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He estimates he has given out at least half of what he has earned throughout his career: “My goal is to have a $0 in my bank account the day I die.”
HONG KONG — Help for the people of Japan suffering the effects of earthquake, tsunami and radioactive fallout was only a phone call away. It helped that Jackie Chan was on one end of the call.
“When I picked up the phone and called my friends in the entertainment business in Japan, South Korea, Indonesia and Singapore, right away, they all agreed to come over,” Chan said.

The Hong Kong-born action superstar called in favors from across Asia for his disaster relief fund-raising concert, Artiste 311 Love Beyond Borders, which raked in more than HK$26 million ($3.3 million) — and counting — in donations in just three hours.

The concert was held Friday, but the cash kept flowing the next night at Chan’s wrap dinner for the production team, where co-organizers Eric Tsang and John Shum toasted their crew and wound down. “I still have some of the cash donations that people gave me today in my pocket,” Chan told The Hollywood Reporter.

Shihan Okinawa-te master Gordon Doversola was an American martial arts pioneer, one of the first karate instructors to teach karate in Southern California.
He was born in Honolulu where he began training in ju-jitsu at age 11, and later became a student of Kempo master James Mitose. After mastering Kempo he met famous Okinawa-te master Taiken Nagusuko and became his disciple.
In 1957 he moved to Los Angeles and opened one of the first karate dojo's in the city, teaching traditional Okinawa-te karate. A well respected instructor, sensei Doversola taught his art to thousands of students over the years. Among his better known students were Joe Lewis, Bob Wall, Jim Kelly, Martin Kove, Richard Triplett and Glen Hoyen.
Sensei Doversola was among the first karate instructors to choreograph realistic fight scenes for movies and Television.
He was the technical advisor to Frank Sinatra for the film Manchurion Candidate. He passed away on Tuesday April 19,2011.

Iran won the title in the World Taekwondo Championships, replacing South Korea for the first time in the contest's history.

Iran has for the first time claimed the title of the World Taekwondo Championships in the men's category during the 2011 competitions in South Korea's Gyeongju.

Iranian taekwondo athlete Yousef Karami took the country's medal tally to six when he snatched the third gold medal for Iran on Friday.

In the -87kg category, the 28-year-old Iranian defeated his rivals from Jamaica, China, Russia, and Spain before winning against his South Korean opponent Cha Dong-Min in the final match.

Earlier in the day, Iran's Kourosh Rajoli earned a bronze medal in the men's +87kg category.

Totally, the Iranian squad won three golds by Karami, Alireza Nasr Azadani and Farzad Abdullahi, one sliver by Mohammad Baqeri Motamed, and two bronze medals by Rajoli and Meysam Baqeri.

The title is the first championship for Iran during the past 20 editions of the tournament. South Korea had won all the previous events and Iran became the runner-up for five times. In the women's category, South Korea won the title.

Iran participated in the competition with eight athletes.

The 20th edition of the World Taekwondo Championships was held in South Korea from May 1 to May 6.

Congratulations to Master Mark Cox for achieveing his 7th Degree Black Belt in the American Tang Soo Do under Grandmaster Denise Ichikawa.
Mr. Cox was born and raised here in California. He earned his 1st degree Black Belt in Tang Soo Do under Dennis Ichikawa in 1987. He now has 4 children; 3 boys and 1 girl. Michael, Gabriel, Daniel, and Ariel). Mr. Cox had very meager beginnings; in 1987 Mr. Cox was a machinist and part time pool man with a mega dream. His dream was to have a martial arts studio that impacted the lives of 1000’s. His goal was to have over 100 Black Belts. Through God’s direction and perseverance Mr.Cox now operate one of largest schools in the San Fernando Valley that presently has over 400 Black Belts.

Mr. Cox believed in himself and overcame very trying times and his school now impacts this community in a very positive way. As a Deputy Sheriff, Mr. Cox understands and works hand in hand with law enforcement to help keep our officers safe.

