Hurricane Martial Arts encompasses a variety of disciplines and schools, each with its unique history and approach. From traditional martial arts to modern self-defense systems, Hurricane Martial Arts continues to evolve and adapt.
Hapkido at Hurricane Martial Arts
Hurricane Martial Arts in Dagsboro, DE, offers a variety of martial arts programs, including Hapkido, for youth and adults. Led by Master Bradd Zullo and a team of skilled black belt instructors, Hurricane Martial Arts emphasizes skill development and discipline while fostering a supportive community. Their offerings include after-school programs, evening classes, and summer camps designed to engage and educate students in martial arts disciplines. The studio also highlights the rich history and lineage of Hapkido, linking students to a deeper understanding of the martial arts tradition.
Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu (BJJ)
Walking into a new gym or martial arts space can be intimidating - especially a BJJ academy. Hurricane Jiu Jitsu in Cleveland, OH, offers adult and kids’ self-defense and grappling classes perfectly balanced to challenge everyone from the life-long athlete to the casual beginner.
This mini-documentary features instructor profiles, training room footage, school history, and more. Learn Brazilian Jiu Jitsu with the best in Cleveland, OH.
HURRICANE JIU JITSU
3328 Warren Road
Warren Village Shopping Center
Cleveland, OH 44111
(216) 262-8468
Call us today to schedule your intro class! Or text a question!
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The Philosophy Behind Traditional Martial Arts
The current trend in one martial arts magazine which will remain nameless is to "bash" traditional martial arts as being ineffective in street encounters as compared to the new "reality systems". As for traditional martial arts being weaker than the reality systems, both are good. One of them was Danzan Ryu Ju-Jitsu. I myself practice a system which I developed from some very good traditional ones.
The Inheritor of this system, the late PROFESSOR SIG KUFFERATH was my instructor & a member of this Council..Along with Judo from another fine instructor, SENSEI YOSHITOSHI "MOON" WATANABE who was a champion in the art of Judo from Hawaii. Either of these gentlemen would've had NO PROBLEM taking care of ANY street thug, because they were skilled in their arts.
In fact, MOON demonstrated his skill one day when a large athletic type attacked him from the back as we were walking to a class he was conducting at the Y.M.C.A....Moon simply picked up the giant fella in a hip throw (O'goshi) & then changed his mind & placed him back on his feet again. The guy ran off shouting "I knew that's what you would do" Never to be seen again.
They even go one further by allowing a columnist of theirs to call demonstrations by martial arts masters who use larger volunteers as being "fake" because the volunteer is not resisting the technique. If you are like me & naturally small in stature, anyone you ask to volunteer is naturally bigger than you.
In fact the largest student in my class is 6'7"compared to my height of just 5'5". I also know that the last time someone tried to resist a technique of mine in a demonstration, I ended up breaking the gentleman's noseNot because I wanted to, but because he resisted my technique as I was taking him down & I was not about to be embarrassed in front of the crowd that came to see me. So, the advice given by the columnist to resist is not a very good one..In fact, it may get someone hurt.
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Key Figures and Events
Several key figures and events have shaped the landscape of Hurricane Martial Arts:
- GRANDMASTER PHIL LITTLE's Isshinryu dojo: They were the big winners at the AMERICAN OKINAWAN WORLD ISSHINRYU TOURNAMENT held in Charlotte, North Carolina, winning ALL of the Grand Championships in Empty Hand Kata, Kumite & Weapons at the tournament.
- MASTER JOHNNY WU of Ohio: Will be commencing principal photography on his new fan film, "A JOKER'S CARD", based on DC Comic Book characters starting October 15th-30th . The short film foretells the plight of Jonathan Napier, the angry son of super villain, The Joker, who pairs with Mr. Freeze's son to destroy all the sons and daughters of comic books most celebrated super heroes.
- SOKE GARY WASNIEWSKI: From England, WHFSC Representative, SOKE GARY WASNIEWSKI reports that he was recently interviewed & featured on US National TV, Fox News in California.
- GRANDMASTER RETUINSKIH: At present, GRANDMASTER RETUINSKIH is busy with the reorganization of the FEDERATION OF RUSSIAN MARTIAL ARTS which is taking place now, but hopes that after the reorganization is over, we will continue with mutual cooperation between our two groups.
- NICK: He also recently returned from Thailand were he was honored by the Professional Muay Thai Association as "International Instructor of the Year" & where he received an award from the King of Thailand for his services to the growth & development of Muay Thai. To top everything off, NICK also became the Father of a new baby girl.
- SHIHAN JOHN GEYSTON of Illinois: Is also the proud new Father of a baby girl.
Peter "Hurricane" Smit
Smit started training in Kyokushin karate at 16 years old. In 1981 he debuted training in kickboxing. He fought his first international tournament, the Open Ocean Pacific Kyokushinkai championship, in 1985 in Hawaii. In 1986 he fought against Hiroki Kurosawa during the 18th Open Japanese Championships Kyokushinkai in Tokyo. Smit lost a debatable decision after three extra rounds.
Smit trained with Michel Wedel in Japan, and the following year in the Netherlands in preparation for the European Championship. His first fight against kickboxing legend Rob Kaman was also considered an upset. In the 10th round he won by knockout.
Smit was attacked in a Rotterdam nightclub by two people. The scuffle ended up in the nightclub car park with Peter suffering a broken ankle. His attackers had tried to kill him attempting to run him down with their car. After the end of his career over Smit suffered from depression and became addicted to cocaine.
Peter "Hurricane" Smith Will Never Die".
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References
- The Greatest Muay Thai Fighters ever! Peter Smit". Muay Tai Design.
- Scharrenberg, Koen. "Peter Smit : Memory of a great martial arts champion (in Dutch)". Crime Site camilleri. Archived from the original on 8 March 2016.
- Peter 'Hurricane' Smit (in Dutch)". misdaadjournalist.
- Saulnier, Yann (16 August 2005). "Peter Smit murdered".
Hurricane Frances and Event Cancellations
COUNCIL'S 11TH ANNUAL WORLD EVENT CANCELLED - Our 11th Annual Meeting/ Hall of Fame & seminar symposium scheduled to take place on September 3rd - 4th at the newly renovated Doubletree Hotel in Orlando, Florida was cancelled due to Hurricane Frances. Hotel officials called me on September 1st in Jacksonville (Florida) to request that I cancel the event for the safety of our participants. Hurricane Frances which was the largest Hurricane in Florida's history to hit the State, "touched down" on that weekend forcing us to postpone our event til October 24th. All non-refundable tickets issued for the Hall of Fame will be honored on that date.
Other News
- The Founder of Hawaii's art of LIMA LAMA & his family will be moving back after spending a little over 1 1/2 years living in Mexico City.
- RUDY, GRANDMASTER TUIOLOSEGA's Son was officially appointed the new SOKE for LIMA LAMA by GRANDMASTER TINO during JEFF SPEAKMAN's ANNUAL KENPO CAMP held in Las Vegas in June.
- GRANDMASTER VINCENT MARCHETTI of New Jersey is now the "new" DIRECTOR/ OWNER of the POLICE TACTICS INSTRUCTORS OF AMERICA, an organization started by the late Grandmaster Bill Klase of Florida.
- IN OUR NEW MEMBERSHIP DEPARTMENT, we are delaying the announcement of our newest members until the signing of their certificates on October 24th at the rescheduled WHFSC event in Orlando, Florida.