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Hello, media artist from Greater ATL, born in ATL.

What famous martial arts masters in our community do you know?

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Big up to one of the baddest bruhs ever to walk the planet, Allan "Bad News" Coage!
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Allen James Coage (October 22, 1943 – March 6, 2007) was an American professional wrestler with the WWF, Stampede Wrestling and other promotions, better known by his ring names Bad News Allen and Bad News Brown. He won a bronze medal in heavyweight judo at the 1976 Summer Olympics. He remains the only American heavyweight judoka to have won an Olympic medal.
Allen initially trained with Joseph Fuccillo. Allen Coage was a US Grand Champion for Judo and received a full scholarship to the Kodokan with the help of Hank Kraft. Prior to his training as a wrestler, Coage trained in judo for the better part of two decades, under the direction of renowned instructor Yoshisada Yonezuka, and earned a spot on the United States Olympic team at the Games in Montreal. He even trained in Japan with judoka masters, living in near poverty and continuing on solely for the love of his sport. After his bronze medal victory, Coage attempted to open his own judo school. Later, he decided to try his hand at professional wrestling. He began training with Antonio Inoki around 1978.
Coage died of a heart attack at Rockyview General Hospital in Calgary, minutes after being rushed there due to chest pain.
  • Olympic Games
  • 1976 Bronze medalist, Heavyweight
  • Pan American Games
  • 1967 Gold medalist, Heavyweight
  • 1975 Gold medalist, Heavyweight
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    My favorite is Michael Jai White.

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    Michael Jai White is an American actor, director and martial artist. He was the first African American to portray a major comic book superhero in a major motion picture, starring as Al Simmons, the protagonist in the 1997 film Spawn.


    When it comes to those who did it for sport there’s way too many to name:

    Anderson Silva
    Floyd Mayweather
    Muhammad Ali
     

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    Martial Arts/Jiu Jitsu Legend Lloyd Irvin
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    Lloyd Irvin is one of, if not, the best grappler on the planet to ever live. The first person ever to go to Brazil and dominate a system of grappling recognized for being the strongest system in the world created in their home country, beat a national black belt, and be awarded a black belt in the same country.

    "Master Lloyd Irvin Jr. a Graduate of Bowie State University holds the rank of 5th Degree Black Belt in Thai Jitsu, 1st Degree Black Belt in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, 2nd Degree Black Belt in Combat Sambo, 1st Degree Black Belt in Judo, 1st Degree Black Belt in BCG. Master Lloyd's journey of the martial arts began at the age of 3. Master Lloyd began his grappling career as a wrestler in 1983 and later moved to the arts of submission. Master Lloyd is the first and only African American in the World to receive a Black Belt in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu. Master Lloyd is one of only three Non-Brazilians to ever receive a Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Black Belt in Brasil. In 1999 Master Lloyd Irvin became the first American to ever defeat a Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Black Belt in Brasil. What makes this even more amazing was that Master Lloyd just received his brown belt 3 days prior. After this amazing victory Master Lloyd had a feature story written about him the World Famous Gracie Magazine in Brasil."
    • 2002 U.S. National Judo Champion
    • 2001 U.S. National Judo Champion
    • Lloyd Irvin is the current G.A.M.E. Lt. Heavy Champion
    • Current U.S. Vale tudo Lt. Heavy Champion
    • Lloyd is the first American to compete in the National Brazilian Team Championships in Rio
    • 1999 Silver Medalist - Campeonato Brasileiro De Equipes (National Brazilian Team Championships)
    • 1999 Combat Sambo National and Pan American Champion 198lbs
    • 1999 Combat Sambo National and Pan American Outstanding Competitor
    • 1999 Combat Sambo National and Pan American (ASA) Team Captain/Coach
    • 1998 U.S. Combat Sambo National Champion 198-220lbs
    • 1997 Gracie Open Jiu-Jitsu Lt. Heavy Champion
    • 1996 Virginia Free Fighting Lt. Heavy Champion
    • 1996 Yamasaki-Dalla Jiu-Jitsu Champion
    • Soldiers of Submission - Team Captain
    _Bio: Lloyd Irvin - Lloyd Irvin's Martial Arts, Fitness, and Learning Center
     
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    Dany Bill

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    "The Prodigy"

    Dany Bill is one of my greatest influences in striking and martial arts in general. He is in my eyes the greatest technical muay thai fighter you will ever witness.

    "Aged 13, Dany started to take full-contact classes and play football, until he saw the legendary Krongsak beat Rob Kaman on TV and immediately fall in love with the sport of Muay Thai. Luckily for him, the best French gym was located in his hometown. The Nemrod Gym was home to some of the best french fighters at the time, and was known to use the ‘Femur’ (technical) style of fighting."

