Moses Powell

Moses Powell (1941–2005), also known as Master Musa Muhammad,[5] was an American pioneer of martial arts in the United States.[6][7] He was born in Norfolk Virginia.[1] He 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.,[8] along with Kevin Leon Evans Chuck Norris.[3] He was also the founder of the Sanuces Ryu Jujutsu system.[9]

Moses Powell
BornNorfolk, Virginia [1]
Jan 13, 1941[2]
DiedJanuary 22, 2005 [3]
Ft. Lauderdale Florida[2]
Other namesMaster Musa Muhammad
NationalityAmerican
StyleVee-Jitsu Te, Modern Ju Jitsu, Sanuces Ryu Jujutsu
Teacher(s)Florendo M. Visitacion and Ron Duncan[4]
Rank10th degree black belt[1]
Years active1954– early 2000s
Notable studentsRon van Clief
Last updated on: October 2013

Media appearances

Moses Powell appeared on the cover of Official Karate Magazine in September 1973, Spring 1982, and February 1976.[10] He was covered in Legends of American Martial Arts (DVD) [11]

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.[12]

References
  1. "USFA Fallen Warriors". theusfa.org. Archived from the original on 5 December 2011. Retrieved 14 January 2022.
  2. "Moses Powell - The Official Site". Cmgww.com. 1941-01-13. Retrieved 2016-08-18.
  3. "The Karate Voice". The Karate Voice. Retrieved 2016-08-18.
  4. Wayne Wayland and HP Henry. "Isshinryu Karate: Donald Bohan's Memorial Website: Ronald Duncan". Bohans-family.com. Retrieved 2016-08-18.
  5. "The Freeport News". freeport.nassauguardian.net. Archived from the original on 28 September 2013. Retrieved 14 January 2022.
  6. "Tribute". gotsanuces.com. Archived from the original on 4 February 2005. Retrieved 14 January 2022.
  7. Sampson, Anthony (28 November 2008). "Grandmaster Anthony Sampson: Dr. Moses Powell (Supreme Grandmaster)". Grandmasteranthonysampson.blogspot.com.
  8. "Master Moses Powell". IMDb.com. Retrieved 2016-08-18.
  9. "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.
  10. "Magazines". MA-Mags.com. Retrieved 2016-08-18.
  11. "Legends of American Martial Arts (DVD)". store.blackbeltmag.com. Archived from the original on 21 September 2013. Retrieved 14 January 2022.
  12. 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.


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