Action Martial Arts Magazine Hall of Honors Official Martial Arts Who’s Who Directory

THE AMERICAN MARTIAL ARTS ALLIANCE PRESENTS

ACTION

MARTIAL ARTS MAGAZINE

HALL OF HONORS

OFFICIAL WHO’S WHO

IN THE MARTIAL ARTS

2019

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Published by: Elite Publications 5324 New Hope Commons Dr. Durham, NC 27707

Publisher: Grand Master Jessie Bowen American Martial Arts Alliance www.americanmartialartsalliance.com

Editor: Grand Master Jessie Bowen

Associate Editors: Chris McLoughlin Gwendolyn Bowen

Layout & Design: Krystal Harvey Tiger Shark Media + Management www.tigersharkmediausa.com

Contributors: Joe Corley Dr. Robert Goldman ii

 All attempts have been made to ensure the accuracy of the information presented in this book, but this is not a guarantee.

Copyright Š 2019 by the American Martial Arts Alliance

All rights reserved. This book or any portion thereof may not be reproduced or used in any manner whatsoever without the express written permission of the publisher except for the use of brief quotations in a book review or scholarly journal.

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Table of

Contents Dedication ............................................................. vi Foreword ............................................................... viii Acknowledgements ............................................... ix The Ultimate Destination for Martial Arts ............ x Introduction to the Who’s Who Series .................. xi Martial Arts Hall of Honors Pioneers

Dana Abbott ........................................................... 2 “Mr. USA” Tony Atlas .......................................... 4 Bob Backlund ........................................................ 6 Jessie Bowen .......................................................... 8 Tayari Casel ........................................................... 11 Joe Corley .............................................................. 14 Kirby L. DeLaunay ................................................ 18 Michael DePasquale ............................................... 21 Rayot Difate ........................................................... 24 Gregory Duncan ..................................................... 26 Maurice Elmalem ................................................... 28 Alan Goldberg ........................................................ 30 Robert Goldman ..................................................... 33 Stephen K. Hayes ................................................... 36 Grand Master Hud .................................................. 39 Larry Isaac............................................................... 44 Samuel Kwok ......................................................... 46 Steven Nemetz ........................................................ 47 Jerry Otto ................................................................ 49 Joseph Rebelo ......................................................... 55 Randy Robinson ..................................................... 60 Christine Bannon Rodrigues .................................. 62 Cynthia Rothrock ................................................... 64 Cheryl Sanders ....................................................... 67 Dan Severn ............................................................. 68 Jeff Smith ............................................................... 71 Benny “The Jet” Urquidez ..................................... 74 Ron Van Clief ........................................................ 76 Bill “Superfoot” Wallace ....................................... 77 Michael Jai White .................................................. 79 Don “The Dragon” Wilson .................................... 82

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Table of

Action Martial Arts Hall of Honor Black Belts & Schools Listing Level II

Contents

Elaine Arrieta ........................................................ 124 Rob Barghaus ........................................................ 124 Marcel Bédard ....................................................... 125 John Beluschak ...................................................... 125 Rich Boyce .............................................................126 Kierston Costabile ..................................................126 John Emil D’Angelo ..............................................127 Charles Dismang ....................................................127 Danny Dring ...........................................................128 Paul Dyer ................................................................128 Greg Dziewonski ....................................................129 Jeffrey Everetts .......................................................129 John Fraser ..............................................................130 Eric Frost .................................................................130 Brian Gates ..............................................................131 Robert Gonzalez ......................................................132 Robert Haley ........................................................... 132 Randy Haskins ........................................................ 133 John Hawk .............................................................. 133 Kevin Hufford ........................................................ 134 Gregor Huss ............................................................134 Chris Kesterson ...................................................... 135 Toni Kouros ........................................................... 135 Nelson Lebron ....................................................... 136 Danny Lopez ......................................................... 136 Gary J. Melick ....................................................... 137 John Pellegrini ....................................................... 137 Trina Pellegrini ...................................................... 138 John Perry .............................................................. 138 Derrick Richardson ................................................ 139 Ruben Rodriguez ................................................... 140 Keith Rosary .......................................................... 140 Scott Rutter ............................................................ 141 Chris Serras ............................................................ 141 Thomas Spiros ....................................................... 142 Jamey Swanson ...................................................... 142 Derrick Trent .......................................................... 143

Action Martial Arts Hall of Honor Black Belts & Schools Listing Level I

Roody Bernier ........................................................ 86 Lucius Brown ......................................................... 88 Reginaldo Brown ................................................... 89 John Chang ............................................................ 90 Kevin Cullen, Sr. ................................................... 92 Barbara Duffy ........................................................ 93 Steven Genova ....................................................... 94 Mark Gridley ......................................................... .95 George Heath ......................................................... 96 Bernd Hoehle ......................................................... 98 Moti Horenstein ..................................................... 99 Marvin King .......................................................... 101 Polly B. Melick ..................................................... 102 Joseph Mertz ......................................................... 103 Richard Mieir-King ............................................... 104 Pete Mills ...............................................................105 John Morgart, Jr. ....................................................106 Milton J. Oliver ......................................................107 Dewie Perry ............................................................108 William Powell .......................................................110 David Rivera ...........................................................111 Darrell C. Simms ....................................................113 Chadwick Smith .....................................................115 Karen Smith ............................................................117 Clark Tang ..............................................................118 Jose Torres II ..........................................................119 Raphael Velez .........................................................120 Willie Garfield Wilson ............................................121

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Contents Action Martial Arts Hall of Honor Black Belts & Schools Listing Level II (con’t)

Mats Tverin ............................................................ 143 Theodore Vick ....................................................... 144 Mark Weaver ......................................................... 144 Timothy White, Sr. ................................................ 145 Alexander Kenneth Witthar ................................... 145 Clay Worley ........................................................... 146 Action Martial Arts Hall of Honor Black Belts & Schools Listing Level III

Raymond Bellamy ................................................. 149 Bud Brasier ............................................................ 149 Vito DeMola .......................................................... 149 Anthony Durjan, Sr. ............................................... 149 Christopher Francis ................................................ 150 Garry Gascoyne ..................................................... 150 Kristian Gordon ..................................................... 150 Allan Lucas ............................................................ 150 Ivan Mendez .......................................................... 151 Alvin Myers ........................................................... 151 John Patton ............................................................ 151 Nathan Porter ........................................................ 151 Alexander Solovev ................................................ 152 Andrei Teliakov .................................................... 152 James Willis .......................................................... 152 Miriam Zoole-Brasier ........................................... 152

Action Martial Arts Hall of Honor Black Belts & Schools Listing Level IV (con’t)

German Hernandez ................................................ 155 Nathaniel Hoge ...................................................... 155 Raymond James ..................................................... 156 Donna Cancila Keating .......................................... 156 Jean Le Grand ........................................................ 156 James Lee ............................................................... 156 Christopher MacDonald ......................................... 156 John Matto .............................................................. 156 John May ................................................................ 156 Kimberly Miller ..................................................... 156 Todd Miller ............................................................ 156 William Mullins ..................................................... 156 Scot Robinson ........................................................ 156 Luis Manuel Ramos Sanches ................................ .156 Carl Tate, Jr. .......................................................... .156 Michael Violi ........................................................ .156 Angela Violi-Hites ................................................ .156 Gary Wasniewski .................................................. .156 Patrick White ......................................................... 156 Timothy White II ................................................... 156 Action Martial Arts Hall of Honor Black Belts & Schools Listing Honor Roll

Inductees ................................................................. 160

Action Martial Arts Hall of Honor Black Belts & Schools Listing Level IV

Ethan Bennett ......................................................... 155 Jasmine A. Bernier ................................................. 155 Christopher Blackwell ............................................ 155 Eddie Boone ........................................................... 155 Tom Gallo .............................................................. 155 Rick Greene ........................................................... .155 2019 MEMBERSHIP DIRECTORY & RESOURCE

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Dedication SIFU ALAN GOLDBERG “COMBINING THE HARD & THE SOFT TO MAKE THE GREAT!”

BY JOE CORLEY, PROFESSIONAL KARATE ASSOCIATION

If you step into the streets of Manhattan and the surrounding boroughs, and if you came from a laid back and genteel part of the world sprinkled with “pretty pleases” and “thank you’s”, you likely experience a pretty quick, and some would say, “rude awakening”. Others would sing you a few chords of “Welcome to the Jungle”, and still others would say “Get used to it darlin’!”