    Femur Extraordinaire

    "The "FIMEU" or "FEMUR" style of fighting, which combines a high level of skill with extreme intelligence, is the most crowd pleasing style in Thailand. Through countless fights, Thai femur fighters proved to be too skilled for the foreign fighters to beat at their own game. What made Dany Bil so unique amongst the other great Farangs (foreigners, regardless of race or nationality, although ‘Farang Dam’ is used for Black foreigners) is the way he fought. Dany was incredibly talented, skilled, and was gifted with preternatural timing that rendered his opponents absolutely helpless at times. He was basically born a femur nak muay, and that allowed him to make Thai fighters look like foreigners when he fought them. His opponents were forced to bring the fight into war territory to be able to beat him, and to adjust."

    The King of Sweeps

    "One of Dany's best weapons was his sweeping game. Again, his anticipating powers were the key. He was able to predict his opponent’s next move, and take advantage of him being off balance. To put it simply : he would sweep his opponents in every way possible, and most of the times in ways they really didn't expect."

    One of a Kind
    "Foreign fighters such as Ramon Dekkers or John Wayne Parr to name only a few are highly regarded as “Farang” nakmuays who made their mark, as they should. But it’s really fair to say that Dany Bill was in a league of his own in the history, so much he mastered the art of Muay Thai. This here is just a glimpse of his greatness.
    _Dany Bill : The Prodigy — THE FIGHT SITE


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    The Black Samurai, Jim Kelly
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    Kelly began his martial arts career under the tutelage of Sin Kwang The' (Shaolin-Do) in Lexington, Kentucky. He trained in Okinawan karate under the direction of Parker Shelton, Nate Patton, and Gordon Doversola.[6] During the early 1970s, Kelly became one of the most decorated world karate champions in the sport. In 1971, he won four prestigious championships that same year, most notably, the World Middleweight Karate title at the 1971 Long Beach International Karate Championships.[7] Kelly opened his own dojo, which was frequented by numerous Hollywood celebrities and which ultimately landed him in the movies.[5][8]

    In addition to his martial arts and film careers, Kelly also became a professional tennis player. He played amateur tennis in the 1970s at Plummer Park in West Hollywood.[9] In 1975, he joined the USTA Senior Men's Circuit.[10] He ultimately reached the No. 2 ranking in senior men's doubles in the state of California and the top ten in the state in senior men's singles.[11] Later in life, he became the owner and director of a tennis club in the San Diego area.[2]
     

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    My favorite is Michael Jai White.

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    Michael Jai White is an American actor, director and martial artist. He was the first African American to portray a major comic book superhero in a major motion picture, starring as Al Simmons, the protagonist in the 1997 film Spawn.


    When it comes to those who did it for sport there’s way too many to name:

    Anderson Silva
    Floyd Mayweather
    Muhammad Ali
    OMG, Michael! Loved him since SPAWN! ❤
     

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    The Black Samurai, Jim Kelly
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    Kelly began his martial arts career under the tutelage of Sin Kwang The' (Shaolin-Do) in Lexington, Kentucky. He trained in Okinawan karate under the direction of Parker Shelton, Nate Patton, and Gordon Doversola.[6] During the early 1970s, Kelly became one of the most decorated world karate champions in the sport. In 1971, he won four prestigious championships that same year, most notably, the World Middleweight Karate title at the 1971 Long Beach International Karate Championships.[7] Kelly opened his own dojo, which was frequented by numerous Hollywood celebrities and which ultimately landed him in the movies.[5][8]

    In addition to his martial arts and film careers, Kelly also became a professional tennis player. He played amateur tennis in the 1970s at Plummer Park in West Hollywood.[9] In 1975, he joined the USTA Senior Men's Circuit.[10] He ultimately reached the No. 2 ranking in senior men's doubles in the state of California and the top ten in the state in senior men's singles.[11] Later in life, he became the owner and director of a tennis club in the San Diego area.[2]
    Jim was the Black Belt idol that made me go hard & heavy on Karate, Taekwondo, Jujitsu & Pressure Point Defense.
     

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    Going to be honest, I had no idea this many black men were into martial arts! That is pretty dope! I can bet you learning this stuff really makes you a stronger person mentally and physically.
    Helps your confidence so much. I was always very confident but when I got really good in boxing and got my heart tested in sparring it made me even more confident.

    Think about trading punches with someone for 12 minutes with only 3 minutes worth of break time. They are hitting you with everything they got and you are able to keep composure and return fire.

    It’s a liberating feeling in a lot of ways. You know that if something was to occur you have the tools necessary to defend yourself and family.

    What do you say to this ROADGAWD
     

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    Going to be honest, I had no idea this many black men were into martial arts! That is pretty dope! I can bet you learning this stuff really makes you a stronger person mentally and physically.
    most of all, it teaches you discipline.
     

