Canada – Laurian Lapadatu (KM) Master Lapadatu is a very well-rounded martial artist with a wealth of knowledge and experience. He is trained in Karate, Judo, Boxing, Krav Maga, Sambo, Systema and Kickboxing. Master Lapadatu has: Purple Belt in both Jiu Jitsu and Brazilian Jiu, Brown Belt in Judo, 2nd Dan Black Belt in Kyokushinkai Karate, 2nd Dan Black Belt ITF Taekwondo, 3rd Dan Black…

Grandmaster Jeff Smith Grandmaster Jeff Smith, a 10th Degree Black Belt Master in Tae Kwon Do, has devoted over 40 years to the martial arts. He currently has two karate centers in Northern Virginia and travels worldwide officiating at tournaments, teaching and conducting seminars. He is one of the most successful examples of translating the…

Grandmaster Jeff Smith Grandmaster Jeff Smith, a 10th Degree Black Belt Master in Tae Kwon Do, has devoted over 40 years to the martial arts. He currently has two karate centers in Northern Virginia and travels worldwide officiating at tournaments, teaching and conducting seminars. He is one of the most successful examples of translating the…

Joe Corley is an American karate and kickboxing competitor, instructor, broadcaster and promoter who helped achieve the success of the Professional Karate Association and the early establishment of professional karate in the United States. Joe Corley began studying Tang Soo Do at age 16. At 19 he earned his black belt and opened his first…

Benny “The Jet” Urquidez  For five decades the legendary Benny “The Jet” Urquidez has been a moving force in the martial arts. A 6 time world champion in 5 weight class divisions, Urquidez pioneered full contact fighting in the United States. Undefeated throughout his 27 year professional fighting career, he catapulted to world prominence and…