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- National Hall of Fame Inductees -

2022 HALL OF FAME REPORT & PHOTOS..!!

​2022 - UNITED STATES JU-JITSU FEDERATION - HALL OF FAME
Honorary Award
Shayleen Ocasio - Honorary Jiu-Jitsu Black Belt 
Coach Awards
Brian Walsh - Team USA Jiu-Jitsu Coach / International Jiu-Jitsu Coach
David Graf - Team USA Jiu-Jitsu Coach
Michael Antonides - International Ju-Jitsu Coach

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

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

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 / Jiu-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
​William Sharp - National Aikijujitsu Sensei


​​2022 - USA TRADITIONAL KODOKAN JUDO - HALL OF FAME
Instructors Awards
Judith Velazquez-Alampi - Distinguished Judo Sensei

Alexander Velazquez - National Judo Sensei
Barush Torres - National Judo Sensei
Craig Freeland - National Judo Sensei
Michael Bess - National Judo Sensei
Dionisio de la Torre, Jr. - International Judo Sensei
Pedro Chirino Renteria - International Judo Sensei

Bruce Bethers - International 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


2022 - UNITED STATES MARTIAL ARTS FEDERATION - HALL OF FAME
​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


2019 Hall of Fame Report & Photos..!!
2019 - UNITED STATES JU-JITSU FEDERATION - HALL OF FAME
Carl Wilcox - Pioneer of USA Ju-Jitsu
Patrick Hickey - Pioneer of USA Ju-Jitsu
Pam Hickey - Pioneer of USA Ju-Jitsu
Roger Jarrett - Pioneer of USA Ju-Jitsu
Larry Overholt - Pioneer of USA Ju-Jitsu
Clif Norgaard - Pioneer of USA Ju-Jitsu
Dieter Reitzig - Pioneer of USA Ju-Jitsu
Robert Carver - Pioneer of USA Ju-Jitsu
Earl DelValle - Pioneer of USA Ju-Jitsu
John Chatwood - Pioneer of USA Ju-Jitsu
Larry Feldman - Pioneer of USA Ju-Jitsu
Larry Whelan - Pioneer of USA Ju-Jitsu
Michael Antonides - Pioneer of USA Ju-Jitsu
​Bruce Bethers - Pioneer of USA Ju-Jitsu
Gene LeBell - Pioneer of USA Ju-Jitsu
Jim Harrison - Pioneer of USA Ju-Jitsu
Jose Caracena - Pioneer of USA Ju-Jitsu
Andrew Yiannakis - Pioneer of USA Jujutsu
Giacomo Spartaco Bertoletti - Pioneer of Ju-Jitsu
Mario Den Edel - Pioneer of Ju-Jitsu
Brian Walsh - Pioneer of USA Jiu-Jitsu
Jose Higino Nunes - Pioneer of Jiu-Jitsu
Andrei Oudovikine - Pioneer of Para Jiu-Jitsu
Chris Jarrett - USA Ju-Jitsu Referee
Chris Wood - USA Ju-Jitsu Coach
David Chance - USA Ju-Jitsu Coach
Alexander Velazquez - USA Ju-Jitsu Sensei
Jeff Rhodes - USA Ju-Jitsu Sensei
Kevin Lintott - USA Ju-Jitsu Sensei
Michael Bess - USA Ju-Jitsu Coach
Randall Schubert - USA Ju-Jitsu Sensei
Jimmy Lockett - USA Ju-Jitsu Sensei
​​Gary Hensley - USA Ju-Jitsu Elite Athlete


​2019 - USA TRADITIONAL KODOKAN JUDO - HALL OF FAME
Bill Cooley - Pioneer of USA Traditional Kodokan Judo
Linda Yiannakis - Pioneer of USA Traditional Kodokan Judo
​Clif Norgaard - Pioneer of USA Traditional Kodokan Judo

Garry McKee - Pioneer of USA Traditional Kodokan Judo
Robert Carver 
- Pioneer of USA Traditional Kodokan Judo
​Andrei Oudovikine - Pioneer of USA Traditional Kodokan Judo

​Alexander Velazquez - Pioneer of USA Traditional Kodokan Judo
Dionisio de la Torre Jr. - Pioneer of USA Traditional Kodokan Judo
Roberto Alvarez - Pioneer of USA Traditional Kodokan Judo
Patrick Hickey - Pioneer of USA Traditional Kodokan Judo
Roger Jarrett - Pioneer of USA Traditional Kodokan Judo
Bruce Bethers - Pioneer of USA Traditional Kodokan Judo