This is the Big Apple. The place where the Big Ball drops every December 31 in Times Square, where the movers and shakers will tell you that all the moving and shaking goes on.

From the Trump Tower to Madison Square Garden, the Empire State Building to Ellis Island and Wall Street, huge cyclones of big action and big change emanate from this steel jungle.

Some call it “Hard”.

It is from this hard environment that the grit and determination of one Sifu Alan Goldberg was molded, and he has been a one-man cyclone in effecting a special kind of change. To effectuate the atmosphere for the change he heralded into East Coast Martial Arts, he decided at the turn of this new millennium to plant a seed 132 miles from the center of the “harshness” of the Big Apple in neighboring New Jersey’s Atlantic City, and Sifu Goldberg was determined to grow one of the most prestigious martial arts events in the world today.

Now, 19 years later, the man who went from hard style Shotokan to the softer, but still hard style Wing Chun, set his series of events into motion in a more “polite” surrounding of the Tropicana in Atlantic City. Here, the still strong men and strong women of the Big Apple, the polite and quietly deadly Martial Artists from the South, the West, the Midwest and New England, from Europe, South Africa, South America, Canada and points everywhere gather to bask in the hospitality of togetherness this sometimes brusque New Yorker has nurtured now for nearly two decades.

This event has “style”. It starts with the host, clad in a dapper black suit and black hat and a positive swagger that says “Time to get things done”, mixed with the kind of personality that says “I have your back”, and the “Welcome to Atlantic City” reserved for the cadre of martial arts stars, film celebrities, politicians and others who descend on his Mega Event, the Hall of Honors.

“Our event started with the aim of rewarding hard-working people with coverage in our Action Martial Arts Magazine” Sifu Goldberg said, “and it has evolved in so many ways, with so many great people having graced our ‘Halls’. In many ways, it has taken on a life and energy of its own, and I am very pleased and proud of the people attracted to the event. We all leave better off for having been here and having connected with each other. At first, I wanted to connect the East Coast with the west Coast, but it has morphed to seeing the whole world of martial arts now connect.”

Publisher, Master Martial Artist, Producer, Mentor and recipient of his late friend Joe Lewis’ Eternal Warrior Award, Sifu Alan Goldberg has combined the best of the Big Apple with the Best of the Martial Arts, and for that, the martial arts world is indeed thankful.

Congratulations on another outstanding success, Sifu!

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Foreword B D .R G Y

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This important book is a compilation of legends, leaders and teachers. As Martial Artists we have the commitment to inspire, motivate, give back and encourage sports participation.

Promoting a life of health, fitness, and wellness in the Martial Arts. When you give you get. The best way to find yourself is to lose yourself in the service of others. We make a living by what we get, we make a life by what we give. When you focus on making a difference in other people's lives, your life is the one that improves the most.

To be successful you must have inner strength, an unbreakable will, and unstoppable spirit and persistence. You will FAIL. You will FAIL often. It will be very discouraging at times. It will test you to your very core. DO NOT FEAR FAILURE! We all share the experience of adversity, challenges and obstacles, the failures and successes. Everyone fails...I have failed many times. How you handle FAILURE is what will define your character and determine how your story will end. This is what separates the winners from the losers . Part of the journey to greatness is accepting...... that you will fail. At that moment of failure you are tested. You either quit, give up, stay down OR you get up and YOU RISE. Never allow your mind to negotiate with your will to succeed.

The World Martial Arts Leaders in this book will all tell you the same thing. It takes years of focus, discipline, commitment, relentless drive and a very hard work ethic. It is about having a dream, turning that dream into a vision that you set into motion with a goal and a plan. Winners never quit, and quitters never win. What you get by achieving your goals is not as important as what you become by achieving your goals. Perseverance is failing 19 times and succeeding the 20th. Persistence overcomes resistance. Perfection is not attainable, but if we chase perfection we can catch excellence. Whether you think you can or you

think you can’t, you’re right. Life is 10% what happens to you and 90% of what u do about it.

What will your legacy be? What do you want to be remembered for? Be the change you wish to see in the world...There is no greater satisfaction than knowing you had positive impact and made a difference...

You can get everything you want in life if you will just help enough other people get what they want. We must always strive to do better than our previous best. Be a lifelong teacher, mentor and leader and share your Art, so that Martial Arts and the lives you touch becomes your legacy.

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Acknowledgements GRAND MASTER JESSIE BOWEN

In today's environment of Martial Arts, everyone needs a powerful Network in order to receive recognition and advance their martial arts careers. The Martial Arts Magazine Hall of Honors provides a vehicle to seek out and honor top martial artists throughout the world.

Many martial artists have lost the opportunity to share with the world their knowledge, skills, an intellect, for which is vital for the continued growth of the martial arts.

I would like to thank Sifu Goldberg and the great men and women who are featured in The Action Martial Arts Magazine Hall of Honors 2019 Directory. To those who have embraced the concept and value of the Who's Who Directory and those that have given their support, my wife Gwendolyn Bowen, Krystal Harvey, Jessica Phillips, Christian Eller, Doctor Robert Goldman, Joe Corley, and others we say Thank You. Without their help this book would have never been accomplished.

The publisher, editor, writer, staff, and members of the Board of Review are not responsible for claims of rank, accomplishments, contributions, or other claims. Nor can we admit liability for any loss incurred through misprint, omission, or other circumstances

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The Ultimate Destination FOR HEALTH & FITNESS, MARTIAL ARTS AND MMA ENTHUSIASTS FROM AROUND THE WORLD!

For over a decade Master Alan Goldberg has put together the largest Martial Art Hall of Fame and Awards Banquet on the Planet. With well over 1200 Dinner Participants and over 10,000 Visitors, the Convention is known as the largest gathering of Martial Art Enthusiasts on the planet!

The world’s largest group of martial arts super stars, film & combat celebrities, and renowned masters from around the world gather to meet, greet and share with the thousands who congregate from around the globe in Atlantic City for what is colloquially referred to as “The Academy Awards of Martial Arts. " With over 1,200 in attendance at the banquet alone, this combined event is listed as both the largest single banquet gala in Atlantic City, and the world’s largest assembly of celebrities, champions, suppliers and movers and shakers in martial arts.

Filled with the Top Vendors, Celebrity Guests, who Sign pictures, speak with the fans, as well as the best of the best in the Martial Art Business Education Seminars. If that wasn't enough there are over 30 Physical Seminar with some of the greatest martial art teachers in the world teaching their unique styles and methods. Plus, there are over 100 vendor booths with supplies, autograph signing, health related products and, more!

ACTION MARTIAL ARTS MAGAZINE & HALL OF HONORS MEGA WEEKEND 2019 EXPO / TRADESHOW & BANQUET JANUARY 25 - 27, 2019 2019 MEMBERSHIP DIRECTORY & RESOURCE

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Introduction to

WHO’S WHO IN THE MARTIAL ARTS

The Martial Arts Masters & Pioneers book is not intended to be just another martial arts book. It is intended to be both inspirational and motivational as you discover martial artists whose lives have been changed through the study of an application of the principles taught in the martial arts.

For more than 1500 years, martial arts has played a key role in personal development training and through the pages of this book you will discover the journey of hundreds of martial artists sharing their journeys, describing how the martial arts has impacted their lives.

Masters & Pioneers represents the shift we Americans have brought to the arts, by recognizing the accomplishments of the individuals who practiced and perfected their arts, as opposed to the glorification of the arts themselves. In reading about what the Martial Arts Masters & Pioneers Leaders here have done, one can only marvel at the magnitude of individual effort expended and sacrifices made, from the grassroots activities to global media and organizational results.

So, rather than debating which blocks or strikes or styles are more perfect, this work heralds the individual strengths of those who share the marital bond in America, whose legacies have impacted martial arts in America and thus, around the world.

No matter where you are in life, the martial arts offer a powerful tool to aid you physically, mentally and spiritually as your mind and body work better together. The study of the martial arts helps individuals look inside and find their purpose. Along the path, they discover how to let go of the negativity and the things that hold them back in life. Enjoy here the journeys of Masters and Pioneers.

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SHIHAN ABBOTT

Recently, I have noticed many following a narrower path with a less strenuous physical approach being pursued. Once where technique was practiced until perfection has given way to spoken theory and verbal discussion of techniques rather than physically/ mentally applying them. I’m old school, which means…if you want to attain a certain level of proficiency you must adhere to the age old tradition of practice makes perfect without over2

thinking the process.

