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SRMAAHOFİ
SEISHIN RYU MARTIAL
ARTS ASSOCIATION
HALL OF FAME
Master Lee E. Dawson
9th Dan,
Soshu
Introduction
The Seishin Ryu
Martial Arts
Association Hall of
Fame was formed for
the purpose of
bestowing
recognition to those
involved in and with
the traditional
Martial Arts, who
have shown
outstanding
dedication,
contributions and
excellence. In
particular we are
speaking of those
individuals who
unselfishly promote
the growth and
prestige of Seishin
Ryu and other
authentic and
Traditional Asian
Martial Arts.
Although SRMAA ~
Seishin Ryu Martial
Arts Association was
established early
on, SRMAAHOF ~
Seishin Ryu Martial
Arts Association
Hall of Fame, was
established in 2005.
There is several
other “Hall of
Fame,” organizations
(programs), which
appear to be
dedicated to the
sportsman or
competitor. The
SRMAAHOF is
dedicated to all
involved and
supporting the
“Traditional Asian
Martial Arts,”
instructors,
supporters,
outstanding
achievements, and
lifetime
dedication.
Purpose and
Objectives
The SRMAAHOF
has several goals
and objectives, all
being of the utmost
importance:
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Recognize and
maintain
Traditional,
professional and
ethical standards
in the martial
arts.
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Work with and
assist world wide
organizations of
the martial arts.
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Enrich and empower
the youth of the
world.
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Promote interest
in the Traditional
martial arts,
through a high
level of training
and competition.
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**See that all
have excellent
roll models by
recognizing and
rewarding those
who have made
significant
contributions to
the world through
the Traditional
Martial Arts.
Nominations
Nominations should
be brought to the
attention of the
Executive Committee
Board of SRMAAHOF in
formal written form.
Check List of
Requirements:
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Nomination Forms:
Ensure that all
sections are
completed and all
forms are signed
and dated. Be sure
to indicate the
“Selection
Category.” E-Mail
SRMAAHOF for
forms:
Soshu@seishinryu.com
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History/Resume:
prepared by
nominee and to be
used for awards
booklet ~ provide
general life,
community and
martial arts
history. You may
want to send
supportive
information,
testimonials,
copies of awards,
news clippings and
additional
documentation.
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Promotional
History:
Listing of dates,
certificate
number, authority,
examiners and
styles.
Certified Copies
of Highest Rank
certificate: To
be certified by
nominee for each
style.
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Photographs: one
(minimum size
5”X7”) color
photograph. One
portrait style or
action.
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Deadlines:
Submit prior to
the Jan. 30th
of each year.
Selection Criteria
The SRMAAHOF gives
recognition to
individual
contributions to the
Traditional Asian
Martial Arts.
Nominees who meet
stringent standards
and comprehensive
evaluation by the
Executive Committee
Board of Directors
will be selected as
SRMAAHOF Members
based on the
following criteria;
Years of study,
Ability and
proficiency,
Dedication as an
Instructor,
Character and
integrity,
Contribution to the
Traditional Asian
Martial Arts. PLEASE
NOTE: You may not
nominate yourself.
The inductee must be
considered in one or
more of the
following
categories.
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Posthumous
~ Awarded
posthumously to a
martial artist who
excelled in their
art but not
honored in their
lifetime (in the
SRMAAHOF).
-
Lifetime
Achievement ~
Similar to the
Martial Artist of
the year but
generally awarded
to people with
over 20 years
contribution to
the growth of the
Asian martial
arts.
-
Outstanding
Instructor ~
Who dedicated a
minimum of 20
years to teaching
their art, it’s
growth and the
high standard’s
and ethic’s of
Traditional Asian
Martial Arts.
-
Martial Artist
of the Year ~
A well rounded
Martial Artist
with a high level
of skill and
proven teaching
capabilities.
Someone who makes
a contribution to
the community and
follows the
principles of the
martial Asian arts
in their life.
-
Martial Arts
Competitor of the
year ~ a
person who has
received
recognition
through
competition of
their art either
randori (Judo,
Aikido free
sparring), kumite
( Karate free
sparring) or kata
(Judo, Karate
formal exercise
form) during the
past year.
Executive Board
The Executive
Committee Board
SRMAAHOF will be
made up of SRMAA and
SRMAAHOF members in
good standing at the
rank of fourth Dan
and above.
Inductees to
Date
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Master Gichin
Funakoshi -
Deceased |
Master Mas Oyama
- Deceased |
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Master Robert
Trias -
Deceased |
Sensei Charles
Gruzanski -
Deceased |
|
Master Veronica
L. Perry ~
10-2005 |
Sensei Craig
Woelber ~
02-2006 |
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