Martial Arts
Legends & Inspirations
Inspired by legends. BUILT through discipline. Carried forward through Wei Son Do.
A respectful look at Sensei John Morgart Jr.'s journey through the world of elite martial arts, meeting the legends and champions who define the spirit of combat and character.
Jet Li
A world-renowned martial artist, wushu champion, actor, and philanthropist whose speed, precision, humility, and cinematic presence helped define modern martial arts action. From national wushu competition to international film recognition, Jet Li’s legacy reflects discipline, focus, and the power of martial arts to inspire generations.
Mark Dacascos
A respected martial artist, actor, and performer whose career blends technical skill, movement, charisma, and screen presence. Trained in Wun Hop Kuen Do with experience in Muay Thai, capoeira, and wushu, Mark Dacascos represents the kind of discipline, versatility, and martial arts excellence that continues to inspire the journey behind Wei Son Do Martial Arts.
Chuck Norris
A martial arts champion, actor, founder, and cultural icon whose legacy is built on discipline, toughness, perseverance, and traditional martial arts values. From his Air Force years in Korea to world-championship competition and the creation of his own martial arts system, Chuck Norris represents the kind of lifelong dedication that continues to inspire martial artists across generations.
Cynthia rothrock
A pioneering martial arts champion, actress, and Grandmaster whose career helped open doors for women in martial arts and action cinema. With world-championship success in forms and weapons, multiple black belts, and a legacy known around the world, Cynthia Rothrock represents skill, strength, precision, and the courage to break barriers.
Michael Jai White
A highly skilled martial artist, actor, and director whose career blends real martial arts ability, strength, discipline, and commanding screen presence. With black belts across multiple styles and a legacy in action cinema, Michael Jai White represents authenticity, power, focus, and the modern standard of martial arts performance.
Grandmaster ho sik pak
A 9th Dan Tang Soo Do Grandmaster whose journey began in South Korea and grew into a lifetime of teaching, discipline, and martial arts leadership. From training at a young age to instructing military personnel and carrying Tang Soo Do tradition across generations, Grandmaster Pak represents the heritage, precision, and commitment that continue to inspire martial artists around the world.
Grandmaster Joon Choi
A respected Korean martial arts pioneer whose journey carried him from war-torn Korea to a lifetime of teaching, leadership, and martial arts development in the United States. Through discipline, perseverance, and decades of instruction, Grandmaster Choi helped pass forward the values of Taekwondo, tradition, and personal growth to generations of students.
Vincent Lyn
A martial artist, actor, musician, author, and humanitarian whose career bridges Hong Kong action cinema, martial arts performance, and global service. Known for his work alongside legends such as Jackie Chan and Cynthia Rothrock, Vincent Lyn represents versatility, discipline, creativity, and the international spirit of martial arts.
Simon Kook
A Thai martial artist, actor, stunt performer, and action choreographer whose career reflects the intensity and discipline of modern action cinema. Known for his role in Ip Man 3 and his work in Thai martial arts film, Simon Kook represents dedication, physical skill, and the courage required to perform at the highest level of screen combat.
Don “The Dragon” Wilson
An 11-time kickboxing world champion, martial artist, and action-film star whose career represents toughness, endurance, and elite competitive discipline. With decades of success in the ring and on screen, Don “The Dragon” Wilson stands as one of the most respected figures in American kickboxing and martial arts cinema.
Karen Eden Herdman
A Tang Soo Do master, author, speaker, and inspirational voice in the martial arts community whose work has reached students, instructors, and readers around the world. Known for combining martial arts discipline with powerful life lessons, Karen Eden Herdman represents wisdom, resilience, communication, and the ability to inspire beyond the training floor.
Lewis Gray
A martial arts master whose work reflects tradition, technical discipline, and the responsibility of passing knowledge forward. Through Tang Moo Soo and years of instruction, Lewis Gray represents the values of structure, perseverance, and martial arts leadership that continue to influence students and practitioners across generations.
Dr. Robert M. Goldman
A martial artist, physician, world champion athlete, author, and founder of the International Sports Hall of Fame whose life’s work connects martial arts, fitness, medicine, and human performance. With black belt ranks, world strength records, and decades of leadership in sports and wellness, Dr. Goldman represents discipline, achievement, and the pursuit of excellence across multiple arenas.
Charlie C.H. Lee
A five-time world karate champion, Black Belt Hall of Fame inductee, and respected martial artist whose legacy reflects discipline, precision, and elite competitive excellence. From training under Grandmaster Jhoon Rhee to representing the U.S. Karate Team on the world stage, Charlie Lee stands as a powerful example of dedication, performance, and martial arts leadership.
Grandmaster Albert Mady
A decorated martial artist, instructor, and champion whose career spans Isshinryu Karate, Kyokushin, Japanese Jujitsu, competition, breaking, and full-contact martial arts. With decades of experience and championship recognition, Grandmaster Albert Mady represents power, discipline, resilience, and the lifelong pursuit of martial arts excellence.
Master Andy Moo-Hyun Choi
A martial arts leader, instructor, entrepreneur, and Chief Operating Officer of Oriental Martial Arts College whose work reflects discipline, leadership, and modern martial arts development. Through OMAC World and his role mentoring students, Master Andy Choi represents the next generation of martial arts leadership — carrying tradition forward while helping students grow through confidence, structure, and purpose.
Demetrius “Oaktree” Edwards
A former boxer, kickboxer, karateka, and heavyweight champion whose career reflects toughness, discipline, and old-school full-contact martial arts. Known as “Oaktree” for his ability to stand firm under pressure, Demetrius Edwards built a legacy through competition, championship achievement, and continued community impact in his hometown of Ayden, North Carolina.
These legends represent more than fame. They represent discipline, sacrifice, courage, tradition, and lifelong dedication — the same values carried forward through Wei Son Do Martial Arts.
Art Camacho
A martial artist, actor, stuntman, fight choreographer, producer, and director whose career helped shape independent action cinema. With decades of work behind the camera and in front of it, Art Camacho represents the creative force behind martial arts storytelling, screen combat, and action-film discipline.
Cary-Hiroyuki Tagawa
A Japanese-American actor, martial artist, and producer whose commanding presence helped define some of the most memorable roles in martial arts and action cinema. Known worldwide as Shang Tsung in Mortal Kombat, Cary-Hiroyuki Tagawa brought discipline, intensity, and cultural depth to a career that inspired generations of action fans and martial artists.
Eric Kovaleski
A Grandmaster, instructor, actor, and martial arts leader who began training at age three under his father, Robert Kovaleski. As CEO, president, and chief instructor of Master Kovaleski’s Karate USA, he earned Grandmaster, 7th Degree Black Belt recognition in Seoul, South Korea, and a 7th-degree rank in Hapkido under Ji Han Jae. His legacy reflects discipline, service, leadership, and lifelong dedication to students of all backgrounds.
Grandmaster Jason Lau
A Wing Chun Grandmaster whose journey began in Hong Kong and carried forward through decades of training, teaching, and martial arts leadership in America. Trained from a young age in Northern Shaolin and later in Wing Chun under Jiu Wan, Grandmaster Jason Lau represents tradition, efficiency, discipline, and the preservation of a respected Wing Chun lineage.
Chuck Zito
An actor, stuntman, bodyguard, boxer, and martial artist whose career reflects toughness, discipline, and real-world grit. From the fight world to Hollywood stunt work and his memorable role on HBO’s Oz, Chuck Zito represents old-school strength, resilience, and the kind of presence built through experience.