It is easy to become proficient in executing sword techniques but to master those techniques and fine-tune them to the next level becomes much more demanding and stringent.

If I weren’t committed to my goal many years ago I would not have become the martial arts master I am today. Nor, I never would have been considered or placed on the cover of Black Belt Magazine. With diligence, motivation and my goals, I became a part of a select group of elite martial artists who also have been fortunate to grace the cover of Black Belt Magazine over its past 57 years in publication. If these selected martial artists can do it… and I can do it…So Can You. Remember, you are only limited by your own motivation and determination.

www.learnthesword.com

Pioneers

I’ve discovered over the years…that my dreams and desires were different than the goals and aspirations of many other martial artists. Even though, I was fascinated by the old masters I did not actually participate at that point in time. Then in the Fall of 1978 I earnestly begin to pursue the art. My thoughts and dreams were slowly becoming a reality and motivated me to proceed to my next level toward the attainment of perfection. In gaining this knowledge I realized one of the biggest aspirations to succeed is totally within oneself… mind and body! It’s all dependent upon your motivation and desire. I still remember all the extra efforts spent to perfect my techniques as I was being guided by master swordsmen who possessed the ultimate experience. Fortunately, I was in the right time and place.

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Martial Arts Title: Shihan

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Currently Resides: Japan / USA

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Started Studying Martial Arts in 1978

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Instructing Martial Arts for 40 years and currently holds the rank of 7th Dan studying martial arts styles: Japanese Swordsmanship Kenjutsu)

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Instructors: Abe Shinobu, Shizawa Kunio, Nakamura Taizaburo, Tanabe Tetsundo, Tabuchi Nobuhito

Personal Achievements

Honors & Awards Black Belt Magazine Hall of Fame Golden Shuto Award Elite Black Belt Hall of Fame Martial Arts History Museum Budo Spirit Award Master of the Year Master of the Sword Award Zenith Award Contributions to the Martial Arts Lifetime Achievement Award Kenjutsu Master of the Sword Grandmaster Achievement Award

Shihan Dana Abbott’s expertise is in Kenjutsu, known as Japanese swordsmanship where he studied in Japan for 15 years during the Showa era.

Upon arrival in Japan he enrolled in Nihon Taiiku Daigaku, Japan’s esteemed Martial Arts University where he learned Kendo and all its applications. All his training and certification was through the Japanese Department of Education and Recreation. Shihan Abbott 7th dan has written and published five books, designed a US Patent and created a complete new niche in the martial arts industry. He has conducted seminars in over 30 countries and holds the esteemed rank of Shihan, which he obtained at the Hombu dojo in Yokohama, Japan.

Hall of Masters Certificate of Recognition AMAA Who’s Who in the Martial Arts

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“M R. USA” TONY ATLAS Anthony White (born April 23, 1954) better known by his ring name Tony Atlas is an American bodybuilder, powerlifter, and professional wrestler who has held multiple titles and championships in each sport. He is also known by his bodybuilding title, "Mr. USA" (a distinction he earned three times), the nom de guerre the "Black Superman", as well as an alter ego named Saba Simba. He returned as an on-screen manager for WWE, appearing on its now-defunct ECW brand. He re-signed with WWE in a Legends deal in mid-2012.

A former bodybuilder turned World Tag Team Champion turned WWE Hall of Famer, "Mr. USA" Tony Atlas is also one of the most influential and significant African-American Superstars in the history of sports-entertainment.

Prior to beginning his in-ring tenure, Atlas had a successful career as a bodybuilder, winning the title of Mr. USA. He also won numerous power lifting and bench press competitions, cementing his reputation as a bona fide strongman. After training with Larry Sharpe -- who would also later train such legends as Bam Bam Bigelow and King Kong Bundy at his "Monster Factory" in New Jersey -Atlas debuted in 1974 in the NWA. Known for his imposing physique and signature Gorilla Press Slam, "Mr. USA" 4

was particularly successful in Georgia early in his career, winning the NWA Georgia Heavyweight, Television and Tag Team Championships. Atlas also won several other regional championships during his time in the NWA. In the early 1980s Atlas came to WWE, where he became a regular partner of Rocky Johnson. On November 15, 1983, Atlas & Johnson made history when they defeated the Wild Samoans to become the first African-Americans to win the World Tag Team Championship. After losing the gold, Atlas became a frequent partner of Special Delivery Jones; he also participated in the WWE/NFL Battle Royal at WrestleMania 2, where he was eliminated by fellow Class of 2006 Hall of Fame inductee William "The Refrigerator" Perry.

Following his time in WWE, Atlas toured Puerto Rico, winning the WWC Caribbean Championship and North American Tag Team Championship in Carlos Colon's World Wrestling Council. Tony then moved on to Texas, where he became a regular in World Class Championship Wrestling,

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Anthony White honor in sports-entertainment: induction into the WWE Hall of Fame.

Sent into the Hall by good friend SD Jones, Atlas gave one of the most memorable and moving acceptance speeches ever, touching on how he overcame extreme poverty during his youth in Virginia to become a sportsentertainment legend. winning the WCCW Television and Texas Tag Team Championships. He also competed in the AWA for a brief time near the end of the promotion's existence.

In 1990, Atlas returned to WWE as Saba Simba for a brief period of time. He quickly moved on to WCW, where he teamed with Cactus Jack and The Barbarian in their rivalry with then-WCW Champion Ron Simmons. Following his departure from WCW, Atlas remained active in various independent promotions in the Northeast and MidAtlantic states, while also becoming a certiďŹ ed personal trainer in his home state of Maine.

Legend is a perfect way to describe Tony Atlas. His contributions to sportsentertainment will never be forgotten, and his place in history is cemented by his Hall of Fame induction and his trailblazing reign as World Tag Team Champion.

Even though he scaled back his in-ring appearances, Atlas got involved in other aspects of sports-entertainment.

In addition to personal training, "Mr. USA" has tried his hand at promoting, running shows in New England under the banner of Atlas Championship Wrestling. He ran a small wrestling school in Maine as well.

In 2006, Atlas was given the biggest 5

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BACKLUND Robert Louis Backlund (born August 14, 1949) is an American retired professional wrestler with an in-ring career spanning over 30 years, best known for his tenures in the World Wide Wrestling Federation/World Wrestling Federation (WWWF/WWF, later known as World Wrestling Entertainment and currently simply known as WWE), where he is a two-time WWWF/WWF Heavyweight Champion/WWF World Heavyweight Champion (Backlund's first reign is the second-longest reign in the title history, behind Bruno Sammartino's first), as well as being inducted into the WWE Hall of Fame in 2013.

As American as apple pie, Bob Backlund experienced success as both an adored hero and a loathed villain in a WWE career that spanned across three decades. The kid from Princeton, Minn., quickly became a fan favorite and the seventh WWE Champion in the company’s history at Madison Square Garden in 1978. But when Backlund left WWE for good in the mid -1990s, he was a deranged madman despised by the fans for his outlandish behavior. It was a stunning transformation for the once beloved man who reigned atop sports-entertainment in the pre-Hogan era.

Backlund was a television staple after arriving in WWE thanks to his boyish 6

demeanor and superior talent, and on Feb. 20, 1978, he achieved what few before him had ever done and won the WWE Championship by defeating the flamboyant “Superstar” Billy Graham. A former athletic standout at North Dakota State University – where he won the NCAA Division II heavyweight wrestling championship – Backlund had the rare combination of good looks, pure strength and technical skill.

The list of opponents’ that succumbed to Backlund during his reign reads like a who’s who of wrestling greats, including Sgt. Slaughter, Greg Valentine, Antonio Inoki, Don Muraco and Jimmy Snuka. He even defended the title against other promotions’ top dogs, including the NWA’s Harley Race and

Robert Backlund years prior. The devastating hold put even the most talented Superstars in muscle-stretching agony and has been known to literally tear men apart.

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By the early '80s, pop culture was changing and so was WWE. Backlund lost the WWE Championship to The Iron Sheik while trapped in the Camel Clutch in Madison Square Garden.

