John Morgart Jr. is a rising name in the martial arts world – a Tang Soo Do master turned innovator who created his own fighting style known as Wei Son Do. Hailing from western Pennsylvania, Morgart’s path in martial arts has been marked by early dedication, competitive success, and a drive to blend tradition with … Continue reading Inside Wei Son Do: The Cutting-Edge Martial Art Taking the World by Storm! by Jessie King
Month: April 2025
Interview with TKD-Ameris Founder Philip Ameris: Maintaining High Standards
Philip Ameris began training in Taekwondo in 1970, after sustaining a leg injury and his father feeling that karate would help the healing process. Seven years later, he opened his school at the age of fifteen with a fellow classmate and has continued offering Taekwondo to all those who are interested. Today, Ameris took some … Continue reading Interview with TKD-Ameris Founder Philip Ameris: Maintaining High Standards
Interview with Akayama Ryu Jujutsu Headmaster Doug Bedsaul: History, Application, and Future
Doug Bedsaul found Akayama-Ryu Jujutsu after training in Taekwondo, Hapkido, and Judo. In 2024, Bedsaul assumed the mantle of Headmaster with the passing of Mark Barlow. Today, Bedsaul took some time to discuss his vision for expanding the reach of Akayama-Ryu, the importance of quality instruction, and how the system continues to evolve through rigorous … Continue reading Interview with Akayama Ryu Jujutsu Headmaster Doug Bedsaul: History, Application, and Future
Interview with Aikido of Chester County Chief Instructor Kenneth Cadogan: The Impact of Donovan Waite
Kenneth Cadogan met Donovan Waite during his second aikido class, not knowing fully the impact of the latter would have on his path. After earning his shodan, the lessons began to sink in. Today, Cadogan took some time to talk about the significance of Waite, not only to his understanding of aikido, but to many … Continue reading Interview with Aikido of Chester County Chief Instructor Kenneth Cadogan: The Impact of Donovan Waite
Remembering Donovan Waite: Michael Aloia
Michael Aloia began training aikido in the 1990s, after practicing judo. In 2000, he established his Asahi Dojo, outside of Philadelphia. During his time in aikido, he traveled to see and learn from various teachers throughout the region, one of them being Donovan Waite. Today, Aloia takes some time to discuss his experiences with the … Continue reading Remembering Donovan Waite: Michael Aloia





