Mark "Special K" Kurano |
Mark Kurano is the mastermind
of Fighters' Club TV. His yearning for something decent to watch
on television grew into creating FCTV and assembling the FCTV
"Dream Team."
Mark comes from a family that has been involved in Judo for generations.
His grandfather helped to start a Judo dojo. Mark has studied
and competed in Judo in Hawaii and Japan. Mark is an member and
assistant instructor of the Shobukan Judo Club. Presently, Mark
has gotten the BJJ bug and is extensively training in Brazilian
Jiu-Jitsu. |
Michael "The Icon" Onzuka |
Michael Onzuka is the co-head
instructor and co-owner of O2
Martial Arts Academy, a Relson Gracie Jiu-Jitsu Association
that has been in business since 1995. He started BJJ in 1992
and has never stopped. Currently he is the primary commentator
for Super Brawl, Rumble On The Rock, and X-1's Pay-Per View events
and a judge for just about every MMA event in the state of Hawaii.
Mike is also the Hawaii Shooto Commissioner. Mike also serves
as a referee for almost every Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu and Submission
Grappling tournament in Hawaii. |
Jason Rust |
Jason Rust is the video expert
and technical director of FCTV. He is responsible for the items
that are often overlooked, but essential for a great overall
product. The great angles, background, lighting and camera work
is due to Jason's extensive experience in the industry. He currently
works as a cameraman for KGMB News 9. |
Chris Onzuka |
Chris Onzuka is the co-head
instructor and co-owner of O2
Martial Arts Academy, a Relson Gracie Jiu-Jitsu Association
that has been in business since 1995. He started BJJ in 1991.
Currently he is a contributing editor and photographer for Full
Contact Fighter and Gong Kakutogi, a Japanese Martial Arts magazine,
covering just about every MMA and kickboxing event in the state
of Hawaii. When he is not covering events, he is often judging
MMA events. Chris also serves as a referee for almost every Brazilian
Jiu-Jitsu and Submission Grappling tournament in Hawaii. |
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Special Thanks
To: |
Kawika "Veeka"
Maui |
Veeka is the man that brings
Fighters' Club TV to Maui. He is an On Air Personality for KPOA
93.5 FM radio station on Maui. Fighters’ Club TV airs on
Akaku, Channel 52 & 53. Kawika is also one of the best local
ring announcers in the business. His love for the sport of Mixed
Martial Arts adds a ton of credibility and versatility when he
is announcing or interviewing fighters at events. Kawika has
channel this passion into the Hawaii Fight Network. First a blog,
then a website, Kawika brings more information about Hawaii's
fighters to the forefront. Kawika was the first person to help
us spearhead FCTV's expansion to the other islands. |
Curt Oishi
Hawaii (Big Island) |
Curt is an avid MMA fan and
is a valuable person to have at MMA events because he is an EMT.
If you would like to thank someone for getting FCTV on the big
island, Curt is the man! |
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Kauai |
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