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.

Fumio Demura

Fumio Demura Interview

The following is the complete interview conducted by DOSHIN Martial Arts Supplies with Demura Sensei and was published in part as "DEMURA'S KARATE" in Volume 5 of...

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...

Tadashi Yamashita: Shorin Ryu

Tadashi Yamashita was born in Japan in 1942, but he considers himself an Okinawan. His father died when he was three, and his mother...

Douglas Wong: White Lotus Kung-Fu

Master Douglas Wong is a teacher, trainer and author and the founder of the modern-day White Lotus system of kung-fu. He was born and...
Glenn Wilson

Glenn Wilson: Bok Leen Pai Kenpo

Glenn Wilson was born to Native American and European parents in the early 1950s in Orlando, Florida. His father’s affiliation with the Air Force...

Bill Wallace: Kickboxing

In June 1980 Bill Wallace retired as the undefeated Professional Karate Association (PKA) Middleweight Champion after defeating Bill Biggs in a 12-round bout. This...
Jean-Claude Van Damme

Jean-Claude Van Damme

1960 - 1972 Jean-Claude Van Damme (Jean-Claude Van Varenberg) was born and grew up in Brussels, on October 1960. This large European city is the...

Bart Vale: World Champion Shootfight

World Champion shootfighter Bart Vale is one of the pioneers of mixed martial arts in the U.S. Vale began training in the 70’s with the Al Tracy’s Kenpo Karate.

Benny Urquidez “The Jet”

Benny Urquidez, Known as "The Jet", was born on June 20, 1952 in Tarzana, California. He is probably the most famous American kickboxer with...

Jeff Smith: Tae Kwon Do

Jeff Smith, an 8th Degree Black Belt Master in Tae Kwon Do, has devoted over 40 years to the martial arts. He currently owns...

Dan Severn More Than The Beast

Dan Severn has captured the attention of fight and wrestling fans all over the world since his 1994 debut in the Ultimate Fighting Championships...
Daniel Tiger Schulmann

Daniel Tiger Schulmann Undefeated Knockdown Champion

As a young man, Daniel Tiger Schulmann trained rigorously for years which allowed him to win over 100 competitions. He then set his sights...

Bill Ryusaki: Hawaiian Kenpo Karate

Bill Ryusaki was the founder of Hawaiian Kenpo Karate. During his years as a martial arts instructor Master Ryusaki has trained some of the...
Paul de Thouars

Paul de Thouars: KunTao Silat

Pendekar Paul de Thouars was the founder of the KunLun Pai and the was the leading kuntao proponent in the world until his death...

Cynthia Rothrock: Martial Artist & Action Film Star

Cynthia Rothrock is one of the greatest martial artist and action film stars in the world, Few other performers can match her presence and...
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...