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}}</ref> and master, specifically of Shinobi-no-jutsu or ] ninjutsu.<ref name='bbm-mar-2013'/> Duncan was additionally one of the first blacks to teach martial arts in America.<ref name=BBJ>{{cite news|magazine=Black Belt Magazine|volume=15|issue=6|pages=51, 53|title=The Untold Story of American's Karate History|date=June 1977}}</ref> He is considered by some to be the father of American ].<ref></ref><ref></ref> | ||
| == Personal life == | == Personal life == | ||
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| == Martial arts == | == Martial arts == | ||
| Duncan has also studied a number of different styles such as ], ], ], Dai-Nippon Jujutsu Ryu, ], Kin Dai Gakko Ryu, ], ], ], and ] (weaponry).<ref name=mam/> He combined his training to create his Way of the Wind system and became one of the first black martial arts instructors in the United States.<ref name=BBJ/> Duncan was an instructor at the Bushido School of Self Defense in New York.<ref name="google.com1"/> Duncan achieved a 2nd degree black belt in |
Duncan has also studied a number of different styles such as ], ], ], Dai-Nippon Jujutsu Ryu, ], Kin Dai Gakko Ryu, ], ], ], and ] (weaponry).<ref name=mam/> He combined his training to create his Way of the Wind system and became one of the first black martial arts instructors in the United States.<ref name=BBJ/> Duncan was an instructor at the Bushido School of Self Defense in New York.<ref name="google.com1"/> Duncan achieved a 2nd degree black belt in Jujutsu in 1964.<ref name="google.com1"/> He has instructed military and law enforcement students.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://issuu.com/shapoeryu/docs/attu_december_issue_2012g|title=ISSUU - Dec Issue 2012 by ATTU Magazine|author=ATTU Magazine|work=Issuu}}</ref> | ||
| == Ninjitsu == | == Ninjitsu == | ||
| Black Belt magazine referred to Duncan as a pioneer in the field of |
Black Belt magazine referred to Duncan as a pioneer in the field of ninjutsu.<ref name='bbm-mar-2013'/> Duncan began teaching Koga Ryu in 1959.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://books.google.com/books?id=FaTfuuIlmqcC&pg=PA627&lpg=PA627&dq=ron+duncan+judo&source=bl&ots=8yOHXYvc0x&sig=JqUiBJwxIKILy0HYnsKbauMbNY0&hl=en&sa=X&ei=MZLkVJeGK4HzggT6p4LoBg&ved=0CDIQ6AEwBDgK#v=snippet&q=ron%20duncan%20koga&f=false|title=Martial Arts of the World|work=google.com}}</ref> Duncan was the first American to demonstrate ninjutsu to the American public in 1967.{{cn|date=July 2015}} Duncan, along with ] and ], helped to popularize Ninjutsu in the United States in the 1970s and the 1980s. All three attended the 1987 Ninja Summit.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://books.google.com/books?id=6doDAAAAMBAJ&pg=PA84&lpg=PA84&dq=ron+duncan+stephen+hayes&source=bl&ots=SpCYKMmOVj&sig=YMhrYpTlozeB4s75yVjYqR1rCSQ&hl=en&sa=X&ei=bhahVNGAMYWmNpi0gvAH&ved=0CDkQ6AEwBjgK#v=onepage&q=ron%20duncan%20stephen%20hayes&f=false|title=Black Belt May 1987|work=google.com}}</ref> | ||
| == Media and honors == | == Media and honors == | ||
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| ==Claims of racism== | ==Claims of racism== | ||
| Duncan has participated in numerous discussions concerning racism in the martial arts including claims that early on, many white instructors were not willing to take on black students.<ref name="google.com">{{cite web|url=https://books.google.com/books?id=ps4DAAAAMBAJ&pg=PA12&lpg=PA12&dq=ron+duncan+martial+arts+racism&source=bl&ots=paDdp854hR&sig=p4QL07u8hx0sczdqaqZJUzhDDbg&hl=en&sa=X&ei=lXCgVLu-JoHdgwTY84PwDQ&ved=0CB0Q6AEwADgK#v=onepage&q=ron%20duncan%20martial%20arts%20racism&f=false|title=Black Belt Dec 1970|work=google.com}}</ref> He stated that the reason why there was success in |
