Martial Arts Leader JON BLUMING Passes Away
December 2018 saw the passing of one of the true giants of the martial arts world, Dutch instructor Jon Bluming. The decorated combat veteran was a pioneer in the martial arts community of Europe, where he worked incessantly to popularize judo and karate.
Known in Japan as the “Dutch Beast” and regarded as a classic tough guy in martial arts circles, Bluming had the background to back up the hype. On the mat, he was renowned for defeating some of the best martial artists of his era. Off the mat, he possessed a reputation as a fearsome street fighter whom even organized crime figures held in high regard.
Born in 1933, Bluming
