A complete list of episodes of "Martial Arts Today" :

• EPISODE #1: JEFF SPEAKMAN-star of THE PERFECT WEAPON, is our guest in our premiere episode. Mr. Speakman discusses his beginnings in the Martial Arts, his training with LOU ANGEL in Goju Ryu, ED PARKER in American Kenpo, his movie career, and his opinion on Kenpo, as well as the first seminar that he (Jeff) did in New England, at ED WILSON'S Woonsocket Fitness And Self Defense, in Woonsocket, Rhode Island.
  
  

• EPISODE #2: BRUCE JUCHNIK-Hanshi of the Kosho Ryu system of Kempo, discusses the various aspects of his Martial Arts history, his introduction to JAMES MITOSE, and the various elements that comprise Kosho Ryu. Also portions of a seminar that Juchnik Hanshi appeared in at GLEN WEBER'S Martial Arts Center in Providence, Rhode Island for MICHAEL BROWN.
  
  

• EPISODE #3: JOAQUIM "JACK" LEONARDO-Sensei of the New Bedford Aiki Kai discusses his Aikido tenure, spanning over 35 years of training. Included in this episode are segments of an Aikido evaluation. All Aikido students who have trained in the Greater Southeastern Massachusetts can trace their roots to Leonardo Sensei. He is a man who truly embodies the harmonious and spiritual path of a Martial Arts master. Gain insight into this man who many "masters" call "MASTER".
  
  

• EPISODE #4: CYNTHIA ROTHROCK-Martial Arts Film Star, National Tournament Champion, and Black Belt/instructor in five different arts. At a series of seminars held in Rhode Island, Ms. Rothrock explains how she began in the arts, her tounament career, as well as life on a Hong Kong movie set. She also demonstrates & teaches valuble aspects of dynamic, explosive kicking techniques. Professor Nickolas "Nick" Cerio, 10th Dan and sponsor of the event, talks about his past experiences with Ms. Rothrock. Chynthia's MOM makes a guest apperence as well! a must see episode for any Rothrock fan!
  
  

• EPISODE #5: PIN PIN SU-Simu Pin Pin Su, Director of the Swansea Wellness Center and Tai Chi instructor at Brown University in Rhode Island, discusses her life as a survivor of the A-Bomb in Nagasaki, her life as half Chinese/Japanese, and her training in Yang's Tai Chi. Simu Su details her study of "Olympic" Tai Chi and demonstrates the form and a Tai Chi Ch'ien (sword) form.
  
  

• EPISODE #6: PAT JOHNSON & RICHARD BRANDEN-Richard Branden, Black Belt Magazine's Kung Fu Competitor of the year, talks about his roles in FUTURE FIGHTS and his role in Martial Masters (WMAC MASTERS) Pat Johnson, Fight Choeographer of the TEENAGE MUTANT NINJA TURTLES & KARATE KID films, explains what went into the fight scenes and the training of the actors for all the films & WMAC MASTERS! {filmed at the 1994 Ocean State Karate Championships}
  
  

• EPISODE #7: LEE WEDLAKE-One of the most prolific authors of articles on the subject of American Kenpo, as well as long time Ed Parker Black Belt. Mr. Wedlake offers insights into the breakdown of the multiple attackers techniques. Also, an in depth interview with Mr. Wedlake (who is now affiliated with the Chinese Karate Federation) that was filmed at Mr. Lance Soares Karate studio in New Bedford, MA. Mr. Wedlake is the featured performer of the American Kenpo Forms in Infinite Insights Into Kenpo Vol. #5 and wrote the Preface for Vol.#3.
  
  

• EPISODE #8: TOM SOTIS-President of the International Blade Fighters Guild, demonstrates his skills in the Philipino knife Martial Arts. The Seminar, held by Mr. Paul Curtain, was well attended as Mr. Sotis details the basics of various approaches to strikes, blocks, parries, and disarms of Arnis/Escrima/Kali and a demonstration using live blades! A real treat for knife enthusiasts!
  
