Biographies and Eulogies

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

Ken MacKenzie: Sin-Moo Hapkido

When Hapkido Founder DoJuNim Ji, Han Jae moved to the U.S. in the mid 1980’s, Grand Master Ken MacKenzie, already an accomplished black belt...
Joey Stinson

Joey Stinson: Hapkido

Chief Master Joey Stinson began his martial arts training in 1981 studying Taekwondo. Shortly after he began training in Hapkido. He holds a 7th...
Masaichi Oshiro

Masaichi Oshiro: Goju-Ryu

Masaichi Oshiro began his training in Kenpo Karate at the Nuuanu Y.M.C.A. under Professor William K. S. Chow, one of the original students of...
David Hansen

David Hansen: Isshin-Ryu Karate

David Hansen has been in the martial arts for 44 years. He began studying karate at age 14 with Roger Carpenter Sensei. He joined the...

Carlito Bonjoc Jr.: MATA SA BAGYO

At first glance, Carlito is a very unassuming individual, always ready with a good word and a smile that can light up a...
Bill Logan: Kenpo

Bill Logan: Kenpo

Bill Logan has been training for 37 years in martial arts and is a 7th Dan in Kenpo, a 7th Dan in Kajukenbo, a...
Dan Henderson

Dan Henderson

Dan Henderson was born on August 24, 1970 in Downey, California and he grew up in Apple Valley, California. He is an American former...

Sang H. Kim

Sang H. Kim was born as the 4th son of a farmer/electrician in South Korea, he used to spend hours everyday in the rice...
Terrence Webster-Doyle

Terrence Webster-Doyle

Terrence Webster-Doyle is a sixth-degree black belt in the martial arts. He is a former schoolteacher and administrator, Juvenile Delinquency Prevention Commission task force...

Chris DuFour: Tang Soo Do

Master Chris DuFour is the founder and master instructor of the PTSDA Karate. He has enjoyed teaching traditional Tang Soo Do in the Gulf...
Felipe Godoy: Choy Lay Fut Kung Fu

Felipe Godoy: Choy Lay Fut Kung Fu

Felipe Godoy began his martial arts training in the art of judo his native country of Brazil when he was 6 years old. He...
Allie Alberigo: Ninjutsu

Allie Alberigo: Ninjutsu

Allie Alberigo is a father, a vegan, an author, and a martial artist with 50 years of experience. He has taught and trained all...

Dominick Giacobbe: Tang Soo Do

A direct student of Grandmaster Jae Chul Shin, Grandmaster Dominick Giacobbe, 9th Dan, began his training in Tang Soo Do in 1968. For several...
John Chatwood

John Chatwood and the Deadly Combinations of Shinto Yoshin Ryu

The first lesson learned in the art of judo is to off balance your opponent in order to execute a throw. This method is...
Jimmie Faralli

Jimmie Faralli: Hapkido

Jimmie Faralli immigrated from Germany to the United States in 1971 when he was 10 years old. A few months later, in March of...
Amanda Howard: Taekwon-Do

Amanda Howard: Taekwon-Do

Amanda Howard moved to Crestview, Florida in the early 90’s and began training in martial arts at when she was 8 years old. For...