These are the people who substantially contributed to the progress and development of the world's Martial Arts, and supported Combat Karate International Federation
Master Hidetaka Nishiyama (October 10, 1928 - November 7, 2008)
The Memorial Service was held at Hompa Hongwanji Temple in
Los Angeles on November 30, 2008 with over 500 attendees.
Prof. Univ. : MD. PhD Ilija Yorga (Serbian: Др. Илија Јорга), Doctor of sports medicine and one of the founders of Fudokan. He pioneered karate in former Yugoslavia. He is the best known senior instructor (Sōke 10th Dan) in Balkans. Prof. Yorga is a professor of physiology at the Medical Faculty of the University of Belgrade. He has incorporated the knowlegde of physiology and basic anatomy when creating a unique style in Karate, Fudokan for which he became famous
10 Dan Ju-Jitsu
10 Dan Daito Ryu Aiki Jiu-Jutsu
10 Dan Judo
1993 Senior Nationals Masters Bronze Medal in Judo,
1998 Gold Medal World Masters Judo Tournament in Canada,
1999 Silver Medal World Masters Judo Tournament in Canada
The Memorial Service was held at Hompa Hongwanji Temple in
Prof. Univ. : MD. PhD Ilija Yorga (Serbian: Др. Илија Јорга), Doctor of sports medicine and one of the founders of Fudokan. He pioneered karate in former Yugoslavia. He is the best known senior instructor (Sōke 10th Dan) in Balkans. Prof. Yorga is a professor of physiology at the Medical Faculty of the University of Belgrade. He has incorporated the knowlegde of physiology and basic anatomy when creating a unique style in Karate, Fudokan for which he became famous
10 Dan Ju-Jitsu