USA Unified Martial Arts Hall of Fame

USA Unified Martial Arts Hall of Fame USA MA & CS Pioneer Awards are specifically to recognize contribution to the development of the Martial Arts or Combat Sports in the USA.

We are Very Pleased to Announce that our USA Partner Organizations - "USMAF, USJJF & USA-TKJ" will be conducting their own "2022 HALLS OF FAME along with the USA KARATE HALL OF FAME on March 26, 2022 in New Jersey..!! CRITERIA FOR 2022 - THE USA MARTIAL ARTS UNIFIED HALL OF FAME.

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22 Teacher Criteria
The individual must have made exceptional contributions that have furthered the growth, reputation, and character of the martial arts or combat sports, been active in the USMAF, USJJF or USA-TKJ on a national or international level. This includes individuals who defined the nature of the martial arts, combat sports, or its competitive spirit, or contributed to make special contributions, in the context of their day.

2022 Athlete Criteria
The nominee must have represented the highest level of competition, sportsmanship, integrity, character, and ability. They should be amongst the finest athletes in USMAF, USJJF or USA-TKJ "competing at a Hall of Fame level.” Considerations included:

· Years Active as a Competitor
· Activities in State or Local Competition
· Activities at Training Camps
· Competition at US Team Trials
· Competition at National Level
· Competition at World Championships
· Competition at Pan-American Championships
· Competition at International Cups
· Total and Quality of Medals Earned

2022 Coach Criteria
The nominee must have been active on the national level as part of the coaching staff of USMAF, USJJF or USA-TKJ and who represented the highest level of competition, sportsmanship, integrity, and character and made a major contribution to the development of the USJJF, USA-TKJ or USMAF Teams.

2022 Officials Criteria
The nominee must have represented the highest level of integrity, character, and ability. They should be amongst the finest referees and judges in the USMAF, USJJF or USA-TKJ either participating on a national or an international level.

2022 Administrator Criteria
The individual must have made exceptional contributions that have furthered the growth, reputation and character of the martial art or combat sport, been active on a national or international level. This includes individuals who defined the nature of the martial arts, combat sports, or its competitive spirit, or contributed to make special contributions, in the context of their day.

2022 USA Martial Arts & Combat Sports Pioneer Awards
Given to those already in this Hall of Fame. Additional Rules and Regulations
Nomination does not mean induction. You must be present to be inducted. Those nominated but not present for induction will be considered at the next Hall of Fame. The exception to this is a deceased person.

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On Saturday - March 26, 2022 - This Gala Event was conducted with the combined efforts of the United States Ju-Jitsu Federation (USJJF), USA Karate Federation (USAKF), Kwanmukan (KMK), USA...

2022 USA Unified Martial Arts Hall of Fame - Photo Report Part # 3
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2022 USA Unified Martial Arts Hall of Fame - Photo Report Part # 2
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2022 USA Unified Martial Arts Hall of Fame - Photo Report Part # 2

Congratulations to ALL the 2022 Inductees into the USA Unified Martial Arts Hall of Fame..!! Approx. 300 persons attend...
03/29/2022

Congratulations to ALL the 2022 Inductees into the USA Unified Martial Arts Hall of Fame..!! Approx. 300 persons attended the USA Karate Federation and USA Unified Martial Arts Hall of Fame in New Jersey on Saturday March 26th..!! Here's the Event Report in Photos..!!

Photo Report Part # 1

We are Very Proud to Announce the 2022 "Honored Class of Inductees" to the USA Unified Martial Arts Hall of Fame..!!List...
03/20/2022

We are Very Proud to Announce the 2022 "Honored Class of Inductees" to the USA Unified Martial Arts Hall of Fame..!!

List of Awards -

United States Ju-Jitsu Federation (USJJF)
"Instructor Awards"
Alexander Velazquez - National Ju-Jitsu Sensei
Barry O'Brien - National Ju-Jitsu Sensei
Darryn Melerine - National Ju-Jitsu Sensei
Dustin Whittemore - National Ju-Jitsu Sensei
Eldridge Hawkins - National Ju-Jitsu Sensei
Heberto Martinez - National Jujutsu Sensei
Hermes Romero - National Jujutsu Sensei
Hernan Gonzalez - National Jujutsu Sensei
John Newton - National Ju-Jitsu Sensei
Jose Caracena - International Ju-Jitsu Sensei
Antonio la Salandra - International Ju-Jitsu Sensei
Bruce Bethers - International Ju-Jitsu Sensei
Jose Merino - National Ju-Jitsu Sensei
Rafael Jovet-Ramos - National Jiu-Jitsu Sensei
Mark Barlow - National Jujutsu Sensei
Daniel Pagan - Distinguished Jiu-Jitsu Sensei
David Chance - National Taiho Jutsu Sensei
Jeff Rhodes - National Taiho Jutsu Sensei
Peter Freer - National Taiho Jutsu Sensei
Robert Koski - National Taiho Jutsu Sensei
William Cook - National Taiho Jutsu Sensei

"Pioneer Awards"
Carl Wilcox - Pioneer of Taiho Jutsu
David Castro - Pioneer of Jujutsu
Jack Garrett - Pioneer of Ju-Jitsu
James Shortt - Pioneer of Jujutsu
Peter King - Pioneer of Jujutsu
Ricardo Murgel - Pioneer of Jiu-Jitsu

"Athlete Awards"
Cody Lewis - Team USA Elite Jiu-Jitsu Athlete
Gary Hensley - International Elite Jiu-Jitsu Athlete
Geanny Hernandez Quiala - Team USA Elite Ju-Jitsu Athlete
Alison Waugh - Team USA Elite Ju-Jitsu Athlete
Melissa Drake - Team USA Elite Ju-Jitsu Athlete
Andrew Newman - Team USA Elite Jiu-Jitsu Athlete
Heather Bess - Team USA Elite Jiu-Jitsu Athlete
Stephen Gourley - Team USA Elite Jiu-Jitsu Athlete

"Coach Awards"
Brian Walsh - Team USA Jiu-Jitsu Coach
David Graf - Team USA Jiu-Jitsu Coach
Michael Antonides - International Ju-Jitsu Coach

"Honorary Awards"
Shayleen Ocasio - Honorary Jiu-Jitsu Black Belt

USA Traditional Kodokan Judo (USA-TKJ)
"Instructor Awards"
Alexander Velazquez - National Judo Sensei
Barush Torres - National Judo Sensei
Bruce Bethers - International Judo Sensei
Craig Freeland - National Judo Sensei
Dionisio de la Torre, Jr. - International Judo Sensei
Michael Bess - National Judo Sensei
Pedro Chirino Renteria - International Judo Sensei
Judith Velazquez-Alampi - Distinguished Judo Sensei

"Pioneer Awards"
George Newton - Pioneer of Judo
Jaime Casanova Martinez - Pioneer of Judo

"Athlete Awards"
Ricky Herndon - Team USA Elite Judo Athlete
Blade Chance - Team USA Elite Judo Athlete

United States Martial Arts Federation (USMAF)
"Instructor Awards"
Billie Johns - National Taekwondo Master
Christopher L. Harris - International Roku Jutsu Sensei
Eldridge Hawkins, Jr. - National Kobudo Sensei
Kraig Stephens - National Kung Fu Shifu
Massimiliano Vona - International Karate Sensei

"Pioneer Awards"
Eugen Sedeno - Pioneer of Kempo
Her Yue Wong - Pioneer of Kung Fu
Michael Brown - Pioneer of Kung Fu

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Hall of Fame ceremony: March 26, 2022

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