Instructor's Center

USAdojo.com’s Instructor’s Center shares information for school owners and instructors and articles and biographies about martial artists from around the world.

Chuck Coker

Chuck Coker

At the age of 19 (1968), Chuck Coker walked into his first DoJang, knees wobbly, not knowing what to expect. During the next half...
Simon Rhee

Simon Rhee Tae Kwon Do

Master Simon Rhee is a 7th Degree Black Belt in Tae Kwon Do and a 4th Degree Black Belt in Hap Ki Do. He...

Tom Muncy Torite Jutsu

Grandmaster Tom Muncy holds a 10th Dan in Torite Jutsu, 8th Dan in Okinawan Kempo, 5th Dan in Aikibudo, and 3rd Dan in Japanese...
Buzz Durkin

Buzz Durkin Uechi Ryu Karate

Buzz Durkin began his study of Uechi Ryu karate in 1966. In March of 1974 Mr. Durkin opened his school and began teaching. Under...
Melissa Soalt

Padded Assailant Training: Are You Helping Or Hurting Your Students?

Picture this: While strolling back from your favorite pub, a knife-wielding thug demands your dough, then slashes. Or this: You - a woman - are...

For Martial Arts Instructor Peter Grootenhuis, Quitting Was Never An Option!

Peter Grootenhuis possesses one of the most brilliant scientific minds in the world, but his body is fighting a losing battle to amyotrophic lateral...
Olando Rivera The Warrior

Olando Rivera “The Warrior”

Olando Rivera has been an elite kick boxer for many years and his accomplishments are extraordinary. He has dominated the world of kick boxing...

Russell McCartney Ishi Yama Ryu

Russell McCartney began in the martial arts thirty-five years ago in karate and has grown to be the Chief Instructor of his own System...

Scott Sonnon Sambo

Scott Sonnon is one of the world’s best known and most successful coaches in the mixed martial arts discipline of Russian Sambo. After living...
John Graden

MMA Fastest Growing Sport in Martial Arts

As you know, MMA is the fastest growing segment of the industry right now. Did you know that the Tito Ortiz and Ken Shamrock...
Robert Z

Robert Z Shaolin Kung Fu Australia and Liang-I Lifestyle Kung Fu

The Restless Years Master Robert Z was first introduced to martial arts, in 1961 when he was 'dragged along' by his older brother to Judo...
Pham Xuan Tong

Pham Xuan Tong Qwan Ki Do

Master Pham Xuan Tong is a living legend in the history of Vietnamese martial arts; in a unique way he knew how to unite...

Pablo Rodarte: Shinjimatzu Kenpo

Grandmaster Pablo Rodarte was born on February 1, 1959 in the city of Toreon Coahuila, Mexico. When he was about two months old, his...
Jerry Aiello

Jerry Aiello ShitoKan International

Dr. Jerry Aiello has practiced Japanese Budo (traditional martial arts) and zen philosophy since 1967. In 1974, he established ShitoKan International. In 1998, Dr....
Frank Dux

The Frank Dux Story

What can we say about Frank Dux? The hilarious videos below discuss the training and background of Frank Dux including his military career, the...
Ernie Cates and Mary Davis Cates

First Student, Mary Davis Cates Passed Away

Sadly announces the death of a dear family member, Master Mary Davis Cates. Mary Davis Cates passed away on May 16, 2006. Master Mary was...