Who's Who

Who’s Who in the martial arts on USAdojo.com shares biographies and articles about the Founders, the Masters, the Pioneers, the Competitors and the “Stars” of the martial arts.

Tokey Hill Competitor, Coach, and Promotor

Tokey Hill is a figurehead in both the martial arts, and sports entertainment worlds alike. Known not only as a professional athlete, but an...

Ichiro Abe: Judo

Japanese judoka, Ichiro Abe is the head of the Promotions Panel at the Kodokan and he is the former international chairperson of the All...

Chan Man Cheung: Jow Ga Kung Fu

Grandmaster Chan Man Cheung November 5, 1929 - October 4, 2013 Grandmaster Chan Man Cheung was born on November 5, 1929 in Guangdong, China. He...
Joe Hyams

Joe Hyams

Joe Hyams was born in Cambridge, Massachusetts, on June 6, 1923, and he grew up in nearby Brookline, Massachusetts. He attended Harvard University, but...
Oleg Spector

Oleg Spector Systema SpetsNaz

Oleg Spector has been in martial arts for over 30 years, training in Japanese Arts of Shotokan Karate and Daito-Ryu Jujutsu 5th Dan / Russian...

Ed Daniels: Shorin Ryu

https://youtu.be/T2ORruQWCBQ Ed Daniels was called the “King Kong of Karate,” by Black Belt Magazine. He stood 6’6″ and weighted 275 pounds, one of the largest...
Richard Kim

Richard Kim: Okinawan Kobudo and Shorinji-ryu Karate

It is with deep regret that we inform you of the passing of an American Karate Martial Arts Icon-Pioneer. Master Richard Kim passed away...
Share K. Lew

Share K. Lew: Tao Ahn Pai Kung Fu

A wandering monk from the Wong Lung (Yellow Dragon) monastery a Taoist temple famous for its Kung Fu and medical, healing, and herbal knowledge...
Hironori Otsuka

Hironori Ohtsuka and Wado Ryu Karate

Hironori Otsuka, a wiry, white-haired master, drops of sweat glistening across his brow and up the crown of his bald spot, led 40 young...
Pat Johnson

Pat Johnson Undefeated

9th Degree Black Belt Master and film maker Pat Johnson was introduced to the Korean art of Tang Soo Do while serving as a...

Carl Totton: Chinese Kung Fu & Chinese Kenpo

Professor Carl Totton is the founder of the Taoist Institute. He has studied the Chinese healing, spiritual, and martial arts for over 50 years...
John Pellegrini

John Pellegrini: Combat Hapkido

Over 35 years of Martial Arts experience. 8th Dan Hapkido Korean Ki-Do Hae Founder "Combat Hapkido" President "International Combat Hapkido Federation" 8th Dan...
Karen Sheperd

Karen Sheperd: All Woman, All Warrior

"My Martial arts were always my inspiration. They helped me maintain my drive for success and gave me the discipline to follow my heart...

Jino Kang: Hapkido

Jino Kang, is the son of Hapkido Grandmaster Myung S. Kang, and grew up in South Korea during the 1960’s, a time when the...

He-Young Kimm: Han Mu Do

Grandmaster He-Young Kimm is the founder of Hanmudo. He has over 45 years of studies and research in traditional and modern Korean martial arts....
Michael DePasquale Sr

Michael DePasquale Sr Passed Away

On September 23, 2006 at 1:30pm Soke Michael DePasquale Sr passed away. The world has lost a martial arts legend and pioneer. A loving...