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Ron Duncan
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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. He is considered by some to be the father of American ninjutsu. 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, , Dai-Nippon Jujutsu Ryu, , Kin Dai Gakko Ryu, aikido, aikijujutsu, , and (weaponry). Ninjitsu Black Belt magazine referred to Duncan as a pioneer in the field of ninjutsu. 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." He stated that the reason why there was success in ninjutsu for Stephen Hayes and Masaaki Hatsumi and not for him was racism. 
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