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AMERICA'S
FIRST GRANDMASTERS COUNCIL
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THE
WORLD'S LARGEST AND MOST PRESTIGIOUS
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There are martial arts organizations in the world which cater to just the
very elite in the martial arts. They seldom advertise and acceptance into
their inner circle in most often impossible for the average martial artist.
These types of organizations often take a low profile and are not well known
because of their uncommon nature. One such organization which was formed
in America in May of 1993, not only has the distinction of being America's
FIRST grandmasters council, but also one of the largest and most elite in
the world. It is called the WORLD HEAD OF FAMILY SOKESHIP COUNCIL.
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The brainchild of its Founder, Grandmaster Frank E. Sanchez of Guam. The WORLD HEAD OF FAMILY SOKESHIP COUNCIL is composed solely of 9th and 10th dan grandmasters and their equivalents. At the present time the Council has over 160 members worldwide of every conceivable martial arts style and origin. Their list of members reads like a virtual "Who's Who" of the martial arts world. Unlike other organizations, there are no membership dues. The WORLD HEAD OF FAMILY SOKESHIP COUNCIL grants membership solely by invitation or sponsorship only. The main purpose of the Council's focus is to bring
communication between the different systems through its grandmasters and
proliferate the growth of the martial arts through its programs. Programs
such as its yearly International Hall of Fame which honors martial
artists yearly for their accomplishments; its martial arts college; and
its seminar program designed to expose martial artists to the teachings
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| For more information on the Council and its programs, you can write to its International Headquarters Jacksonville Florida at: 6035 Ft. Caroline Road, Suite 22, Jacksonville, Florida U.S.A. 32277 Fax (904) 744-4625 whfsc@Bushido.org | |
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ALEXANDER,GEORGE-
Hanshi Okinawan Shorin Ryu Karate. West Palm Beach, Florida
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AIELLO,
JERRY L. - Founder Shito-Kan Karate. Berkley, Ml.
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ANDERSON, GEORGE - Hanshi Traditional U.S. Karate Assn./ Int'I Traditional Bujitsu Dev. & Research Foundation. Akron, OH. |
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ANGEL,
LOU - 10th dan Tenshi Goju. Joplin, Missouri
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ARVANITIS, JIM - Founder Mu Tau Pankration Bedford, NH |
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BADIANG, EDWARD - Founder Seitedo Karate Wahiawa, Hawaii |
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BALAS,RONALD - Founder Tai Shin Doh Karate. Shaker Heights, OH. |
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BENKO, JAMES - Grandmaster International Tae Kwon Do Association. Mt. Blanc, Michigan |
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BENNETT, GARY - Grandmaster 10th Dan Tejitsu Aikido/Tejitsu Aiki Budo Derry Pennsylvania |
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BERGWERF, BEN - Founder Tori ryu - ILL. |
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BLACK, RIC - Founder Bunbu-Ichi Zendo Kai. Ft. Myers, FL. |
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BLANCHET, DANIEL - 9th dan Goshin Jiu-jitsu Ko Ju-jitsu Ryu. France |
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BLOK, KEVIN - Founder Chudokia Aikido Fed. International Canada |
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BOEDEKER,SIGFRIED - 10th dan Kun Tai Ko Budo Jiu- jitsu. Germany |
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BROWN, EDWARD - 10th dan Chario-Kan Bushi Shindo. Norwalk, CT. |
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BROWN, FRAN - Soke Dai Chario-Kan Bushi Shindo. Norwalk, CT. |
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BURRIS, JAMES C. - 9th dan Isshinryu. Athens, Tennessee |
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BYRNE, JOHN - 9th dan 5 Circles System. Omaha, Nebraska |
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CAMPBELL, SID - Kaicho World Okinawan Shorin Ryu Oakland, CA. |
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CARAULIA, ALGENE P. - Kaicho Karate Institute of America Cleveland, OH. |
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CASAREZ, JOHN H. - 9th dan Manabi- Masho Ju- jitsu. Chesapeake, OH. |
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CATES, ERNlE - 10th dan Neko Ryu Goshin Jitsu. Burlington, NC. |
