# Moses Powell

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**Moses Powell** (1941–2005), also known as **Master Musa Muhammad**,[5] was an American martial artist and founder of Sanuces Ryu [Jujutsu](/source/Jujutsu),[6][7][8] a syncretic martial art combining [jujutsu](/source/Jujutsu), [karate](/source/Karate), and [boxing](/source/Boxing).[9]

## Early life and education

Powell was born in [Norfolk, Virginia](/source/Norfolk,_Virginia).[1] Powell studied under Professor Florendo M. Visitacion (Professor Vee) in his Vee Jitsu syncretic martial art combining jujutsu with [Filipino Arnis](/source/Filipino_Arnis), [Kung Fu](/source/Kung_Fu), [Aikido](/source/Aikido), and [Judo](/source/Judo). Powell trained in [Shōrin-ryū](/source/Sh%C5%8Drin-ry%C5%AB) Karate, and [Tomiki Aikido](/source/Tomiki_Aikido), and weapons including [katana](/source/Katana) and [arnis](/source/Arnis) sticks.

## Career

Powell held the rank of 10th degree [black belt](/source/Black_belt_(martial_arts)), and was famous for his one finger forward roll.[3] Moses Powell was the first martial artist invited to perform a demonstration in front of the [United Nations](/source/United_Nations).[1] One of the first African Americans to instruct the DEA, FBI, and the Secret Service in martial arts.[3] He was also a featured demonstrator New York's [World Fair](/source/World_Fair) in 1965.[1] Notable for being a black martial artist (of minority ethnicity in the United States), he served as an instructor to movie star [Wesley Snipes](/source/Wesley_Snipes).[3] He appeared in the documentary, *the Warrior Within*[10] along with Kevin Leon Evans and [Chuck Norris](/source/Chuck_Norris).[3]

### Media

Moses Powell appeared on the cover of *Official Karate Magazine* in September 1973, Spring 1982, and February 1976.[11] He was covered in *Legends of American Martial Arts* (DVD) [12]

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.[13]

## Death

Powell died on January 22, 2005.[14]

## References

1. ["USFA Fallen Warriors"](https://web.archive.org/web/20111205231549/http://theusfa.org/fallen-warriors.html). *theusfa.org*. Archived from [the original](http://theusfa.org/fallen-warriors.html) on 5 December 2011. Retrieved 14 January 2022.

1. ["Moses Powell - The Official Site"](http://www.cmgww.com/sports/powell/about/bio.html). *Cmgww.com*. 1941-01-13. Retrieved 2016-08-18.

1. ["The Karate Voice"](http://www.thekaratevoice.com/articles/interviews/denson/). The Karate Voice. Retrieved 2016-08-18.

1. Wayne Wayland and HP Henry. ["Isshinryu Karate: Donald Bohan's Memorial Website: Ronald Duncan"](http://www.bohans-family.com/sensei-speaks/duncan-ron/rd.htm). *Bohans-family.com*. Retrieved 2016-08-18.

1. ["The Freeport News"](https://web.archive.org/web/20130928181649/http://freeport.nassauguardian.net/JJSS-closes-out-successful-seminar). *freeport.nassauguardian.net*. Archived from [the original](http://freeport.nassauguardian.net/JJSS-closes-out-successful-seminar) on 28 September 2013. Retrieved 14 January 2022.

1. ["Continuing The Legacy of Master Teachers: United Schools of Survival holds 16th Annual Martial Arts Seminar"](http://www.finalcall.com/artman/publish/National_News_2/article_8033.shtml). *Finalcall.com*. 2011-07-22. Retrieved 2016-08-18.

1. ["Tribute"](https://web.archive.org/web/20050204154836/http://gotsanuces.com/tribute.html). *gotsanuces.com*. Archived from [the original](http://gotsanuces.com/tribute.html) on 4 February 2005. Retrieved 14 January 2022.

1. Sampson, Anthony (28 November 2008). ["Grandmaster Anthony Sampson: Dr. Moses Powell (Supreme Grandmaster)"](https://grandmasteranthonysampson.blogspot.com/2008/11/dr-moses-powell.html). *Grandmasteranthonysampson.blogspot.com*

1. [Sanuces Ryu Jiu Jitsu](https://eye2eyecombat.com/charlotte-nc/sanuces-ryu-jiu-jitsu/) Eye 2 Eye Combat, September 24, 2024

1. ["Master Moses Powell"](https://www.imdb.com/name/nm1391177/). *IMDb.com*. Retrieved 2016-08-18.

1. ["Magazines"](http://www.ma-mags.com/srchmag.php?SrchFor=Moses%20Powell&SrchHow=all). *MA-Mags.com*. Retrieved 2016-08-18.

1. ["Legends of American Martial Arts (DVD)"](https://web.archive.org/web/20130921060248/http://store.blackbeltmag.com/p/Martial-Arts-Entertainment/legends-of-american-martial-arts-dvd/5554.html;jsessionid=50F7ABA742FF32D998CD1999D8C8EC50). *store.blackbeltmag.com*. Archived from [the original](http://store.blackbeltmag.com/p/Martial-Arts-Entertainment/legends-of-american-martial-arts-dvd/5554.html;jsessionid=50F7ABA742FF32D998CD1999D8C8EC50) on 21 September 2013. Retrieved 14 January 2022.

1. MA, A. S. Umar Sharif. [*Unlocking The Healing Powers in Your Hands: The 18 Mudra System of Qigong*](https://books.google.com/books?id=BFHC4LRJpR8C). A. S. Umar Sharif, MA. ISBN 9781591595861. Retrieved 2016-08-18.

1. [Dr Moses Powell](https://martialartsworldonline.com/our-lineage/dr-moses-powell/)

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