Asian Antiques and Militaria, show in Orlando this July 9, 10 & 11.
Asian Antiques and Militaria, show in Orlando this July 9, 10 & 11.
Gōgen Yamaguchi, was a Japanese martial artist and student of Gōjū-ryū Karate under Chōjun Miyagi. One of the most well-known Karate-dō masters from Japan, he founded the International Karate-dōGōjū Kai Association. In 1968, he was decorated by the Emperor of Japan with the Ranjū-Hōshō, the Blue Ribbon Medal of the fifth order of merit, for […]
On October 25, International Karate Day was celebrated around the world, commemorating the meeting of great masters that took place in Naha, Okinawa, in 1936, where this name was determined for the martial art developed on this island. Normally on this date there are exhibitions to celebrate, but this time the pandemic forced all karateka […]
Peter George Urban was an American martial artist. He is considered the father of the Karate styles American Gōjū-ryū and U.S.A. Gōjū-ryū. Urban was one of only a small number of white students under Gōgen Yamaguchi. Controversially, he created an American Style of Gōjū-ryū without the permission of Yamaguchi. Urban joined the United States Navy […]
GoFundMe link Support the construction of this cultural center with a donation. (100% tax deductible in the US). The Eastern Arts & Humanities, Inc, was originally created in 1979 by Boston area resident, George E. Mattson, the “grandfather of Uechi-Ryu Karate. (uechi-ryu.com). Since 1958, George has trained hundreds of instructors and their thousands of students. […]
This is a collection of teachings, musings, and thought provoking passages from the television show, “Kung Fu,” which starred the late David Carradine and aired from 1972 through 1975. Dear Reader, fellow martial artists, and others who are seeking “The Way,” I have compiled this collection of dialog from all 63 episodes from the original […]
The International Shorin Ryu Karate Kobudo Federation held a dan test where two members of SCMAA earn their Shodan in Kobudo: Tim Dando and Patty Dando, students of Sensei George W. Alexander, 10° Dan. Our congratulations to them!
“Founder of Krav Maga“ Emrich Lichtenfeld was a Hungarian-born Slovakian martial artist who founded the Krav Maga self-defence system. As a young man, Lichtenfeld was a successful boxer, wrestler, and gymnast since his youth. In 1928, he won the Slovakian Youth Wrestling Championship, and in 1929, the adult championship in the light and middleweight divisions. […]
Henry Thom is a 10° Degree Karate Black Belt (Judan-Hanshi) certified by the International Uechi Ryu Karate Federation (IUKF). He received his original black belkt in 1967 from Master George Mattson, the pioneer of Uechi Ryu Karate in the USA. Mr. Thom is currently serving as Chairman of the IUKF Advisory Board. Albert Cloutier, founder […]