What Did Billy Blanks Do to Blow Up the Karate Internet?
On a hot Saturday afternoon, when most people were seeking a cool theater or a breezy beach, I headed to Pasadena to watch my friend and...
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Kara-Ho Kempo History: My Lessons With Founder William K.S. Chow
My Time With Professor William K.S. Chow It was April 1986, and I was piloting a rental up a long hill in Honolulu. Just as I started to...
Cover Story Throwback: AlGene Caraulia
The July 1976 cover of Karate Illustrated featured Master AlGene Caraulia — devoted martial artist, champion, and promoter. Caraulia...
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...
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