John McCarthy Referee
Big John McCarthy was born on October 12, 1962. He is considered the pre-eminent referee throughout the world for mixed martial arts (MMA), beginning...
Toby Cooling Isshin-Ryu Karate
Walter Cooling, nicknamed Toby Cooling by his family, began martial arts training in Judo at the age of sixteen. At 20, he began training...
David Dye Shuyokan Ryu
Sensei David Dye has been actively involved in the practice and teaching of martial arts for 50 years and is the Soke of Shuyokan...
Gamini Soysa Shorin Ryu Karate
Kyoshi Gamini Soysa is widely recognized as a pioneer in introducing Shorin Ryu Shorin Kan Karate in Sri Lanka, India and other South Asian...
Kim Aldus Tai Chi Ch’uan
Kim Aldus began taking Tae Kwon Do in September of 1987. She began studying under Mr. Kelly O’Keefe. Other Peoria area instructors she has studied under...
Felix Roiles – Pakamut
Master Felix Roiles practices PAKAMUT, the original name of the Filipino Fighting Art that originated in MACTAN island province of Cebu, central Visayas, Philippines....
Duke Swain Healing and Martial Arts
Hanshi Duke Swain began his training in Isshin Ryu Karate in the early 1970’s under the direction of Grandmaster Castanza. Several years later, he...
Willie Adams: A Man Who Gets a Kick Out of Life
By Eric D. Lawrence - Detroit Free Press ~ Ever wonder if the crane kick at the end of "The Karate Kid" could win...
Yuriy Kostrov Agni Kempo
Teacher - Yuriy Kostrov, the Grandmaster (Soke) - 10th Baysa/Dan, founder of Agni Kempo system of martial art, founder of elite World Agni Kempo...
Alessio Sakara
Alessio Sakara was born on September 2, 1981 in Rome, Italy. His nick name is "Legionarivs". He is an Italian mixed martial arts fighter,...
Vince Morris Kissaki-Kai Karate-Do
Now in his sixties, with more than 50 years Martial Arts experience, Vince Morris is a leading authority in the world of karate and...
Terrence Webster-Doyle
Terrence Webster-Doyle is a sixth-degree black belt in the martial arts. He is a former schoolteacher and administrator, Juvenile Delinquency Prevention Commission task force...
Pat Miletich Mixed Martial Artist
Pat Miletich known as "The Croatian Sensation" was born March 9, 1968 in Davenport, Iowa and grew up in Bettendorf, Iowa. He is a...
Sid Rayford Kobayashi Shorin-Ryu
Sid Rayford initially began his martial arts training at age 7 in the art of Shito-Ryu Karate in 1969. Under the instruction of Sensei...
Imi Okazaki-Mullins Passed Away
She was proud and direct, she was always straightforward and truthful, and set the bar high for the rest of us. We can feel...
Joe Parrish Dai Do Shi Mudo Kwan
Dr. Joe Parrish, is a 10th Dan in the martial arts, an Environmental Professional, Ex Police Officer and Paratrooper. Dr. Parrish has over 39...
