Martial Arts Hall of Fame

Ted Tabura: 2009 Weapons Instructor of the Year

2009 Weapons Instructor of the Year
Ted Tabura revolutionized weapons training by blending the old with the new.

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Colbey Northcutt: 2009 Competitor of the Year
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2009 Competitor of the Year
Colbey Northcutt has collected 48 world titles. Her motto: "Fighting solves everything."




Lyoto Machida: 2009 MMA Fighter of the Year
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2009 MMA Fighter of the Year
Lyoto Machida proved that shotokan works in the ultimate arena: the UFC.



Ji Han Jae: 2009 Man of the Year
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2009 Man of the Year
Ji Han Jae fused yu kwon sool with tae kyon. The result:
hapkido.



Jim Arvanitis: 2009 Instructor of the Year
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2009 Instructor of the Year
Jim Arvanitis resurrected the ancient art of pankration for the modern warrior.





Remy Bonjasky: 2009 Full-Contact Fighter of the Year
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2009 Full-Contact Fighter of the Year
Remy Bonjasky conquered the K-1 Grand Prix three times.




Jim Harrison: 2009 Self-Defense Instructor of the Year
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2009 Self-Defense Instructor of the Year
Jim Harrison was one of the toughest fighters from the Blood and Guts Era.




Donnie Yen: 2009 Kung Fu Artist of the Year
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2009 Kung Fu Artist of the Year
Donnie Yen's passion for the martial arts propelled him to superstardom.



Keiko Fukuda: 2009 Judoka of the Year
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2009 Judoka of the Year
Keiko Fukuda is the last living link to judo founder Jigoro Kano.


Karen Sheperd: 1997 Woman of the Year
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1997 Woman of the Year
Karen Sheperd revolutionized martial arts competition for women.

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