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CHAMBERS, JOHN - 9th dan Yudo /YuSool Invernes, FL. |
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COLLA, PAOLO - 9th dan Karate Jitsu Goju. Italy |
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CUESTA, ARNULFO "DONG" - Grandmaster Cuesta Eskrima System. Elizabeth, New Jersey |
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DACASCOS, AL - Founder Wun Hop Kuen Do Portland, Oregon |
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DAVIS, BILLY -10th dan Davis Jiu-jitsu System. Staten Island, NY. |
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DENORA, JOHN - 10th dan Daito Ryu USA MT Laguna, CA. |
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DE THOUARS, WILLEM - Founder Kun Lun Pai Westminster, Colorado |
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DEVLIN, D. - Soke Kam Lung Kempo Canada |
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DILL, GARY - 10th dan SDS Jeet Kune Do. Bartlesville, Oklahoma |
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DUNCAN, RONALD - Head Koga-ryu Ninijutsu. Queens Vil., NY. |
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DIXON, CHARLES -10th dan Shaolin Goju. Cranberry Township, Pennsylvania |
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EDWARDS, ROBERT F - 9th Dan Manabi Masho Ju-jitsu Huntington, WV |
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EMPERADO, ADRIANO - 10th dan Founder Kajukenbo Hawaii |
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EMPRON, ALBERT -10th dan Taoist Kokyu-ryu. Honolulu, Hawai |
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ESTALILLA, R.U. JR. - Kaboroan Escrima Fresno, CA. |
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FONG, LEO - Founder Wei Kune Do Canoga Park, CA. |
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GAVEN, CHAS. B. - 9th dan Gaven Ryu Ju-jitsu. South Africa |
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GERANEO, RAY - Founder Kenka Ryu Karate Do Massachusetts |
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GlTLAN, ARTHUR H. - Founder Haak Lung Chuan-Fa. Alameda, California |
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GLOVER, DANIEL - Soke Dai Neko Ryu Goshin Jitsu Burlington, NC. |
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GRACIE, HELIO -10th dan Gracie Jiu-jitsu. Brazil |
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GRACIE, RORION - 9th dan Gracie Jiu-jitsu. Torrance, California |
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GRAYSTON, STEPHEN - Founder Shindo Ryu Karate. Essex, England |
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GREENLEE, RICHARD A. - Inheritor Shaolin Iron Tiger System. Circleville, Ohio |
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GRIFFIN, KALAII K. - Founder G Kwon Ming Wa System. Springfield, MA. |
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GUTIERREZ, RAUL - Founder Kempo Fu Shih. Spain |
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HARALSON, KENT - Founder Seigi Bushido Ryu. W. Palm Beach, FL. |
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HARINCK, THOM - Founder Chakuriki. Amsterdam, The Netherlands |
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HATSUMI, MASAAKI - Grand Patriarch Bujinkan Ninjutsu. Japan |
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HAYES, STEPHEN K. - 10th dan Bujinkan Dojo Nin-po Taijutsu. Dayton, Ohio |
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HENRY, ISAAC - 10th dan BKG and Beikoku Wado System. Neptune, NJ. |
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HESS, JOSEPH - 10th dan American Tactical Goju. Plantation, Florida |
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HEIN V NGUYEN - 10th dan Seven Mountain Lohan System. Honolulu, Hl. |
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HILTON, LARRY - 10th dan Nippon Ketsugo Ryu Ju-jitsu. Peoria, IL. |
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HOLDER, PHILIP - Founder North American Wing Chun. Gainesville, FL. |
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HOPKINS, RICHARD - Founder Hop Kuin Do England |
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HUMESKY, EUGENE - 9th dan UTB Tae Kwon Do. Ann Arbor, Michigan |
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HUMMERSTONE, NEAL - Founder Aiki Tora Ryu. Orange City, Florida |
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HUNNICUTT, TOM - 10th dan Matsumura Seito Karate Do / White Swan Karate - Arkansas |
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HYUK SUH - Grandmaster World Kuk Sool Won Association Texas |
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IBARRA, MIGUEL - Founder Yama Bushi Ju Jutsu Ryu. Bronx, New York |
