J. Pat Burleson Celebration of Life
James Pat Burleson was born on April 27, 1936 and passed away on October 31, 2021.
His biggest goal in life was to become more...
Pacific Coast Kilohana | Kilohana Martial Arts Association
The name Kilohana refers to being made of the finest materials. The founders of Pacific Coast Kilohana promise to honor Professor Sig Kufferath and...
Finding the Right Martial Arts Student
The first article we wrote for Budo magazine was about finding the right teacher and tracking the “WAY”. As described in that article, training...
Syed Mahmood Mohiuddin
PERSONAL HISTORY:
Sensei Syed Mahmood Mohiuddin began karate in 1994; he is a 2nd Dan Black Belt and Chief Instructor and Examiner of Yamaguchi Karate...
Crystal Williams Kickboxer and the Pit Bull
When 29-year-old Crystal Williams takes her 3-year-old pit bull for a walk people tend to give the dog a wide birth because of the...
Ethical Challenges and Compromise in Martial Arts
The normalized commercialization of martial arts (Budo) may oblige an ambitious instructor to navigate ethical challenges and the dynamics of compromise. This applies particularly...
Don Newbill: Hung Loy Kung fu
Don Newbill started studying martial arts in 1964 at the age of 11 training in Judo, along with what was then called Korean Karate....
Alan Belcher The Talent
Alan Belcher was born on April 24, 1984 as John Alan Belcher in Jonesboro, Arkansas. He is a top ranked mixed martial artist who...
Andy Tourin JuJitsu
Master Andy Tourin has practiced Martial Arts for over 30 years. He has instructor’s certificates in Danzan Ryu JuJitsu (6th Degree, Rokudan), and Kodokan...
Teachers of Reason and Judgment
The traditions found in Western boxing and wrestling (at least in the professional ranks) are negative, rather than positive. These "arts" do not build...
Controlled Human Aggression For The Martial Artist Part 2
How does an understanding of Controlled Human Aggression aid the modern martial arts instructor in his ability to teach his students the vital survival...
Saturnino Quinto Fabia
Ama Maestro Saturnino Quinto Fabia born on November 29, 1915, is one of the legendary Masters who lived to be 90 years old.
After the death...
Charles Carter Danzan Ryu Jujitsu
Shihan Charles Carter first began practicing martial arts in Sacramento, California in 1976, studying Danzan Ryu Jujitsu.
In 1990, he moved to Carson City, Nevada, and...
Calvin Longton: Hapkido
Calvin Longton is the Owner and Chief Instructor of Precision Martial Arts in Navarre, Florida. He retired from the military in 2003 after having...
Dominick Giacobbe: Tang Soo Do
A direct student of Grandmaster Jae Chul Shin, Grandmaster Dominick Giacobbe, 9th Dan, began his training in Tang Soo Do in 1968. For several...
Terrence Shea: TAI Martial Arts
Terrence Shea is 69 years old and has been studying martial arts for 50 years. He lives in New Mexico and is semi-retired, teaching...
