Grandmaster Darryl Vidal, a 10th Degree Black Belt (Ju Dan) in Chinese Kenpo Karate, Legacy Award at Masters Hall of Fame

Grandmaster Darryl Vidal to Receive Masters Hall of Fame Legacy Award

Costa Mesa, CA (For Release) - Grandmaster Darryl Vidal, a 10th Degree Black Belt (Ju Dan) in Chinese Kenpo Karate, will be honored with a Legacy Award at the 20th Anniversary Masters Hall of Fame Awards Banquet on Saturday, June 27, at the Hilton Costa Mesa Hotel. The event will feature Dr. Robert Goldman as Grandmaster of Ceremonies and Sifu Cynthia Rothrock as Keynote Speaker. 

Grandmaster Vidal, who has more than 40 years of experience training in Kenpo Karate, gained notoriety in the film industry when he appeared in the original Karate Kid as himself and as the stunt double for Pat Morita as Mr. Miyagi. Born in San Diego, Calif., he and his family moved to Chino, where he found himself gravitating to the martial arts, inspired in part by the movies of Bruce Lee. Little did he know at the time that he would become a part of martial arts movie history.

During a competition in Los Angeles, he was asked by the director of Karate Kid if he would like to be in the movie as one of the few trained martial artists in the film. In the movie he appeared as himself in the competition scenes, but he was also asked to create what has become known as the “crane technique” as Morita’s stunt double.

“They put makeup and a bodysuit on me,” Grand Master Vidal recalled in an interview after receiving the Masters’ Silver Lifetime Achievement Award in 2013, “and I appeared as the old man on the stumps on the beach. It ended up being one of the most iconic karate movies of all time, I think.”

“It is an honor and a pleasure to present Grandmaster Darryl Vidal with the Masters Hall of Fame Legacy Award in recognition of his unwavering leadership in the martial arts,” says Masters Hall of Fame Chairman Dr. Daniel Hect. “Darryl has given a lifetime of leadership and service to the martial arts community and the Masters Hall of Fame, and I am proud to have him as a colleague and a friend.”  

The Masters Hall of Fame was founded in 1999 and is recognized as the premier Martial Arts event on the West Coast. The association recognizes exceptional Martial Arts Leaders and Legends through induction into the Masters Hall of Fame. Honorees are chosen for their dedication to the martial arts and their work in the community, as well as their successes. For more information on the Masters Hall of Fame, visit the website at mastershalloffame.org. For media information, contact Kamatoy Media Group at 619-940-5648 or press@jugglemail.com.

Karate Kid III “Bad Boy” Sean Kanan to be Inducted into the Masters Hall of Fame

Karate Kid III “Bad Boy” Sean Kanan to be Inducted into the Masters Hall of Fame

Costa Mesa, CA (For Release) - Actor, author and producer Sean Kanan, who played “bad boy” Mike Barnes in Karate Kid III, will be inducted into the Masters Hall of Fame at the 20th Anniversary Awards Banquet on Saturday, July 27, at the Hilton Costa Mesa Hotel. The event will feature Dr. Robert Goldman as Grandmaster of Ceremonies and Sifu Cynthia Rothrock as Keynote Speaker. 

Calling himself a “lifelong student” of the martial arts, Kanan has studied several styles, including Shito-Ryu Karate, American Kickboxing and Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu. He began studying karate with Sensei William Stoner of New Castle, Pennsylvania, whose school later had the honor of joining The Japan Karate Federation under Sensei Fumio Demura. When Kanan got his breakthrough role as Mike Barnes after being chosen over 2000 other hopefuls by Oscar-winning director, John Avildsen, he worked extensively with Sensei Demura and fight choreographer Pat Johnson to hone his technique.

In addition to acting, Kanan has become a successful author. Most recently, his book Success Factor X has become an Amazon new release best seller after only one week. Written with co-author Jill Liberman, the book shares insights into success from fifty remarkable individuals including billionaire Mark Cuban, speaker Anthony Robbins, actor Martin Kove, Sensei Demura and fight choreographer Johnson. 

“I am honored to be in the presence of so many gifted martial artists and teachers,” said Kanan about his induction. “I dedicate this to my late Sensei, William Stoner, and Sensei Fumio Demura. These two men have given me more than they could possibly know. I am eternally grateful to them both and humbled to have had the good fortune to consider myself their student. With sincerity and humility, I hope that I may bring honor to my teachers and the martial arts, and demonstrate the highest precepts of what it means to be a martial artist.”

The Masters Hall of Fame was founded in 1999 and is recognized as one of the premier Martial Arts events on the West Coast. The association recognizes exceptional Martial Arts Leaders and Legends through induction into the Masters Hall of Fame. Honorees are chosen for their dedication to the martial arts and work in the community, as well as their individual successes.

To learn more about Success Factor X, visit the website at SuccessFactorXBook.com. For more information on the Masters Hall of Fame, visit the website at MastersHallofFame.org.

SahyunNim Victor Teran to be Inducted into the Masters Hall of Fame

SahyunNim Victor Teran to be Inducted into the Masters Hall of Fame

Costa Mesa, CA (For Release) - SahyunNim Victor Teran, a 7th Dan Black Belt in Taekwon-Do, will be inducted into the Masters Hall of Fame at the 20th Anniversary Awards Banquet on Saturday, July 27, at the Hilton Orange County Costa Mesa. The event will feature Dr. Robert Goldman as Grandmaster of Ceremonies and action film star Sifu Cynthia Rothrock as Keynote Speaker.

Master Teran began his martial arts at an early age, receiving his 1st Dan Black Belt at the age of 13. As a youth he participated in several regional and national competitions, bringing home both gold and silver medals. His dedication and determination resulted in invitations to train in South Korea with the Korean Olympic Team and later to take part in the United States Olympic Team trials.

After graduation, Master Teran joined the U.S. Marine Corps, rising to the rank of sergeant and becoming a Marine Corps Martial Arts/Close Combat Instructor trainer. Following eight years in the Marines, he spent more than ten years in Iraq working with the U.S State Department as a Private Security Contractor and Agent-in-Charge before returning to the United States to concentrate on teaching Taekwon-Do.

Currently Master Teran runs the highly successful International Taekwon-Do Academy in Jersey City, NJ, which has received numerous awards for excellence. Master Teran also gives back to his community through organizations such as the Play4Autism Foundation. Meanwhile, he continues his own studies in Taekwon-Do under Great Grandmaster Kwang Duk Chung.

“Martial Arts is a way a life. One must always set the example, seek self-improvement, and let your experience be a guide to others!” says Master Teran. “I am humbled to be nominated for this recognition, and I would like to dedicate this to my family and students for giving me their full support.”

The Masters Hall of Fame was founded in 1999 and is recognized as the premier Martial Arts event on the West Coast. The association recognizes exceptional Martial Arts Leaders and Legends through induction into the Masters Hall of Fame. Honorees are chosen for their dedication to and support of the martial arts and their work in the community. 

For more information or to contact Master Teran, visit his website at internationaltkdacademy.com. Find more information on the Masters Hall of Fame at mastershalloffame.org. For media information, contact Kamatoy Media Group at 619-940-5648 or press@jugglemail.com.

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