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ISAAC, SOLOMON - 9th dan Yeshu-Do. India |
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JAMES, DAVID - Heir Apparent Vee Arnis Jitsu. New York, NY. |
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JAN DE JONG - 9th dan Australian Ju-jitsu Association Australia |
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JANSEN, HEINRICH - 10th dan Ido Ju-jitsu. Germany |
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JAO MIN TAH - 10th dan Karate Do. China / Germany |
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JAY WALLY - 10th dan founder Small Circle Jujitsu Alameda, California |
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Jl HAN JAE - 10th dan Founder Hapkido (Sin Moo). Monterey, CA. |
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JOHNSON, WILLIE - Founder Wushudo. Laurel, Maryland |
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JONG SONG KIM - 9th dan ChungDoKwan TaeKwonDo S. Korea |
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JUNICH, BRUCE - Hanshi Kosho Ryu Kempo Rocklin, CA. |
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KAIHEWALU, SOLOMON - Olohe Lua Halau O A Kaihewalu Orange, CA. |
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KANZLER, JOHN - Founder ATS System. Newtown, Pennsylvania |
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KATASAITIS, VASILIOS - Founder KFKA Mat. Shurinryu Okinawan Karate Do. Ft. Lauderdale, Florida |
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KEMP, CHRISTOPHER - 10th dan Combat Karate Kansas |
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KIM, RICHARD - Hanshi. San Francisco, California |
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KIM, SOO - 10th dan Cha Yon Ryu - Texas |
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KUFFERATH, SIG - 10th dan Kodenkan Danzenryu Jiu-jitsu. Walnut Button, Pennsylvania |
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KUHL, JOHHNY - 10th dan Johhny Kuhl Combat Karate. New York, New York |
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KWAN, GLENN - Founder Kwnas Kempo System Barrie, Ontario |
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LACY, JAMES - Inheritor Sup Bat Mo Jung Pai. San Diego, California |
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LANADA, PROFERIO - 10th dan Arnis Lanada. Philippines |
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LAU, GINI - Head World Eagle Claw Assn. Vallejo,CA. |
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LEWIS, GRAHAM - Founder Shinyo Ryu Aiki Jutsu AKA Shinbeikan Hicksville, New York |
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LONG, BOB - 10th Dan Goshin-Do-Kempo Karate Nagai Ryu and Samurai Jiu-Jitsu Nagai Ryu. Lodi, New Jersey. |
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LONG, HAROLD - 10th dan Isshinryu. Knoxville, Tennessee |
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LONGLY, KARL - Shihan Aishin Kai Karate Do Australia |
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LOPEZ, CARLOS - 9th dan Sogoteki System. Puerto Rico |
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LOUIE, WILLIAM - 10th dan Chinese America Goju. Manhassett Hill, NY. |
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MACHIDA, KENSHENSAI - Inheritor Enbukan System. Japan |
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MACLEOD, F. - Dai Soke Kam Lung Kempo Canada |
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MADDEN, DON - 9th dan Ko Sutemi Kan. Chillicothe, Ohio |
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MALEY,EDWIN - Founder Kiaiado/7th dan Kodokan Judo. Tampa, Florida |
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MARCHETTI, VINCENT - 10th dan Michi Budo Ryu Kearny, NJ. |
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MATTSON, GEORGE E. - Founder Shohei Ryu Karate Do Brockton, Mass. |
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MAYLE, H.L. - 10th Black Sash Yi-Tsung Shaolin Chaun Fa. Swanton, Ohio |
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MCEADDY DAN R. - 10th dan Angelic Nin-jitsu System. Hill side, NJ. |
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MC GILL ANDREW - 9th dan Kempo Jitsu. Germany |
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MEDINA, FREDDIE - Founder Kyodai Ryu Karate. Caguas, Puerto Rico |
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MILLER, BRUCE E. - Head of Family Quan Li Kan. St. Cloud, Minnesota |
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MILLER, DANA - 10th Black Sash Zu Wei Shu Kungfu. St. Paul, Minnesota |
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MONTIJO, HECTOR - Founder Montijo Karate do. Puerto Rico |