Backlund never submitted, but his manager Arnold Skaaland opted to throw in the towel to avoid permanent injury. Three weeks later, Hulk Hogan became champion and Backlund quietly left WWE. After a decade, Backlund made an unexpected return in 1992. At this point, WWE had undergone many changes, and Backlund's boy-next-door looks didn't receive the same reaction they once had. After losing a highlyanticipated WWE Championship opportunity against Bret Hart, Backlund snapped and became Mister Backlund, a bowtie-wearing, dictionary -toting madman who enraged the WWE Universe. He assaulted WWE personalities with the Crossface Chickenwing, including Skaaland, who Backlund blamed for his title loss 10

Backlund received another opportunity at Hart’s WWE Championship at 1994’s Survivor Series in a “Throw in the Towel” Match. In spectacular irony, Backlund regained the WWE Championship the same way he had lost it 11 years earlier. With the “Hit Man” locked in the Chickenwing for more than eight minutes, Bret’s mother played the role of Skaaland and threw in the towel. He might have been more “eat your broccoli” than American apple pie, but Mr. Backlund was once again the champ.

The three total days of his second reign did not quite match Backlund’s first six-year run with the title. Backlund slowly ended his in-ring career, had a memorable run for President of the United States in 1995 and briefly managed another American hero, Kurt Angle.

Backlund’s impressive run at the top and subsequent descent into absurd lunacy makes for one of the most unique careers in WWE history. That’s why it was no surprise when the former WWE Champion was inducted into the WWE Hall of Fame in Madison Square Garden in 2013. Backlund was an accomplished amateur wrestler for the North Dakota State University Bison from the late 1960s to early 1970s.

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HANSHI BOWEN Karate International of Durham was founded in 1980 by Hanshi Jessie Bowen as a Karate International franchise school under the Karate International brand.

Hanshi Bowen spent the first three years of his martial arts study as student, instructor, and competitor. He began teaching the martial arts full time as an instructor for O’Sensei Wellendorf and built a reputation in sport karate.

He became known throughout the southeast for his martial arts skills in form, weapons, and fighting. The American Martial Arts Association was the first martial arts organization to offer a business degree in martial arts management. Hanshi Bowen was one of its first graduates. The program was mandatory for anyone wanting to own a Karate International franchise.

Karate International of Durham opened in 1980. Since opening, Hanshi Bowen has promoted over 400 students to black belt. Hanshi Bowen has been recognized by organizations throughout the country for his contribution to the martial arts. He was one of the first martial arts instructors to integrate martial arts into sports. He started with Coach Dick Crum, football coach at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill in the mid 80's. He was also a 8

martial arts performance coach for four seasons under Coach Mack Brown, former UNC football coach. He was also a personal trainer for Carlos Boozer.

After winning over 2000 trophies and awards in martial arts competition, Hanshi Bowen believed the next evolution in martial arts performance was in the mind. He is a member of the Internal Mind Game Coaching Association, International Federation of Coaches, and Sports Hypnosis Coach, NLP Coach, Silva Life System Seminar facilitator and Life coach. Hanshi Bowen learned to apply the principles of martial arts and sports mind game coaching into bowling, winning over 40 amateur titles before becoming a PBA

AFKA Hall of Fame Martial Arts Journalism Award.

Member (Professional Bowlers Association) in 2002. He became the bowling instructor for Duke University and performance coach for NCCU Women's Bowling Team, winning NCCU's first CIAA title.

O’Sensei Jan Wellendorf sanctioned the advancement of Hanshi Bowen to 10thDegree Black Belt and assigned him the task of creating his own system of martial arts Aiki-Shinkai Karate. Aiki meaning to fit, join or combine energy.

Aiki is a Japanese martial arts principle or tactic in which the defender blends (without clashing) with the attacker, then goes on to dominate the assailant through the strength of their application of internal dynamics or Ki energy to affect techniques. Shinkai means opening of uncultivated land, new frontiers. Hanshi Bowen has written 14 books on mind-body personal development training including: Zen Bowling the Psychology of Better Bowling; The New You Self Discovery System; and Zen Mind-Body Mindfulness Meditation Training. In 2017, he was the recipient of the Action Martial Arts Hall of Honors award for the Who’s Who in the Martial Arts Book and the 2017

Today, Karate International of Durham is known for being a black belt leadership academy and a pioneer in personal development training. Karate International of Durham’s training program has been taught at Duke University for over 28 years, influencing thousands of students in mind body training.

As a corporate educator, Hanshi Bowen conducts corporate motivational training for Duke Corporate Education.

The program is titled "The Karate Experience – Breaking Through Barriers”. In 2014 Hanshi Bowen became the coach of Dukes Taekwondo Team, leading Duke University to its first collegiate goal medal.

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Grandmaster Bowen's Accomplishments:

Other

Action Martial Arts Magazine Hall of Fame as the 2014 Ambassador of Goodwill to the Martial Arts Member Solution Financial Services Top Achiever Award NRC Business Man of the Year American Martial Arts Association Hall of Fame Leadership Award Established Mastermind-Sports Performance Virtual Coaching Service American Martial Arts Alliance Sport Karate Tournament Promoter of the Year Action Martial Arts Magazine Martial Arts Instructor of the Year

Jessie Bowen Universal Martial Arts Hall of Fame inductee as Outstanding Grand Master of the Year United States Karate Hall of Fame inductee as Most Distinguished Grand Master of the Year World Karate Union Hall of Fame inductee as Grand Master of the Year United States Karate Hall of Fame Inductee as Grand Master of the Year Sport Karate Tournament Promoter of the Year Sports Coordinator for the US Olympic Committee and North

Certified Sports Hypnotist

Carolina Amateur Sports for the US Olympic Festival, Tae Kwon

Certified Silva Method Lecture Developer Trainer

Do competition in 1987

Certified Silva Method Lecturer

Sports Coordinator for North Carolina Amateur Sports in Karate and Bowling

American Martial Arts Freestyle Golden Lifetime Achievement Award American Martial Arts Association Hall of Fame Man of the Year Award National Business Advisory Business Man of the Year Recipient of Super Star Black Belt Hall of Fame Living Legend Award 2003 2002 World Champion

Cup,

Karate

World

Black Belt Super Star Hall of Fame, WHO'S WHO in the Martial Arts Award 10

Professional Member

Bowler

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PBA

Tour

USBC Bowling Coach Bowling Instructor Duke University Director of the nationally ranked Durham Karate Open tournament since 1981

OSO CASEL Some of the most Powerful and influential words spoken to me by my Teachers, Mother/ Father/ Martial Artist/ Mentors: Do Your Best!

Each One - Teach One! Eye to Eye - Heart to Heart!

Always Be Prepared to Defend!

Show Your Strength and Have Faith in your Training!

My continuing study of the martial arts has taught me that I can Learn MORE! (and should).... That what I may see is the Top, still has a higher level above my sight or accomplishments. Humility is essential to grow.

Defend those who are Weak and Crush those who have no Respect for Humanity.... Then Teach a Better Way of Love for All!

I KNOW we Must Honor Our Ancestors, Honor our Teachers, Honor our Elders and Do Our Best to be Worthy of Honor!

My long career of martial arts competition, instruction and community service is part of my legacy (easily verifiable). I love my art, teach the art and live the art. By using the principles of the martial arts and many of the tenets of the most recognized religions of the world (and many obscure but profound teachers with spiritual consciousness), I have shared them with everyone I have come in contact with as a student, stranger on the street and have been willing to LEARN from them as well.

I have taught at:

Be Kind, Truthful, Honest, Courteous!

Do Not Be Afraid - And If you Are, Don't Show It,

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Afrikan Masters Martial Arts Conference

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KanKouran West African Dance Conference

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National Training Conference

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World Warrior Camp

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Howard University

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Action Magazine Hall of Honors

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USKA Karate Hall of Fame

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Tayari Casel 

Martial Arts Title: Oso Mfundishi

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Silver Spring, MD

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Started Studying Martial Arts in 1964

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Instructing Martial Arts for 45 years and currently holds the rank of Grandmaster studying martial arts styles: Kupigana Ngumi/Shaolin/Tai Chi

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Instructors: Assane Konte/Nganga Tolona/GM James Jones, Jr.

