My Time as a Japanese Salaryman
This led to a period in my life when I became a Japanese salary man.
It’s just amazing how some things can come together. I...
Ken Shamrock
Ken Shamrock was born on February 11, 1964. He is one of the most widely recognized MMA fighters in the world. He is a...
Mike Sullenger American Karate System
Mike Sullenger is a native Hoosier, having been born in Indianapolis and raised in Vincennes, Indiana. Mike Sullenger is Chief Instructor of the American Karate System, a...
Dr. Lawrence Day: The Legacy of a Martial Arts Master
The terms master and grandmaster are overused in the martial arts. Shihan, Hanshis, Sokes. Professors and Doctors abound in our ranks. Some are deserving...
Great American Grandmaster Al Novak
As martial artists, we are unique in that we create ourselves. Through long years of rigorous training, sacrifice, denial, pain, we forge our bodies...
Linda Davis-Kyle
Linda Davis-Kyle, an internationally published health and fitness and general interest writer who has earned a Master’s degree in English and a Black Belt...
Brock Lesnar
Brock Lesnar was born on July 12, 1977. He is an American mixed martial artist with the UFC, former professional and amateur wrestler. He...
Mark McGee Tai Chi Chuan
Mark McGee is a 6th Degree Black Belt in Yon Ch’uan Martial Arts and 15 Animal Kung Fu, a Senior Instructor in Hwa Yu...
Ted Lai Lai Chung Ch’uan Fa
The late Master Ted Lai was the founder of the Chinese Physical Culture Association of Fullerton, a not-for-profit martial arts organization based in Southern...
Proper Martial Arts Ranks and Titles
Originally in Okinawa there were 15 ranks for Black Belt and these ranks ended with the Gold Belt. Yes, 15! In Japan, as martial...
Makoto Gima Shotokan Karate
Master Makoto Gima was born on September 28, 1896 in Okinawa. After graduating from Okinawa Shihan Gakko (Higher Normal School), Mr. Gima studied in...
Martial Arts Participation Statistics
According to data from New York City-based research firm Simmons Market Research
18.1 million Americans participated in karate or some other form of martial art...
Kevin Schaller American Kenpo
Kevin Schaller has studied the martial arts for over 30 years, principally in American Kenpo. He is honored to have studied under Rich Arioto,...
Tony Vohra and Taekwondo
Grandmaster Tony Vohra was born in India in 1958, coming to England in 1962, and settling in Nottingham which is still his home base.
As...
Charles Dos Anjos Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu
Charles Dos Anjos is a native Brazilian from Recife, Brazil and is a very accomplished martial artist. Professor Charles Dos Anjos is a 3rd...
Tetsuhiro Hokama Goju-Ryu Karate
Tetsuhiro Hokama is 10th Dan Hanshi, President of the Okinawa Goju-Ryu Kenshi-Kai Karate-do, Kobudo Association and founder of the first Karate museum in the...