  

• EPISODE #9: YAO LI/JOSHUA GRANT-Sifu Joshua Grant, Medal Winner in International Tai Chi Competition and the Featured instructor in three instructional videos on the subject of Tai Chi, explains the different styles, basics, and requirements for international competition. Sifu Grant demonstrates a portion of the winning form. He also discusses the upcoming World Max 94. Sifu Yao Li, Former Wah Lum and now Wu Shu Master, talks of his past career as well as his Present appearance at the World Max 94. Sifu Li demonstrates a beautiful "Sam Jeet Kwan" (three section staff) form! PLUS! Boston Celtic RICK FOX stops by to stretch out before a game and tells us about how Wushu Stretching has helped his Basketball skills!
  
  

• EPISODE #10: FLORENDO VISITATION-The founder and creator of Vee Arnis Jutsu and four other Martial Arts; at 84 (½) years of age, is a true pleasure to interview. Prof. Visitation tells us of his VAST Martial Arts history. He also gives us a rare demonstration of his skills, as well as a seminar on VEE ARNIS JUTSU, with the help of SHIHAN DAVID JAMES (the successor to the Visitation legacy) and PROF. TALIB I. MUHAMMAD, the seminar encompasses several diverse techniques and disarms. This seminar was filmed at the RHODE ISLAND VEE ARNIS JUTSU ACADEMY (Special thanks to PROF. RICHARD PETRONELLI). NOTE!: THIS WAS THE LAST INTERVIEW/SEMINAR THAT PROF. VISITATION DID BEFORE HIS RETIREMENT!
  
  

• EPISODE #11: BILL GREGORY-Seventh Level Black Sash in Pai lum Kung Fu & SHIR TAI GUNG of the KAJUKenpo/PAI LUM system explains about the forms and techniques of the PAI LUM (WHITE DRAGON) system. SIFU ROGER LACROIX and SIFU GEORGEANNE VERIGAN demonstrate the "7 animal Kung Fu exercise set' and "CHINESE SOFT FIST' forms and Shir tai gung Gregory demonstrates techniques from this beautiful art. (Shir Tai Gung Gregory now runs theKajuKenpo/Pai Lum Federation in Naples, FL.) BONUS!: SINCE THE AIRING OF THIS EPISODE, WE'VE ADDED ADDITIONAL FOOTAGE OF SHIR TAI GUNG GREGORY DEMONSTRATING HIS "IRON PALM" TECHNIQUES AT THE "KICK FOR CANCER" TOURNAMENT!
  
  

• EPISODE #12: DAVID COLLINS-Former PAUL MITCHELL National Karate Team Member and present coach of the "TRADEWINDS" Junior National Karate Team demonstrates the art of Tai Chuan Tao (a Martial Art that combines the Korean art of TAE KWON DO and the Chinese Martial Art of Kung Fu/KUO SHU). Watch as Sifu Collin's demo team shows why they are some of the top tournament competitors on the regional/national Karate circuit! See exciting, high intensity empty hand and weapon forms that showcase the unique fusion of styles that comprise the amazing art of Tai Chuan Tao! Also, footage from a demonstration at KING RICHARD'S RENISANCE FAIRE in Carver, MA!
  
  

• EPISODE #13: WORLD CUP OF Martial Arts CONFERENCE-Held at FOXWOODS casino in Connecticut, This press conference features footage of the famous "DENNIS ALEXIO VS STAN 'THE MAN' LONGINIDIS" bout! Did Stan break Alexio's leg or did Dennis's foot get "caught" on the mat? YOU DECIDE!! Also excellent clips of DON "THE DRAGON" WILSON past kickboxing career! As well as interviews with PEDRO XAVIER & MIKE CONROY (TEAM PAUL MITCHELL), CHRISTINE BANNON-RODRIGUES (7 TIMES W.A.K.O. WOMENS WORLD CHAMPION) AND "LADY LIGHTNING" ON WMAC MASTERS BONUS!!! WE'VE ADDED EXTRA FOOTAGE OF STAN LONGINIDIS IN EXIBITION SPARRING AT FOXWOODS, AN INTERVIEW WITH "STAN THE MAN" AND THE POST EVENT PRESS CONFERENCE WITH MANSON GIBSON AND "DUKE" ROUFUS!
  
  

• EPISODE #14: JEFF SPEAKMAN 2-Our second visit with JEFF SPEAKMAN takes us to the new location of Ed Wilson's WOONSOCKET SELF DEFENSE AND FITNESS as Jeff demonstrates the concept of LINEAR and CIRCULAR GRAFTING of American Kenpo. Also, a in depth interview on the subjects of the A.K.K.S., THE EXPERT, PLATO'S RUN, & MORE!! NOTE!: CHECK OUT THE INCREDIBLE MURAL OF JEFF SPEAKMAN AND ED WILSON!
  
