Masters Hall of Fame was founded in 1999 and is recognized as one of the premier Martial Arts events on the West Coast. In 2006, under the new leadership of Daniel Hect, the Masters Hall of Fame expanded the focus and operations to include the recognition of exceptional Martial Arts Leaders and Legends through Induction into the Masters Hall of Fame. (Read More)
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Masters Hall of Fame Announces 2019 Inductees
Costa Mesa, CA (For Release) - The Masters Hall of Fame is proud to announce the Masters Hall of Fame Inductees and Legend Award recipients who were honored at the 20th Anniversary Awards Banquet on Saturday, July 27, 2019 at the Hilton Orange County Costa Mesa. The event featured Dr. Robert Goldman as Grandmaster of Ceremonies, action film star Sifu Cynthia Rothrock as Keynote Speaker, and a special screening of the short film “The Last Dojo.”
“I am excited to announce these remarkable Martial Artists who were inducted into the Masters Hall of Fame at our 20th Anniversary Awards Banquet.” Dr. Daniel Hect, Masters Hall of Fame Chairman.
2019 Masters Hall of Fame Inductees
Grandmaster Robert V. Alejandre Rick Avery Master Lin Barry Sensei Gary W. Baugh Jr. Sr. Grandmaster Marc Bechic Grandmaster John Chang Hanshi Dan Cliff Belschner Sensei Benny Benavides Master Erik C. Buenaflor Oso Mfundishi Tayari Casel Sensei Ric Chadd Grandmaster John J. Conway Sensei John Fonseca Hanshi Margarito Gaspar Sensei Ricardo Gonzalez Shichidan Michael Gregston Associate Master Rich Hale Grand Master George C. Heath Sifu Joshua Horne Sifu Vik Hothi |
Master Raymond James Sean Kanan Professor Kenneth R. Kellogg Senior Professor Shawn Knight Grandmaster Robbie Lee Master of Arts Graham Lelliott Hanshi Ricardo Llewelyn Tuhon Belton Lubas Sensei Enrique Mares Kyoshi Sensei Garry L. McKee Mike McLaughlin Grandmaster Daniel Medina Master Tanya Monroe Grandmaster Jamie Moore Grandmaster Steven E. Nemetz Master John K. Olson Shihan Chris Pellitteri K1 Champion Tofan Pirani Grandmaster Guy Rafaeli Master Ken Rebstock |
Grandmaster David Rivera Master Dr. Davood Roostaei Grand Master Steve Ross Renshi Sensei Ernesto X. Ruiz Sifu Harinder Singh Sabharwal Sifu Hector Santana Jr. Sifu Linda Sedig Grandmaster Howard M. Singer Professor Rod Smith Sr. Sifu Dennis E.Stewart Professor Brian Strain Sifu Patrick Strong Sahyun Nim Victor Teran Si-Sung Angel A. Velazquez Sr Master of the Arts Lee Wedlake Shichi Dan Jacqui Bee Wendling Sensei Shannon Wong Sensei Dr. Reza Yaghoubi |
2019 Masters Hall of Fame Legend Award Honorees
Soke Dr. Keyvan Dehnad Soke David Dye Grandmaster Robert Goldman |
Grandmaster Cynthia Rothrock Master Darren Tibon Grandmaster Darryl Vidal |
Sr. Master of the Arts Bob White Sensei Bertha G. Wilkes Doshu Edward E. Wilkes |
2019 Mike Stone Leadership Award
Sr. Master of the Arts Lee Wedlake
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Grandmaster Darryl Vidal Inducts Six into the Masters Hall of FameGrandmaster Darryl Vidal Inducts Six into the Masters Hall of FameCosta Mesa, CA (for Release) - Grandmaster Darryl Vidal, a 10th Degree Black Belt (Ju Dan) in Chinese Kenpo Karate, inducted six new members into the Masters Hall of Fame at the 20th Anniversary Awards Banquet at the Hilton Orange County Costa Mesa on Saturday, July 26, 2019. The event featured Dr. Robert Goldman as Grandmaster of Ceremonies, action film star Sifu Cynthia Rothrock as Keynote Speaker, and a special screening of the short film “The Last Dojo.” Costa Mesa, CA- Red Carpet Masters Hall of Fame 2019. From left to right... Jacqui Wendling, Ric Chadd, Chris Peliteri, Cliff Belschner, Sean Kanan, Darryl Vidal and Michael Gregston. A writer and businessman as well as a respected martial arts instructor, Grandmaster Vidal gained a measure of fame when he appeared in the original Karate Kid movie. In addition to playing one of the semi-final contestants, he was asked to create and perform the iconic “crane kick” as Pat Morita’s stunt double. He currently instructs students in Kenpo Karate, Wing Chun and Filipino Stick Fighting through the Murrieta Parks and Recreation Department.
"The Masters Hall of Fame continues to be a superlative organization in recognition of outstanding Martial Artists who have impacted the martial arts world but also give directly to their community through advocacy of martial arts discipline, training, self-improvement and self-defense,” said Grandmaster Vidal. “This year I have inducted several lifelong martial artists, some that I have known my whole martial arts life. Two of my other inductees are martial artists and dojo owners that I have known and respected for at least a decade.”
Masters Cliff Belschner, Jacqui Wendling, and Michael Gregston are from Grandmaster Vidal’s dojo and have have been teaching and training for decades. Two others, Shihan Chris Peliteri and Shihan Ric Chadd, have been outstanding representatives of martial arts leadership and active volunteers within their community.
Grandmaster Vidal’s final 2019 inductee, Sean Kanan, is an actor and author who is well known for his role as Mike Barnes in the Karate Kid Part 3. “Sean has trained in martial arts his entire adult life and continues to live up to the standards and discipline we all aspire to,” said Vidal, “as well as being a lifelong advocate for martial arts for self-improvement and self-esteem." Cliff Belschner and Darryl Vidal. 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. Find more information on the Masters Hall of Fame at mastershalloffame.org. For media inquiries please contact KamatoyMediaGroup.com 307-461-9833 press@jugglemail.com.
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