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MOORE, ROBERT - 10th dan Inheritor Nekedo Karate. Coeur 'D Alene, Idaho |
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MORALEZ, RENO - Head of style Shinjitsu. Bronx, New York |
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MORRIS, FRANK JR. - 10th danBlack Sash Shaolin Lung Fa Kung-fu. Canton, Ohio |
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MORRIS, GLENN J. - Founder Hoshinroshiryu. Houston, Texas |
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MORRIS, RICHARD - Co- founder World Kobudo Federation England |
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NAGLE, DON - 10th dan Isshinryu. New York |
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NEHLS, PETER - 9th dan Ju-jitsu. Germany |
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NEWTON, FRANK - Tenshin Shin Yo Ryu Ju jitsu. Isle of Man, United Kingdom |
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NGO DONG - Founder Cuong Nhu. La Mesa, California |
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NGO QUYNH - Soke Dai Cuong Nhu Florida |
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NGOI, ALEXANDER - 9th dan Arnis Lanada. Philippines |
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NOBLES, GEORGE -10th dan American Sambo. Fairfax, VA. |
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OWENS, GEORGE W. - Founder Owens American Kempo Karate. Russellville, Arkansas |
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PACHIVAS, JOHNNY SR. - 10th dan Shiri-Ryu. N. Miami, FL. |
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PAULO, DANNY - 9th dan Vee Do Kwan - NY. |
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PAMBUAN, RUFINO - AMA Guro Arnis Tulison. Orlando, FL. |
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PEARSON, SAM - 9th dan Watai Ryu New Bern,North Carolina |
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PELLEGRINI, JOHN - Combat Hapkido Plantation, FL. |
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PREMRU, GLENN - 10th dan Okinawan Karate Do Federation. Scottsdale, Arizona |
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PRESAS, ERNESTO - 10th dan Arnis Presas Style Philippines |
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RAMAS, TONY - 10th dan Augung Kajukenbo. Wahiawa, Hawaii |
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RETUINSKIH, ALEXANDER - Sportsmaster R.O.S.S. System Russia |
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RHEE, KANG - Founder Pasa Ryu. Memphis, Tennessee |
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ROMMINGER, DANIELA - Soke Dai 9th dan Budo Do Jitsu. Germany |
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ROMMINGER, KLAUS - 10th dan Budo Do Jitsu. Germany |
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RUIZ, JOSEPH - 9th dan Koto Su Ha Shito Ryu. Belvedere,South Carolina |
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SANTO, JOSELITO "AMEN"- Capoeira. Santa Monica, California |
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SAVVIDAS, LAZAROS E. - Pankration Greece |
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SAYOC, BALTAZAR - Founder Sayoc Kali System. Naples, Florida |
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SCHMIDT, VLADO - 9th dan Kubukai Ryu. Germany |
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SHIRZAD, YOUSEF - 9th dan Shinzen Karate Iran |
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SIERRA, JOSE - Founder Desy Ryu Ju-Jitsu. Elmwood Park, New Jersey |
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SIEBER, LOTHAR - 10th dan Karate Jitsu. Germany |
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SMITH, MILES R. - Founder Jushin Ryu Karate Do. New Zealand |
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SRINAVASAN, S. - Founder Bino Ryu. India |
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STONE, CARL - Founder Stone System. Largo, Florida |
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STUMPF, BENEDETTO - 10th dan Nibuikai. Germany |
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SWANSEY, DONALD - 10th dan Seibu-Do. Houston, Texas |
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THERIEN JOHN - Co-founder World Kobudo Federation Canada |
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TIWANAK, MARINO - 10th dan CHA-3 Kenpo Karate. Hawaii |
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TOTTINGHAM, RON - Founder Kirisuto Shinsei Ji El Budo Ryu. Sioux Falls, South Dakota |
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TUIOLOSEGA, TINO - Founder 10th dan Lima Lama Hawaii |