Duncan has participated in numerous discussions concerning racism in the martial arts including claims that early on, many white instructors were not willing to take on black students.<ref name="google.com">{{cite web|url=https://books.google.com/books?id=ps4DAAAAMBAJ&pg=PA12&lpg=PA12&dq=ron+duncan+martial+arts+racism&source=bl&ots=paDdp854hR&sig=p4QL07u8hx0sczdqaqZJUzhDDbg&hl=en&sa=X&ei=lXCgVLu-JoHdgwTY84PwDQ&ved=0CB0Q6AEwADgK#v=onepage&q=ron%20duncan%20martial%20arts%20racism&f=false|title=Black Belt Dec 1970|work=google.com}}</ref> He stated that the reason why there was success in ninjutsu for Stephen Hayes and Masaaki Hatsumi and not for him was racism.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.firstpost.com/topic/organization/american-media-professor-ronald-duncan-discusses-racism-in-martial-arts-and-video-V9FHwAh1jjw-85093-8.html|title=Professor Ronald Duncan discusses racism in martial arts and Black men in martial arts|website=firstpost.com|accessdate=29 Nov 2014}}</ref> | ||
| ==References== | ==References== | ||
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| Ronald Duncan | |
|---|---|
| Born | (1937-06-04)June 4, 1937 Panama |
| Died | November 19, 2012(2012-11-19) (aged 75) New York, United States |
| Other names | Ron Duncan |
| Nationality | American |
| Style | Ninjutsu, Karate, Jujutsu, Judo |
| Teacher(s) | Charlie Neal, Ernie Cates, Tatsuo Uzaki, Donald Hugh Nagle (Karate) |
| Years active | 1937 – early 2000s |
| Other information | |
| Notable students | Franklin Correa, Ron Van Clief |
Ronald Duncan (June 4, 1937 – November 19, 2012) was considered a martial arts pioneer and master, specifically of Shinobi-no-jutsu or Koga-ryu ninjutsu. Duncan was additionally one of the first blacks to teach martial arts in America. He is considered by some to be the father of American ninjitsu.
Personal life
He was born in Panama and was a U.S. Marine. Duncan immigrated to the United States in 1954. His son Gregory Duncan is also a martial artist. Duncan attended Boys High School.
Martial arts
Duncan has also studied a number of different styles such as judo, boxing, Hakko Ryu jujutsu, Dai-Nippon Jujutsu Ryu, Sosuishi Ryu, Kin Dai Gakko Ryu, aikido, aikijujutsu, kempo, and kobujutsu (weaponry). He combined his training to create his Way of the Wind system and became one of the first black martial arts instructors in the United States. Duncan was an instructor at the Bushido School of Self Defense in New York. Duncan achieved a 2nd degree black belt in Jujutsu in 1964. He has instructed military and law enforcement students.
Ninjitsu
Black Belt magazine referred to Duncan as a pioneer in the field of ninjutsu. Duncan began teaching Koga Ryu in 1959. Duncan was the first American to demonstrate ninjutsu to the American public in 1967. Duncan, along with Stephen K. Hayes and Masaaki Hatsumi, helped to popularize Ninjutsu in the United States in the 1970s and the 1980s. All three attended the 1987 Ninja Summit.
Media and honors
Duncan was featured on various articles as well as the cover of Official Karate Magazine and Black Belt magazine. On his death Black Belt magazine stated "On November 19, 2012, the martial arts world lost another legend."
Claims of racism
Duncan has participated in numerous discussions concerning racism in the martial arts including claims that early on, many white instructors were not willing to take on black students. He stated that the reason why there was success in ninjutsu for Stephen Hayes and Masaaki Hatsumi and not for him was racism.
References
- "Ninjitsu Expert/Filmmaker Franklin Correa to release 'Flashdrive'". kungfucinema.com. Retrieved 19 Oct 2014.
- "Black Belt Jan 2003". google.com.
- ^ "March 2013 Issue of Black Belt Magazine". blackbeltmag.com. Retrieved 26 Oct 2014.
- Jackson Jr., John L. (2013), Thin Description, Harvard University Press, p. 194, ISBN 9780674726253
- ^ "The Untold Story of American's Karate History". Black Belt Magazine. Vol. 15, no. 6. June 1977. pp. 51, 53.
- Black Belt Mar 2001 - Google Books
- Thin Description - John L. Jackson Jr. - Google Books
- "History". duncanmartialarts.com. Retrieved 1 Dec 2014.
- "About". duncanmartialarts.com. Retrieved 18 Oct 2014.
- ^ "Black Belt Jan 1965". google.com.
- ^ "MA-Mags - Magazines".
- ATTU Magazine. "ISSUU - Dec Issue 2012 by ATTU Magazine". Issuu.
- "Martial Arts of the World". google.com.
- "Black Belt May 1987". google.com.
- McGee, John T (1969), "1st International Open in New York fights hard to be closed - forever", Black Belt, no. June, 1969, p. 58
- "Black Belt Dec 1970". google.com.
- "Professor Ronald Duncan discusses racism in martial arts and Black men in martial arts". firstpost.com. Retrieved 29 Nov 2014.