Earning A Black Belt
When earning a Black Belt is the ultimate goal, training often focuses solely on learning technique which can lead to a variety of unintended...
Standing Tall: Henry Smalls Story
Henry Smalls story is a story about a Kendo instructor in Hawaii. Like many instructors he has honed his craft through years of study...
Deputy Joe Fiorentino
Joe Fiorentino is a 14-year Cook County Sheriff Department veteran, volunteer, Defensive Tactics instructor, and a Shidokan Black Belt.
On Sept. 19, 2009, he took...
Running Smooth Tournaments
It seems that it is harder than ever to get students to attend Tournaments these days and yet tournaments can be great tools in...
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.
Rob Castro: Shaolin Kenpo
Grandmaster Rob Castro, 10th degree Black Belt in the art of Shaolin Kenpo, started his training at the young age of 5 under the...
Jason Abregana Wrestling
Professor Jason Abregana was born in Honolulu, Hawaii. He first started training in the martial arts of Kenpo Karate under Chief Instructor Edward Wallace...
Sandra Balint: Thirteen Years of Tai Chi Study
In 1989 at the age of 44 I had abdominal surgery that left my lower back muscles weak, or should I say weaker. My...
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.
Doron Navon’s Godan Test: The Test of Truth
A narrow path leads from the main road to the house of Tanemura Shihan, one of the master teachers of the ancient art of...
Gary Moro Aiki Jujuitsu
Kyoshi Gary Moro has trained for over 20 years has operated his dojo since 1993. His studies began with Hiroshi Yachigusa in the art...
Dror Saporta
Mr. Dror Saporta had been studying the art and discipline of krav maga for over twenty five years. During this time he acquired training and...
Stephen Nicholls Danzan Ryu Jujitsu
Sensei Stephen Nicholls began his training with Professor Okazaki's top student, Professor Sig Kufferath, in 1980 and has been a practitioner of Danzan Ryu Jujitsu...
Ernie Boggs: Sport Jujitsu
Ernie Boggs, was known as Lightfoot, started his martial arts training in 1970 at a YMCA in St. Albans, West Virginia. Under the guidance...
Nangtum Parinya: Lady Boy Muay Thai Champion of Thailand
Spectators Flock to Stadiums to Watch This Female Muay Thai Fighter, Nangtum Parinya, Who Once Was A Man.
Among the many superstars in the sport...
Dr. Stephen Abayomi Meeks
Warrior, scholar, healer, mentor… all of these words describe Dr. Stephen Abayomi Meeks, yet none of them come close to expressing the depth of...
