The Hidden Side of Kata – An interview with Master Willie Lim
The majority of martial artists are looking for self-defense and it is the hidden side of kata where real self defense is found. This...
Kwang-Sik Myung
Kwang-Sik Myung was born in North Korea but lived in Seoul for most of his early life. In 1948, at the age of 7,...
Thomas McGonigal Mixed Martial Arts
After 17 years Tom McGonigal closed Bristol Karate Club and opened Tom McGonigal's Mixed Martial Arts. Anyone who knows him will tell you -...
Felix Roiles – Pakamut
Master Felix Roiles practices PAKAMUT, the original name of the Filipino Fighting Art that originated in MACTAN island province of Cebu, central Visayas, Philippines....
Michelle Manu: The Queen of Lua
Michelle Manu began her study of martial arts at 9. She is a first generation Senior Black Belt in Lua under Olohe Solomon Kaihewalu.
Ron Chapel SubLevel Tactical Kenpo™
In 1959 Ron Chapél began his study of Five Animal Gung Fu, along with Douglas Wong, under Grandmaster Ark Yuey Wong. In 1963, Ron...
The Life Exploits of Vincente Carin
Vicente Carin was born in Dalaguete, which is in Cebu, and its approximately 40 miles away from Cebu City.
At the time of his birth...
Yukio Utada Aikido
Your efforts must focus . . . on an invisible path, which only you can see and on which you allow yourself no excuses....
Outside The Ring
When Benny Urquidez enters a ring, the auditorium erupts with excitement in anticipation of the slugfest that is sure to follow. From outside the ring.
Michael Jai White Martial Arts
Michael Jai White is a Black Belt in seven karate styles and he has won 26 martial arts titles, including U.S. Open, the North...
Ernesto Presas Kombatan
Ernesto Presas was born in the coastal village of Hinigaran, Negros Occidental, Philippines on May 20, 1945. He began his training in the Filipino...
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...
Bob Ingersoll Combat Hapkido
Master Bob Ingersoll has trained in martial arts for over 20 years. He is currently a 6th Dan Black Belt in Combat Hapkido. Master...
Interview With Pangulong Guro Chuck Cadell
On a cool, Midwest March afternoon, I drove from my home to a place I had been familiar with for many years. I was...
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...
Ramiro Estalilla Jr. Kabaroan Eskrima
Grandmaster Ramiro Estalilla Jr. was born in 1930 the first born Son of Aurelia Umibig Estalilla and Ramiro Abellera Estalilla Sr. In 1936, the...