In Black & White

This is the story of a Black man from Harlem descended from slaves and his wife, an immigrant Jewish daughter of Holocaust survivors. Both martial artists, they have been together since 1981 and have over 125 years martial arts training combined. In this book, they relate what unique challenges and experiences they have faced both individually and as a mixed race couple.

Author: Zosia Gorbaty
Publisher: Z and Z Publishing
Published: 09/09/2025
Pages: 222
Binding Type: Paperback
Weight: 0.89lbs
Size: 9.00h x 6.00w x 0.60d
ISBN: 9798999680907

About the Author
Gorbaty, Zosia: - Zosia Gorbaty is a 9th degree Black Belt in the martial art of Zujitsu. She has been training since 1976. She has conducted martial arts seminars at over 50 events and schools in twenty states. Zosia has been a frequent trainer at the Pacific Association of Women Martial Artists camps, National Women's Martial Arts Federation (NWMAF) camps, Camp Danzan Ryu, and the Association of Women Martial Arts Instructors (AWMAI) conferences.She served as Board Chair for the NWMAF 2002-4, and as Executive Director for the AWMAI 2008-14. Zosia has a Masters Degree in physical education from New York University, and worked as a fitness professional for many years. She was an adjunct professor at Adelphi University, and Bronx Community College, and Queensborough Community College teaching accredited courses in self-defense, traditional karate, and yoga from 1983-2013.Most recent interviews include Emmett's YouTube Channel and Andrea Harkins' Martial Arts Woman podcast. She is a recipient of the Silver Life Achievement Award from the World Head of Family Sokeship Council and is featured in their book. Most notable awards include the Masters Hall of Fame, AWMAI Hall of Fame 40+ years, and Van Clief and Dacascos's 2022 Ultimate Warriors Hall of Fame. In 2024 her articles and photos were featured in the 14th edition of the Deadly Arts of Survival magazine and the Spring edition of Martial Arts Masters magazine.Zulu, Chaka: - Chaka Zulu is a 10th degree Black Belt and founder of the modern, eclectic art of Zujitsu. He is a Veteran of the United States Marine Corps where he served from 1956-62. He has been teaching martial arts for more than sixty years, with thousands of students around the world.He has been referenced in several publications, including The Handbook of the Martial Arts by William Logan, Martial Arts Traditions, History, and People by Corcoran and Farkas, Black Heroes of the Martial Arts by Ron Van Clief, Official Karate Magazine, Black Belt Magazine, and Karate International. He appeared in the legendary documentary The Warrior Within, seen opening the film relating a story of when shortly after his discharge from the U.S. Martine Corps some guy attempted to rob him. As he says, "The guy went to the hospital, and I went home."Zulu was one of the honored masters at The First Tribute to the Martial Arts Masters of the 20th Century, produced by Wesley Snipes. In 1992, Grand Patriarch Peter Urban awarded him a 10th degree black belt. He has been officially acknowledged by the World Head of Family Sokeship Council as the Soke, head of the Zujitsu Ryu system, and has been inducted into several Halls of Fame.