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URBAN, PETER - 10th dan Grand Patriarch of ALL of the American Goju systems. Woodlynne, New Jersey |
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VALE, BART - Father of American Shoot Fighting. Miami, Florida |
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VAN CLIEF, RON - 10th dan Chinese Goju. New York, New York |
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VAN DONK, RICHARD -10th dan Bushido/ Bunjinkan Ninjitsu/ In-heritor Deceurdas Eskrima. Santa Cruz, CA. |
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VON ROLBECK, HANNS -10th dan Ki Jutsu. Germany |
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VANSIMPSON, JOHNNY - 9th dan Tai Jitsi. Belgium |
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VASQUEZ, FELIX - Founder Circle of One System. Ridgewood, New York |
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VERKERKE, DANIEL - Founder Seicho Jutsu / 9th dan Angelic Nin- jitsu System. Cambridge Ontario, Canada |
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VERSOCKI, JOE - Soke Dai Angelic Nin-jitsu System. Piscataway, New Jersey |
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VISITACION, FLORENDO -10th dan Vee Arnis Jitsu. New York, NY. |
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WAGNER, KARL - 9th dan Budo Do Jitsu. Germany |
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WARNER, TERRY - Founder Chan Shou Do. Maplewood, Minnesota |
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WARREN, HARRIS - Founder Nisei Bujutsu. Mary Esther, Florida |
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WILLIAMS, JOSEPH - Head of Style Atemi Ryu Lauderhill, Florida |
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WILSON, GLEN - Sigung Pai Lum Tao Orlando, FL. |
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WONG, DOUGLAS LIM - Founder White Lotus Kung-Fu - California |
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WROBEL, D. E. A. - 10th dan Golden Dragon Ryu Ju-jitsu. South Bend, IN. |
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YAMAUE, KEIDO - 10th dan Yamaue Aiki-Jutsu/ Nord Shaolin Kung-fu. Japan/Sweden |
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YIP CHING - Grandmaster Wing Chun. China |
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YIP CHUN- Grandmaster Wing Chun. China |
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YONG KI SONG - 9th dan HanMooKwan Hapkido S. Korea |
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ZAHOPOULOS, VASSILIOS - 10th dan Okinawa Te/ Seidokan. Greece |
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ZIEGLER, JURG - European Head Master-Southern Shaolin Lohan Kung-fu/ Sin Moo Hapkido. Switzerland |
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ZULU, CHAKA - 10th dan Zujitsu Ryu. New York, New York |
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FOUNDER/ EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR INTERNATIONAL: SANCHEZ, FRANK E. -10th dan Sanjitsu Ryu. GUAM (Jacksonville, FL.) |
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Honorary
Members:
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Hon.member - JACKIE CHAN -Kung Fu Hong Kong |
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Hon. member - JEFF SPEAKMAN -American Kempo Blue Jay, CA |
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Hon. member - NICHOLAS STARK - Shoot Fighting Orlando, FL |
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Hon. member - ED PARKER JR. - American Kempo Pasadena, CA |
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Hon. member - ROBERT FERGUSON - Combat Tae Kwon Do, CA |
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Hon member - STEVE LEE SWIFT - Wing Chun, Florida |
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Hon member - EMIL FARKAS - Combat Jujitsu, L.A. CA |
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Hon member - RICHARD HACKWORTH - Hapkido Ocoee, FL |
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Hon member - GREG LEE - Hapkido Wildwood, FL |
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Hon member - DON "THE DRAGON" WILSON - Kick boxing, Florida |
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Hon member - MARK DACASCOS - Wun Hop Kuen Do |
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Hon. member - RICKSON GRACIE - 7th dan Brazilian Jui-jitsu Palasades Pk., CA |
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Hon. member - FRANK DUX - legendary fighter, CA |
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Hon. member - BILL WALLACE - 9th dan / kick boxing |
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Hon. member - EDWARD N. SZREJTER - Executive Director U.S.J.A. |
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