  

• EPISODE #15: CHRIS CASSAMASSA/PAT JOHNSON ("MORTAL KOMBAT")-Filmed at the 1994 OCEAN STATE GRAND NATIONAL Karate CHAMPIONSHIPS, Pat Johnson, fight choeographer of such films as THE Karate KID SERIES, TEENAGE MUTANT NINJA TURTLES, ETC., discusses life on the set of MORTAL KOMBAT and what went into the creation and choeographing the fight scenes for "GORO". CHRIS CASSAMASSA, "RED DRAGON" (WMAC MASTERS) and the heir to the "RED DRAGON Karate" legacy, details out his role of "SCORPION" on "MORTAL KOMBAT". He will also demonstrate advanced kicking techniques and a dynamic Nunchaku Kata at the nighttime finals!
  
  

• EPISODE #16: RICHARD "HUK" PLANAS-The man who Ed Parker once said was " the only man who can debate with me on Kenpo principles...and normally he's right!" demonstrates the various Kenpo principles, theories, and concepts in relationship to the filipino stick and knife fighting. Mr. Planas shares insights about his Martial Arts career, his training with Mr. Parker, and his diverse instruction in the ARNIS/ESCRIMA/KALI arts. Also, an interview with the sponsor of the event, Mr. LENNY SPRAGUE of the South Shore Martial Arts Academy of Whitman, MA. BONUS!! AN INTERVIEW WITH PROF.ANTHONY "TONY" COGLIANDRO, PRESIDENT OF "American Kenpo INTERNATIONAL" A NEW ENGLAND BASED Kenpo ORGINIZATION THAT NOW HAS MEMBERS ALL OVER THE WORLD.
  
  

• EPISODE #17: JASON DELUCIA-One of the top "PANCRASE" fighters in the world and a featured competitor in UFC 1 & 2, Mr. Delucia give you a look in the intense training that goes into becoming a PANCRASE competitor, as well as his introduction into grappling at the hands of ROYCE GRACIE, his meeting with KEN SHAMROCK, and his initiation into "THE LION'S DEN". See an exciting seminar held at STAN BOGDAN'S TAE KWON DO ACADEMY in Woonsocket, RI. See Jason in action in an exciting Pancrase fight from Japan!
  
  

• EPISODE #18: GINO CRETELLA-Fifth Degree Black Belt in KajuKenpo/Pai Lum, gives us insights into the worlds of tournament freestyle sparring and kickboxing by going over the list of "Do's & Dont's" This Top Rated F.A.M.E. SENIOR competitor shows you various drills to feint, draw an opponent in, and close the gap. Also, Shihan Cretella talks about his past Martial Arts career with Bill Gregory and Daniel Pai.
  
  

• EPISODE #19: WALLY JAY-10th Degree Black Belt and the founder of Small Circle Jujutsu, Professor Jay shares the history of Small Circle Jujutsu, some interesting aspects of the system, his opinion on various Martial Arts subjects, and the inportance of Cross Training; the theme of the Jujutsu America Convention, Sponsored by ED MELAUGH'S New England Small Circle Jujutsu Dojo, in Burlington, MA. Scenes from the Convention are shown, including a portion of a seminar with John Oshlander, and a Demonstration of Small Circle Jujutsu by Prof. Jay and his son, Leon Jay! (Special thanks to RON OGI for all his help!)
  
  

• EPISODE #20: AL TRACY-head of the Tracy Kenpo System and most prolific Martial Arts franchise entrepenuer from the 70's through the 90's, speaks to us regarding the history of Kenpo, his training with Kenpo Grandmaster ED PARKER, as well as various interesting antedotes. Also, segments from his seminar on the history of Kenpo and several rare photos and insights! (special thanks to Rob Weger of the Whittenville, MA. Tracy studio)
  
  

• EPISODE #21: MICHAEL DEPASQUALE JR.-Black Belt instructor/Ni Dai Shihan of Yoshitsune Jujutsu and the founder of Ninjuka system, as well as publisher of Karate INTERNATIONAL magazine discusses various fascets of the art of Jujutsu and his, as well as his father's many martial accomplishments. He also demonstrates several techniques from his art! (Special thanks to Art Lapham's Raven Academy of Self Defense for their aid in this episode!)
  