Personal Achievements Student, Teacher and Father

Tournaments

Headline Magician at the World-Famous Magic Castle

USKA Grand Nationals 1967 and 1970 Oriental World of Self Defense Ed Parker's Long Beach Internationals Bare Knuckle Knock Out Championship Battle of Atlanta Top Ten Nationals

Major Achievements Inside Kung Fu Magazine anointed me as Kung Fu's First Fighter 2016 Asian Martial Arts Hall of Fame, Bejing China Action Martial Arts Magazine’s Hall of Honors & Spirits Awards: Golden Pioneer World Professional Martial Arts Hall of Fame: Legend Kung Fu Fighter, My awards include: Instructor of the year, Mentor, Elder

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Oso 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 humanitarian missions to Africa, Sri Lanka, Haiti, Jamaica, Trinidad and Tobago, The Netherlands, Taiwan, and the Republic of China. The arts of Kupigana Ngumi, Shaolin and Tai Chi Chuan with the Directors of the Pan Afrikan Martial Arts Federation, World Warrior Alliance, Martial Arts Grandmasters International and more. Additionally, he has studied Afrikan spiritual systems with Yoruba and Akan Priests.

 The mystery and discipline of the martial arts attracted me and became my life goal to learn and attempt to master it after only two years of training. It was All I ever want to do! Martial Arts was is my passion! ‘Each day, because of my training, teachers, training and research, I have learned more about me and the beauty, specialness of everyone. The importance of our responsibility to each other to help All grow has augmented my desire to help make the world better by connecting good people with good people who will work to make more good people.

One of the strongest aspects of the Tayari Casel Martial Arts Academy is its dedication to community development, health and wellbeing. Oso is an instructor at several elementary schools in the DC public school system. Over several decades he has worked as consultant for the Substance Abuse Services of the Department of Corrections for the Lorton Prison and Correctional Treatment Facilities. He has served as the Primary Substance Abuse Counselor for a federal program at a juvenile maximumsecurity prison and has worked with the District of Columbia Government's Department of Human Services at group homes for youth involved in the juvenile justice system. In addition, he worked as a consultant to CASA Community Health, (Baltimore) a national prevention project focused on public housing developments funded by the National Center on Addiction and

Substance Abuse (CASA) at Columbia University.

Oso Tayari Casel's martial arts experience in and out of competition has helped him develop the awareness that martial arts and culture must be applied as vehicles for physical, mental and spiritual transformation.

During his prestigious tournament career Oso Tayari Casel ranked in the "Top Ten Black Belts in the USA" for over a decade. In the fall of 1980 he was S.T.A.R. Rated # 1 in Kung Fu and has won in some of the most prestigious competitive arenas in North America, such as: The Battle of Atlanta, Diamond Nationals, Superstar Nationals, AKA Grand Nationals, Top Ten National, Bare Knuckle Knock Out Championship and Nevada State Grand Championship.

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GM CORLEY

10th Degree Black Belt With A Mission

Corley began his karate classes at age 16, earned his black belt at 19, opened his first studio at 19, won three US titles in the next three years, founded the Battle of Atlanta at age 23 and has fervently spread the word ever since. Joe has sought to share the most practical physical karate movements available and combine those real life defensive techniques with modern American positive philosophy.

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There are but a handful of men in the martial arts anywhere in the world who have accomplished so much for the furtherance of the martial arts philosophy and physical applications. As a fighter, Joe Corley won three United States Championships in point karate

Pioneers

Atlanta's Joe Corley is still a black belt and sports entrepreneur with a mission, most recently featured on the cover of the 2017 LEGENDS edition of the AMAA Who’s Who in the Martial Arts 2017 edition. A Now a Grand Master instructor with more than 5 decades experience in the martial arts, and the producer of PKA KARATE & KICKBOXING for television, Corley's life -long purpose for being has been to share with everyone the positive feelings of confidence, courage, intensity, focus, personal discipline and integrity engendered by good martial arts training and competition. He has done that through the promotion of the martial arts in his Atlanta chain of studios, through his Battle of Atlanta World Karate Championship and on television around the world .

Wallace won the first of its kind 9 round bout. Master Corley would later be hired by CBS to cover Superfoot’s future bouts because of his ability to articulate the inner workings of the sport and the techniques and strategies of the fighters.

and went on to retire as the number one ranked Middle Weight contender in the world. Now a 10th degree Black Belt in American Karate, Mr. Corley and his Black Belts have taught more than 50,000 men, women and children in his chain of Atlanta studios.

As a Black Belt in Tang Soo Do, he opened Atlanta's first full time karate studio in 1967 while he was still competing and expanded the studios to become the most well known martial arts chain in the Southeast.

In 1970, Joe Corley founded the BATTLE OF ATLANTA, one of the most prestigious open karate tournaments in the world. The Battle of Atlanta recently completed its Golden Anniversary and the GATHERING OF WORLD CHANGERS. The Battle, now owned and produced by Truth Entertainment, again hosted competitors from all over the world.

In 1975, Joe Corley challenged Bill “Superfoot” Wallace for his PKA World Middleweight Title in what became a historic fight before 12,000 in Atlanta’s Omni.

Because of the great ratings at CBS, Master Corley also became the voice for American Karate and PKA KICKBOXING on other networks. He actually produced the programming and did commentary with long-term friends like Chuck Norris and the late Pat Morita (Mr. Miyagi) on NBC, CBS, ESPN, SHOWTIME, USA NETWORK, TURNER SPORTS, SPORTSCHANNEL AMERICA, PRIME NETWORK, SPORTSOUTH and on international television syndication. As expert analyst and host for PKA KARATE World Championships on network, cable and pay per view, Mr. Corley became synonymous with the sport to the millions of fans who followed the 1,000+ hours of coverage on television. With events originating from such diverse locales as 50 cities in the United States, Canada, France, Belgium, South Africa, South America and the United Arab Emirates, Joe Corley has educated 4 generations of sports fans.

Master Corley has been named Official Karate Magazine’s Man of the Decade, was inducted into the prestigious Black Belt Magazine Hall of Fame and the International Tae Kwon Do Hall of Fame and has received more awards than anyone can count.

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But the thing that continues to drive Joe Corley is the knowledge that he and his accomplished associates can use all their experiences to share with everyone around the world on television the great feelings of confidence, courage, discipline, honor and integrity that come from presenting the martial arts properly. His PKA KICKBOXING projects are the perfect vehicles to spread the messages of positive martial arts on a global scale.

“The unequalled success of the UFC, built on our previous successes, has set the stage for real martial artists to achieve the ‘fame and fortune’ the athletes of the UFC are now enjoying”, he said.

Joe is in regular meetings with astute sports entrepreneurs in order to kick off the new project for 2018-19 and beyond. “We have the UFC’s own research to indicate the timing is perfect for us now”, he said.

Mr. Corley’s bride--Christina-- is his right arm and chief administrator in the Joe Corley Studio. Mr. Corley’s daughter, Christiana, 20, continues to be his lustrous link in this new millennium and his compelling force to make the martial arts world an even better place.

Master Corley’s closest friends point to the PKC 10th Degree Grand Master certificate, saying the language of the certificate reflects the philosophy and humility they know to be the real Joe Corley. It reads:

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Master Corley is consulting with a number of martial artists to share his wisdom and has been recruited to consult on other projects outside the martial arts. One such project is the introduction of a generation system destined to change the worlds of Solar, Wind Generation and Electric Vehicles.

“Martial arts provided me with the opportunity to learn so many skills that apply to so many aspects of life”, he said. “I look forward to this ‘next half’ of my time on the planet applying the skills learned. I also fiercely love being a student, and I look forward to learning as much as I can in this last half.

Learning brings me joy”, he smiled .

Joe Corley HUMILITY OF A GRAND MASTER One who has achieved the rank of GRAND MASTER in MARTIAL ARTS, in fact, DOES NOT FEEL WORTHY… Having BATTLED through the WARRIOR BLACK BELT RANKS OF 1ST, 2ND and 3RD DEGREE And Having PROUDLY ADMINISTERED the TEACHER / INSTRUCTOR RANKS OF 4TH and 5th DEGREE And Having skillfully and masterfully EDUCATED THE INSTRUCTORS as a PROFESSOR 6th and 7th DEGREE and Grand Master’s Jeff Smith & Joe Corley receive their PKC 10th Degree Black Belts at Battle of Atlanta 2016

Having CONSISTENTLY and DUTIFULLY GIVEN BACK TO THE MARTIAL ARTS COMMUNITY as 8TH and 9th DEGREE

“After 19 years as a 9th Degree Black Belt, I was so proud to earn my 10th Degree from the PKC and Grand Master Glenn Keeney. I was honored to have GM Pat Johnson, GM Allen Steen and GM Pat Burleson approve the PKC promotion. It was doubly sweet because lifelong friend Jeff Smith earned his that same day. These 5 men have all had such a great influence on my martial arts career in so many ways”.

The GRANDMASTER knows what he does not know; he knows how much there is left to learn.

