Moses Powell
American martial artist
About Moses Powell
Lived 1941 – 2005 (aged 64). Moses Powell was an American martial artist.
Early life and education Powell was born in Norfolk, Virginia. Powell studied under Professor Florendo M. Visitacion (Professor Vee) 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. along with Kevin Leon Evans and Chuck Norris. He was covered in Legends of American Martial Arts (DVD)
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. Death Powell died on January 22, 2005.
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American martial artist
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Moses Powell was born on 13 January 1941.
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Moses Powell died on 22 January 2005.
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Moses Powell was American.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Moses Powell. https://biography.guide/moses-powell/
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