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10th anniversary edition Remembering the Legacy of Dr. Moses Powell and Chronicling the Dates and times of this amazing street-based jujitsu system. Interview between Guess Professor Yousef

Docmagazine First Annual Person of the Year Recipent is Grandmaster Samuel Scott. Combat Kuntao International’s headquarters is currently located in Glenn Dale, Maryland, approximately 15 minutes from Washington, DC. The parent company, Full Circle Martial Academy, opened in February 1992. Currently there are 2 locations in Maryland, along with a number of satellite programs throughout the Washington Metro area.  As seen on WUSA9 News, Master Scott, the Founder of Combat Kuntao International, and his team of instructors, are on an unrelenting journey to teach people worldwide and from all walks of life, his proven system of real world self-defense. Master Scott has been featured on a number of news mediums to include: WUSA9 News, Fox 5 News, Gazette Newspaper, Prince George’s Journal, Afro-American Newspaper, BET Heart & Soul, WPFW Radio (89.3am) WHUR World (96.3) Trenell MCcauly’s Internet Radio Show, and more.   He currently produces and hosts a highly popular cable show titled, “The Self-Defense Forum”, on Prince George’s CTV 76.  For 20 years, Combat Kuntao has been taught to Law Enforcement; Protection Specialists; Special Operations Teams; Women’s Organizations; and Corporate America. Over the years, thousands of men, women and teens, from all walks of life, have benefitted from this simple, yet highly effective system of real world self-defense. Master Scott’s formula for success is simple, straight to the point, real world survival techniques that anyone can learn in a relatively short period of time. Whether it’s a Law Enforcement Compliance and Control Program or our Women’s Personal Safety Program, the principals of simplicity and economy of motion are key components to this highly effective system of personal protection. Our new online component will allow us to not only reach concerned people throughout the world, but will also build a network of instructors committed to teaching our proven system of real world self defense.  Our online testing system will allow us to maintain the highest level of integrity and standards for our program.

Grandmaster Samuel Scott is an accomplished Martial Science Master with an Extensive Background in Filipino Martial Science, Western Boxing, Knife Fighting, Grappling and much much more. This Podcast is a comprehensive interview of his martial science life.

Moses Powell (1941–2005), also known as Master Musa Muhammad,[5] [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Moses_Powell#cite_note-5] was an American pioneer of martial arts in the United States.[6] [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Moses_Powell#cite_note-6][7] [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Moses_Powell#cite_note-7] He was born in Norfolk Virginia.[8] [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Moses_Powell#cite_note-fw-8] He held the rank of 10th degree black belt, and was famous for his one finger forward roll.[3] [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Moses_Powell#cite_note-kv-3] Moses Powell was the first martial artist invited to perform a demonstration in front of the United Nations [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/United_Nations].[8] [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Moses_Powell#cite_note-fw-8]  One of the first African Americans to instruct the DEA, FBI, and the Secret Service in martial arts.[3] [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Moses_Powell#cite_note-kv-3]  He was also a featured demonstrator New York's World Fair [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/World_Fair] in 1965.[8] [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Moses_Powell#cite_note-fw-8] Notable for being a black martial artist (of minority ethnicity in the  United States), he served as an instructor to movie star Wesley Snipes [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wesley_Snipes].[3] [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Moses_Powell#cite_note-kv-3]  He appeared in the documentary, the Warrior Within [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Warrior_Within].,[9] [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Moses_Powell#cite_note-9] along with Chuck Norris.[3] [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Moses_Powell#cite_note-kv-3]  He was also the founder of the Sanuces Ryu Jujutsu system.  Additionally, he never co-signed any other systems.[10] [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Moses_Powell#cite_note-10] MEDIA APPEARANCES Moses Powell appeared on the cover of Official Karate Magazine in September 1973, Spring 1982, and February 1976.[11] [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Moses_Powell#cite_note-11] He was covered in Legends of American Martial Arts (DVD) [12] [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Moses_Powell#cite_note-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. Master Moses Powell also appeared in the movie Gordon’s War. It was also during this time of the early to mid-’70s that Master Moses  Powell also established Sanuces schools on Atlantic Avenue Brooklyn NY,  in Hartford Connecticut, and various other places in and out of New  York City. Master Moses Powell, also known as Musa Muhammad, had even  established roots in Philadelphia, PA during this time with the help of  his good friend from the very famous Tong Dojo of Brooklyn NY, Sensei  Uthman Abdus-Salaam. In 1977, Master Moses Powell was  inducted into the World Martial Arts Hall of Fame. In 1979, Master Moses  Powell, along with his wife Janice Hardy Powell, left New York and  relocated in Ft. Lauderdale Florida. A long time student named Rex Lee  had come to live in Florida prior to Master Moses Powell and his family  moving there also. Two other students, Gino Alfarano and Veronica  Walker, also left New York to join their teacher, Master Moses Powell.  It was there, in Ft. Lauderdale, that a new evolution of Sanuces Ryu Jiu  Jitsu took place.

This interview goes deep into the spiritual warrior aspect of sanuces ryu jujitsu. Hanshi Anton Salahuddin A. Muhammad (ASAM), Founder and Grand Master (10  degree) of V.A.S.K. Ryu Jiu Jitsu (Vee, Al-Nas, Sanuces & Kumite  Ryu). He is also Founder and Head Master of Bay Area-based World Wide  Jiu Jitsu & Karate Do. As a 2nd generation martial artist he began training with Grand Master  Cleophus Jacobs, Sr. and studied Aikido with his uncle, 7th Degree  Shihan Luqman Abdul-Hakeem who currently lives and teaches in Morocco. His early years were rich with instruction from numerous notable martial  artists. He earned Judo 3rd Dan under John McFadden. Holds 3rd Dan in  Shotokan Karate under Master Tom Le Puppet and Professor Pierre René.  Hanshi ASAM studied Goju Karate under Grand Master Leon Wallace and  Master Sam McGee and has trained under Master Charles Elmo. Hanshi ASAM possesses an extremely diverse martial arts background with  extensive training in Boxing, Escrima, Muy Thai, 7 Star Praying Mantis,  Tiger Claw, Kung Fu, Wu Shu, Capoiera, Iado and Kendo. Hanshi ASAM is a direct student and representative of world-renown Jiu  Jitsu Master & Founder of Sanuces Ryu - the late Dr. Moses Powell.  He is also a direct student of Vee Arnis Jitsu - Founder, the late Grand  Professor Florendo Visitacion and Al-Nas Jiu Jitsu co-Founder Professor  Abbass M. Muhammad, and Soke Lil' John Davis, Founder & Grand  Master of Kumite Ryu. In addition to his leadership positions within the martial arts  community, Hanshi ASAM is also a former tournament champion in Kumite  (fighting), self-defense, and weapons. He has provided personal and team  security for various figures and organizations throughout the Bay Area  and abroad. He also leads conflict mediation and martial arts training  seminars for law enforcement and security institutions nationally and  internationally.