David Stevenson, man of many talents. Actor, stuntman, musician, stunt coordinator, director and stage performer

Eric Lee reigned as "The King of Kata" from 1970 to 1974. During this time, he amassed over 100 world titles in Kata competition. Of Eric Lee, Black Belt Magazine is quoted as saying … "Without a doubt, the most influential forms performer of his time …" The Original Martial Arts Encyclopedia states, "Before the advent of form ratings, Lee was unofficially the number one form champion in the U.S."

International Shinkendo Federation (Kokusai Shinkendo Renmei), founded by Obata Toshishiro, director and chief instructor, is an organization dedicated to teaching authentic Japanese swordsmanship. The Shinkendo system emphasizes very traditional and effective swordsmanship, which with serious training, can provide practical ability as well as an insight into classical martial arts. Shinkendo is steeped in the traditions of the samurai, in such ways as Heiho (strategy), Reiho (proper etiquette) and philosophy.

Shotokan Karate of America is a nonprofit organization teaching traditional karate-do in the United States since 1955. With Tsutomu Ohshima as Chief Instructor, SKA has hundreds of dojos in the U.S. and many around the world- including Valley Shotokan Dojo located in the San Fernando Valley of Southern California.

World Black Belt.com is the world's first international Internet Martial Arts Community. A way for the entire universe of Martial Artists to come together to share information and associate with the world's most skilled and respected leaders of the Martial Arts. WorldBlacklBelt's purpose is to unify the fragmented Martial Arts world.

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