Chatsworth Karate started in 1987 at the Church at Rocky Peak, after four years teaching the karate ministry Mr. Cox opened on the corner of Lassen and De Soto in 1990. In 1998 he had outgrown his location he then moved to his present location on the corner of Canoga and Devonshire. Mr. Cox is a family man and knows the value of leadership; he instills those values on a daily basis with both the adults and the juniors. His Born to Win slogan is known throughout the valley. 

CENTURY MARTIAL ARTS AND THE MARTIAL ARTS INDUSTRY ASSOCIATION PRESENT THE 2011 MARTIAL ARTS SUPERSHOW AT THE RIO IN LAS VEGAS, JULY 21-23
Oklahoma City, OK (March 31, 2011) – For the past ten years, martial art school and business owners, vendors, and celebrities have flocked to one of the most anticipated business-building events in the industry, the annual Martial Arts SuperShow (MASuperShow) hosted by Century Martial Arts and the Martial Arts Industry Association (MAIA). The Show continues as the world’s largest educational martial art tradeshow, largely through the acclaim it’s garnered from enthusiastic past attendees reporting marked growth in their businesses after implementing skills and techniques learned at the MASuperShow. Four new streamlined seminar tracks have been introduced for the 2011 event with the goal of providing martial art school owners all the tools they need to succeed for every facet of their business including marketing, business and sales, continuing education, and physical training. On top of those professional perks, it doesn’t hurt that the MASuperShow venue is fabulous Las Vegas, Nevada at the Rio All-Suite Hotel and Casino with a special group rate for all show attendees and exhibitors. 
This year’s thought-provoking theme, “Legacy: What Will You Leave Behind?”, serves as the foundation for the Martial Arts SuperShow’s star-studded line-up of inspiring speakers and guest appearances, such as keynote speaker and real-life inspiration of Academy Award-winning 127 Hours, Aron Ralston, and Shannon Lee who will be accepting MAIA’s posthumous Lifetime Achievement Winner on behalf of her father, Bruce Lee. Other notable martial art figures providing demonstrations or leading seminars at the event include Fumio Demura, Ricardo Liborio, John Hackleman, Joe Lewis, and Ernie Reyes, Sr.  “Our seminars are taught by some of the world’s foremost experts in business and in the martial art industry. We really want to provide attendees with those big ideas that, in many cases, turn their businesses around for the better. It’s also an amazing opportunity to network with like-minded entrepreneurs,” said MAIA Executive Director, Frank Silverman. To learn more about the event, incredible seminars, and notable speakers, visit www.maSuperShow.com or call MAIA at 866-626-6226

“Dear Aikido Friends, it is with great sadness that we share the passing of Koichi Tohei Sensei at 9:14 this morning in Japan. He was 91 years old. A closed family funeral will occur soon and in some weeks time a formal funeral will be planned in Tokyo where members and friends my be present. With deep gratitude for all his teaching helping many throughout the world to realize their true potential.”

GRAND OPENING CELEBRATION!!! Yes, the day has come. The Martial Art History Museum is proud to announce their grand re-opening at our new and permanent location in the city of Burbank on June 25, 2011. Help us pack it out and let everyone know we all stand together for this great cause!!!

It is with a heavy heart that we must regretfully inform you that the beloved and respected Professor Wally Jay passed away on Sunday, May 29 2011 at 2 am. His family asks that you respect their privacy during this time of mourning and that a public memorial to celebrate his life is being prepared.

Please feel free to leave a message to the family at this link.

Martial arts fans get their kicks at new history museum in Burbank.
Read the full article here on Daily News and watch the Channell 5 KTLA special piece here.

The newly constructed and opened Northeast Valley Neighborhood City Hall located at 13520 Van Nuys Blvd, celebrated the unveiling of a Mural commemorating the diversity of leaders who have emerged from the Northeast Valley community. These include writers, sports figures, artists, musicians, community leaders and non-profit organizers. The specially commissioned mural was painted by Los Angeles artist Ignacio Gomez.