​2019 - POLICE SELF-DEFENSE INSTRUCTOR - HALL OF FAME
Michael Jones - Contribution to Law Enforcement
Michael Vehar - Contribution to Law Enforcement
Frank Wagoner - Contribution to Law Enforcement
Bruce Bethers - Pioneer of Police Self Defense Instruction

Richard Fike - Pioneer of Police Self Defense Instruction
Gerry Funelli - Pioneer of Police Self Defense Instruction
Joseph Gabriel - Pioneer of Police Self Defense Instruction
Paul Hennen - Pioneer of Police Self Defense Instruction
Pamela Hickey - Pioneer of Police Self Defense Instruction
Patrick Hickey - Pioneer of Police Self Defense Instruction
Roger Jarrett - Pioneer of Police Self Defense Instruction
Ron Layton - Pioneer of Police Self Defense Instruction
Walter O'Neill, Jr. - Pioneer of Police Self Defense Instruction
Larry Overholt - Pioneer of Police Self Defense Instruction
Jeff Rhodes - Pioneer of Police Self Defense Instruction
Curtis Smith - Pioneer of Police Self Defense Instruction
Robert Watson - Pioneer of Police Self Defense Instruction
Carl Wilcox - Pioneer of Police Self Defense Instruction
Woody Wilson - Pioneer of Police Self Defense Instruction
Mickey Yurko - Pioneer of Police Self Defense Instruction
Robert Lindsay - Pioneer of Police Self Defense Instruction


2015 - UNITED STATES JU-JITSU FEDERATION - HALL OF FAME
George E. Anderson – Lifetime Achievement
Donald R. Madden – National Coach
Brian Pendleton – International Referee
Larry Feldman – International Referee
Jeff Ellis – International Referee
Brian Walsh – International Athlete
Michael Antonides – Distinguished Service
David Chance – Distinguished Service
Albert Pecoraro - Distinguished Service
Roger Jarrett – Distinguished Service


2003 - UNITED STATES JU-JITSU FEDERATION - HALL OF FAME
George Anderson - Founding Officer Intl. Director
Bruce R. Bethers - Outstanding Leader of the Year in the Development of United States Ju-Jitsu and Sadaki Nakabayshi Award for Outstanding Technical Excellence
Robert Carver - USJJF Outstanding Achievement Award in the Development of US Ju-Jitsu
James Dussault - USJJF High Achievement Award of the Year Outstanding Contributions in Ju-Jitsu
Jeff Ellis - Special Award - Elected Treasure of the North American JJ Union 
Bernard Gilbert - Special Award - For Most Active Old Timer 
Patrick Hickey - Masafumi Suzuki Award Outstanding Leader of the Year for Development of US Ju-Jitsu
John Linebarger - Robert A. Trias Award The Most Spirited & Outstanding Competitor of the Year
Thurl McClanahan - Founding Officer Past Director
Thurl McClanahan - Sadaki Nakabayashi Award for Best Overall Competition Record
Ernest McPeek - President's Leadership Award Outstanding Leadership in the USJJF
Larry Overholt - USJJF Outstanding Law Enforcement Officer and Ju-Jitsu Leader
Brian Pendleton - Special Award - For Unrivaled Academic Honors 

