Marino Tiwanak
Marino Tiwanak began his Kenpo training under Adriano Emperado in 1947. Tiwanak had been an amateur boxer for 3 years, from 1945-1948. He held...
Gordon Doversola
Shihan Gordon Doversola was a Master of Okinawa-Te. He was born on December 1, 1934 and raised in Honolulu, Hawaii. He began his martial...
Steven Dowd
Punong Guro at Tagapagmana Steven Dowd began his training in Arnis Balite (Aguillon Arnis) in 1974. On January 8, 1991, after the passing of Pundador...
LoK Yiu Passed Away
LoK Yiu
1922 - February 6, 2006
Master Lok Yiu passed away on February 6th, 2006 at the age of 83 after battling lung cancer. He was...
Duke Tirschel: Tang Soo Do
Richard Tirschel, known as Duke Tirschel by his friends, is a multi-talented and unique individual among men. He has been an undefeated boxer and...
The History of the Belt Grading and Ranking in Martial Arts
Grading and ranking in martial arts varies from skill to skill and from style to style although for all of them it defines the...
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...
Kimo Ferreira
Professor Feliciano Kimo Ferreira was born on November 20, 1949 in Oakland, California. He moved to Hawaii when he was very young and he...
Bradley Lord: Hapkido
Senior Master Instructor Bradley Lord began his martial arts training in 1986. He is currently a 7th Degree Black Belt in Hapkido, a 3rd...
Larry Hall Goju-Kenpo
Master Larry Hall was born on July 7, 1960 in Reno, Nevada. His interest in the martial arts dates back to his teen years....
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...
Seifuku Nitta Shorin Ryu Karate and Kobudo
Seifuku Nitta was born on April 5, 1942 in Chatan Cho, Okinawa, Japan during World War II.
He began his martial arts training in 1955 at...
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...
Bruce Juchnik Kosho Ryu Kempo
10th Dan Kosho Ryu Kempo. Mr. Bruce Juchnik is the 22nd inheritor of Kosho Ryu Kempo from James M. Mitose. He currently serves as...
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...
Saekson Janjira: Muay Thai and Kickboxing
Saekson Janjira was born in Thailand and started his career at the age of eight. His career expanded almost two decades. In Thailand his...