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Dan Inosanto
Dan Inosanto

Dan Inosanto, born on July 24, 1936, is a renowned martial arts instructor. His contributions and teaching experience in the field of martial arts have made him a leading figure in the industry. more

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“I had learned volleyball in the Navy, where all the captains and admirals wanted to be spikers, and I found then that a man who can subdue his own desires and master the art of serving others can make himself invaluable. In choosing sides the team captain always chose the good spikers on the first and second choice, but then the spikers would grab his arm and whisper, 'Take Michener.' I was never chosen lower than third, because I was needed. I wasn't good, but I was faithful.”