On behalf of the World Martial Arts Federation we would like to congratulate the men and women that were inducted
into the WMAF Black Belt Hall of Fame on March 1, 2008. We would also like to extend our deepest gratitude for the unbelievable
job done by our members who performed seminars throughout the day. We feel the entire weekend was a huge success
and we look forward to next year.
The World Martial Arts Federation Hall of Fame was created to recognize the achievements of professional martial
artists throughout the United States. It is an independent organization, which promotes and supports individual martial artists
based on their achievements and contributions regardless of style or affiliation.
The remarkable people listed in our Hall of Fame represent some of the most selfless martial artists
in the United States. The recipients represent a tradition of excellence in the martial arts. May you find
the tales of these excellent men and women as inspirational as we do.
2008 Inductees
Master James
Lou Hopkins-Golden Life Time Achievement Award
Sensei Debra L. Nau-Female
Youth Instructor of the Year
Master Jeff Jones-Male Martial Artist of the Year
Sensei Paul Anderson-Devoted Martial Arts Instructor of the Year
Sensei Daniel Anttila-Male Chief Instructor of the Year
Sensei Charles R. Leverone Jr.-Male Sensei of the Year
Shihan Dai Ann C. Assumpico-Female Martial Artist of the Year
Sensei Ralph Smith-Outstanding
Martial Arts Instructor of the Year
Sensei Diana Dustin-Female Instructor of the Year
Sensei Erick Thorne-Self Defense Instructor of
the Year
Shihan Eric Menard-Master Instructor of the Year
Sijo Stephen Key -Distinguished Martial Arts Instructor of the Year
Sensei Luis Cepeda-Dedicated Martial Arts Instructor of the Year
Sensei Craig S. Craig-Kempo Instructor of the Year
Shihan Timothy Barchard-Martial Arts Man of the Year
Shihan
James Winkleman-Special Education Program Director of the Year
Master Shihan David LaMattina-Master Shihan of the
Year
Soke Peter Rogers-Martial Arts Promoter of the Year
Sensei Patrick Cody-Hapkido Instructor of the Year
Sensei Janice Corkhum-Female Chief Instructor of the Year
Sensei Scott Michael McGovern-Male Martial Arts Instructor of the Year
Sensei Stephen Dwyer-Male Youth Instructor of the Year
Master Youg
A. Kwon-Taekwondo Life Time Achievement Award
Master John Rowland-Kempo Master Instructor of the Year
Master Dwayne A. Thomas-Martial Arts Excellence Award