2002 - UNITED STATES JU-JITSU FEDERATION - HALL OF FAME 
Mike Mason - Masafumi Suzuki Award - "The Man or Woman of the Year for Outstanding Leadership 
Greg McElroy - Robert A. Trias Award - "The Most Spirited Competitor & Outstanding Competitor
Dr. Michael J. Dunphy - George E. Anderson Award - "Outstanding Leader of United States Ju-Jitsu"  
TR McClanahan - President's Leadership Awards - "Outstanding Leadership in USJJF" Awardee
David Ames - USJJF Instructors of the Year - "Outstanding Dojo Leadership of the Year" Awardee
Larry Overholt - USJJF Law Enforcement Officer of the Year - "Outstanding Contributions to Law Enforcement and Ju-Jitsu" Awardees
Jeff Ellis - USJJF High Achievement Award of the Year - "Outstanding Contributions in Ju-Jitsu Awardee
Jack Pyles - USJJF Outstanding Achievement Award - "Special Contributions in Furthering the Development of Ju-Jitsu" Awardee
Bo Kimly - USJJF Founders' Award - "Outstanding Tournament Official of the Year" Awardee
Patrick M. Hickey - Masafumi Suzuki Award - For Outstanding Leadership and Contributions to Ju-Jitsu
John Linebarger - Robert A. Trias Award - For Lifetime Competition Record
Thurl Roland McClanahan - Sadaki Nakabayashi Award - For Outstanding Technical Excellence
Lt. Col. Bruce R. Bethers - George E. Anderson Award - For Leadership in the Development of US Ju-Jitsu
Ernest G. McPeek - President’s Leadership Award - For Outstanding Leadership in the USJJF
Lt. Jeff Helaney - USJJF Community Service Award “Kick Drugs Out of Alliance, KDOA”
Sheriff Larry Overholt - Law Enforcement Officer of the Year 2002
Dr. James A. Dussault - High Achievement Award of the Year - For Outstanding Contributions in Ju-Jitsu
Robert M. Carver - Outstanding Achievement Award - Special Contributions to Development of Ju-Jitsu
Special Awards:
Jeff Ellis  - Treasurer of North American JJ Union
Dr. Brian F. Pendleton - For Unrivaled Academic Honors
Bernard R. Gilbert - Most Active Old-Timer
Robert Toma -  For Years of Extraordinary Service

2001 - UNITED STATES JU-JITSU FEDERATION - HALL OF FAME
George E. Anderson, 9th Dan USJJ Founder, JJIF Commissioner & Chair - Central Technical Committee
& Athlete
Bruce R. Bethers - USJJ President
David Scott Ames - USJJ Founding Member, Athlete
Patrick M. Hickey - USJJ Founding Member, Former USJJ President, International Official
Brian Arnold - USJJ Founding Member, Athlete
Jerry Andrea - USJJ Founding Member
Robert B. Boggs - USJJ Founding Member
Michael Bukala - USJJ Founding Member, Organizing Committee
Patrick Byrnes - USJJ Founding Member, Coach
Dr. Michael J. Dunphy - USJJ Founding Member, Former USJJ President
Jeff Ellis - USJJ Founding Member, Treasurer North American Ju-Jitsu Union
Larry R. Feldman - USJJ Founding Member, Ohio State AAU Jujitsu Chmn.
Roger Jarrett - USJJ Founding Member
John Linebarger USJJ Founding Member, Coach, Athlete
Michael Graves - USJJ Founding Member
Dr. Brian F. Pendleton - USJJ Founding Member, former USJJ Treasurer
Charles L. Plaines - USJJ Founding Member
Sheriff Larry E. Overholt - USJJ Founding Member, Law Enforcement Liaison
Robert J. Saal - USJJ Founding Member, Coach
Al Meusal - USJJ Founding Member
Brian Arnold - USJJ Founding Member
Bill Marcum - USJJ Founding Member
Thomas LaPuppet (Deceased) - USJJ Founding Member, former USJJ Treasurer

 
2000 - UNITED STATES JU-JITSU FEDERATION - HALL OF FAME

Bruce R. Bethers – George E Anderson Award - Outstanding Leader in the Development of Ju-Jitsu in the Americas
Robert Carver – Special Contributions in Furthering the Development of Jujitsu
James Dussault – High Achievement Award Year 2000
Jeff Ellis – Secretary of the North American Union Year 2000
Bernard R. Gilbert – Outstanding Leadership by an Old Timer Year 2000
Detective Lt. Jeff Helaney – Sadaki Nakabayashi Award for “Kick Drugs out of Alliance”
John Linebarger – Robert A. Trias Award for Lifetime Competition Record
Ernest G. McPeek – President’s Leadership Award
Sheriff Larry Overholt – Law Enforcement Officer of the Year 2000
Dr. Brian F. Pendleton – Unparallel Achievement of Academic Honors
Patrick Hickey – Masafumi Suzuki Award for Leadership in Ohio
Bob Toma – Many Years of Extraordinary Service to the Martial Arts in the USAA
TR McClanahan Sadaki Nakabayashi Award for Outstanding Technical Excellence
Thurl R. McClanahan – Senior Founding Member

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