  

• EPISODE #22: BRUCE JUCHNIK 2-(writeup forthcoming)
  
  

• EPISODE #23: JAMES DEMILE-one of BRUCE LEE's original students and the founder of WING CHUN DO describes his first meeting and training with Bruce, as well as the formulation of wing Chun Do and provides a demonstration of the art of ChiSao ("Sticky Hands") (this was filmed at the JUJUTSU AMERICA CONVENTION in Burlington, MA.) BONUS: Ron Ogi also demonstrates Wing Chun Do at a demonstration at the Ala Moana Mall in Hawaii!
  
  

• EPISODE #24: WORLD Kempo/Kenpo TOURNAMENT-(writeup forthcoming)
  
  

• EPISODE #25: DR. ED THOMAS/GILBERT VELEZ-First, Dr. Ed Thomas shows up Images in the Golden Mirror segments from his documentary of his Martial Arts teaching experiences in Burma, with some excellent footage of various Burmese Fighting arts! Next, Gilbert Velez, Highest ranked American Kenpoist in the IKKA talks about the art and how he began in the Parker system and his memories of Mr. Parker!
  
  

• EPISODE #26: TED TABURA-Lima Lama exponent and kwown to many as "The Sickle Man" details out the various aspects of Lima Lama on his son, Casey. Casey Tabura also demonstrates the art of Iaido ("the way of the Fast draw swordsmanship") as well as the kamas! BONUS: Ted andBaron Tabura demonstrate Nito Ryu (two sword technique) and Naginata (Glaive or Halberd) for a promotional event! "Special thanks to Roy Mason and the royal sun Karate tournament of Maine for all their Help!"
  
  

• EPISODE #27: SAM ALAMA KUOHA-(writeup forthcoming)
  
  

• EPISODE #28: SKIP HANCOCK-Long time Ed Parker Black Belt and the founder of Kenpo2000, discusses the various aspects of American Kenpo Karate, as well as his career, the creation of Kenpo2000, and "Mastering Kenpo Excellence" Special Thanks to Leo Lacerte for his help on this Episode!
  
  

• EPISODE #29: MICHAEL ANTUNES-(writeup forthcoming)
  
  

• EPISODE #30: VINCENT LYN-Hong Kong Kung Fu Film Star of such films as "Operation Condor" among several others talks of his Family's art; LING GAR (family) Kung Fu, and the art that was spawned from it, LING GAR TZAI KUNE DO! Sifu Lyn demonstrates his family's style and we showcase some of his scenes from Operation Condor with JACKY CHAN! (NOTE: The footage we show in this episode of the movie was actually CUT OUT of the American release of the film! So check out some rare footage of Sifu Lyn and Jacky in action!)
  
  

• EPISODE #31: J.C. CABIERO-(episode not available)
  
  

• EPISODE #32: SAMO HUNG-Kung Fu Film Star, director, stuntman, fight choegrapher and star of CBS's New Hit Show Martial Law! visits ANIME CRASH in Cambrige, MA. as part of a Month-long retrospective on his film career at the Boston Museun Of Fine Arts. Samo talks of his film roles and his many injuries on his many films! Also, Joyce "Mimi" Godenski-Hung ("Eastern Condors",etc...) speaks of her film career and meeting her future husband. Scott Morello speaks of his opening of Anime crash and takes us on a tour of this Martial Arts movie fan's dreams! BONUS: See footage of Samo Hung from Peticab Driver and Wheels on Meals with his younger Kung Fu Brother, Jacky Chan!
  
  

• EPISODE #32: MIKE CHATURANTABUT-(writeup forthcoming)
  
  

• EPISODE #33: PAT STRONG-(writeup forthcoming)
  
  

       We also have one hour specials available on the following events
  
  

• SPECIAL #1: THE WORLD MAX 94
  
  

• SPECIAL #2: FUMIO DEMURA SEMINARS
  
  

• SPECIAL #3: 1995 MASS.TAE KWON DO/Karate CHAMPIONSHIPS
  
  

• SPECIAL #4: 1995 BOSTON SUMMER OPEN Karate CHAMPIONSHIPS
  
  

• SPECIAL #5: YANG'S Martial Arts 1995 FALL DEMONSTRATION