum International Kickboxing Federation

International Karate owner by Steve Fossum was once one of the largest karate schools on the West Coast. Three levels and over 17,000 square...
Cambodia's Champion Fighters

Cambodia’s Champion Fighters

Eh Phou Thoung and Oed Phuo Thoung are Cambodia’s champion fighters but they live in squalor and obscurity. In the world of professional sports, politicians...
Kilohana

Pacific Coast Kilohana | Kilohana Martial Arts Association

The name Kilohana refers to being made of the finest materials. The founders of Pacific Coast Kilohana promise to honor Professor Sig Kufferath and...
Rick Tucci

Rick Tucci Jeet Kune Do

Rick Tucci, renowned and honored martial artist and speaker, is known throughout the world as a teacher’s teacher. Rick has had an incredible journey...