Donnie Hair

Donnie Hair fell in love with Karate after reading a book called "Karate for Kids", which marked his beginning in the training in Yoshukai. Hair got interested in Full Contact Karate, now called Kickboxing and had his first bout at the age of 15. Being humble and disciplined he won most fights, but considered the losses more important and memorable. Eventually gaining a 5th degree black belt in Yoshukai Karate he also became the Florida State Kickboxing Champion. Things got even better when Hair met Don 'The Dragon' Wilson. They started training together and Hair got made Chief Martial Arts Instructor at his studio in Cocoa Beach. In 1989, Hair conceived of the "Super Fights" series of bouts and founded his first promotional company, USA Kickboxing, Inc., through which he promoted over 100 amateur kickboxing events and three Pro World Title events. All this led to Wilson starting Hair's movie career. Hair's belief in sportsmanship and honor is what earned his organization the impressive distinction of having overseen over 60 bouts without any major injuries. The common thread of safety and respect running through all of Hair's promoted events originated, unsurprisingly, from core Yoshukai tenets. Donnie with his three decades in martial arts experience continued being an IKF and ISCF Fight Promoter and Judge till his passing.