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    Which certification are you getting: NAAGA, USCCA, or the NRA?
    I'm going to need them all. My husband & I will be opening a gun range & tactical training will be one of the courses.
    We're going to need land with buildings to clear, residential & commercial.
    The courses will also include vehicular, as well as "what if" scenarios.
    We'll also be conducting flight courses, helicopter & aircraft.
    Flying corporate clients to & from their meetings.
    When I said we're about multiple streams of income, I wasn't joking. Our food, produce & flower businesses should be up & running soon. The other 3 I previously mentioned will soon follow.
    Tax Liens & Air BnBs will sky rocket our businesses faster & further.
    We'll be giving lots of our people opportunities to become entrepreneurs just as we are. When you love what you do, it's NOT considered as work.
    Black Wall Street will continue long after we're gone. My family & their friends are already on it.
     

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    I'm going to need them all. My husband & I will be opening a gun range & tactical training will be one of the courses.
    We're going to need land with buildings to clear, residential & commercial.
    The courses will also include vehicular, as well as "what if" scenarios.
    We'll also be conducting flight courses, helicopter & aircraft.
    Flying corporate clients to & from their meetings.
    When I said we're about multiple streams of income, I wasn't joking. Our food, produce & flower businesses should be up & running soon. The other 3 I previously mentioned will soon follow.
    Tax Liens & Air BnBs will sky rocket our businesses faster & further.
    We'll be giving lots of our people opportunities to become entrepreneurs just as we are. When you love what you do, it's NOT considered as work.
    Black Wall Street will continue long after we're gone. My family & their friends are already on it.
    My beauty products, soaps & candles will be up & running soon as well. Working on a website.
     

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    Helps your confidence so much. I was always very confident but when I got really good in boxing and got my heart tested in sparring it made me even more confident.

    Think about trading punches with someone for 12 minutes with only 3 minutes worth of break time. They are hitting you with everything they got and you are able to keep composure and return fire.

    It’s a liberating feeling in a lot of ways. You know that if something was to occur you have the tools necessary to defend yourself and family.

    What do you say to this ROADGAWD
    Everything you posted verbatim is what inspired me to be a better version of myself. And what's funny is that a fba brother of mine who was my manager a few years ago finally pushed me to my destiny in martial arts and said exactly what you posted. #B1 brotha ✊🏿
     

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    My favorite is Michael Jai White.

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    Michael Jai White is an American actor, director and martial artist. He was the first African American to portray a major comic book superhero in a major motion picture, starring as Al Simmons, the protagonist in the 1997 film Spawn.


    When it comes to those who did it for sport there’s way too many to name:

    Anderson Silva
    Floyd Mayweather
    Muhammad Ali
    Yes spawn is bad ass
     

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    I loved that movie so much. I wish they made a sequel to it.
    I was hoping they would, but he has soooo many movies & a few TV series, that you can literally watch a Michael Jai White marathon, that wouldn't end for at least 24 hours! 💯
     

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    I loved that movie so much. I wish they made a sequel to it.
    Spawn was one of the few comic books characters that I liked the most, I used to be a huge X-men collector, but spawn is 1 of 2 movies I watched with my dad at a theater, the first movie was Scarface. Spawn was a good movie, if they re-did it today with the tech they have now... It would be 100x better. Some of the acting was a bit korny.. But overall, Iove that movie.
     

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    My favorite is Michael Jai White.

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    Michael Jai White is an American actor, director and martial artist. He was the first African American to portray a major comic book superhero in a major motion picture, starring as Al Simmons, the protagonist in the 1997 film Spawn.


    When it comes to those who did it for sport there’s way too many to name:

    Anderson Silva
    Floyd Mayweather
    Muhammad Ali
    I loved it when Michael Jai White busted Van Damme in one of the Uni sol movies!
     

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    The Black Samurai, Jim Kelly
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    Kelly began his martial arts career under the tutelage of Sin Kwang The' (Shaolin-Do) in Lexington, Kentucky. He trained in Okinawan karate under the direction of Parker Shelton, Nate Patton, and Gordon Doversola.[6] During the early 1970s, Kelly became one of the most decorated world karate champions in the sport. In 1971, he won four prestigious championships that same year, most notably, the World Middleweight Karate title at the 1971 Long Beach International Karate Championships.[7] Kelly opened his own dojo, which was frequented by numerous Hollywood celebrities and which ultimately landed him in the movies.[5][8]

    In addition to his martial arts and film careers, Kelly also became a professional tennis player. He played amateur tennis in the 1970s at Plummer Park in West Hollywood.[9] In 1975, he joined the USTA Senior Men's Circuit.[10] He ultimately reached the No. 2 ranking in senior men's doubles in the state of California and the top ten in the state in senior men's singles.[11] Later in life, he became the owner and director of a tennis club in the San Diego area.[2]
    Yeah!!!!