Biographies and Eulogies

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Frank Trejo Captured Over 400 Championships

Mr. Frank Trejo's first experience with fighting began at the age of 8, when he started boxing with the instruction of his grandfather. His formal...
Trevor Leggett

Trevor Leggett Judo

Trevor Leggett, who has died aged 85, was a renowned judo trainer at the Budokwai in London — the oldest judo club outside Japan...

Jack Hogan

Jack Hogan, born William “Jack” Jackson Hogan Jr., was born in Holyoke, MA on October 11, 1949. Jack founded Hogan Karate International. As a martial...
John Pagdilao

John Pagdilao

Professor John Pagdilao was born in Honolulu, Hawaii. He began his martial arts career in 1959 at the age of 10; he enrolled in...
John Sepulveda American Kenpo

John Sepulveda American Kenpo Training System

American Kenpo Training System President, John Sepulveda, has over 40 years experience in American Kenpo and holds an 9th Degree Black Belt (Master of...

Fred Wren

Fred Wren was an early Texas Karate champion who earned the nickname “Whirlwind Fred” because he came after opponents like a unstoppable tornado. He...

Dwayne Rooster Machen

Dwayne Rooster Machen https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dFSpii8xE_o https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=i13Lpfbz2lk
Erron Wright

Erron Wright – Teaching and Training Students

Erron Wright was born June 21, 1946 in Neosho, Newton County, Missouri. He attended Neosho High School with Martial Arts Grandmaster Richard L. (Rick)...
Gabi Shai System ( OKM International Federation )

Gabi Shai Krav-Maga

Gabriel Schain, known as Gabi Shai, is a retired officer of the Israeli Security Agency (SHABAK), B.Ed in Physical Education by the Academic College...
Jamie Cashion Push-up

Jamie Cashion: Will of Steel and Heart of Gold

Jamie Cashion (James Harold Cashion III) was born in Fort Worth, Texas. Jamie was married to his high school sweetheart Summer Rich Cashion. They...

Ted Wong: Jeet Kun Do

Ted Wong was born on November 5, 1937 and passed away on November 24, 2010. He was a Jeet Kun Do practitioner and one...
Al Novak

Grandmaster Al Novak Dies

It is with a very heavy heart that we inform you that Great Grandmaster Al Novak has passed away. FREMONT, Calif -- FREMONT, Calif. -...
Hans Ingebretsen

Hans Ingebretsen Danzan Ryu Ju Jitsu and Kodenkan Judo

Sensei Hans Ingebretsen has been studying Danzan Ryu Ju Jitsu and Kodenkan Judo for 31 years, and holds the rank of Godan in Danzan...
Gene Tibon

Gene Tibon Jr. Goju Ryu

Eugene M. Tibon Jr. is known a Gene Tibon Jr. and he is an internationally certified 6th degree Black Belt and the Owner and...

Neil Adams Judoka

Neil Adams is a British judo competitor who won Olympic and World Championships medals in Judo as a representative of Great Britain. Adams was the...
Anderson Silva

Anderson Silva

Anderson Silva was born on April 14, 1975. Known as "The Spider", Anderson is a Brazilian mixed martial artist and since 2006 he has...