At the same time, he embodies the sentiments in Master Educator Stephen R. Covey’s 7 HABITS and his expression of HUMILITY: “Humility is the mother of all virtues.

Courage is the father. Integrity the Child.

Wisdom the Grandchild.”

Having honorably carried out the BLACK BELT RESPONSIBILITIES above and having demonstrated exceptionally the virtues of WISDOM, INTEGRITY, COURAGE and HUMILITY THE PROFESSIONAL KARATE COMMISSION DOES HEREBY BESTOW UPON JOE CORLEY THE GRAND MASTER RANK OF 10th DEGREE BLACK BELT Article by Paul K. Arlington for Rainbow Publication’s Black Belt Magazine

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SENSEI DELAUNAY I started martial arts when I was three years old. My mother wanted my brother and me to learn how to defend ourselves at any point. That time was needed - especially after her time was done here on earth. I grew up in Grass Valley, CA. My schooling was successful, and I graduated two years early.

My junior year, I was the only one picked out of the school Nevada Union for Who's Who Among Students for having the highest GPA of 4.0 and higher. I have had my bumps through the years.

I have studied Kempo Karate, Shotokan, aikido, BJJ, boxing, kickboxing and Tang Soo Do under Jake Dabis, GM Ed Parker Sr., GM Gary Garrett and Kioshi Rocknew Ryan. I am now studying under Soke Jody Perry and Master Jay Perry. I was determined I would just not give up. On top of that, I am a severe asthmatic, which made things much harder for me to accomplish; but I did it - I got mad and stayed with it no matter what. Now I use my martial arts knowledge to share with our youth how never to give up, and how they too, can become a true martial artist if they just pick the right path to humbleness and stay drug free. I had many obstacles to overcome, but determination, heart and support helped me to stay focused. I have had many goals, I have achieved almost all of them, and 18

then some. The martial arts study has given me self-confidence, courage, the utmost respect and the correct understanding of how things work growing up not only to myself, but also to many others. I never thought this all would’ve happened, but again here I am succeeding because of those who believed in me. So, a big thank you to those who have been with me on this wild journey.

My utmost respect, love and support goes to my mother and dad. I started teaching at the age of 17. I have many idols, Bruce Lee, Cynthia Rothrock, The Dragon, Steven Seagal, Billy Blanks, Tony Satch Williams, Bill Wallace, Eric Lee and Larry Lamb were

just a few that inspired me. I think the most awesome feeling was growing up and now being able to communicate and saying “thank you” to these exceptional martial artists. But my number one was my mom she was a green belt under me. Besides the martial arts world, I played basketball, did speed skating, played softball and when I was young, I started playing music. I am a drummer and a piano player, and I have messed around with a guitar.

Music was also second nature. I always was very active.

but that. I started breaking boards when I was 16, when I was told I couldn't break bricks because I was a girl, I took that as a challenge. That's when I started the brick breaking with my head. I got up to 10 with my head. I am a Two-time record holder in brick breaking for GSKA.

I was asked in 1999 by Big John McCarthy and Doug Guns Ekman to come train with them and prepare for the UFC. My mother started tearing up and asked not to take it that far. I just couldn't do it knowing she was that worried. So, I decided to do everything

Personal Achievements Two-time belt holder for International Martial Arts Confederation for sparring, kata, as well as a point leader, seventime belt holder for Golden State Karate Association for sparring, kata, point leader, Undefeated brick break champion. Two-time record holder in brick breaking for GSKA. I was the first within 19 years to break a record of 69 bricks in 2013. In 2014, I went back and beat my own record, breaking 100 bricks. I made history with these two breaks. 2016 Broke for Guinness book of World Records 150 bricks in 1 min and 33 seconds. I am hoping to break this record this year with 300 bricks.

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Kirby L. DeLaunay 

Martial Arts Title: Sensei

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Place of Birth / Growing Up: Sacramento, CA / Grass Valley, CA

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Currently Resides: North San Juan, CA

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Started Studying Martial Arts in 1978

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Instructing Martial Arts for 26 years and currently holds the rank of 3rd Dan

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Instructors: Soke Jody Perry & Master Jay Perry

Professional Organizations Masters Hall of Fame, Hall of Honors

I was inducted to the Masters Hall of Fame in 2016 by my mentor: Ambassador GM Robert Parham. Also, in 2015, I got my first role in Jackson Bolt as a hospital hit woman, starring Robert Parham. In 2017, I was inducted into the Hall of Honors as an ambassador for outstanding achievements in the martial arts. I also did a short film called “What If You Had to Choose,” by Glenn Spillman. In 2017, I landed my first lead role in a movie called Soul Cage as Sloane. In 2018, I was inducted again in to the Hall of Honors for Goodwill ambassador to the Martial Arts. Now I am blessed with the honor of being asked to join the Who's Who Book of Legends 2018 by GM Jessie Bowen.

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Pioneers

Major Achievements

GM DEPASQUALE Michael DePasquale Jr. is a highly skilled Jujutsu Master.

Soke DePasquale Jr. studied under his father and has carried on the tradition of Yoshitsune Waza Jujutsu as well as developing his own Combat Yoshitsune Jujutsu system. Soke DePasquale Jr. is the publisher / editor of Karate International Magazine and the author of several books on selfdefense. He travels extensively, conducting seminars on self-defense with other renowned martial artists.

Training Michael DePasquale, Jr. was quite literally born to be a Martial Arts Master.

The son of the late Michael DePasquale Sr., Grandmaster of the Yoshitsune Waza style of Ju-Jitsu. Michael Jr.’s Martial Arts career began at the early age of five with Yoshitsune Ju-Jitsu. He presently holds the coveted rank of Soke (Grandmaster).

He has completed and has been certified by the FBI Instructors’ program consisting of Bomb seminar attendance, Security Management, Inc specialized in knife and gun disarmament). Defensive and offensive knife techniques.

Mr. DePasquale has also had training in evacuation skills.

Personal Achievements Founder, Federation of United Martial Artists (FUMA – Crusade Against Crime) International Protection – Security Position Executive Surveillance Advanced Defensive Tactics Instructor Trainer of NYPD Defensive Tactics Instructors Trainer of 1st Division of the Armed Special Forces Trainer of FBI Personnel Trainer of U.S. Marshals Trainer of Postal Police Producer of Anti-Crime Television Show (FUMA Crime prevention Clinic) Conducted Crime Awareness/AntiRape Seminars Body Guard Author, Streetwise Safety Series Consultant, Corporate, Institutional, and Educational Security Creator, COMBAT CARDIO personal fitness/self defense program International Law Enforcement trainer Trainer of the Royal Canadian Mounted Police Film Production Security Event Security Political Candidate Security

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Michael DePasquale Creator/Producer, Anti-Crime Instructional Videos Upright Street to Ground - Grappling Illegal Strikes, Strangulations & Submission Holds Grappling for Karate Practitioners Police Defensive Tactics Falling with Immediate Recovery MDP Sr. - Stick & Cane Techniques MDP Sr. Pressure Point Knockout Techniques - MDP Sr. Te-Waza Hand Techniques

Communications & Media Michael has an extensive background in communications. He is currently the Editor/Publisher of Karate International Magazine. KI is the largest full-color Martial Arts & Entertainment Magazine in the World. He is also the Information Provider/ Executive Director of the Martial Arts Worldwide Network. This is the largest single source of Martial Arts news, education and information in cyberspace with over 36,000 pages.

Amongst his other ventures Michael has completed filming his first feature length film as Executive Producer, Writer and Lead. Not only was he working with the stunt/fight coordination, but he also wrote three songs for the film.

The “Cutoff,” is his company, Screen Action Production’s, first step into the Mainstream.

Writer/Publisher/Editor "Karate International Magazine": World's Largest full color Martial Arts / Entertainment Magazine.

