Tino tuiolosega biography of mahatma gandhi

American martial artist (1931–2011)

Tu'umamao "Tino" Tuiolosega (2 July 1931 – 22 March 2011) was an American Samoanmartial artsGrandmaster who founded the self-defense system of Limalama.^[1]

Early life and education

Tuiolosega was born 2 July 1931 in Utulei, American Samoa, the son of Tu'umamao Tuiolosega, the king of Olosega and Saposapoaluga Feagaimaleata Poumele Tuiolosega.^[1] When he was 5-years-old, he began learning Polynesian self-defense techniques from his father and uncle.

Tuiolosega also learned Polynesian dances which he said he later incorporated into his fighting style.^[2] In addition, Tuiolosega studied aikido, Shaolin kung fu, Choy Li Fut and Hung Ga.^[3] After moving to Oahu, Hawaii, he attended the University of Hawaii.^[1] Tuilosega earned a juris doctor from the Irvine College of Law in 1979.^[1]

Career

Tuiolosega joined the United States Marine Corps during the Korean War