Walt Lysak Jr.
Shihan Walt Lysak Jr. comes from three generations of reality martial artists.
Walt's grandfather was a high level military officer who studied several martial arts...
Garrison Weapons Training System
Why is weapons training so important?
You can tell the parents of your students and your adult students that weapons training improves cognitive function and...
George Kotaka
George Kotaka is a 4th Degree Black Belt who has been competing in karate since he was 3 years old. He has won the Men's...
Vinson Holck Kodenkan Yudanshakai
Professor Vinson Holck is the president of the Kodenkan Yudanshakai. He has studied martial arts from birth, beginning under the tutelage of his father,...
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...
Jin Cai Cheng: Chen-Style Tai Chi
Before his death on November 6, 2016, Grandmaster Jin Cai Cheng held the following distinguished titles; President of The US Chen-Style Tai Chi Federation,...
Bob Ozman: My First Karate Instructor
I am particularly proud to contribute this column, which focuses on Bob Ozman my first karate instructor. I began lessons with Bob Ozman as...
Garett Lee
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...
Motomichi Anno: Aikido
Motomichi Anno is one of the highest-level teachers of Aikido in the world today. An eighth-degree black belt since 1978, he is one of the...
Saigo No Ninja – Seiko Fujita
“You have the talent to be a ninja. I would like to teach you ninjutsu. What do you think?”
“I will” replied the young Fujita,...
Isaac Kaawa
Grandmaster Isaac Kaawa, known to his old friends as Ike Kaawa, was a very strong and intelligent man. Grandmaster Kaawa had trained in Okinawan...
James Toney of the Blood and Guts Era of Karate
Martial artist James Toney began a lifetime of involvement in the martial arts in 1964 when he signed up for Tae Kwon Do classes...
Michael Giron: Bahala Na
Master Michael Giron, is the President and Founder of the "Bahala Na" Original Giron Escrima Federation. He was born on December 31, 1949, the...
A Setting Sun: Writing an Obituary for Grandmaster Sun Jianyun
Grandmaster Sun Jianyun was the third obituary for a personal grandmaster that I've had to print in my short watch here at Kung Fu magazine.
Mitchell Bobrow
Mitchell Bobrow is a 7th degree Black Belt Master in the Korean art of Tang Soo Do and a 2nd degree Black Belt in...
Being Ethical in Martial Arts
Being ethical is indeed professional, but the gesture goes beyond the mere compliance with law. It means being completely honest concerning ALL facts. It...