"Ninja the Deadly Warrior" Martial Arts Magazine "Combat Karate" Martial Arts Magazine "Nin Ju Ka, The Deadly Art" Martial Arts Special Issue Magazine

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Television Regis Philbin (6 segments) Guest Speaker: Anti-crime / Streetwise safety demo Yo! MTV Raps Guest Speaker: Anti-crime / streetwise safety demo Nickelodeon Guest Anti-crime Message

Speaker:

Attitudes Guest Speaker: Handicapped / streetwise safety demo ACTION FILMS: "Chop/Chop" (1967) Documentary first Martial Arts film produced in the US by a major Production Company (Paramount Pictures) “King of the Kick Boxers” “Blood Brothers” “China Heat: Paid in Blood” “American Shoalin” “The Power Within” "Bloodmoon" “The Cutoff” MDP Jr. 10 Favorite Street Techniques - Shark Bait Self Defense Black Belt Ceremony - Grandmasters in Action Combat Judo/Streetwise Ju-Jitsu Action Film Seminar Combat Ju-Jitsu (4 part series)

Pioneers

Yoshitsune Ju-Jitsu (5 part series) Ring Deadly Street Lethal (2 part set)

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HACHIDAN DIFATE Hachidan Rayot Difate was born in 1941 in Yonkers, New York. He entered the army in 1960 and volunteered for the 101st Airborne Division. Upon being sent to Korea for a period of 3 years, he began the study of Judo.

Upon being honorably discharged in 1963, he returned to White Plains, New York to continue his studies in Kyokushin Karate. In 1965, he joined the Yonkers Police Department while continuing his martial arts training.

After a one year of intense training program, under Sensei Shigeru Oyama, Rayot became the 1st Black Belt student to be promoted in the US, in 1967, in the style of Kyokushin Karate Do. In 1976, during an undercover operation with the Yonkers Police Department, Rayot sustained life-threatening injuries, forcing his retirement from the Police Department, due to permanent disabilities followed by years of multiple surgeries. As part of his personal physical and mental rehabilitation, he returned to the dojo with a modiďŹ ed training program. In 1998, he was promoted to the rank of Shihan.

From 1998 to present, Rayot has taught at the White Plains Dojo, under the direction of Shoshu Oyama. Shihan has spent the past 58 years in both the study and instruction of martial arts. On September 10, 2014, after 55 years of training with World Oyama Karate, 24

Shihan Rayot was awarded promotion to 8th Degree Black Belt. He has also been inducted into the American Federation of Martial Arts Hall of Fame, as Diamond Lifetime Achievements in 2013, Ambassador of Goodwill to the Martial Arts in 2014, International Instructor of the Year in 2014, and The New Breed Life Arts Education Association in Harlem, in 2015.

Hachidan has participated and given seminars in the US, Canada, Panama, Haiti, and the Dominican Republic. Upon turning the age of 70, Hachidan decided that his "Bucket List" would consist of competing in 100 tournaments, over the next 5 years. In July of 2017, upon turning 76 years old, he completed this goal. He continues to participate in tournaments in the TriState area, displaying his form and techniques in Kata, Weapons, and SelfDefense. He takes great pride in his

trophies and medals surrounding his family room. He enjoys membership with the Harrison, New York Veterans of Foreign War. He continues to be a source of inspiration to other martial artists, wherever he goes, as the oldest competitor, doing what he truly finds both motivating and rewarding. In 2008, at the invitation of Shihan John Turnball, he was accepted into the American Federation of Martial Arts. In 2014, he was conferred the rank of Black Belt 7th Dan. Also, in 2014, he was awarded the rank of 8th Dan by both Shugeru Oyama and the American Federation of Martial Arts. In 2015, he was conferred with the rank of 10th Dan by Grand Master Lamarr Thornton of NBLA. In 2017, he was inducted into the Eastern USA International Martial Arts Association. Presently, Hachidan is a member of Bushiken Karate.

Major Achievements Completion of 100 tournaments between the age of 70 and 75, in both national and international Karate tournaments Membership in the Harrison, New York, Veterans of Foreign War, Post 4037 Honorary discharge from the US Army in 1963 Honorary Retirement from the Yonkers Police Department in 1978 One, if not the oldest, competitor in the Tri-State Martial Arts Tournaments Achievement of 10th Dan in Martial Arts

Rayot Difate 

Martial Arts Title: Hachidan

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Place of Birth / Growing Up: Yonkers, NY

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Currently Resides: West Harrison, NY

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Started Studying Martial Arts in 1960

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Instructing Martial Arts for 55 years and currently holds the rank of 8th Dan studying martial arts styles: World Oyama Karate

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Instructor: Shigeru Oyama (Deceased)

Personal Achievements As of the age of 70 years old: Started and completed 100 tournaments through Age 75 years old, in both national and international competitions. Continues to be one, if not, the oldest Tri-state competitor in New York, New Jersey, and Connecticut.

Continues to both train and compete on a regular basis.

Professional Organizations Yonkers Police Department (Retired 1978), Veterans of Foreign War, Post 4037, American Federation of Martial Arts, New Breed Life Martial Arts Association, Eastern USA International Martial Arts Association, Bushiken Karate

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HANSHI DUNCAN

Known for his precise and practical concepts of self-defense, which implements the teachings and concepts passed on by his father, Gregory continues to broaden his approach to his Martial Sciences training while at the same time respecting the deep traditions that sustain his system.

Hanshi Duncan is also a champion tournament competitor and is recognized as a top weapons practitioner.

Like his father, Gregory’s proficiency in the weapon arts of Kobujutsu and modern-day weaponry, has garnered him National acclaim. Hanshi Gregory Duncan runs a school in Union New 26

Jersey and is committed to continuing and preserving his father’s legacy by teaching and developing students from ages that range from four to seventy.

Hanshi Gregory Duncan takes pride in knowing that this commitment represents two generations of commitment, and he is striving to further the art.

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Hanshi Gregory Duncan is a son of legendary martial arts pioneer, the late Professor Ronald Duncan, who was the first martial artist to introduce Ninjutsu to the American martial arts community, and founder of the “Way of the Winds Martial Arts System.” Gregory has been involved and exposed to various disciplines of the martial studies since childhood and currently, along with brother, Ronald Duncan Jr., is the co-inheritor of the “Way of the Winds System.” With well over 48 years of experience, Gregory has attained a great deal of proficiency in the art forms of Jujutsu, Aikijutsu, Taijutsu, Karate-Do, Ninjutsu, as well as Kobujutsu.

Gregory Duncan 

Martial Arts Title: Hanshi

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Place of Birth / Growing Up: Brooklyn, NY / Long Island, NY

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Martial Arts Styles & Belt Ranks: Jujutsu, Aikijutsu, Taijutsu, Weapons (Kobujutsu), Ninjutsu; 9th degree Black Belt

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Instructor: O’Sensei Ronald Duncan, Sr.

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Years in the Martial Arts: 48

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Years Teaching Martial Arts - 29

Major Achievements 

Inducted into the Action Martial Arts Magazine – Hall of Honors "Silver Lifetime Contribution to the Martial Arts" award

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Martial Arts University, received the "Samurai Award" presented by IFOJJ Legion of Honor

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World Professional Martial Arts Organization Hall of Fame, "Master of the Year" award

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Co-inheritor and head of the WAY OF THE WINDS MARTIAL ARTS SYSTEM

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Has offered and taught Women's Self Defense Workshops

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Introduced Corporate Self Defense and Fitness 27

GM ELMALEM A Seven Time World Champion, 7th Dan Black belt with W.T.F., 8th Dan with USTA, 9th Baysa/Dan/ KUF and 10th Dan Black belt with PWMAF. He holds a PH.D. in Martial Arts from the National Dragon Council University of Asian Studies, Virginia, USA, 8 Time Guinness World Records, a Seven Time U.S. Cup Gold Medalist and Four Time AAU Champion. He has studied the Martial Arts for 48 years under renowned Grand Masters Dr. Richard Chun, World Champion Joe Hays, Tiger Kim and Gidon Kadari and Great Grand Master Aaron Banks. Maurice’s fighting and breaking skills have been documented in the Guinness Book of World Records witnessed by millions on live television; Channel 5, ABC Wide World of Sports, David Letterman, Chanel Plus, MSG Network, Discovery, Spike TV, Telemundo TV, Madrid TV, ESPN, Ohio TV, Joe Franklyn, CH 9, CH 12, Johnny Carson, live shows at Madison Square Garden, Nassau Coliseum, Studio 54, Apollo Theatre, Gleason Theatre and Carnegie Hall, participating in 2 Olympics and 3 Maccabi Games in Israel. Many who see Grand Master Maurice look up to him and try to emulate him. They understand the discipline, hard work and commitment to excellence and to a dream required to master such feats. As a consummate martial artist he credits discipline, hard work and dedication to 28

becoming the best. In 1993 Maurice received the Presidential Sports Awards from President Bill Clinton. Winning with honor has made him a hero to many. He has been featured in over 250 magazines and newspapers, participated in over 750 Championships worldwide, and accumulated over 700 trophies and over 62 gold medals in fighting, breaking and self- defense.

