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The Spy Combatives self-defense system was created by former government operatives, Jason Hanson and Danny Lane. Spy Combatives are a compilation of military, law...

KSW. Roland, how long have you been involved in Arnis and what inspired you? R.D. Well, the living legend here with us, Remy Presas, was...

As a Senior Instructor and certified Master Teacher, Sensei Grant Campbell's dedication to the martial arts is an inspiration to all. He began his...

Texas State Amateur Organization of Karate Champion Twice Texas Karate Organization State Champion Texas National Tour Champion National Black Belt League Champion 2nd Dan, Okinawan Shorin Ryu Karate 3rd...

Punong Guro at Tagapagmana Steven Dowd began his training in Arnis Balite (Aguillon Arnis) in 1974. On January 8, 1991, after the passing of Pundador...

Peter Choo was born in Honolulu, Hawaii. He was one of the co-creators of Kajukenbo which was formed in Palama, in the Kalihi area...

Jiro Otsuka was born on February 28, 1934, in Tokyo, Japan. The second son of Grand Master Hironori Otsuka I, he was born the...

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

Sensei Ron van de Sandt became interested in martial arts when he was introduced to combat training while serving in the military in South...

In 1959 Ron Chapél began his study of Five Animal Gung Fu, along with Douglas Wong, under Grandmaster Ark Yuey Wong. In 1963, Ron...

Alvin Kan -  Judo and Gung Fu Alvin Kan has been studying Martial Arts for 23 years starting with Judo, 6 Years with Master Michael...

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

Masaaki Hatsumi was born as Yoshiaki Hatsumi in the city of Noda, in the region of Chiba, on the December 2, 1931. Subsequently his...

How Does One Develop One’s Own System or Style? This is not a confusing issue. It does, however, entail certain ideas and responsibilities that...

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Congratulations to American Judoka Kayla Harrison, the gold medal winner in the 2012 London Olympics women's -78 kg division! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=e1ZNIZLDr5E Judoka Kayla Harrison is from the...