Dan Inosanto
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| Dan Inosanto | |
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| Born | July 24, 1936 Stockton, California, United States |
| Occupation | Martial arts Instructor |
| Spouse(s) | Paula Inosanto, former wife Sue Inosanto |
| Children | Diana Lee Inosanto, Lance Arca Inosanto and Danielle Inosanto |
| Parents | Sebastian Inosanto, Mary Arca Inosanto |
Daniel Arca Inosanto (born July 24, 1936) is an American Filipino martial arts (FMA) instructor from California who is best-known as a student of the late Bruce Lee and authority on Jeet Kune Do Concepts.[1]
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[edit] The Martial Arts
Dan the ino Inosanto teaches The Art and Philosophy of Jeet Kune Do, Filipino Martial Arts, Shoot wrestling, Brazilian Jiu Jitsu, Muay Thai, Silat, Mixed Martial Arts and other arts at his Marina del Rey, California school, the Inosanto Academy of Martial Arts. He received a shodan from and was an instructor for Ed Parker in American Kenpo Karate before becoming a student of Bruce Lee.[2] Inosanto is one of three people allowed by Bruce Lee to teach his Martial Arts system, and the only one to be given Instructorship in Bruce Lee's Jeet Kune Do of the third level.[1] Inosanto also studied with dozens of martial art masters elsewhere in the United States, Southeast Asia, and Europe, including Johny Lacoste (Kali, or Kamong Lihok), and Chai Sirisute (Muay Thai)[3] After Bruce Lee's death, he has become the principal spokesperson and historian for Jeet Kune Do.[1] He has had minor roles in a number of movies, including Bruce Lee's uncompleted last film Game of Death (1972). During this time period (1973-75), he also taught physical education at Malaga Cove Intermediate School in Palos Verdes Estates, California.
Always a student himself, he continues to train with many highly regarded martial artists. Consequently, he holds Instructor or black belt level ranks in numerous, different martial arts. In addition, he is well known for promoting the Filipino Martial Arts. He is responsible for bringing several obscure forms of the Filipino Martial Arts into the public eye such as Silat, a hybrid combative form existing in countries as Malaysia, Indonesia and the Philippines .[citation needed] He has recently acquired his black belt in the Machado Family style of Brazilian Jiu Jitsu.
[edit] Notable students
Dan Inosanto's notable students include:
- Ron Balicki[4]
- Diana Lee Inosanto[4][5]
- Graciela Casillas-Boggs[6]
- Frank Cucci[7]
- Paul de Thouars[4]
- Ernest Emerson[8]
- Valentin Espiricueta[9]
- Ernie Franco[4]
- Don Garon[10]
- Phillip Gelinas[6]
- Terry Gibson deceased[6]
- Larry Hartsell deceased [11]
- Jeff Imada[12][4]
- Brandon Lee deceased[5]
- Ted Lucaylucay, deceased[13][14]
- Ricky Nelson[15]
- Erik Paulson[13]
- Jerry Poteet[4]
- Burton Richardson[4]
- Kevin Seaman[4]
- Chai Sirisute[11]
- Edgar Sulite[16]
- Tim Tackett[11]
- Steve Tarani[14]
- Rick Tucci[4]
- Rick Faye[4]
- Paul Vunak[13][4]
- Rick Young[17]
- Mateo DeLosReyes
The full contact stick fighting organization known as "The Dog Brothers" emerged from the Inosanto Academy, Inosanto also trained the actor Denzel Washington for 8 months to prepare him for his role in the movie, "The Book of Eli."
[edit] Publications
- "Filipino Martial Arts as Taught by Dan Inosanto" by Dan Inosanto ISBN 0-938676-01-6
- "Absorb What Is Useful (Jeet Kune Do Guidebook Vol 2)" by Dan Inosanto ISBN 0-938676-03-2
- "Jeet kune do" by Salem Assli and Dan Inosanto ISBN 2-7027-0693-2
- "Guide to Martial Arts Training With Equipment" by Dan Inosanto ISBN 0-938676-02-4
- "Jeet Kune Do: The Art & Philosophy of Bruce Lee" by Dan Inosanto ISBN 0-938676-00-8
- "Jeet Kune Do: Conditioning and Grappling Methods" Intro by Dan Inosanto ISBN 0-9531766-5-7
[edit] Filmography
[edit] Actor
- Big Stan (2008) .... Knife Guy
- Redbelt (2008) .... Joao Moro
- Brazilian Brawl (2003) (V) .... Ruben
- Out for Justice (1991) .... Sticks
- Big Trouble in Little China (1986) (as Daniel Inosanto)
- Sharky's Machine (1981) .... Chin No. 1
- Long de ying zi (1981) (as Danny Inosanto)
- Skirmish (1981)
- Game of Death (1972) (Filipino fighter) ....
[edit] Documentaries
- Fight Science (2006)
- Modern Warriors (2002)
- Bruce Lee: The Immortal Dragon (2002)
- Bruce Lee in G.O.D.: Shibôteki yûgi (2000)
- Bruce Lee: A Warrior's Journey (2000)
- Famous Families(1999)(The Lees: Action Speaks Louder)
- The Path of the Dragon (1998)
- E! True Hollywood Story (Brandon Lee)(1997)
- Curse of the Dragon (1993)
- Bruce Lee, the Legend (1977)
- The Warrior Within (1976)
- Life and Legend of Bruce Lee (1973)
[edit] Stunts
- Escape from L.A. (1996) (stunts)
- The Green Hornet (1 episode, 1966) (fight double)
[edit] Sources
- Kelly, Perry (2000). Dan Inosanto: The Man, The Teacher, The Artist, Paladin Press. ISBN 1-58160-079-8.
- Balicki, Ron. Gold, Steven (2007). Jeet Kune Do: The Principles of a Complete Fighter, HNL Publishing. ISBN 9-531766-3-0
[edit] References
- ^ a b c Kelly(2000)pp.46-50
- ^ Kelly(2000)p.24
- ^ Kelly(2000)p.31
- ^ a b c d e f g h i j k Kelly(2000)p.130
- ^ a b Kelly(2000)p.109
- ^ a b c Kelly(2000)p.131
- ^ Kelly(2000)p.142
- ^ Combs, Roger (2004), "Emerson Knives", Knives Illustrated 18 (2): 36–41, 65–69
- ^ Kelly(2000)p.136
- ^ Kelly(2000)p.138
- ^ a b c Kelly(2000)p.133
- ^ Imada, Jeff (1984), The Balisong Manual, Unique Publications, 130, ISBN 0865681023
- ^ a b c Beasley, Jerry (2001), Jeet Kune Do Experience: Understanding Bruce Lee's Ultimate Martial Art, Paladin Press, 216, ISBN 158160131X
- ^ a b Mroz, Ralph (2004), "Karambits Invade US", Tactical Knives Magazine 9 (9): 32–39
- ^ Kelly(2000)p.145
- ^ Kelly(2000)p.51
- ^ Kelly(2000)pp.74-77
[edit] External links
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