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Black Belt Legacy: James Mitose — Kenpo Legend or Convicted Killer?
James Mitose , a Japanese American martial artist, is credited with bringing the art of kenpo to the United States in 1936. Brilliant...
Black Belt Team
Aug 16


Cover Story Throwback: Thomas Mitose
Who knows the legacy of James Mitose? The November 1992 cover of Black Belt Magazine featured Thomas Mitose , son of the legendary...
Black Belt Team
Apr 17
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