Inosanto Academy of Martial Arts
written by Clay Johnson This article is about one of the most important martial art and life lessons I was ever taught, and it wasn’t taught to me by a martial arts teacher, but by a very unlikely source. I would like to share the story with you, the reader, because you may find it … Read more
written by Clay Johnson This article is about being a disabled martial arts instructor. As of March 1, 2007, I’ve been teaching the martial arts for 20 years. I would like to tell you the story of how it all started. I started studying martial arts in 1981 under James Mays, who was teaching Tae … Read more
Great weekend in Atlantic City and Springfield, Mass. The team did outstandingly well in the cage over the weekend. All the guys did really well, showed great skill, demonstrated excellence on the ground, the clinch, while striking, tactically and in spirit. Team BombSquad 5 and 3 for the weekend with strength and diligence shown by … Read more
The Inosanto Academy of Martial Arts Salutes John Millard for his work with brain-injured survivors in Vancouver, British Columbia. John began the self-defense club about five years ago, and developed it into a Karate Club. Officially established in March 2004, the Lower Mainland Brain Injury Karate Club has around 10 students. They meet once a … Read more
Congratulations IAMA Fighters on your recent Thai Fights! March 24, 2007 IIMAIA Instructor, IAMA student Jesse Kristofferson Our undefeated Champ!! & IAMA Student John Lashke
IIMAIA Instructor Cory “The Mongoose” Nishi, with and dignity and respect for the art of Muay Thai , fought with heart, courage, tenacity, honor and respect for the Art! He showed first class sportsmanship and represented all of us, and the Thai Boxing Association, with honor. Coming to the ring In the blue corner, wearing black trunks Wai Kru dance … Read more
written by Clay Johnson Hi everyone. We are now two months into 2007. I hope everyone is doing well. This article is my first of the year. The Martial Artists With Disabilities page is close to turning 3 years old now. I just want to give you some news about upcoming happenings for this page. … Read more
written by Joseph L. Singleton Both an able-bodied person, who is a martial arts instructor, and a disabled person, who is a martial arts instructor must comprehend the knowledge, the philosophy, and the attitude of the martial arts to be a good instructor. They (the able-bodied and disabled instructors) do these in different ways. First, … Read more
At the 2006 World Championships of Brazilian Jiu Jitsu held in Rio De Janeiro, Brazil, Cleber Luciano took first place in the Black Belt Division. Congratulations Cleber!
On Saturday, Sepbember 2, 2006, Jesse Kristofferson of the Inosanto Academy of Martial Arts, made his first appearance in the world of kickboxing. The fight was held at Kru Rex’s Gym in Van Nuys, California. Prior to the fight’s beginning, while the fighters were weighing in, Jesse had his first look at his opponent. It … Read more