Instructor's Center

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Thomas Mitose and Kosho Ryu Kenpo

In 1940 in Honolulu, Hawaii James M. Mitose's son was born. His first son, Thomas would grow up surrounded by mystery, obstacles, and controversy. The...

Ken Shamrock

Ken Shamrock was born on February 11, 1964. He is one of the most widely recognized MMA fighters in the world. He is a...

Bruce Green

Bruce Green began his training in 1970 and was a finalist in the JKA National Collegiate Karate Championships from 1973 to 1975. In 1980,...

Ken MacKenzie: Sin-Moo Hapkido

When Hapkido Founder DoJuNim Ji, Han Jae moved to the U.S. in the mid 1980’s, Grand Master Ken MacKenzie, already an accomplished black belt...
Sang Koo Kang

Sang Koo Kang Tae Kwon Do

Master Sang Koo Kang is the owner and director of Sang's Tae Kwon Do Schools. When he was the director of three martial arts...
Tim VanDenover

Tim VanDenover Shorin-Ryu

Shihan Tim VanDenover is one of the most repected martial arts teachers in the USA. With over 40 years of martial arts experience he...
Stephen Spivey

Stephen Spivey Max Defense

Stephen Spivey Developed MaxDefense Stephen Spivey is a worldwide leading authority in self defense. At an early age, he was wired for reality-based self defense....
Punch forces out Mouthguard

Protective Equipment: Mouthguards

Orofacial injuries are very common and are a result of afflictions of many types. Except in traffic accidents, fights, unfortunate incidents, occupational accidents, injuries...
Steve DeMasco

Steve Demasco Shaolin Kempo

Steve Demasco had a simple beginning, learning the martial arts in Boston and New York's Chinatowns, and has since received the honor of Certified Grand...
Dong Kyun Kim

Dong Kyun Kim Korean Hapkido Federation

Grand Master Dong Kyun Kim is a R.O.K. Army Commando who has studied Hapkido all of his life. As a Commando he has also...
Henry Ellis

Henry Ellis: Aikido

Henry Ellis was born May 3rd 1936 in a tough coal mining town in the County of Yorkshire, North of England. This was pre-war...
Kimberly Kong

Kimberly Kong A Classical Act

Blending classical music and the Korean martial art of Tae Kwon Do has proven to be a winning combination for 13-year-old Kimberly Kong of...

Tayari Casel

Oso Tayari Casel is the founder and director of the Tayari Casel Martial Arts Academy, Inc.; an institution that researches, demonstrates and spreads the...

Rose Namajunas

Rose Namajunas is an American mixed martial artist who is currently competing in the Women's Strawweight division of the Ultimate Fighting Championship. As of...
Martial Arts Titles and Rank

Dangers of Self Proclaimed Masters

Besides the potential harm expected from training with self proclaimed masters is that these individuals may be dangerous if their reality is challenged... "Learn secret...

Jimmy Kim

Jimmy Kim is a Taekwondo practitioner who was 1988 Olympic Gold Medalist. He has 39 Years Experience in the martial arts and is a...