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.

A Tribute To Grandmaster Larry Caster

A great man and a true martial arts legend passed away Friday, Grandmaster Larry Caster. He was one of the original karate greats from...

PreSkillz: The Perfect Program for 3-6 Year Old Martial Arts Classes

The 3-6 year old market represents a wonderful opportunity for martial arts schools. Parents want to involve their children in character and health building activities...

Michael Kinney Tang Soo Do

It is with a heavy heart that we share with you that Michael Kinney has passed away in his sleep. His indomitable spirit will...

Japanese Swordsmanship: My First Memories of Kendo in Japan

At that point I look him in the eye and say...kendo. My first memory of Japan was standing in front of the Budokan. It’s a...

Max Sarmiento Sarmiento Kadena De Mano

Grandmaster Max Sarmiento was one of the first Eskrima masters to teach his art, Sarmiento Kadena De Mano,  to the American public and therefore was responsible...
John Graden

What Does Practicing Religiously Mean

If someone says, "they are practicing religiously," what does that mean to you? Does it mean they never miss a martial arts workout? Or,...
David Leung

David Leung Kung Fu

Sifu David Leung was born in Hong Kong and began his studies in the martial arts at the age of nine. He is a...
Dennis Conatser

Dennis Conatser: American Kenpo Karate

Dennis Conatser studied Judo in 1967 for a short period of time but his formal martial arts training in American Kenpo began in August...
Fred Absher

Fred Absher

Fred Absher began his martial study in 1960 at the age of 16. His initial training was in Kempo Karate under Sensei Jack Gorick...
Alex Feng

Alex Feng

Shi Fu Alex Feng was trained by his father, Dr. Wei Ren Feng, a well-known scholar and spiritual leader. At age eight, Shi Fu...
Bill Solano

Bill Solano Shorin Ryu Karate

Hanshi Bill Solano was born in 1942 in Aguadilla, Puerto Rico. He was moved to the United States when he was 5 years old....
Hayim Gideon

Haim Gidon Israeli Krav Maga

Mr. Haim Gidon presides over the Israeli Krav Maga Association. Mr. Gidon is the recognized Grandmaster of the Israeli Krav Maga system. This system...
Kenshiro Abbe

Kenshiro Abbe Judo, Aikido, and Kendo

By Gary Robinson ~ A short anecdotal biography of the Master's activities throughout the years 1938-86 Ukikoto no arumi no chikara tamesan My potentiality has got...
Gerardo Cantore

Gerardo Cantore Shinshinkan Karate Do

Soke Gerardo Cantore is a 10th Dan in Shinshinkan Karate Do. He is the Founder of Shinshinkan Karate Do (SKD) and the President of Shinshinkan World...
James Lew

James Lew The Man With A Heart

Jackie Chan, Jet Li, Steven Seagal, Jean Claude Van Damme, Mel Gibson, Brad Pitt, Tom Cruise, The Rock, David Carradine, Chuck Norris, Dennis Quaid,...

Feliciano Ferreira Kempo-Jutsu

Feliciano Ferreira, known as Kimo, founder of Kempo-Jutsu, was born on November 20, 1949 in Oakland, California. Three months after he was born, the family...