Moses Powell
Moses Powell, also known as Master Musa Muhammad, was an American martial artist and founder of Sanuces Ryu Jujutsu,
a syncretic martial art combining jujutsu, karate, and boxing.
Early life and education
Powell was born in Norfolk, Virginia.Powell studied under Professor Florendo M. Visitacion in his Vee Jitsu syncretic martial art combining jujutsu with Filipino Arnis, Kung Fu, Aikido, and Judo.
Powell trained in Shōrin-ryū Karate, and Tomiki Aikido, and weapons including katana and arnis sticks.
Career
Powell held the rank of 10th degree black belt, and was famous for his one finger forward roll. Moses Powell was the first martial artist invited to perform a demonstration in front of the United Nations. One of the first African Americans to instruct the DEA, FBI, and the Secret Service in martial arts. He was also a featured demonstrator New York's World Fair in 1965. Notable for being a black martial artist, he served as an instructor to movie star Wesley Snipes. He appeared in the documentary, the Warrior Within along with Kevin Leon Evans and Chuck Norris.Media
Moses Powell appeared on the cover of Official Karate Magazine in September 1973, Spring 1982, and February 1976. He was covered in Legends of American Martial ArtsMoses was also noted in the book Unlocking The Healing Powers in Your Hands: The 18 Mudra System of Qigong as a master of Jujitsu.