Subcategories of "Sports Martial Artists":
- 1950 to 1959 (0)
- 1960 – 1969 (23)
- 1970 – 1979 (43)
- 1990 – 1999 (16)
- 2000 – 2009 (11)
- 2010 – 2019 (2)
- On The Way Up (2)
- SMA Who's Who A-E (15)
- SMA Who's Who F-J (13)
- SMA Who's Who K-O (21)
- SMA Who's Who P-T (17)
- SMA Who's Who U-Z (6)
Anderson, Steve
Article by: World Wide DojoSteve Anderson is an icon in the sport-karate. The native of Toledo, Ohio, spent time in various parts of the country before settling in Southern California in 1973, where he rose to the top of the sport karate circuit and acquired the nickname “Nasty”. The Ten Times World Karate Champion Steve “Nasty” Anderson moved to [...]
Au, Elisa
Article by: World Wide DojoSensei Elisa Au is a 3rd Degree Black Belt in Shito-ryu.
Barber, David
Article by: World Wide DojoDavid “Cobra” Barber began his martial arts training when he was 5 years old and has been in the martial art for arts over 50 years. He began fighting tournament karate when he was young, entering many of the larger tournaments, winning some and losing some. His interests, because of his Mas Oyama background, was [...]
Blanks, Billy
Article by: World Wide DojoBilly Blanks is a world karate champion, actor, author, motivator, philanthropist and humanitarian. Billy was born to Isaac and Mabeline Blanks, the fourth of 15 children and he grew up on the streets of Erie, Pennsylvania with few opportunities to succeed. Billy was afflicted with undiagnosed dyslexia and suffered a problem in his hip joints, [...]
Branch, Jennifer
Article by: World Wide DojoMartial Arts Training and Commendations: 1974- Began Taekwondo training under Grandmaster Roy Kurban at the American Black Belt Academy in Arlington, Texas. 1975-2010 – Competed in local, national, and international events 1981 – Top 5 Jr. Fighter in Texas, A.O.K. 1982 – Top 10 Jr. Competitor – Southwest Region, Official Karate Yearbook 1984-87 – Top [...]
Casel, Tayari
Article by: World Wide DojoOso Tayari Casel is the founder and director of the Tayari Casel Martial Arts Academy, Inc.; an institution that researches, demonstrates and spreads the contribution that Africa and China have given to the international martial arts community, while simultaneously furthering the appreciation of contemporary and traditional African and Chinese culture. His studies include cultural and [...]
Chung, John
Article by: World Wide DojoJohn Chung is a member of Black Belt Hall of Fame, along with such notables as Chuck Norris and Bruce Lee. He is rated number one in the world since 1981 and holds world champion titles in both fighting and forms.He has had his techniques compared to Sam Snead’s perfect golf swing, and his perfect [...]
Cook, James
Article by: World Wide DojoMaster Instructor James S. Cook Jr. started his training in 1957 at the age of 10 years old. In the past 44 years, both his training and teaching have taken him around the world. He moved from the rugged streets of Cleveland, Ohio to Vietnam, Korea, Germany, Japan, Hawaii, Venezuela and throughout the U.S.A. A [...]
Cooke Hirabayashi, Keith
Article by: World Wide DojoKeith Hirabayashi was born in Seattle, Washington on September 17, 1959. He grew up in the Seattle area and attended the University of Washington. He has trained in wushu, Tae Kwon Do and karate. His career in action movies has taken him around the world. He currently lives in Los Angeles, California with his wife [...]
Denley, Linda
Article by: World Wide DojoLinda Denley was an American karate champion who was born in Houston, Texas. She was one of 12 children. A natural athlete, Denley, excelled in many different sports as a teenager. In 1973 she made the decision to study martial arts under Robert Torres so she could enhance her performance in the other sports she [...]
