Our mission is to Recognize Excellence in the Martial Arts by promoting events to, and developing leadership within, the martial arts community. The Organization
The Masters Hall of Fame leadership team consists of a Chairman, Board of Directors, and Executive Officers. Together they oversee one of the premier Martial Arts organizations in the United States. The Event
The Masters Hall of Fame Ba
nquet is an annual event, previously held in conjunction with the Disney Martial Arts Festival, the Long Beach International Karate Championship tournament and Spark World Wide charity in Fort Worth Texas. This year’s event held at the historic Roosevelt Hotel in Hollywood, California will feature Michael Matsuda, curator of the Martial Arts History Museum as the keynote speaker. The highlight of the Masters Hall of Fame is when the inductees are featured center stage on the Red Carpet. Martial arts icons such as Art Camacho; Don “The Dragon” Wilson, Cynthia Rothrock and Frank Dux are all regular attendees who have enjoyed the honor of being inducted. Other distinguished alumni include UFC Royalty “Big John” McCarthy, Dana White, and Randy Couture, as well as accomplished martial artists, fitness celebrity Mike O’Hearn and Chuck Zito, of the “Sons of Anarchy” television series. Recent events held in 2014, drew over 1000 practicing martial artists and school owners. The Masters Hall of Fame engages the Martial Arts community through a variety of media outlets including trade magazines; the Masters Hall of Fame World News, YouTube Channel; Kickin’ it Old School, Radio Show on WDUB 91.1 FM; KI TV and internet media outlet and an active social media campaign with thousands of followers. This active and coordinated community engagement enhances the Masters Hall of Fame events. In addition, the Masters provides direct services through the Association of Masters. Members and their businesses have access to event support, special bulletins, press releases, and group benefits such as discounts from Martial Arts suppliers and distributors, affiliation programs, discounts, seminars and advertising opportunities. Membership has its privileges; membership benefits also include access to college scholarships, a group-buying plan, and special rates through the Masters Hall of Fame corporate account with Delta Airlines.