Oscar-winning screenwriter and private student of Bruce Lee.

Sam is the author of A Fighter's Heart, The Fighter's Mind and The Disaster Diaries, in which Mark Mikita is featured. He's married to Patty Jenkins, director of Monster and Wonder Woman.

Martial arts instructor Burton Richardson became a student, training partner and friend of Mark Mikita when they were both studying with Dan Inosanto in 1985.

Actor Benicio Del Toro trained with Mark Mikita in preparation for a film.

Actor Dolph trained with Mark Mikita on knife/counter-knife fighting in preparation for a film he was doing.