Subcategories of "Who's Who":
- Who's Who A-E (56)
- Who's Who F-J (30)
- Who's Who K-O (33)
- Who's Who P-T (34)
Urquidez, Benny
Article by: World Wide DojoBenny “The Jet” Urquidez was born on June 20, 1952 in Tarzana, California. He is probably the most famous American kickboxer with 200-0 record according to his web site. He is also a martial arts choreographer and an actor. Urquidez began his career as a non-contact karate competitor and he is considered a pioneer of [...]
Vale, Bart
Article by: World Wide DojoWorld Champion shootfighter Bart Vale is one of the pioneers of mixed martial arts in the United States. Vale began his training in the 70′s with the Al Tracy’s Kenpo Karate organization in Miami Florida. His current rank is 7th degree black belt. After competing as a kickboxer, Vale trained in grappling and freestyle fighting [...]
Van Clief, Ron
Article by: World Wide DojoGrand Master Van Clief has been studying and teaching the Martial Arts for over 40 years. He is a 10th Degree Red Belt and founder of the Chinese Goju System. Shidoshi Van Clief has established more than 25 schools in over 18 countries. He holds a black belt or the equivalent in Karate, Ju-Jitsu, Aiki-Jitsu, [...]
Van Damme, Jean-Claude
Article by: World Wide Dojo1960 – 1972 Brussels, October 1960. This large European city is the capital of a kingdom of 10 million inhabitants, Belgium, enclosed between France, Germany and Holland. That’s the place where Jean-Claude Van Varenberg is born and grows. He is timid and not very sure of him. At school, the child is especially motivated by [...]
Vitali, Keith
Article by: World Wide DojoIt was at the University of South Carolina in 1971 that Keith Vitali began his martial arts career and it only took two years for Mr. Vitali to earn his first Black Belt. He began competing in regional tournaments and then moved on to major events throughout the United States and soon throughout the world. [...]
Wall, Bob
Article by: World Wide DojoFor two decades Bob Wall was a force on the tournament circuit placing 1st or 2nd in every major karate championship from 1965 to 1972. Mr. Wall was also a member of the legendary quintet of Chuck Norris, Mike Stone, Joe Lewis, and Skipper Mullins sweeping the world professional titles for 1970, 71, & 72. [...]
Wallace, Bill
Article by: World Wide DojoBill Wallace retired as the undefeated Professional Karate Association (PKA) Middleweight Champion after defeating Bill Biggs in a 12-round bout in June 1980. The victory, Wallace’s 23rd straight, signaled the end to an illustrious 15-year career in tournament and full contact fighting. Known to the karate world simply as “Superfoot,” symbolic of his awesome left [...]
Wasniewski, Gary
Article by: World Wide DojoSoke Gary Wasniewski has been featured on US. National Television and European National Television 2004. He is recognized worldwide for his incredible ability and dedication to the martial arts, which earned him the 2003 Combat of Fame Award, 2001-2003 World Grand Master Award and 2001-2003 U.S.A. Black Belt Hall of Fame. Soke Gary is now [...]
White, Bob
Article by: World Wide DojoAs a competitor and as a teacher and coach, Professor Bob White has contributed to the art of Kenpo in particular the fighting arts, for over thirty years. As a competitor, Professor White won numerous state, national, and international fighting championships. He fought on the first International Kenpo Karate Association”s team, defeating the Chuck Norris [...]
Wigginton, Rick
Article by: World Wide DojoProfessor Richard L. Wigginton is one of the nations highest ranked martial arts masters and one of the foremost weapons and tactics trainers. As a consultant & trainer of unarmed and armed defensive tactics, non-lethal and lethal force, security and executive protection consultant, operative and trainer, his clientele reads like a whos who and has [...]
