Ed Parker, Jr.
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Dave Johnson: Seieido
History
Professor Johnson began his journey into the world of Martial Arts in 1959. For over four decades he has studied more than a dozen...
Ryan Gracie Passed Away
Ryan Gracie
August 14, 1974 – December 15, 2007
Ryan Gracie, (pronounced Hyan) was born on August 14, 1974 and passed away on December 15, 2007....
Joey Walker Kifaru Jitsu
Mr. Joseph Walker has always been known as Joey Walker. He is a retired Police Lieutenant from the Reno Police Department and he has...
Hakudo Nakayama Iaido
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Steven Aldus Hsing-I Ch’uan
Chinese Training History
Steve Aldus started his martial training in 1971 while serving in the military during the Vietnam War. He spent most of his tour...
Michael Belzer
Michael Belzer is a lifelong martial artist with over 50 years of experience in a variety of fighting arts achieving his 8th Dan in...
Ming Lum: Kung Fu
Great Grandmaster Ming Lum was born in Chung San, Canton, China in 1926, but he grew up in Honolulu, Hawaii. He was known as...
Dana Stamos Lover of the Martial Arts
Dana Stamos was born in Hollywood, California on February 6, 1955 and she grew up in Tarzana, California. She attended William Howard Taft High...
Joe Olivarez Kajukenbo
Black Belt Hall of Fame nominee, Professor Joe Olivarez has been continuously involved in the martial arts for over 45 years. He received his...
Paul Dye: American Kenpo
Mr. Paul Dye began his Kenpo career in the Fall of 1972 at the Dave Hebler's Kenpo Karate Studio in Glendora, California, which is...
Jose Luis Hinojosa: Tae Kwon Do
Tae kwon do Master Jose Luis Hinojosa otherwise known as Jay-El Hinojosa is a versatile martial artist numerous accomplishments to his credit. As a...
Vince Morris Kissaki-Kai Karate-Do
Now in his sixties, with more than 50 years Martial Arts experience, Vince Morris is a leading authority in the world of karate and...
Azato Anko: A Short Story About My Teacher Part Two
The Two-Story Shoulders of Kanna
Part Two
Azato's Political Force
The Lesson in Azato Village
By Gichen Funakoshi
Translated & Edited by Patrick & Yuriko McCarthy
Editor's Note: This article...
Emin Boztepe Not A Sportsman
Emin Boztepe has been studying martial arts since 1976. During that time this Turkish born practitioner earned ranks in Taekwondo, Shotokan karate, Muay Thai, Turkish freestyle...