Moses Powell

Moses Powell
BornNorfolk, Virginia [1]
Jan 13, 1941[2]
DiedJanuary 22, 2005 [3]
Ft. Lauderdale Florida[2]
Other namesMaster Musa Muhammad
NationalityAmerican
StyleVee-Jitsu Te, Modern Ju Jitsu, Sanuces Ryu Jujutsu
TeachersFlorendo M. Visitacion and Ron Duncan[4]
Rank10th degree black belt[1]
Years active1954– early 2000s
Other information
Notable studentsRon van Clief
Last updated on: October 2013

Moses Powell (1941–2005), also known as Master Musa Muhammad,[5] was an American martial artist and founder of Sanuces Ryu Jujutsu,[6][7][8] a syncretic martial art combining jujutsu, karate, and boxing.[9]

Early life and education

Powell was born in Norfolk, Virginia.[1] Powell studied under Professor Florendo M. Visitacion (Professor Vee) in his Vee Jitsu syncretic martial art combining jujutsu with Filipino Arnis, Kung Fu, Aikido, and Judo. Powell trained in Shōrin-ryū Karate, and Tomiki Aikido, and weapons including katana and arnis sticks.

Career

Powell held the rank of 10th degree black belt, and was famous for his one finger forward roll.[3] Moses Powell was the first martial artist invited to perform a demonstration in front of the United Nations.[1] One of the first African Americans to instruct the DEA, FBI, and the Secret Service in martial arts.[3] He was also a featured demonstrator New York's World Fair in 1965.[1] Notable for being a black martial artist (of minority ethnicity in the United States), he served as an instructor to movie star Wesley Snipes.[3] He appeared in the documentary, the Warrior Within[10] along with Kevin Leon Evans and Chuck Norris.[3]

Media

Moses Powell appeared on the cover of Official Karate Magazine in September 1973, Spring 1982, and February 1976.[11] He was covered in Legends of American Martial Arts (DVD) [12]

Moses was also noted in the book Unlocking The Healing Powers in Your Hands: The 18 Mudra System of Qigong as a master of Jujitsu.[13]

Death

Powell died on January 22, 2005.[14]

References

  1. ^ a b c d e "USFA Fallen Warriors". theusfa.org. Archived from the original on 5 December 2011. Retrieved 14 January 2022.
  2. ^ a b "Moses Powell - The Official Site". Cmgww.com. 1941-01-13. Retrieved 2016-08-18.
  3. ^ a b c d e "The Karate Voice". The Karate Voice. Retrieved 2016-08-18.
  4. ^ Wayne Wayland and HP Henry. "Isshinryu Karate: Donald Bohan's Memorial Website: Ronald Duncan". Bohans-family.com. Retrieved 2016-08-18.
  5. ^ "The Freeport News". freeport.nassauguardian.net. Archived from the original on 28 September 2013. Retrieved 14 January 2022.
  6. ^ "Continuing The Legacy of Master Teachers: United Schools of Survival holds 16th Annual Martial Arts Seminar". Finalcall.com. 2011-07-22. Retrieved 2016-08-18.
  7. ^ "Tribute". gotsanuces.com. Archived from the original on 4 February 2005. Retrieved 14 January 2022.
  8. ^ Sampson, Anthony (28 November 2008). "Grandmaster Anthony Sampson: Dr. Moses Powell (Supreme Grandmaster)". Grandmasteranthonysampson.blogspot.com.
  9. ^ Sanuces Ryu Jiu Jitsu Eye 2 Eye Combat, September 24, 2024
  10. ^ "Master Moses Powell". IMDb.com. Retrieved 2016-08-18.
  11. ^ "Magazines". MA-Mags.com. Retrieved 2016-08-18.
  12. ^ "Legends of American Martial Arts (DVD)". store.blackbeltmag.com. Archived from the original on 21 September 2013. Retrieved 14 January 2022.
  13. ^ MA, A. S. Umar Sharif. Unlocking The Healing Powers in Your Hands: The 18 Mudra System of Qigong. A. S. Umar Sharif, MA. ISBN 9781591595861. Retrieved 2016-08-18.
  14. ^ Dr Moses Powell
allikas: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Moses_Powell