Maurice holds eight World Records in breaking, splitting five 1” boards with speed head break, shattering 105 sheets of glass with an elbow strike, and 50 sheets of glass with a knife hand strike, breaking five 1” boards with a flying side kick over six chairs. Breaking 5 pieces of 1” thick boards simultaneously with flying side kick with each leg while in mid-air, won Maurice his 6th World Championship Title. Maurice has perfected his art of breaking and transforming its potential to fighting that made him a master fighter. He has been inducted into over 200 Hall of Fames

worldwide and known as the World Champion Greatest Martial Arts Daredevil and Architect of Martial Arts. Guinness World Records Organization awarded him the title of “A Renaissance Man,” and most outstanding martial artists at all time.

He was nicknamed, The Houdini and Architect of Martial Arts, in September 2000 after his performance in Oriental World of Self Defense at Madison Square Garden, New York City, movie star, Chuck Norris presented him with the world champion belt, which was engraved, World Extreme Daredevil Champion and said to Mr. Elmalem, “You are a great champion.”

The two most recent Guinness World Records held by Maurice Elmalem were established in 2001 when he shattered 50 sheets, amounting to 8 inches of glass with a karate chop at Fox Studios in Hollywood, California. It was televised on Fox Channels worldwide. That led to movie productions on Maurice’s life, bio on Guinness Prime Time. In April 2002 he established a new world record at Budo Martial Arts Magazine Studio in Madrid, Spain, breaking a hundred sheets of glass 13 inches high and in May 2003, he established a new world record at Placio de Vistalegre in Madrid, Spain, breaking a hundred and five sheets of glass measuring 13 inches high with one single elbow strike downward. In 2005 he established a new world record by breaking 56 sheets of glass with round house kick barefooted at Madison Square Garden, NYC. In 2006.

Maurice won his Best of the Best Champion Belt at the Arnold Sports Festival, Ohio hosted by Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger.

With his outstanding grades in school and high IQ he has achieved and experienced much in his life. He is a gifted musician, artist, sculptor, marathon runner, gymnast, acrobat, photographer, craftsman, real es-

Maurice Elmalem tate developer and architectural designer, actor and movie producer. He studied at Columbia University and New York University. Maurice is listed several times in Who’s Who in the East for outstanding contribution to Architectural Design in 1999 and was voted among the Top 400 General Contractors in the U.S.A. by Engineering Report Magazine. His Motto is, Work hard and go for the best, win and nothing less. Author of three books The Will Power, Fighting Dynamics The Sport for Champions, and Breaking Unlimited The Complete Version, producer and creator of 44 instructional DVD programs, and editor of Budo Martial Arts Magazine. In 2015 Maurice was inducted into the Sports Karate Museum in Houston Texas, with his uniform, photos and belts permanently displayed there. GM Gary Lee recognize him as one of the most dynamic performers to do public demo in the world. In addition, in he was inducted to “The Martial Arts History Museum in California as one of the most respected leaders in the marts arts community with his photos in several magazine front covers displayed permanently on the museum wall. In 2017 Washington DC, Maurice was inducted into Who’s Who in the Martial Arts The Legends Edition. He was a distinguished guest of the Government of Korea, Cayman Islands, Israel, France, Spain, Canada and USA. In 2018 he received the Bruce Lee Hall of Honors distinguish award in Ohio .

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MASTER GOLDBERG One must wonder what Master Goldberg, publisher and promoter of the event is thinking looking out in this vast sea of martial artists. How did it all start?

Over fifty years ago Alan Goldberg set forth on a path in Martial Arts that some of us could only dream of. Master Goldberg’s early training was in the art of Shotokan Karate and he studied with Masters Manard Miner and George Cofield. He would later learn the traditional and non-traditional arts of Five Animal Kung Fu.

Sifu Lau is the disciple of famed Shaw Brothers stable, Master Jiu Wan. Sifu Lau and Master Goldberg would form a student and Master bond that has lasted over thirty years. Their friendship so close that they even spent five years living in a Shaolin Wing Chun temple with three other disciples, and Master Lau now holds the title of #1 Disciple of the Family. Master Goldberg jokes of those days saying, “Sifu Lau would wake up at 2:00 in the morning, telling his disciples it was time to train.” For Master Goldberg, it was like a dream. But sometimes woke up the next morning wondering was it or wasn’t it. “I would have lived there 30

longer with Sifu Lau, but I was due to get married soon and my wife did not agree with my continued plan of living in a temple.” (And he wonders why not…)

When Sifu Lau left New York City in the early 80s, he suggested Master Goldberg train with the late Sifu Moy Yat of the Yip Man family. This would give Master Goldberg the opportunity to

Pioneers

As the 1970s entered, Master Goldberg met a young Master who took him on the path to where he is at today. That young Master was Jason Lau.

Seinfeld, and Joe Venerrie from the oldies group the Tokens.

study Wing Chun under different Sifus and allow him the chance to have a well-rounded education in the art.

Known for his longevity in the art, Master Goldberg is a pioneer of Wing Chun in the United States.

Master Goldberg now teaches Wing Chun Kung Fu in the heart of Brooklyn to a small but dedicated group of students. The temple has been active for over 25 years and there have been opportunities to expand it as a business.

“I have had opportunities to expand, but I am really not interested in having a large school because it loses some of the tradition and close family ties that I have built with my students,” Master Goldberg tells us. The tradition continues as three of his oldest disciples teach in different areas of the United Stated. Master Goldberg’s other notable students include actor Joe Piscopo of Saturday Night Live, Heavy-weight World Champion Dimitrius “Oak tree” Edwards who is notoriously known as the man who broke Mike Tyson’s ribs in a sparring match, and world renown orthopedic surgeon Dr. Richard Pearl.

Others associated with his kung fu family include Phil Morris from

Master Goldberg now teaches Wing Chun Kung Fu in the heart of Brooklyn to a small but dedicated group of students. The temple has been active for over 25 years and there have been opportunities to expand it as a business.

“I have had opportunities to expand, but I am really not interested in having a large school because it loses some of the tradition and close family ties that I have built with my students,” Master Goldberg tells us. The tradition continues as three of his oldest disciples teach in different areas of the United Stated. Master Goldberg’s other notable students include actor Joe Piscopo of Saturday Night Live, Heavy-weight World Champion Dimitrius “Oak tree” Edwards who is notoriously known as the man who broke Mike Tyson’s ribs in a sparring match, and world renown orthopedic surgeon Dr. Richard Pearl.

Others associated with his kung fu family include Phil Morris from Seinfeld, and Joe Venerrie from the oldies group the Tokens.

Master Goldberg is the holder of Black Belt Magazine’s “Kung Fu Instructor of the Year – 2004” award, and has been inducted into 70 other Halls of Fame.

He holds a position on boards in major martial arts federations. He is a founding member of Martial Arts Grand Master International Council (MAGIC), a founding member of World Black Belt along with Chuck Norris and Bob Wall and he is a board member of the 31

International Sports Hall of Fame with Dr. Bob Goldman and Arnold Schwarzenegger Publisher of Action Martial Arts Magazine, the largest free magazine in the United States today, he created one of the nation’s hottest martial arts fads, Action Martial Arts Magazine Collector Cards. Master Goldberg created Law Enforcement Survival System (LESS), the only self-defense course taught to the NYC Emergency Service Unit of the New York Police Department. He starred in Great Karate Inspirations was the only person performing Kung Fu. He has an instructional video on Wing Chun produced by Yamazato Productions, and appears in Rising Suns’ production Martial Arts Masters. He has also taken a position as VicePresident of Shaolin Brand Products, is a board member of the Martial Arts History Museum, the Martial Arts of China Historical Society, and Black Belt Magazine’s Festival of Martial Arts, and is Co-President of Sidekick Publications.

He was also one of the promoters and Vice-President of 21st Century Warriors, which showcased some of the legendary martial artists of our time.

This event saw the return of Don “The Dragon” Wilson, Royler Gracie, Orlando “The Warrior” Rivera, Dan “The Beast” Severn and others battling it out on Pay-Per View.

Alan Goldberg His proudest moment is yet to come at the Atlantic City Tropicana Casino and Resort, when he will again produce his MEGA Martial Arts weekend showcasing the Action Martial Arts Magazine Hall of Fame Banquet, and the world’s largest martial arts trade show and expo.

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