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Abbe, Kenshiro
Article by: World Wide DojoBy Gary Robinson – A short anecdotal biography of the Master’s activities throughout the years 1938-86 Ukikoto no arumi no chikara tamesan My potentiality has got a limit Kenshiro Abbe was born 15th. December 1915 in the Tokushima Province of Japan. He was the fourth son of Mrs. Koto Abbe and father Toshizo. In 1955 [...]
Abbott, Dana
Article by: World Wide DojoIf Shihan Dana Abbott had been born in Japan 500 years ago, he’d have been a samurai. But since he was destined to see his first sunrise in San Francisco in 1956, he was forced to improvise. His solution was simple though arduous: to spend 25 years in pursuit of consummate skill in the Japanese [...]
Abele, Ridgely
Article by: World Wide Dojo� Kyoshi Ridgely Abele was a 9th dan in Shuri-Ryu Karate-Do and 6th dan in Shintoyoshin Jujutsu. He held the Kyoshi title for advanced study in the Martial Arts. He earned a a Ph.D. in Asian Studies from Martial Arts University in Hong Kong, China in 1995. He was elected to the Trias International Society [...]
Abernethy, Iain
Article by: World Wide DojoIain Abernethy began his training in karate under Doug James 7th Dan; who was in turn a student of Toru Takamizawa. Iain earned his first black belt at the age of seventeen. In 2004, Iain was awarded the rank of 5th dan by Peter Consterdine, 8th Dan and Geoff Thompson, 6th dan, the chief instructors [...]
Aiello, Jerry
Article by: World Wide DojoDr. Aiello has practiced Japanese Budo (traditional martial arts) and zen philosophy since 1967. In 1974, he established ShitoKan International. In 1998, Dr. Aiello received Menkyo Kaiden in Isshin Ryu from the Late Master Harold Long. In 2002, he received Homyo (Dharma name) from Ogui Koshin Sensei, current Socho of Buddhist Church of America, as [...]
Amen, Gary
Article by: World Wide DojoGrandmaster Amen has been in the martial arts since 1966, with more than thirty years of teaching kids and adults. Skilled in both Korean and Japanese styles, Grandmaster Amen’s main disciplines are Tang Soo Do, Taekwondo, Muay Thai, Aikido, Judo, and Jiu Jitsu. He has had the privilege of being trained by and working alongside [...]
Armstrong, Steve
Article by: World Wide DojoSteve Armstrong was born in Guymon, Oklahoma on September 22, 1931. He began studying Karate at the age of 16. Armstrong grew up in Texas where he says he was what he called, “a fair to middlin boxer,” He had 72 amateur fights and he won 68 of those fights. Steve loved to fight and [...]
Azato, Anko
Article by: World Wide DojoOkinawan Karate Master, governor, military chief. Also known by the name Tonochi, Azato trained under Sokon “Bushi” Matsumura. Although he excelled in archery and swordsmanship, Azato was also accredited with bringing even the best swordsman (carrying katana) down with his bare hands. Azato also contributed to the education of Master Gichin Funakoshi, the founder of [...]
Balicki, Ron
Article by: World Wide DojoBefore Ron Balicki got his start in the entertainment field as a stuntman and fight and stunt coordinator, he grew up in the windy city of Chicago. Awe struck with Bruce Lee, Ron was inspired to study the martial arts. After an indepth study of the martial arts, Ron sought out the one man who [...]
Bannon Rodrigues, Christine
Article by: World Wide DojoWhen Christine Bannon Rodrigues first bowed in she was 13 years old. At the time the Rhode Island teenager never realized that she would one-day reign supreme as one of the super stars in the world of martial arts. Christine studied Kenpo and Wu shu, earning her black belt at age 17. She quickly became [...]
