Gichin Funakoshi
• Founder of Shotokan Karate
• Created the Taikyoku Kata.
• Introduced Karate to Japan

Born: June 10, 1868
Died: April 26, 1957

Morihei Ueshiba (O-Sensei)
• Founder of Aikido

Born: December 14, 1883
Died: April 26, 1969

Hohan Soken (O-Sensei)
• Handed down pressure point knowledge to Master Dillman.

Born: May 25, 1889
Died: November 30, 1982

Professor Wally Jay
• Founder of Small Circle Jujitsu™

Born: June 15, 1917

Ed Parker
• Father of American Kenpo

Born: March 19, 1931
Died: December 15, 1990

Professor Remy A. Presas
• Father of Modern Arnis

Born: December 19, 1936
Died: August 28, 2001

Bruce Lee
• Founder of Jeet Koon Do

Born: November 27, 1940
Died: July 20, 1973

George A. Dillman
• Responsible for bringing the knowledge of Pressure Points to the masses.

Born: November 23, 1942

Craig W. Echinaw
• A friend to all and wonderful martial artist.
• 6th Degree Master Ryukyu Kempo

Born: October 3, 1956
Died: October 6, 2003

Yoda
• Jedi Master

A science fictional charater, but the embodyment of all masters so I feel he should be recognized.

Born: 896 BBY
Died: 4 ABY