Moses Powell
| Moses Powell | |
|---|---|
| Born | Norfolk, Virginia [1] Jan 13, 1941[2] |
| Died | January 22, 2005 [3] Ft. Lauderdale Florida[2] |
| Other names | Master Musa Muhammad |
| Nationality | American |
| Style | Vee-Jitsu Te, Modern Ju Jitsu, Sanuces Ryu Jujutsu |
| Teachers | Florendo M. Visitacion and Ron Duncan[4] |
| Rank | 10th degree black belt[1] |
| Years active | 1954– early 2000s |
| Other information | |
| Notable students | Ron 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
[edit]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
[edit]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
[edit]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
[edit]Powell died on January 22, 2005.[14]
References
[edit]- 1 2 3 4 5 "USFA Fallen Warriors". theusfa.org. Archived from the original on 5 December 2011. Retrieved 14 January 2022.
- 1 2 "Moses Powell - The Official Site". Cmgww.com. 1941-01-13. Retrieved 2016-08-18.
- 1 2 3 4 5 "The Karate Voice". The Karate Voice. Retrieved 2016-08-18.
- ↑ Wayne Wayland and HP Henry. "Isshinryu Karate: Donald Bohan's Memorial Website: Ronald Duncan". Bohans-family.com. Retrieved 2016-08-18.
- ↑ "The Freeport News". freeport.nassauguardian.net. Archived from the original on 28 September 2013. Retrieved 14 January 2022.
- ↑ "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.
- ↑ "Tribute". gotsanuces.com. Archived from the original on 4 February 2005. Retrieved 14 January 2022.
- ↑ Sampson, Anthony (28 November 2008). "Grandmaster Anthony Sampson: Dr. Moses Powell (Supreme Grandmaster)". Grandmasteranthonysampson.blogspot.com.
- ↑ Sanuces Ryu Jiu Jitsu Eye 2 Eye Combat, September 24, 2024
- ↑ "Master Moses Powell". IMDb.com. Retrieved 2016-08-18.
- ↑ "Magazines". MA-Mags.com. Retrieved 2016-08-18.
- ↑ "Legends of American Martial Arts (DVD)". store.blackbeltmag.com. Archived from the original on 21 September 2013. Retrieved 14 January 2022.
- ↑ 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.
- ↑ Dr Moses Powell
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