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James Saffold, Hee Seok and Peter DeFosses

Peter DeFosses: Tang Soo Do

Grand Master Peter DeFosses - known to most as Master Pete, started his self-defense training at a young age while growing up in New...
Joe Lewis Research Conference 2012

Dojo Medicine Comes to Joe Lewis Research Conference

I was asked to teach Dojo Medicine concepts at the Joe Lewis Research Conference in Tampa, Florida in 2012. Joe wanted the format to...
Do Not Let Fear Be a Factor

Do Not Let Fear Be A Factor In The Martial Arts

Anxiety can get the best of us, but do not let fear be a factor in the martial arts. The key is to know...
Message In A Bottle - Benny Urquidez

Message In A Bottle – Benny Urquidez

World champion kickboxer, Benny Urquidez, known as "The Jet", gives his "Message in a Bottle" to the Legends and Legacies series. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=n7TK1e-u7I0
Message in a Bottle - Mike Murray

Message In A Bottle – Mike Murray

During a Legends and Legacies Interview, Mike Murray gives us his Message in a Bottle. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hM3UgrVEavY
Crazy Monkey Defense

Beyond Self-Defense: Improving Life and Well-Being

A portion of your current and prospective student base would like to improve life or their sense of well-being. They are open to advice...
Teaching Toddlers Martial Arts

Teaching Todders Martial Arts

Introduction The technical standard of martial arts practitioners in the West is extremely high indeed, from the modern combat sports like Kick-Boxing and Ultimate Fighting...

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...
Bill Holman

Bill Holman: Bushido Kempo

Shihan Bill Holman has been training in martial arts since 1971. During the following decades, Mr. Holman has earned the titles Master, Renshi, and...
Masaichi Oshiro

Masaichi Oshiro: Goju-Ryu

Masaichi Oshiro began his training in Kenpo Karate at the Nuuanu Y.M.C.A. under Professor William K. S. Chow, one of the original students of...
David Hansen

David Hansen: Isshin-Ryu Karate

David Hansen has been in the martial arts for 44 years. He began studying karate at age 14 with Roger Carpenter Sensei. He joined the...
Joey Stinson

Joey Stinson: Hapkido

Chief Master Joey Stinson began his martial arts training in 1981 studying Taekwondo. Shortly after he began training in Hapkido. He holds a 7th...
Stephen Oliver's Martial Arts Wealth Mastery

Hiring Employees For Your Martial Arts School From Within

There are many reasons to higher employees from within your own martial arts school. This article will help you determine the best employee hires...

Carlito Bonjoc Jr.: MATA SA BAGYO

At first glance, Carlito is a very unassuming individual, always ready with a good word and a smile that can light up a...
Bill Logan: Kenpo

Bill Logan: Kenpo

Bill Logan has been training for 37 years in martial arts and is a 7th Dan in Kenpo, a 7th Dan in Kajukenbo, a...
Message in a Bottle - Bob Ozman

Message in a Bottle: Bob Ozman

Bob Ozman, Grand Master in Isshin-Ryu, student of Tatsuo Shimabuku, creator of Mushin-Gi-Tai, a new way to defend oneself was interviewed for Legends and...